Originally held in 1310, Red Mass marked the beginning of the Michaelmas (fall term) of the King’s Bench during the reign of Edward of England. It was an occasion of pageantry and solemnity as judges, barristers and members of Parliament gathered to invoke God’s blessing and guidance for themselves and their profession.
The 2023 Distinguished Legal Service Award was posthumously awarded to Ryan McNeice (’04 M.B.A./’05 J.D.).
Ryan McNeice passed away in the presence of his family after a multi-year battle with lung cancer on April 20, 2023. Ryan had a true sense for entrepreneurship and a deep passion for the legal profession. In 2005, he founded the Law Office of Ryan McNeice, PLLC—now known as McNeice Wheeler.He was deeply committed to his community and held various voluntary positions.
Save the Date for 2024 Red Mass
Gonzaga University School of Law invites all government workers and members of the legal profession, regardless of religious affiliation, to join members of the local judiciary officers for our Red Mass for the Legal Profession. Join us on October 17th, 2024 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at St. Aloysius Church for this year's Red Mass. A reception will follow in the Cataldo Globe Room.
In addition to mass, we will award the Distinguished Legal Service Award to Janice Brown, (’83 J.D.).
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