The latest issue of the Stanford Lawyer pays tribute to the esteemed alumni from the Stanford Law community who have recently passed away. This comprehensive In Memoriam section honors influential figures such as the Honorable Sandra Day O’Connor, Peggy Darling, J. Wilmar Jensen, and many others who left indelible marks on the legal landscape.
Peggy Darling (BA ’48) passed away on October 10, 2022, followed by J. Wilmar Jensen (BA ’49) on January 6, 2024. The Honorable Sandra Day O’Connor (BA ’50), a trailblazer in the judiciary, passed on December 1, 2023. Robert Calvert (BA ’49) also left us on November 8, 2023. Each of these distinguished individuals contributed significantly to the field of law and beyond.
The issue also remembers the lives of Robert H. Piestewa Ames (BA ’51), who passed on December 5, 2023, and the Honorable Charles Legge (BA ’52), who followed shortly after on December 8, 2023. Other notable mentions include John Wilson, who passed on October 23, 2023, and Marvin Morgenstein, who left on December 30, 2023.
Pete McCloskey (BA ’50), who died on May 8, 2024, is also remembered for his lifelong dedication to public service. His contributions and fearless stands on various issues have been celebrated in-depth in a 2017 profile that speaks to his lasting influence.
As legal professionals reflecting on the past and aspiring for the future, the memories and legacies of these individuals offer both inspiration and a reminder of the profound impact that a dedicated career in law can achieve. The full list and biographies of all the commemorated alumni can be accessed in the detailed roundup of In Memoriam: Issue 110.