London Reception for the new Master

Wednesday 8 November 2023; 19:00–21:00. Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, London

Downing alumni and their guests are invited to meet the new Master, Professor Graham Virgo KC (Hon), at a reception to be held at the London offices of Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, close to Tower Bridge.

Professor Virgo took office on 1 October 2023, succeeding the 18th Master of Downing College, Alan Bookbinder, who held the role since 2018. Professor Virgo read Law at Downing College in the mid-1980s, before heading to Christ Church, Oxford to read for the Bachelor of Civil Law degree. Intending to become a barrister, he attended Bar School in London, but was encouraged to return to Downing in 1989 as a Law fellow. Over the years Professor Virgo has held numerous roles within College, including Tutor, Director of Studies and, for a decade, Senior Tutor. 

Drinks and bowl food will be served. Guests are welcome. We are asking all alumni and guests who attend this event to make a donation of £25 each towards our Student Support Fund. 100% of your donation will be used to support student activities in College.

Dress code: Business Casual

Booking for this event closed at 13:00 on Friday 20 October at 13:00.

We would like to thank Farmida Bi CBE (1986), Chair of Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, for kindly offering to host this event for the College.

Those already registered for this event

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