Mary G. Oppenheim

Mary G. Oppenheim Endowed Scholarship

Mary G. Oppenheim (JD’ 34) created the Mary G. Oppenheim Endowed Scholarship to support future lawyers with their education.

In the early 1930s, Oppenheim was one of only four women who graduated from DePaul University’s law school and passed the bar exam. During her time at DePaul, she was very active socially and academically. Not only was Oppenheim a member of the Delta Omicron Delta sorority, but she also participated in various roles in Moot Court trials.

After completing her law degree, Oppenheim also went on to earn a degree in education from DePaul. She was a woman of many talents, practicing law and teaching high school courses like commercial and business law. Oppenheim was one of the first women to work in the Immigration and Naturalization offices in Chicago, and she also gained experience working in the General Accounting Office.

Eventually, Oppenheim decided to step away from practicing law in the government sector and entered private practice. She joined Korshak, Kracoff, Kong & Sugano, LLP, where she thrived. Later along with her friend and partner, Oppenheim started a successful real estate and commercial practice. As they established their practice and built their clientele, Oppenheim also taught law classes at Nicholas Senn High School.

Over the years, Oppenheim was proud to watch DePaul develop and expand. She had many happy memories and wonderful experiences while attending DePaul’s law school. Oppenheim practiced law until the age of 97.
In 2013, at the age of 100, Oppenheim passed away. In addition to her rich legal and teaching careers, she was married for 48 years. While the couple did not have children of their own, they were adored by their many nieces and nephews.