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Eugene Scalia to Deliver Murphy Lecture, October 23

The 2007 Richard S. Murphy Lecture
Featuring Eugene Scalia, Esq., on the topic of "Whistle Blowing"
Tuesday, October 23 — 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
School of Law, Room 120

This year's lecture, in honor of the late Professor Richard Murphy, will be given by Eugene Scalia, former Solicitor of the U.S. Department of Labor, currently with Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. Following the lecture will be the awarding of this year's Murphy Prize. No RSVP is required for the lecture. 

Richard S. Murphy was a professor at the law school from 1994 until his untimely death in the spring of 1997. Professor Murphy received his J.D. from the University of Chicago. After law school, he clerked for Judge Easterbook and practiced at Kirkland & Ellis. At George Mason, he taught courses on contracts and privacy. After his first year of teaching, he was nominated by the student body for a University teaching award.

Family, friends, colleagues, and former students have established a scholarship and writing competition in Professor Murphy's honor. 

For more information, contact Career, Academic & Alumni Services at (703) 993-8112 or lawalum@gmu.edu.