Brendan Franks, ’06 BA

Maroon and Gold run deep in my family – a legacy shared by my wife, mother, uncle, and great uncle over the last half-century. My own story began as an ASU freshman in 2002, playing club hockey and studying history, arriving the same year as President Crow.

Witnessing ASU transform from a regional university into the national powerhouse and global player it is today has been remarkable. This growth, fueled by innovation, research, and a commitment to access and impact, profoundly shaped my perspective

It's why I founded AZ Law Now Injury Attorneys guided by the ASU charter: "measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes." Our mission is universal access to justice, a principle reinforced by my experience in ASU's Leadership Institute Class 7.

Putting ASU's call to serve the community into practice is a source of immense pride. Thank you, ASU and the ASU Alumni Association.