The Judge Frank B. Clancy Legacy Society honors Judge Clancy, who left school after 8th grade to support his family by working in a foundry but aspired to higher education and public service. He followed a rigorous program of self-education until he could go no further on his own. The Maine College of Law – the predecessor to the modern-day University of Maine School of Law – saw his potential and admitted him. Upon earning his degree in 1910, Clancy returned to New Hampshire, where he became a trusted lawyer, municipal judge, and one of the most respected civic leaders in the history of Nashua.
Fast forward to 2015. As part of her will, Katherine Clancy O’Neill, the judge’s daughter, made a generous bequest to the school, honoring Maine Law’s role in her family history. Her gift helps the Law School keep public legal education accessible and affordable.
The Clancy Society recognizes Maine Law alumni and friends who have expressed their gratitude by making Maine Law a central part of their philanthropy. These members, individually and collectively, built a legacy at Maine Law by establishing a life income gift or by including the Law School in their estate plans. We thank the members of the Clancy Society for their generosity, loyalty, and commitment.