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UF Law Professor Dennis Calfee and guests smile as they listen to the speakers at the celebration reception for UF Law's Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school. The celebration was held on Friday, November 15 at the University of Florida's Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The reception included a welcome from Dean Merritt McAlister, and remarks from Masters of Ceremony Judge Robert Luck (JD 04), U.S. Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, and Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle (JD 12), District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Additional guest speakers reflected on Professor Calfee's 50 year career and the impact that he has had at UF Law and beyond. After recognitions and presentations, Judge Luck and Judge Mizelle made the closing remarks.

Professor Calfee retires after 50 years of teaching and service

More than 350 alumni, students, faculty, friends, and family gathered on Friday, November 14, to celebrate Professor Dennis Calfee’s 50 years of teaching and service at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. The celebration took place in Gainesville at the Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, bringing together generations of Gators whose lives and careers have been shaped by Professor Calfee’s remarkable influence.

The evening was emceed by The Honorable Robert Luck (JD 04), U.S. Circuit Judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and the Honorable Kathryn Kimball Mizelle (JD 12), District Judge for the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

“Judge Mizelle and I have the unenviable task of emceeing this evening’s event,” Judge Luck said to the crowd. “Collectively, we’re going to try in the short time we have together to capture and reflect Professor Calfee’s incredible legacy over the course of a couple of hours.”

“Of course, there’s been much to-do – and rightly so – about his academic contributions and his tenure teaching,” said Judge Mizelle. “But we also are going to share more than that. Because Professor Calfee has been far more of an influence on a deeper, more personal level. He really has become family to so many of us here this evening.”

Other speakers included current and emeritus faculty and leaders who reflected on Professor Calfee’s extraordinary contributions to UF Law and the tax community: Emeritus Dean Robert Jerry, Emeritus Professor Mike Friel, Professor Lee-ford Tritt, and Professor Yariv Brauner.

Several alumni also shared personal tributes throughout the evening, including Andrew Comiter (JD 08, LLMT 09), Matthew Comiter (LLMT 12), Richie Comiter (JD 80, LLMT 81), Lauren Detzel (JD 77), Laura Ann Fouraker-Gardner (JD 95, LLMIT 06), John Gregory (JD 01), Trace Jackson (JD 16), Cristin Keane (JD 97, LLMT 98), Jonathan Mann (JD 12), Jon Philipson (JD 11), and Dabney Ware (JD 96).

During the program, Richie Comiter announced that alumni had successfully rallied to complete the fundraising needed to fully endow the Dennis A. Calfee Eminent Scholar Chair, ensuring Professor Calfee’s legacy continues for generations.

Current student and Editor-in-Chief of the Florida Law Review Stephanie Miller also shared that the Florida Law Review will dedicate its upcoming spring issue in Professor Calfee’s honor.

The evening concluded with a remarkable moment: Dean Merritt McAlister announced a $4 million anonymous pledge – an extraordinary commitment that will strengthen the Graduate Tax Program for years to come and support future generations of tax lawyers. The gift will also unlock a matching contribution from UF Law alum and UF Board of Trustees member Richard Cole (JD 74) as part of the new Cole Legacy Challenge.

Read more about this special announcement and watch the below video clip to hear more from Dean McAlister.

The celebration continued on Saturday with a brunch at the law school.

We invite you to explore photos from the memorable weekend below.

