LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Another fine publication. Ken Flower ’50 Woodside, CA

Commenting on the Menlo College fight song, written and recorded by Freddy Martin in 1951 (see page 51 of our last issue), William Brandt ’70 writes:

I read about this in my alumni magazine. I guess little Menlo College has a song written by a big band leader of which few other colleges and universities can claim.

William Brandt ’70 Sacramento, CA

Your incredible work in producing a magazine of this sophistication and excitement is worthy of any university campus.

David Irmer ’58, Menlo College Trustee

Tiburon, CA

Another outstanding publication making us all proud of you and your team, as well as being part of a great college!

Roxane Marenberg, Chief Human Resources & Culture Officer, Menlo College

Atherton, CA

Re Sarahann Shapiro’s article “Shared Knowledge” on the importance of networking in real estate law and other professions (Winter 2023 issue, page 11), Jay Davis ’68 comments:

I graduated from Menlo College School of Business in 1968 and University of San Diego School of Law in 1971. I am retired now, but during my career I served as a prosecutor, the general counsel of a regional bank, and was a partner in several law firms in Los Angeles. Most of my practice involved financial transactions, and I represented lenders and borrowers. I participated in a number of trade associations over the years, and it amazed me how many attorneys would congregate with other attorneys rather than mixing with the various potential clients. I tried to position myself to meet prospects and also gain information about trends in the market. As a partner in law firms I tried to teach my associates how to attend business events.

I found that the education I received at Menlo helped me with many of the hurdles in law school, especially my tax courses. Menlo’s director introduced me to the Dean of the University of San Diego Law school and it was the only law school to which I applied.

One of the attributes of Menlo that I cherished was the practical experience that its professors brought to the classroom. I am glad to see that this continues.

Jay Davis ’68 Pasadena, CA

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