Patrons Circle
Patrons Circle members provide essential support to sustain the work of the Institute founded by Justice O'Connor.
We invite you to join our giving circle of like-minded individuals committed to advancing American democracy.
Patrons Circle members enjoy:
- 12-month membership
- Invitation to exclusive Patrons Circle events
Distinguished Speaker Series | April 29, 2025
Featuring Dr. Lawrence H. Summers
Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Reception: 11 AM - Noon
Luncheon: Noon - 1 PM
Location: Adobe Ballroom at the Biltmore Golf Club
Join the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute on April 29 as we welcome Dr. Lawrence H. Summers for our Distinguished Speaker Series Luncheon in Phoenix. Dr. Summers is the 71st U.S. Secretary of the Treasury and President Emeritus of Harvard University.
Distinguished Moderator Dr. Chris Howard
Dr. Chris Howard, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Arizona State University, will moderate the discussion on the domestic and global economy.
Past Patrons Circle Salons
We invite you to learn more about these past Patron Circle programs and the unique opportunity this membership provides.
Senator Dennis DeConcini
Hear an eyewitness story of the selection of Justice O’Connor from Senator Dennis DeConcini himself, in a moderated conversation with his longtime friend Fred Duval, former U.S. deputy chief of protocol, and deputy assistant secretary of state in the 1990s.
Stuart Graff – Frank Lloyd Wright
In the presentation, Stuart Graff explored the origins of Wright’s ideas in American democratic thinking and discussed the lessons of Wright’s work.
John Augustine – Paradise Valley
Patrons Circle Past Speaker Guest Moderator Barry Goldwater Jr. Presenting Sponsor J.P. Morgan Private Bank…
