Major Gift to Montana Law to Fund Consumer Law Programs and Chair

by Jeff Sovern

The University of Montana Law School (where my colleague and co-author of the St. John's Arbitration Study, Paul Kirgis, is heading to take up the deanship) has just announced a $10 million gift by alum Alexander "Zander" Blewett and his wife, Andy, part of which will fund a chair in consumer law and programs in consumer protection and access to justice. I am told that the gift provides that the holder of the chair must have  "significant practical experience in representing and/or advocating for consumers.” More here.  While several professors who have made their mark in consumer law hold chairs, this is the first chair I can think of that is specifically designated for consumer law and protection.  If readers know of another, please note that in the comments.

UPDATE: Richard Alderman of Houston reports that Houston has such a chair, the Bobby Wayne Young Professor of Consumer Law, and the current holder is Richard F. Dole. Anyone know of any other such chairs?

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