<p>I attended a very enjoyable reception yesterday in NYC for the UVA Law Alumni Association. The featured speaker was a classmate of mine in law school (Tom Ostertag) who is now general counsel to Major League Baseball. In introducing Tom, Dean Jeffries noted that when Tom as attending law school, he ran the North Grounds softball league. Dean Jeffries then mentioned the often over-looked career advancement opportunities which may arise from playing softball in law school. While the Dean was joking, of course, his comments highlight the fact that UVA is truly a place to where you can work hard and play hard as well.The joint focus on classroom and extra-curricular activities at UVA is, in my opinion, one of the best reasons to attend UVA.</p>