Nathan Leventhal ’66 was the subject of
an article entitled “Public Lives; Exiting Lincoln Center, Meticulous As
Ever.” Mr. Leventhal, the departing Lincoln Center president is leaving
after 17 years. While his tenure has not been without controversy, he has been
instrumental in expanding Lincoln Center’s programming. The New York
Times, December 29, 2000.
Lewis Libby ’75 was named chief of staff
by vice president-elect Dick Cheney. Press release, December 28, 2000.
William J. Furnish, Jr. ’96 will marry
Kimberly Hope Rengel in January. The Times-Picayune, December 26, 2000.
David J. Impasato ’91 is a partner in Milbank’s
Global Corporate Finance Group, resident in the Firm’s Tokyo office. Mr.
Impastato’s extensive experience covers complex international financial
and corporate transactions, including securitization and structured finance.
He has represented financial institutions, corporations, airlines, trading and
leasing companies on a wide variety of transactions, with an emphasis in the
areas of project finance and aircraft finance, particularly in Asia. Press
release, December 28, 2000.
John B. Henry ’78 was the subject of an
article entitled “Start-Up: A Periodic Look At The region’s Newest
Companies; ELAW Forum’s Case For Bidding.” There are few business
as traditional as the law. Aside from using computers to help produce documents
and assist in research, most law firms do business essentially the same way
they did a half a century ago. But it’s an industry ripe for change, the
way John henry sees it. Henry is chief executive of eLaw Forum Corp., a Washington
company that is trying to create a more efficient way for corporations to choose
outside lawyers. The Washington Post, December 25, 2000.
Gerard J. Papa ’75 was mentioned in an
article entitled “Backtalk; A Holiday Season For Youth To Be Served.”
Mr. Papa has battled with his church and the city’s police department to
keep the Flames alive; a multimillion dollar settlement in his wrongful beating
has fed the Flames, a youth group which serves more than 500 youngsters, 8 to
19, in what is now called the Father Termine NBA (Neighborhood Basketball Association)
in honor of the retired parish priest who opened the church gym when nobody
else would make room for the racially integrated program 26 years ago. The
New York Times, December 24, 2000.
Melvyn N. Klein ’66 authored an article
entitled “The Measure of Tradition and Faith.” Corpus Christi Caller-Times,
December 23, 2000.
Brad Meltzer ’96 authored a new novel entitled
“The First Counsel ” and will be reading from his book on January
10th @ Chelsea Barnes & Noble. Invitation
Theodore Forstmann ’65 was quoted in a
front page story entitled “School Vouchers: A Rose by Other Name?”
The New York Times, December 22, 2000.
Ed Stancik ’79 is featured twice in the
Metro Section “Official Faults Union Findings of Cheating,” and in
the Bulletin Board section “School Investigator Says He's Not Leaving.”
The New York Times, December 22, 2000.
Arlene Shuler ’78 has been appointed to
the post of executive director at the Howard Gilman Foundation. Ms. Shuler goes
to the Foundation after eleven years of service at Lincoln Center for the Performing
Arts, Inc., where she was senior vice president for planning and external affairs.
PR Newswire, December 21, 2000.
Karenna Gore Schiff ’00 was named one of
the Top Ten Storytellers of the Year by the New York-based public relations
firm, Vorhaus & Company. Business Wire, December 19, 2000.
Jeffrey L. Kateman ’92 was recently made partner at Latham &
Watkins in Chicago. (Press release)
The Hon. Thomas Gulotta ’69 was the subject
of an article entitled “ The Lesson He Learned/ County Executive Thomas
Gulotta Once Tried To Raise Taxes, Nearly Causing His Political Ruin. So He
Made A Vow - One That Carried Wealthy Nassau To The Brink.” Newsday,
December 10, 2000.