Ceremony Photos

Guests pose for a photo at the celebration reception for UF Law's Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school. The celebration was held on Friday, November 15 at the University of Florida's Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The reception included a welcome from Dean Merritt McAlister, and remarks from Masters of Ceremony Judge Robert Luck (JD 04), U.S. Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, and Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle (JD 12), District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Additional guest speakers reflected on Professor Calfee's 50 year career and the impact that he has had at UF Law and beyond. After recognitions and presentations, Judge Luck and Judge Mizelle made the closing remarks.
Dean Merritt McAlister makes the opening remarks at the celebration reception for UF Law's Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school. The celebration was held on Friday, November 15 at the University of Florida's Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The reception included remarks from Masters of Ceremony Judge Robert Luck (JD 04), U.S. Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, and Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle (JD 12), District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Additional guest speakers reflected on Professor Calfee's 50 year career and the impact that he has had at UF Law and beyond. After recognitions and presentations, Judge Luck and Judge Mizelle made the closing remarks.
Dean Merritt McAlister makes the opening remarks at the celebration reception for UF Law's Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school. The celebration was held on Friday, November 15 at the University of Florida's Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The reception included remarks from Masters of Ceremony Judge Robert Luck (JD 04), U.S. Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, and Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle (JD 12), District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Additional guest speakers reflected on Professor Calfee's 50 year career and the impact that he has had at UF Law and beyond. After recognitions and presentations, Judge Luck and Judge Mizelle made the closing remarks.
Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle (JD 12), District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, speaks at the celebration reception for UF Law's Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school. Judge Kimball and Judge Robert Luck (JD 04), U.S. Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, served as the Masters of Ceremony at the Friday, November 15 event.
Guests smile as they listen to the speakers at the celebration reception for UF Law's Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school. The celebration was held on Friday, November 15 at the University of Florida's Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The reception included a welcome from Dean Merritt McAlister, and remarks from Masters of Ceremony Judge Robert Luck (JD 04), U.S. Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, and Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle (JD 12), District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Additional guest speakers reflected on Professor Calfee's 50 year career and the impact that he has had at UF Law and beyond. After recognitions and presentations, Judge Luck and Judge Mizelle made the closing remarks.
Judge Robert Luck (JD 04), U.S. Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, speaks at the celebration reception for UF Law's Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school. Judge Luck and Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle (JD 12), District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, served as the Masters of Ceremony at the Friday, November 15 event.
Guest speakers address the audience at the celebration reception for UF Law's Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school. The celebration was held on Friday, November 15 at the University of Florida's Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The reception included a welcome from Dean Merritt McAlister, and remarks from Masters of Ceremony Judge Robert Luck (JD 04), U.S. Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, and Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle (JD 12), District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Additional guest speakers reflected on Professor Calfee's 50 year career and the impact that he has had at UF Law and beyond. After recognitions and presentations, Judge Luck and Judge Mizelle made the closing remarks.
Guests mingle at the celebration reception for UF Law's Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school. The celebration was held on Friday, November 15 at the University of Florida's Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The reception included a welcome from Dean Merritt McAlister, and remarks from Masters of Ceremony Judge Robert Luck (JD 04), U.S. Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, and Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle (JD 12), District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Additional guest speakers reflected on Professor Calfee's 50 year career and the impact that he has had at UF Law and beyond. After recognitions and presentations, Judge Luck and Judge Mizelle made the closing remarks.
Guests mingle at the celebration reception for UF Law's Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school. The celebration was held on Friday, November 15 at the University of Florida's Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The reception included a welcome from Dean Merritt McAlister, and remarks from Masters of Ceremony Judge Robert Luck (JD 04), U.S. Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, and Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle (JD 12), District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Additional guest speakers reflected on Professor Calfee's 50 year career and the impact that he has had at UF Law and beyond. After recognitions and presentations, Judge Luck and Judge Mizelle made the closing remarks.
Guests mingle at the celebration reception for UF Law's Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school. The celebration was held on Friday, November 15 at the University of Florida's Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The reception included a welcome from Dean Merritt McAlister, and remarks from Masters of Ceremony Judge Robert Luck (JD 04), U.S. Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, and Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle (JD 12), District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Additional guest speakers reflected on Professor Calfee's 50 year career and the impact that he has had at UF Law and beyond. After recognitions and presentations, Judge Luck and Judge Mizelle made the closing remarks.
Guests mingle at the celebration reception for UF Law's Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school. The celebration was held on Friday, November 15 at the University of Florida's Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The reception included a welcome from Dean Merritt McAlister, and remarks from Masters of Ceremony Judge Robert Luck (JD 04), U.S. Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, and Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle (JD 12), District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Additional guest speakers reflected on Professor Calfee's 50 year career and the impact that he has had at UF Law and beyond. After recognitions and presentations, Judge Luck and Judge Mizelle made the closing remarks.
Guest speakers address the audience at the celebration reception for UF Law's Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school. The celebration was held on Friday, November 15 at the University of Florida's Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The reception included a welcome from Dean Merritt McAlister, and remarks from Masters of Ceremony Judge Robert Luck (JD 04), U.S. Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, and Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle (JD 12), District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Additional guest speakers reflected on Professor Calfee's 50 year career and the impact that he has had at UF Law and beyond. After recognitions and presentations, Judge Luck and Judge Mizelle made the closing remarks.
