Welcome from National Alumni Association President Mark Chieco ’02

IN MY SECOND YEAR AS PRESIDENT of the National Alumni Association, I continue to be proud of the organization that represents Albany Law School alumni. I am proud to say the alumni association remains strong. In the past year, together with the Office of Alumni Engagement Team, we have seen much growth in alumni participation. Since returning to more in-person events, we have engaged nearly 2,000 alumni. Of those alumni, over 600 of them were young alumni who have started to connect with our association to build their network. Nearly 200 alumni came out for a program or event for their very first time. It is a show of how we continue to be a strong association.

   Since being in this role, it has become clear to me that we have the honor as an alumni association to showcase the great volunteerism from our alumni population. In addition to all the events, over 400 alumni have volunteered their time to give back to Albany Law School. From serving on various boards and committees, returning to the classroom to guest speak, mentor students in internships and field placements, or guide future litigators through moot court, there are so many opportunities for alumni to give back. This support cannot be quantified.

   As the National Alumni Association continues to showcase our alumni volunteers, I have the privilege in this position to present some of our greatest alumni ambassadors with awards at the Albany Law School Grand Honors Awards, presented by the National Alumni Association. Over the past two years, we have honored eight very deserving alumni in the categories of:  Humanitarian Achievement Award; Outstanding Young Alumni Award, the Donald D.  DeAngelis ’60 Excellence in Alumni Service Award; and our highest award bestowed, the  Distinguished Alumni Award. I am incredibly impressed by the alumni who choose to  dedicate their time and expertise in so many ways.

    The National Alumni Association is committed to providing and honoring this work. All of us on the board are incredibly proud to help support the school and keep our alumni base thriving.
   The National Alumni Association would be nowhere without the work of the board members and the executive committee. Over the past decade we have grown by leaps and bounds and have created many new programs. We’ve connected alumni in various parts of the country including throughout New York State and in other cities like Hartford, Connecticut and even as far south as Florida. Our Reunion program continues to bring alumni back to campus to reconnect with the school and with colleagues and friends.

   Our possibilities, much like those awarded to us with our Albany Law education, are endless. There’s no better time to get involved, no matter how much time you have, we have something for everyone. No act of mentorship goes unappreciated.

Sincerely,

Mark O. Chieco

Mark O. Chieco ’02 
President, NAA