The city council recently appointed Alexander Aponte ’80,
a member of the economic development commission active in the Latino community,
as Hartford’s new top lawyer. Mr. Aponte will take over as corporation
counsel immediately. The corporation counsel’s job is one of the city’s
prime patronage plums. Mr. Aponte will earn $68,000 a year for the 20-hour-a-week
job. “It is an honor to serve the mayor, the city council and the community,”
said Mr. Aponte. The Hartford Courant, December 8, 2000.
Marc B. Tucker ’76 has become a partner
at the firm of Baker & McKenzie. Prior to joining Baker & McKenzie,
Mr. Tucker was a litigation partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
in Wilmington, Delaware. (Announcement)
The Hon. Ruth Bader Ginsburg ’59 was mentioned
in an article which took a brief look at the nine Supreme Court justices and
how they voted Saturday. The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, December 10,
2000.
Jenny Rivera ’93 LL.M. was the subject
of an article entitled “Newsday Queens Profile/ Jenny Rivera.”
The article discussed Ms. Rivera’s background and her current position
as associate professor of law at CUNY School of Law in Flushing. When asked
about her current focus, Ms. Rivera replied, “I love being part of a law
school where we train students to be public interest attorneys. Attorney’s
who are going to serve various under served communities.”
The Hon. Ruth Bader Ginsburg ’59 was quoted
in an article entitled "Supreme Court Hears Florida Election Dispute."
At issue in Docket No. 00-836, Bush vs. Palm Beach County Canvassing Board et
al. is whether the Florida Supreme Court usurped the state Legislature's authority
and wrote new law when it ordered the Florida secretary of state to delay certification
of the vote and allow hand recounts in several counties. "I do not know
of any case where we have impugned a state supreme court in the way that you
have," Justice Ginsburg said. "We owe the highest respect to the state
court when it says what the state law is." Daily News, December 2, 2000.
Stephen Friedman ’62 was quoted in an article
entitled "Columbia Revels In Success Of Fund-Raising Campaign." Nearing
the end of a decade long fund-raising campaign, Columbia University announced
yesterday that it had raised $2.74 billion - more than double the initial goal
in 1990. Mr. Friedman, the chairman of Columbia's board, said that the campaign
had been helped by the strong economy and financial markets and also by New
York City's strong vitality. The New York Times, December 2, 2000.
Daniel Abrams ’92 was quoted in an article
entitled "TV's Court Watchers Put An Ear To The Closed Door." Yesterday,
14 minutes after the Supreme Court hearing on the paralyzed election ended,
millions of Americans could hear oral arguments under the camera-shy court's
first-time release of an audiotape in almost-real time. "This is the most
exciting case I've ever covered," Abrams said. "Look, this is not
an O.J. This is not a JonBenet Ramsey. I wrote my law review article about constitutional
law, and I've been covering the O.J. Simpsons of the world. For me, this is
Heaven. This is as good as it gets." The Washington Post, December 2,
2000.
Lynn Forester ’79 married Sir Evelyn de
Rothschild on Thursday November 30, 2000 in London. The New York Times, December
3, 2000.
Edward F. Stancik ’79 was the subject of
an article entitled "Schools Prober A Power Unto Himself: Stancik's War
On Corruption Wins Kudos, Brickbats." The article discussed Mr. Stancik's
10 years as special commissioner of investigation during which he has rooted
out molesters, crooks and cheats from the city's public schools. Daily News,
December 3, 2000.
The Hon. Ruth Bader Ginsburg’59 was mentioned
in an article entitled "The Justices Of The Supreme Court US Court Judge
History People President." The Palm Beach Post, November 30, 2000.
Katie McGinty '88 was identified in a photo with Al Gore and William
Daley in an article entitled "Contesting The Vote: The Vice President."
The New York Times, November 30, 2000.
Catherine Shaffer ’86 was the subject of
an article entitled "New King County Judge Will Be Seated Early."
Gov. On Monday, Gary Locke moved to give Ms. Shaffer a head start on serving
as King County's newest Superior Court Judge. Ordinarily, she'd have to wait
until January to join the court, but Locke said giving her an interim appointment
will help relieve congestion on the court docket. The News Tribune, November
28, 2000.