Guests smile as they listen to the speakers at the celebration reception for UF Law's Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school. The celebration was held on Friday, November 15 at the University of Florida's Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The reception included a welcome from Dean Merritt McAlister, and remarks from Masters of Ceremony Judge Robert Luck (JD 04), U.S. Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, and Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle (JD 12), District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Additional guest speakers reflected on Professor Calfee's 50 year career and the impact that he has had at UF Law and beyond. After recognitions and presentations, Judge Luck and Judge Mizelle made the closing remarks.
Guests smile as they listen to the speakers at the celebration reception for UF Law's Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school. The celebration was held on Friday, November 15 at the University of Florida's Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The reception included a welcome from Dean Merritt McAlister, and remarks from Masters of Ceremony Judge Robert Luck (JD 04), U.S. Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, and Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle (JD 12), District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Additional guest speakers reflected on Professor Calfee's 50 year career and the impact that he has had at UF Law and beyond. After recognitions and presentations, Judge Luck and Judge Mizelle made the closing remarks.
Guest speakers address the audience at the celebration reception for UF Law's Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school. The celebration was held on Friday, November 15 at the University of Florida's Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The reception included a welcome from Dean Merritt McAlister, and remarks from Masters of Ceremony Judge Robert Luck (JD 04), U.S. Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, and Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle (JD 12), District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Additional guest speakers reflected on Professor Calfee's 50 year career and the impact that he has had at UF Law and beyond. After recognitions and presentations, Judge Luck and Judge Mizelle made the closing remarks.
UF Law Professor Dennis Calfee and guests smile as they listen to the speakers at the celebration reception for UF Law's Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school. The celebration was held on Friday, November 15 at the University of Florida's Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The reception included a welcome from Dean Merritt McAlister, and remarks from Masters of Ceremony Judge Robert Luck (JD 04), U.S. Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, and Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle (JD 12), District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Additional guest speakers reflected on Professor Calfee's 50 year career and the impact that he has had at UF Law and beyond. After recognitions and presentations, Judge Luck and Judge Mizelle made the closing remarks.
Guest speakers address the audience at the celebration reception for UF Law's Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school. The celebration was held on Friday, November 15 at the University of Florida's Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The reception included a welcome from Dean Merritt McAlister, and remarks from Masters of Ceremony Judge Robert Luck (JD 04), U.S. Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, and Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle (JD 12), District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Additional guest speakers reflected on Professor Calfee's 50 year career and the impact that he has had at UF Law and beyond. After recognitions and presentations, Judge Luck and Judge Mizelle made the closing remarks.
UF Law Professor Dennis Calfee and guests smile as they listen to the speakers at the celebration reception for UF Law's Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school. The celebration was held on Friday, November 15 at the University of Florida's Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The reception included a welcome from Dean Merritt McAlister, and remarks from Masters of Ceremony Judge Robert Luck (JD 04), U.S. Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, and Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle (JD 12), District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Additional guest speakers reflected on Professor Calfee's 50 year career and the impact that he has had at UF Law and beyond. After recognitions and presentations, Judge Luck and Judge Mizelle made the closing remarks.
Guests smile as they listen to the speakers at the celebration reception for UF Law's Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school. The celebration was held on Friday, November 15 at the University of Florida's Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The reception included a welcome from Dean Merritt McAlister, and remarks from Masters of Ceremony Judge Robert Luck (JD 04), U.S. Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, and Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle (JD 12), District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Additional guest speakers reflected on Professor Calfee's 50 year career and the impact that he has had at UF Law and beyond. After recognitions and presentations, Judge Luck and Judge Mizelle made the closing remarks.
Guest speakers address the audience at the celebration reception for UF Law's Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school. The celebration was held on Friday, November 15 at the University of Florida's Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The reception included a welcome from Dean Merritt McAlister, and remarks from Masters of Ceremony Judge Robert Luck (JD 04), U.S. Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, and Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle (JD 12), District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Additional guest speakers reflected on Professor Calfee's 50 year career and the impact that he has had at UF Law and beyond. After recognitions and presentations, Judge Luck and Judge Mizelle made the closing remarks.
Guest speakers address the audience at the celebration reception for UF Law's Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school. The celebration was held on Friday, November 15 at the University of Florida's Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The reception included a welcome from Dean Merritt McAlister, and remarks from Masters of Ceremony Judge Robert Luck (JD 04), U.S. Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, and Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle (JD 12), District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Additional guest speakers reflected on Professor Calfee's 50 year career and the impact that he has had at UF Law and beyond. After recognitions and presentations, Judge Luck and Judge Mizelle made the closing remarks.
Guest speakers address the audience at the celebration reception for UF Law's Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school. The celebration was held on Friday, November 15 at the University of Florida's Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The reception included a welcome from Dean Merritt McAlister, and remarks from Masters of Ceremony Judge Robert Luck (JD 04), U.S. Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, and Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle (JD 12), District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Additional guest speakers reflected on Professor Calfee's 50 year career and the impact that he has had at UF Law and beyond. After recognitions and presentations, Judge Luck and Judge Mizelle made the closing remarks.
Guest speakers address the audience at the celebration reception for UF Law's Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school. The celebration was held on Friday, November 15 at the University of Florida's Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The reception included a welcome from Dean Merritt McAlister, and remarks from Masters of Ceremony Judge Robert Luck (JD 04), U.S. Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, and Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle (JD 12), District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Additional guest speakers reflected on Professor Calfee's 50 year career and the impact that he has had at UF Law and beyond. After recognitions and presentations, Judge Luck and Judge Mizelle made the closing remarks.
