Francis James CONKLIN

I knew him as Father Conklin, my professor in Constitutional Law, and as my boss on the GU Work Study Crew. In both roles, he was an extraordinary teacher and leader. We young women drove dump trucks, carried irrigation pipe, and built concrete sidewalks in the late 60s and early 70's, because he knew we could do it and it needed to be done. He expected us to do it and not give excuses either because we were "girls." I always appreciated his high expectations, his insights into life and law,...

Frank was an extraordinary person and a fascinating friend. He took our daughter around Gonzaga Law School and talked with her when she was considering going into law. He was a very special friend to Ken.

Our Granddaughter in Bellevue is using his obituary to give a report in her civics class today.

I was fortunate to have him as a professor. He will be missed.

This was a great man, especially after reading his obituary. I didn't know him well, but he made a positive impression on me. In the 1990's, I was a paralegal in the same building as his office; we ran into each other occasionally there and at CLE's. He was always so nice and respectful, to me. Not all attorneys treat non-attorney staff that way. I'm glad I got to talk to him at a CLE just a few years ago.