Michele Stephenson ’95 will participate
in a discussion group for the U.S. Interagency Task Force on the UN World Conference
Against Racism. Earlier this year, the White House created an Interagency Task
Force to coordinate preparations for the United States' participation in the
UN World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related
Intolerance. U.S. Newswire, November 27, 2000.
Theodore M. Shaw '79 was the subject of an article entitled "Lawyer
Fighting For A Level Playing Field." The article chronicles Mr. Shaw's
history from his childhood in the Castle Hill Housing Projects in the South
Bronx to his acceptance to Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT and finally
to his current position as associate director of the NAACP Legal Defense and
Educational Fund. The New York Times, November 16, 2000.
Julia Zajkowski ’00 has joined the Center
for Reproductive Law and Policy (CRLP) as a fellowship attorney for the International
Program. Ms. Zajkowski will focus on research and policy analysis on international
reproductive rights in Latin America and the Caribbean. (Press release)
Sherrie Russell-Brown ’92 has joined the
Center for Reproductive Law and Policy (CRLP) as a Staff Attorney in the Domestic
Program. Ms. Russell-Brown will litigate reproductive rights cases around the
country and will develop projects that focus on reproductive health and human
rights of women of color in the United States. (Press release)
The Hon. Ruth Bader Ginsburg ’59 was the
subject of an article entitled "Old Home Week For Justice Ginsburg."
In a talk entitled "The Bar's Responsibility To Provide Representation
When Needed," Justice Ginsburg urged Brooklyn Law students to dedicate
at least part of their professional careers to public interest law. Daily
News, November 20, 2000.
Deborah G. Groeber ’95, a former associate
at Morgan Lewis & Bockius who says she was permanently disabled after two
accidents, one on a ski slope, the other in a car, has filed suit in federal
court against an insurance company that has denied her claim for long-term disability
benefits. The Legal Intelligencer, November 17, 2000.
Barr Potter ’74, a 22-year veteran of the
film, video and new media industries and a Board Member of GlobalMedia.com,
has joined GlobalMedia.com as President and Chief Operating Officer. Canada
Newswire, November 17, 2000.
Gerado Sandoval ’95 was mentioned in an
article entitled "District By District; Runoff Elections Next Month Will
Select 8 Supervisors For An - Everyone Hopes- Independent Board To Guide S.F."
The San Francisco Examiner, November 19, 2000.
Jennifer Shurdut ’95 was the subject of
an article entitled "Habitats/ Upper East Side; Turning An Apartment Into
A 2-Night Gallery." Ms. Shurdut, who is happy to have any reason to celebrate,
and likes to show off her lovingly decorated one-bedroom apartment, figured
she could turn her apartment into a gallery for 2 nights to exhibit her brother's
artwork. The New York Times, November 19, 2000.
John W. Conway ’70 president and COO of
Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc; has recently been named CEO of the company.
Crown Cork & Seal is the leading supplier of packaging products to consumer
marketing companies around the world. PR Newswire, November 14, 2000.
A. Bradley Fagg ’88 was promoted to partner
in the litigation section of the Philadelphia-based firm Morgan Lewis &
Bockius. Legal Times, November 13, 2000.
Richard A. Kahan ’70, president of the
Urban Assembly and former chief executive officer of the New York State Urban
Development Corporation was the subject of an article entitled "Public
Lives; Remaking Baseball Diamonds In The Rough." Mr. Kahan is shocked and
outraged by the nightmarish condition of the city's public school playing fields
and the lack of funds for fixing these fields at 50 public schools. Through
his organization, Mr. Kahan has appointed himself the official restorer of New
York City's diamonds. The New York Times, November 14, 2000.
Jeffrey M. Eilender ’91 married Patricia
Gulbis Paul on Sunday, November 12, 2000. Mr. Eilender is a partner at Schlam
Stone & Dolan in New York City. The New York Times, November 12, 2000.