Guest speakers address the audience at the celebration reception for UF Law's Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school. The celebration was held on Friday, November 15 at the University of Florida's Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The reception included a welcome from Dean Merritt McAlister, and remarks from Masters of Ceremony Judge Robert Luck (JD 04), U.S. Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, and Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle (JD 12), District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Additional guest speakers reflected on Professor Calfee's 50 year career and the impact that he has had at UF Law and beyond. After recognitions and presentations, Judge Luck and Judge Mizelle made the closing remarks.
Guest speakers address the audience at the celebration reception for UF Law's Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school. The celebration was held on Friday, November 15 at the University of Florida's Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The reception included a welcome from Dean Merritt McAlister, and remarks from Masters of Ceremony Judge Robert Luck (JD 04), U.S. Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, and Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle (JD 12), District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Additional guest speakers reflected on Professor Calfee's 50 year career and the impact that he has had at UF Law and beyond. After recognitions and presentations, Judge Luck and Judge Mizelle made the closing remarks.
Judge Robert Luck (JD 04), U.S. Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, speaks at the celebration reception for UF Law's Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school. Judge Luck and Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle (JD 12), District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, served as the Masters of Ceremony at the Friday, November 15 event.
Guest speakers address the audience at the celebration reception for UF Law's Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school. The celebration was held on Friday, November 15 at the University of Florida's Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The reception included a welcome from Dean Merritt McAlister, and remarks from Masters of Ceremony Judge Robert Luck (JD 04), U.S. Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, and Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle (JD 12), District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Additional guest speakers reflected on Professor Calfee's 50 year career and the impact that he has had at UF Law and beyond. After recognitions and presentations, Judge Luck and Judge Mizelle made the closing remarks.
Guest speakers address the audience at the celebration reception for UF Law's Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school. The celebration was held on Friday, November 15 at the University of Florida's Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The reception included a welcome from Dean Merritt McAlister, and remarks from Masters of Ceremony Judge Robert Luck (JD 04), U.S. Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, and Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle (JD 12), District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Additional guest speakers reflected on Professor Calfee's 50 year career and the impact that he has had at UF Law and beyond. After recognitions and presentations, Judge Luck and Judge Mizelle made the closing remarks.
UF Law Professor Dennis Calfee talks to guests at his celebration reception for his 50 years of service to the law school. The celebration was held on Friday, November 15 at the University of Florida's Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The reception included a welcome from Dean Merritt McAlister, and remarks from Masters of Ceremony Judge Robert Luck (JD 04), U.S. Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, and Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle (JD 12), District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Additional guest speakers reflected on Professor Calfee's 50 year career and the impact that he has had at UF Law and beyond. After recognitions and presentations, Judge Luck and Judge Mizelle made the closing remarks.
Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle (JD 12), District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, smiles as she speaks to guest at the celebration reception for UF Law's Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school. The celebration was held on Friday, November 15 at the University of Florida's Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The reception included a welcome from Dean Merritt McAlister, and remarks from Masters of Ceremony Judge Robert Luck (JD 04), U.S. Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, and Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle (JD 12), District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Additional guest speakers reflected on Professor Calfee's 50 year career and the impact that he has had at UF Law and beyond. After recognitions and presentations, Judge Luck and Judge Mizelle made the closing remarks.
UF Law Professor Dennis Calfee speaks at his celebration reception for his 50 years of service to the law school. The celebration was held on Friday, November 15 at the University of Florida's Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The reception included a welcome from Dean Merritt McAlister, and remarks from Masters of Ceremony Judge Robert Luck (JD 04), U.S. Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, and Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle (JD 12), District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Additional guest speakers reflected on Professor Calfee's 50 year career and the impact that he has had at UF Law and beyond. After recognitions and presentations, Judge Luck and Judge Mizelle made the closing remarks.
UF Law Dean Merritt McAlister and guests smile as they listen to the speakers at the celebration reception for UF Law's Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school. The celebration was held on Friday, November 15 at the University of Florida's Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The reception included a welcome from Dean Merritt McAlister, and remarks from Masters of Ceremony Judge Robert Luck (JD 04), U.S. Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, and Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle (JD 12), District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Additional guest speakers reflected on Professor Calfee's 50 year career and the impact that he has had at UF Law and beyond. After recognitions and presentations, Judge Luck and Judge Mizelle made the closing remarks.
Judge Robert Luck (JD 04), U.S. Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, smiles as he speaks to guests at the celebration reception for UF Law's Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school. Judge Luck and Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle (JD 12), District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, served as the Masters of Ceremony at the Friday, November 15 event.
Guests mingle at the celebration reception for UF Law's Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school. The celebration was held on Friday, November 15 at the University of Florida's Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The reception included a welcome from Dean Merritt McAlister, and remarks from Masters of Ceremony Judge Robert Luck (JD 04), U.S. Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, and Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle (JD 12), District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Additional guest speakers reflected on Professor Calfee's 50 year career and the impact that he has had at UF Law and beyond. After recognitions and presentations, Judge Luck and Judge Mizelle made the closing remarks.
Guests mingle at the celebration reception for UF Law's Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school. The celebration was held on Friday, November 15 at the University of Florida's Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The reception included a welcome from Dean Merritt McAlister, and remarks from Masters of Ceremony Judge Robert Luck (JD 04), U.S. Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, and Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle (JD 12), District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Additional guest speakers reflected on Professor Calfee's 50 year career and the impact that he has had at UF Law and beyond. After recognitions and presentations, Judge Luck and Judge Mizelle made the closing remarks.

