The last installment of top contributors to the Trial Lawyers College yielded two complaints about naming names. Once contributor demanded that her name be removed. No one from the college itself has raised an issue about publication of the list.
I am unaware of any legal principle that is breached by publishing the names, but I will this week refrain from naming individuals not already disclosed. I will provide mere initials for individuals. I will give the name of a charitable foundation that has contributed.
Nothing prevents the contributors from stepping forward to acknowledge their contribution in a comment. For that matter, nothing prevents readers from commenting on who these generous benefactors may be. The list is current as of June 2, 2009.
11. Gerry Spence. Lifetime contributions of $65,175.38. He last contributed $1,200 on February 26, 2009. His year-to-date total is $1,200.
12. L.J. Lifetime contributions of $63,675. Last contribution was $10,000 on November 16, 2005.
13. G.F. Lifetime contributions of $61,400. Last contribution was $50,000 on February 16, 2009. Year-to-date total is $50,000.
14. J.Z. Lifetime contributions of $60,750. Last contribution was $1,200 on February 26, 2009. Year-topdate total is $1,300.
15. M.C. Lifetime contributions of $57,750. Last contribution was $3,750 0n February 28, 2009. Year-to-date total is $8,925.
16. L.D. Lifetime contributions of $54,500. Last contribution was $1,000 on February 27, 2004.
17. R.H. Lifetime contributions of $51,400. Last contribution was $250 on September 30, 2005.
18. L.W. Lifetime contributions of $50,250. Last contributon was $250 on September 30, 2005.
19. J.S. Lifetime contributions of $43,125. Last contribution was $5,000 on March 11, 2008.
20. Columbia Charitable Foundation. Lifetime contributions of $39,000. Last contribution was $10,000 on November 27, 1996.
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