March to $100 Million
– Dean Paul Caron
Inspired by the historic gift of $50 million from Rick Caruso (JD '83) and his wife Tina on October 23, 2019, we have embarked on an ambitious journey to raise an additional $50 million in endowed funds to secure our future as the nation's premiere faith-based law school. Rick Caruso has partnered with us to reach this $100 million goal within the next 10 years. These endowed funds will equip us to attract more talented students who otherwise would not be able to afford a life-changing Pepperdine Caruso legal education; increase the rate at which our graduates pass the bar and embark on rewarding legal careers; and attract and retain exceptional faculty who impact the world through the lives of the students they train and the research they publish.
We are off to a great start in meeting this ambitious goal (despite the pandemic), as we have raised over $10 million in new endowment funds since October 23, 2019. Two major gifts have been matched by the university, bringing their totals to $5 million (Brenden Mann Foundation) and $2 million (Daniel Weinstein). Other major gifts include a $250,000 donation from former Interim Dean and Professor Tom Bost and his wife Sheila; and a $175,000 gift from Dean Paul Caron and his wife Courtney.
– Alexander Hamilton, in My Shot
March to $100M Priorities
In commemoration of our 50th anniversary, we invite our alumni and friends to partner with us to magnify the impact of the $50M Caruso gift through a combination of current and endowment funding. Each 50 For 50 partner will provide $50,000 in scholarship support.
These funds enable Pepperdine Caruso Law to attract and retain talented students committed to our mission. Endowed scholarships may be named and designated for $100,000 given over a period of one to five years.
Endowed chairs and professorships help us attract and retain top teachers and scholars, ensuring the delivery of high-quality legal education and legal scholarship.
Support for Pepperdine Caruso Law’s world-renowned centers, institutes, and clinics will help us expand our work for justice at home and abroad, while giving students opportunities for experiential learning that is critical to their legal education.
Testimonials
"I am beyond grateful to the generous Pepperdine donors who make my studies possible. They have truly changed the trajectory of my life and those of my young sons who watch me study and work hard to build a better future for them."
third-year law student
For more information about how to become a partner in our March to $100 million to secure the future of Pepperdine Caruso Law, please contact Rebecca Malzahn, Assistant Vice Chancellor and Senior Director of Development.