Alfred McDonnell

I worked for Alf for a time at Arnold & Porter and in reflection, I am proud to have worked for someone of his stature. We bumped heads constantly but it was just that way.

He gave me unwanted advise that turned out to be the best advise someone could give. I just couldn't see at that time. I think often of Alf and wanted to send him a note to thank him for the advise that I was too proud to see at the time when I came upon his obituary. Thank you Alf McDonnell, Toni Taylor

How I admired Alf in college. He was full of grace and kindness.

Jay O'Callahan

I was one of Prof. McDonnell's students at CU Law -- took his class in Legal Imagination. He was the right person to teach it! I am so sorry to hear of his passing.

So sad to hear of this loss and my condolences to his family. He was a dynamic law professor who cared about his students. I also had the privilege of working with him as a consulting expert when he was in private practice. His keen intellect, curiosity and humor will be missed.

Professor McDonnell taught Torts to our first year law class at CU in 1972-73. He was a favorite professor for many of us. His enthusiam and humility combined with his sense of humor made him an effective teacher. While I certainly was NOT a star student he always made an effort to personally connect with me. One can never really measure the impact of a fine teacher.

I didn't enjoy law school but did like being in his class. He made it both interesting and entertaining.

Please...

This is very sad news...Alf was a wonderful teacher and mentor and friend...and a very good guy!
I'll miss him.

Please accept my sympathy at your loss.