News from the Forum
In the photo above: Governor Thornburgh addresses the Pitt Law Class of 2014. Click here to read the Governor's address.
January 15, 2014 - "The Price of Justice" Bestselling author Laurence Leamer shared riveting story of two Pittsburgh lawyers and their fifteen-year struggle against Don Blankenship, the most powerful coal baron in American history, and...Learn more >
Women's Political Caucus of NJ celebrates 2014 Carol Murphy Award Honoree....Learn more >
It's baseball season! Go Pittsburgh Pirates from two of your biggest fans!...Learn more >
Why Advocacy Matters: The Elements of Success. Ginny Thornburgh is interviewed on stage....Learn more >
Variety, the Children's Charity honors Dick and Ginny Thornburgh....Learn more >
Pennsylvania First Lady, Ginny Thornburgh...Learn more >
In Memoriam - William Scranton. Pennsylvania Governor, Presidential candidate, UN ambassador....Learn more >
The Legal Intelligencer honors Governor Thornburgh...Learn more >
November 6, 2013. Ms Joyce Bender, immediate past chair of the Board of the American Association of People with Disabilities, and founder and CEO of Bender Consulting Services, Inc....Learn more >
September 24, 2013 -Stephen Zimmermann, Director of Operations for the World Bank Integrity Vice- Presidency (INT)....Learn more >
Message from the Governor
The Forum was established at my Law School alma mater, the University of Pittsburgh. In connection with the Dick Thornburgh Papers held by the University's Hillman Library, the Forum
reflects my experiences in public life. It is in intended to foster discourse on issues vital to the preservation of our democratic system and the Rule of Law upon which that system depends.
Special thanks are due to Chancellor Mark Nordenberg, who has been unstinting in support of this effort since its inception. In addition, many others have provided time, resources and dedication to this undertaking. Under the direction of Dr. Edward McCord of the University of Pittsburgh Honors College, we are putting our vision into action.
