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Film screening and panel discussion to honor Oliver W. Hill Thurs., Sept. 20, 6:30-8 p.m.

September 10, 2007

Legal scholars, community leaders, a documentary filmmaker and University of Richmond School of Law students will take part in a panel discussion to honor the legacy of the late Oliver W. Hill on Thurs., Sept. 20 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Moot Court Room at Richmond Law. There will be a reception at 6 p.m. in the Law School Atrium.

The evening will begin with a film screening of clips from "Honor Bound: The Story of Legal Warrior Oliver White Hill," a documentary work-in-progress that tells the story of Mr. Hill's legal battles to fight for the rights of ethnically diverse communities across this nation.

Mr. Hill, who passed away this August at the age of 100, worked tirelessly to combat racism and discrimination in education, housing, employment and compensation, and to improve political and governmental access for all. His influence on political and social change in the United States and around the world serves as a source of pride and inspiration to all who value justice.

There will be opening remarks from Acting Dean John G. Douglass, Brittany Scott, president of the Black Law Students Association, and Clarence Dunnaville, Mr. Hill's former law partner and co-founder of the Oliver Hill Foundation.

Panelists include the film's director, Carmella Hamm; University of Richmond School of Law Professor Jon Stubbs (author of Mr. Hill's biography), Law Student Vivi Suveiu, and State Senator Henry L. Marsh III. The panel will be moderated by Old Dominion Bar Association President Courtney M. Malveaux. A reception at 6 p.m. will be followed by the film screening and panel. Audience Q & A will follow.

The event is sponsored by the Black Law Students Association, the Richmond Chapter of the Old Dominion Bar Association, the University of Richmond School of Law, and the Oliver Hill/Cigna Scholars. Special thanks to The Oliver Hill Foundation and the University of Richmond School of Law Dean's office. The event is free and open to the public.