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.
DECEMBER 4, 2014. The Discussions on Governance Lecture Series presents, “Anticipating and Meeting Accountability Challenges.”...Learn more >
NOVEMBER 20, 2014 The Discussions on Governance Lecture Series presents, "Lincoln and his Leadership."...Learn more >
NOVEMBER 13, 2014 The Discussions on Governance Lecture Series presents: "The Challenges and Promise of Democratic Governance in Asia."...Learn more >
October 8, 2014. President and CEO of Manchester Bidwell Corporation and its subsidiaries, Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild and Bidwell Training Center, Bill Strickland, presented the American Experience Distinguished Lecture titled, "The Art of...Learn more >
The Dick Thornburgh Forum for Law & Public Policy welcomes Chancellor Patrick Gallagher....Learn more >
Governor Thornburgh was recently honored by Ben Franklin Technology with their prestigious Partnership Award....Learn more >
March 24, 2014. Chancellor Mark Nordenberg presented the American Experience Distinguished Lecture titled, "A Defining American Value: Education in 21st Century America."...Learn more >
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 >
Message from the Governor
The Forum was established at the late Dick Thornburgh’s 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 his 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 Emeritus Mark Nordenberg who serves as the Director of the Dick Thornburgh Forum and has been unstinting in support of this effort since its inception. In addition, many others have provided time, resources and dedication to this undertaking.