Kai B. Singer ’99 and Christopher Falkenberg
'98 were married on Saturday, November 11, 2000. The New York Times,
November 12, 2000.
C. James Frush ’75 was the subject of an
article entitled "Climber Leads Vice President On Ranier Trip." Mr.
Frush, the national president of the American Alpine Club, guided vice president
Al Gore to Mount Rainier's summit last August. "Certainly, the climb up
Ranier is one that will stick with me for a long time," says Frush. "I
was real impressed with the way he carried himself," Frush says of Gore.
"He didn't want any special privileges. He wanted to be treated just like
everybody else. He insisted on carrying his fare share of the group's gear.
We paid our park fees and climbing fees just like everybody else." Albuquerque
Journal, November 9, 2000.
Catherine D. Shaffer ’86 cruised to victory
on Tuesday night in her race for King County Superior Court Position 11, beating
Robert Bryan by a 2-1 majority. The Seattle Times, November 8, 2000.
The Hon. Ruth Bader Ginsburg ’59 was mentioned
in an article entitled "Law Journal Stories Through the Last Century. This
Week In Law Journal History." On November 6, 1975, The Hon. Ruth Bader
Ginsburg published a position paper on the Equal Rights Amendment. She noted
that the "parade of horribles" advanced by detractors' hadn't changed
much since the 1920s, namely, that the ERA would destroy woman-protective labor
laws, deny homemakers the right to support and bring and end to separate public
bathrooms and sleeping facilities. The ERA was withdrawn in 1982 with 35 ratifications-
three short of the mark. New Jersey Law Journal, November 6, 2000.
Anil Patel ’96 recently joined Bessemer
Venture Partners as an associate in their Menlo Park office, working on communications
and Internet infrastructure investments. Business Wire, November 6, 2000.
Hal Shapiro ’91, international trade specialist,
rejoined Miller & Chevalier as a partner after a brief stint as senior counselor
to director of the National Economic Counsel. Legal Times, November 6, 2000.
Philipp Wahl ’99 married Mary-Louise Villalba
in Paris on Friday November 3, 2000. The New York Times, November 5, 2000.
R. Bradley Miller ’79 is seeking one of
two seats in N.C. Senate District 4. Mr. Miller has been described as a nuts
and bolts politician most adept at pushing bills through the legislative maze.
The News and Observer (Raleigh, NC), November 4, 2000.
Kathleen McGuinty ’88 was mentioned in
an article entitled "They Have Gore's Ear." The article listed a number
of people who have helped Al Gore with his recent campaign. Ms. McGuinty was
named as a top adviser to Gore. St. Petersburg Times, November 4, 2000.
M. Beth Gorrie ’91 helped to organize East
Harlem parents and clergy, who joined Rep. Charles Rangel and a host of educators
for a community forum entitled "Avenues To A Better Education," on
Saturday October 14, 2000. Ms. Gorrie works at the Association to Benefit Children,
where she developed an innovative East Harlem job readiness program and coordinates
community outreach. (Press release)
Miguel de la Carrera ’82 was mentioned
in an article entitled "Democratic Freeholders Hoping To Extend Grip, GOP
Dismisses Foes Claims of Credit for County's Gains." Mr. de la Carrera
is running for a seat in the Passaic County freeholder race and proposes a Hispanic
Advisory Commission of about eight volunteers and a staff of two or three paid
employees to help bridge the gap between Latinos and the government. The
Record (Bergen County), November 1, 2000.
Andrew J. Shapiro ’94 was the subject of
an article entitled "Almost Famous, Careers in Limbo, D.C. Lawyers Toil
for Candidate." Since hooking up with Al Gore's presidential campaign in
Nashville five months ago, Mr. Shapiro's job consists of compiling vice presidential
candidate Joseph Lieberman's daily briefing book. Instead of making a six-figure
salary, the former Covington & Burling associate is bringing in a small
salary and living in a cramped studio apartment. "I never did this for
the money," he says. "I had been a big Gore supporter for a long time,
and I knew this might be one of my last opportunities to take time off and commit
myself like this." Legal Times, October 30, 2000.