Brunch Event Photos

A celebratory brunch was held at UF Law in honor of Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school. Attendees enjoyed food and conversation on Saturday, November 16 as Professor Calfee took time to speak with guests.
A celebratory brunch was held at UF Law in honor of Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school. Attendees enjoyed food and conversation on Saturday, November 16 as Professor Calfee took time to speak with guests.
Two guests pose for a photo at the brunch hosted at UF Law in celebration of Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school on November 16.
Two guests pose for a photo at the brunch hosted at UF Law in celebration of Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school on November 16.
A celebratory brunch was held at UF Law in honor of Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school. Attendees enjoyed food and conversation on Saturday, November 16 as Professor Calfee took time to speak with guests.
Professor Dennis Calfee poses with guests at a celebratory brunch hosted at UF Law in honor of his 50 years of service to the law school on November 16.
Dean Merritt McAlister and Senior Associate Dean and Chief of Staff Joe Mandernach talk with guests at the celebratory brunch held at UF Law in honor of Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school.
Professor Dennis Calfee talks with guests at a celebratory brunch hosted at UF Law in honor of his 50 years of service to the law school on November 16.
Professor Dennis Calfee talks with guests at a celebratory brunch hosted at UF Law in honor of his 50 years of service to the law school on November 16.
Professor Dennis Calfee talks with guests at a celebratory brunch hosted at UF Law in honor of his 50 years of service to the law school on November 16.
A celebratory brunch was held at UF Law in honor of Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school. Attendees enjoyed food and conversation on Saturday, November 16 as Professor Calfee took time to speak with guests.
Professor Dennis Calfee talks with guests at a celebratory brunch hosted at UF Law in honor of his 50 years of service to the law school on November 16.
Professor Dennis Calfee talks with guests at a celebratory brunch hosted at UF Law in honor of his 50 years of service to the law school on November 16.
Professor Dennis Calfee talks with guests at a celebratory brunch hosted at UF Law in honor of his 50 years of service to the law school on November 16.
Professor Dennis Calfee talks with guests at a celebratory brunch hosted at UF Law in honor of his 50 years of service to the law school on November 16.
Guests take a tour of UF Law at a celebratory brunch hosted at UF Law in honor of Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school on November 16.
Guests socialize at the celebratory brunch hosted at UF Law in honor of UF Law Professor Dennis Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school on November 16.
Professor Dennis Calfee and Dean Merritt McAlister chat with a UF Law student at a celebratory brunch hosted at UF Law in honor of Professor Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school on November 16.
Professor Dennis Calfee and Dean Merritt McAlister chat with a UF Law student at a celebratory brunch hosted at UF Law in honor of Professor Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school on November 16.
Professor Dennis Calfee and Dean Merritt McAlister chat with a UF Law student at a celebratory brunch hosted at UF Law in honor of Professor Calfee and his 50 years of service to the law school on November 16.