The FAMU College of Law updated its historic gallery with a portrait of Percy R. Luney, Jr. founding dean of the re-established College of Law.Luney served as professor and dean of the FAMU College of Law from 2000 to 2005, when the college was housed in its temporary facility at One North Orange Avenue. He was instrumental in securing provisional accreditation from the American Bar Association, allowing students of the inaugural 2005 class to sit for the Florida Bar.
“Percy Luney was a trailblazer for legal education, the FAMU College of Law and the Orlando community,” said LeRoy Pernell, current dean of FAMU College of Law. “We are honored to have his portrait greet students and visitors of the law school.”
The Luney portrait was presented to the former dean and his wife, Beverly Marshall Luney, during a dinner earlier this year. Nine graduates of the classes of 2005 and 2006 donated funds to commission the portrait and dedicate it to him during the surprise tribute event. The portrait, along with a plaque listing the names of the alumni contributors, was unveiled during a reception in the College of Law Atrium this summer. A replica was also given to Luney.
College of Law alumni who contributed funds to procure the Percy R. Luney, Jr. portrait were Tia Gibbs (‘05); Charles M. Holloman, II ('05); E. Juan Lynum ('05); Jarian Narada Lyons ('06); Trinetta Fisher Lyons ('05); Darnelle P. Toth ('05); Terrie L. Tressler ('05); Ka'Juel Washington ('05); and Carlos L. Woody ('05).