Staying connected to Michigan Law is important to Ashley M. Washington, ’10, and her involvement with her alma mater comes in many forms. She has served on her class’s Reunion planning committee and, since graduation, has remained a loyal donor to the Law School Fund, Michigan Law’s primary discretionary fund.
Gillian C. Steinhauer, ’76, has developed a knack for finding her footing wherever she lands. Now, in retirement, she balances her personal travel and duties as a grandmother with her involvement at Michigan Law. Gillian recently amended a gift she made to the Law School in 2016, more than doubling the original amount.
Read about philanthropy at Michigan Law.
Ann Fagan Ginger, ’47, died on August 20 at her home in Berkeley, California, just weeks after celebrating her 100th birthday.
Martha Umphrey, ’91, thrived as a professor in Amherst College’s Department of Law, Jurisprudence, and Social Thought for 30 years. Since 2024, she has embraced the challenge of serving as the college’s provost and dean of faculty.
The Young Lawyers Division of the American Bar Association (ABA) recently honored Matthew Preston, ’21, as a 2025 On the Rise – Top 40 Young Lawyers awardee. Recipients are selected for their leadership, innovation, and example in upholding the law.
Artificial intelligence tools have arrived. Millions of people are using them every day, and they are shaping the lived experience of nearly everyone—including those who would prefer to eschew the technology. Lawyers and law schools are no exception. In this series of articles, Law Quadrangle examines how our faculty and students are navigating this new landscape and exploring how AI may be incorporated into legal education and the profession.