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo has added senior counsel Yee
Wah Chin ’77 to its federal and business and
finance sections in Washington, D.C. Ms. Chin will focus primarily on antitrust
matters. Legal Times, October 30, 2000.
Erik Hyman ’99 was mentioned in an article
entitled "Inside Story; Eye of the Beholder; How L.A. Photographer Herb
Ritts Finds Beauty In Greasy Garages, Burmese Pythons and Monica Lewinsky."
Los Angeles Times, October 29, 2000.
Lisa Huang Fleischman ’88 was mentioned
in an article entitled "Women Authors Give their Take on the Cultural Revolution."
The article talked about the resurgence of Asian women writers, specifically
Chinese writers, in Western Publishing circles. The Straits Times, October
28, 2000.
Rory Lancman ’95 was the subject of an
article entitled "High Noon for Pols Padavan Faces Tough Fight vs. Dem."
Democratic challenger Rory Lancman is giving state Senator Frank Padavan the
fight of his life. In the past, Padavan has easily defeated opponents during
the rare challenge to his seat, even though he's a Republican in a district
that has a more than 2-to-1 Democratic advantage. Daily News, October 25,
2000.
William W. Mahood III ’94 recently joined
the firm of Polsinelli Shalton & Welte. Mr. Mahood will specialize in mergers
and acquisitions. The Kansas City Star, October 24, 2000.
Robert A. Nicholas '80 has been named managing partner of Reed Smith's
Delaware Valley region. The Legal Intelligencer, October 24, 2000.
Miguel Sanchez ’84 was hired as a director
for Ambac Assurance UK Limited, the principal operating subsidiary of Ambac
Financial Group, Inc. Ambac Assurance is a leading guarantor of municipal and
structured finance obligations in the U.S. and abroad. Business Wire, October
23, 2000.
Catherine D. Shaffer ’86 is running for
Position 11 on the Kings County Superior Court. If the general election turns
out anything like the primary, Mrs. Shaffer has very little to worry about.
She received twice as many votes as her closest rival in the four-way primary
race. The News Tribune, October 23, 2000.
Deutsche Banc announced that it has hired seven investment banking professionals
from Lehman Brothers to join its technology Mergers & Acquisitions Group.
Led by Robert Thornton ’83, the group will
further bolster Deutsche Banc's success in providing strategic advice to technology
companies around the world. Mr. Thornton will join as a Managing Director and
head of the West Coast technology M&A practice. PR Newswire, October
23, 2000.
Latisha Brown ’00 has joined Shartsis,
Friese & Ginsburg in San Francisco as part of their 19 attorney business
group. Mrs. Brown will specialize in mergers in acquisitions, venture capital
financing and securities. The Recorder, October 23, 2000.
Kathryn Rodgers ’73, the executive director
of the National Organization for Women's Legal Defense and Education Fund, addressed
political and legal issues dealing with women's and minority rights in her speech,
"One Nation Indivisible: Can Women Survive State Rights?" at the University
of Toledo College. University Wire, October 19, 2000.
Bradley Miller ’79 was the subject of an
article entitled, "Education Figures Big in Senate District 14 Race."
The article discussed the campaign platforms of the three candidates in the
Senate race. Senator Miller has been described as a nuts and bolts politician
most adept at pushing bills through the legislative maze, including a law that
requires adults to store firearms safely and out of reach of children. According
to Miller, "Education is absolutely at the top of the agenda. Smart start
is a part of education. So are safe schools, as well as competent, dedicated
teachers and class size. All that is important in making sure schools deliver
on the promise of equality of opportunity in education." The News and
Observer (Raleigh, NC), October 18, 2000.
Slade Gorton `53 was the subject of an article entitled "Election
2000: Gorton: He Likes Being Senator." The article chronicles Senator Gorton's
career and gives a detailed description of his daily duties. The News Tribune,
October 17, 2000.
