Temple Law gave Richard Walker '75 tools he needed to achieve success as a lawyer, and now he wants to pass that same opportunity on to others. He has created what he calls a lifetime gift–a planned gift which combines annual contributions with a bequest to Temple Law in his will.

"There are many worthy causes," says Dick, "We have to think about which had the most impact. For me, my life, my career, that was Temple Law. So I'm thrilled I can witness my gift in my lifetime-see it grow, have a hand in creating some new fields of learning, and provide additional opportunities for students."

Consider a blended gift: establish an endowment for immediate impact, and create a planned gift that supports that endowment in the future. You can utilize a will or trust, establish an income gift, use a paid-up life insurance policy that you no longer need, or several other options.

If you're interested in learning how you can make an impact, please give me a call. I'd love to help you discover giving options that work for you.

From the moment Patricia Larson walked in and sat down in a Temple Law classroom, she knew she was in the right place.

Previously a high school math teacher, she wasn't sure it would be a smooth transition, or even convinced she should be there at all, but she was soon right at home. "It was a warm environment," she recalls, "the students were engaged and enthusiastic, the professors were welcoming and encouraging."

She credits that environment not just to any university, but specifically Temple, calling it "a people school". And years later, she credits the people-the community, the faculty, the student body-for the education she received and the career it helped fuel.

After retiring as Deputy General Counsel for American Bar Association, she took a look back. "I absolutely loved law school. The education I got really served me well," she says. "When we sat down and made our wills and took a look at everything, I felt that I owed Temple thanks for the preparation it gave me." As a gesture of thanks and an active way to support the school, Patricia set up a charitable gift annuity with Temple Law. In exchange for her gift, the University will make regular payments to her, for life. "In addition to being able to support Temple, the CGA really helps with budgeting; you know exactly what you're getting," says Patricia. "And it's a set amount of income, no matter how long you live!" She's right-a CGA is a win-win gift. If you're still working, you can fund a gift annuity today and schedule to receive payments when you retire. If you're nearing retirement or already retired, you have the option of briefly deferring your payments or receiving them right away. Either way, you're supporting the deserving students of Temple Law - and yourself!

Everyone has a legacy to leave, and it can have an impact at Temple Law.

"Temple changed everything for me," says Bruce LaRoche '91. "My understanding of hard work, my perspective of privilege, everything." He credits his experience at Temple Law—the excellent professors and challenging education—with helping to form who he is today. Lee Helwig '99 talks of the feeling of community at Temple. "Not only was the quality of education excellent, but everyone has a place at Temple."

Bruce and Lee want to see those values live on, and have created a scholarship to help ensure that the next generation of lawyers can have the same enriching experience. "Temple Law is fortunate in having such a strong and vibrant law school with an excellent reputation. We want to help sustain that." says Bruce. The scholarship, intended for an LGBTQ+ student or ally, is endowed by a designation in their wills.

This is an easy and impactful way to create a legacy and support the things most important to you—in perpetuity. "What a beautiful thing to think of, going forward, leaving behind a legacy of law," says Lee. Bruce adds that it's "a minimal investment of time or effort, but the results can be really big."

And they're right. Gifts of all types and sizes combine to make a difference at Temple Law. We invite you to consider a confidential conversation to determine if there is a way for you to support the law school while also achieving estate planning goals for you and your family.