NEW ORLEANS, May 8, 2024—Duane Morris Partner and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Joseph K. West was unanimously inducted into the 2024 Tulane Law School Hall of Fame in his hometown of New Orleans. Mr. West is a graduate of Tulane Law School, where he formerly served as Adjunct Professor of Trial Advocacy. Each year, the Tulane Law School Hall of Fame honors its most notable alumni and trailblazers whose impact on the school and the profession elevated the stature of Tulane Law.
Tulane University President Mike Fitts alongside Tulane Law Hall of Fame honorees David Campbell, Louis Fishman, Professor Catherine Hancock, Joe West, and Bo Duhe (representing his father, ret. Judge John Malcolm Duhé Jr.), as well as Interim Law Dean Sally Richardson. (photo: Tracie Morris Schaefer)
“This is an especially meaningful honor for me. Tulane played such a significant role in my foundation and professional development. No matter where in the world I have traveled, lived or worked, I have always carried it with me. I am humbled yet proud to have been recognized with such an outstanding class of honorees,” said Mr. West.
Joe West and his family
Mr. West’s family, D&I Manager Umica Anderson-Howard, firm client and Associate General Counsel Kareem Dale of Discover Financial Services and Duane Morris partners Mike Silverman and Meagen Leary attended the ceremony at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in New Orleans.
Joe West accepting his induction into the 2024 Tulane Law School Hall of Fame
Duane Morris General Counsel Michael Silverman, Duane Morris Partner Meagan Leary, Joe West and D&I Manager Umica Anderson-Howard
Mitch Howard, Joe West and firm client Kareem Dale, Associate General Counsel at Discover Financial Services
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