Charles P. Garcia ’94, CEO and chairman
of Sterling Financial Investment Group, one of the nation's fastest growing
full service independent investment banking firms, was named one of "The
Most Influential Hispanics" in the United States in the October issue of
Hispanic Business, the high profile high circulation national business magazine.
PR Newswire, October 17, 2000.
Jacqueline Weld ’71 was named the new social
editor of Avenue Magazine. Ms. Weld is also the chairman and driving force behind
the Casita Maria gala. The New York Post, October 16, 2000.
Jacqueline Uribe Dosick ’97 joined the
business department as an associate of Downey, Brand, Seymour & Rohwer in
Sacremento, California. Ms. Dosick specializes in business and corporate securities.
The Recorder, October 16, 2000.
Lynn A. Forester ’79 founder and co-chairman
of Firstmark Communications is taking her company to Europe. Firstmark, based
in London, has already raised $1 billion, bought wireless licenses in six countries,
built a fiber optic network to link to all of the local loops, and filed with
America's Securities and Exchange Commission for an IPO. Fortune, October
16, 2000.
Mora McLean ’80 was named, by President
Clinton, as a member to the Board of Directors of the Institute of Peace. The
United States Institute of Peace is a bi-partisan board established; in 1948
by an Act of Congress to promote international peace and the resolution of international
conflict without violence through education, training, research, and public
information. U.S. Newswire, October 13, 2000.
David Medina ’88 was named Director of
Global Compliance for Citigroup. In this role, Mr. Medina will have responsibility
for coordination of the compliance function throughout Citigroup. Business
Wire, October 13, 2000.
Robert H. Steinfeld ’78 has been named
senior vice president, Tax and Corporate Development at IMS Health, the world's
leading provider of information solutions to the pharmaceutical and healthcare
industries. Business Wire, October 12, 2000.
Charles Millard ’85 was appointed to the advisory
board of ThreadeXchange, the Global Sourcing Solution (TM) that delivers a secure
end-to-end technology driven sourcing solution for the apparel industry. Business
Wire, October 12, 2000.
Seattle Mayor Paul Schell ’63 was the subject
of an article titled "Just What Big Apple Needs: More Apples If Yanks Beat
Mariners." In the article, Mayor Schell placed a friendly wager with Mayor
Giuliani, he offered apples and coffee if the Yankees win; Giuliani countered
with tickets to a Broadway show, Coney Island hot dogs and a bottle of New York
City water. The Seattle Times, October 11, 2000.
Mayor Paul Schell ’63 was also mentioned
in an article titled "The Latte Lovers vs. The Pastrami People; Off the
Field, A Rivalry Just As Intense." The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, October
11, 2000.
Lisa Fleischman ’88, assistant U.S. attorney,
recently published her first novel titled "Dream of the Walled City."
Newsday, October 9, 2000.
Ken Feagins ’92 LL.M. was appointed to
the Board of Directors for the Oklahoma Indigent Defense System by The Honorable
Frank Keating, Governor of Oklahoma. Term ending: July 1, 2005. Confirmed
by the Oklahoma Senate on May 22, 2000. The Daily Oklahoman, May 2000.
Michael Simon ’90 was the subject of an
article in the In House Counsel column of The National Law Journal. Mr. Simon
is executive vice president and general counsel of Razorfish. The National
Law Journal, September 4, 2000.
Michael E. Schultz ’60 was mentioned in
an article about the Intracoastal Health Systems Board in Palm Beach, Florida.
Mr. Schultz is a member of the board, but is set to retire this month. The
Palm Beach Post, September 2, 2000.
Barrie Althoff ’73 was mentioned in an
article about those running for Position 2 on the Washington State Supreme Court.
Mr. Althoff is currently chief disciplinary counsel of the Washington State
Bar Association. He said he is running for the post because, "I'm concerned
that the people and the Legislature increasingly consider the courts irrelevant
in our society and because the courts have become inaccessible to many people.
I want to change that." The News Tribune (Tacoma, WA), September 2,
2000.
