Chasless Yancy-Hunter ’01 recently joined the bankruptcy
practice in Andrew & Kurth’s Houston office. Source: Andrew
& Kurth Press Release, December 2001.
Bradford Smith ’84 was recently named senior vice president
and general counsel to Microsoft Corp. Source: Microsoft Press Release,
Winter 2001.
Graham Devereux Nalle, 28, a law student at Columbia and a
student coordinator of Columbia Law School Neighborhood Kids, a tutoring program,
was married this past weekend to Elizabeth Brooke Davis. The New
York Times, December 30, 2001.
Thomas Gulotta ’69 was profiled in the following articles:
“His Legacy; Budget Blunders Mar Gulotta's Record as Nassau Chief.”
Newsday, December 30, 2001.
“14-Year Term Comes to End With Gulotta Out of Spotlight.” The
New York Times, December 29, 2001.
“Gulotta Exits, Victim of Tragic Flaws.” Newsday,
December 26, 2001.
Joan Guggenheimer ’79 made corporate history in late
November when she and Stephanie B. Mudick were named co-general counsels of
Citigroup. She was recently interviewed in an article entitled, “Two Women
Take Over the Lawyering at Citigroup, ” about the challenges they faced
in heading the largest in-house legal department at the largest financial services
company in the United States. New York Law Journal, December
27, 2001.
Dan Abrams ’92, a legal correspondent for MSNBC, will
host his own show entitled, "The Abrams Report" five days a week starting
Monday. The content of the show will focus on the big issues of the day, with
more emphasis on the legal implications. The New York Post,
December 6, 2001; The Hotline, December 6, 2001.
Patrice Polyxene Jean ’02 and Darren Jerome Collins were
united in marriage at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Manhattan, N.Y. She
is pursuing a juris doctorate at Columbia University School of Law, where she
is editor-in-chief of the Science and Technology Law Review. The
Times-Picayune(New Orleans), December 5, 2001.
Bruce Cohen ’87 has jumped to Baker & McKenzie after
a four-year stint at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. Cohen, who joined
the firm Nov. 19, is working out of its Palo Alto and San Francisco offices.
The Recorder, December 4, 2001.
Karen B. Shaer ’84, a senior vice president at The Garden
City Group, Inc. (GCG), a legal administration services provider that offers
comprehensive solutions to the legal community and corporations, was promoted
to managing director of the company's Business Reorganization division. Business
Wire, December 3, 2001.
Elizabeth Sarah Lynne ’99, the daughter of Ninah and
Michael Lynne of New York, was married on December 1, 2001 to Paul Joseph Planet
Polowe, the son of Gwen Planet Polowe and Paul A. Planet de Baeremaecker of
London. The New York Times, December 2, 2001.
Rodney N. Houghton ’64 has joined the Gunster Yoakley’s
Private Wealth Services Department. He will concentrate his practice on estate
planning and the administration of trusts and estates. Press Journal,
November 25, 2001.
Lewis Yelin ’00 was mentioned in an article entitled
“ Patriotism Much Alive In Judge’s Legacy.” The Baltimore
Sun, November 18, 2001.
Paul C. Vance ’73 has been named senior vice president/football
operations for the Jacksonville Jaguars. In this very high profile position,
Mr. Vance will negotiate player contracts. The Florida Times-Union,
November 16, 2001.
Jack Borrus ’53 was featured in the Human Factor Column
of the Home News Tribune. The article chronicles his life and career. “There
is room in the legal profession for good people and the need for them, as well
as in other professions,” Borrus said. “I think people should strike
out and do something with their lives that is meaningful, both to them and to
the community in which they live.” Home News Tribune,
November 15, 2001.
The Hon. Mary Jo White ’74 will be stepping down as top
federal prosecutor at the end of the year. Bloomberg News,
November 15, 2001.
Erin E. Zyko ’95 married Samir Hussein on November 10,
2001. The New York Times, November 11, 2001.
David Calverley ’73 joins Safeonline(TM) as Chief Legal
Officer. He is responsible for the direction and management of the company’s
legal work, including corporate governance and regulatory compliance. He is
also responsible for managing he intellectual property rights on Safeline’s
insurance products around the world. Safeonline provides insurance policies
that protect organizations against all forms of digital risk, including cyber-crime,
E-mail exposures, and anything that could cause the loss of electronically-held
information. PR Newswire, November 9, 2001.
Lee C. Bollinger ’71 was the subject of an article entitled
“Columbia U. Community Lauds Choice of Bollinger for President.” University
Wire, November 9, 2001.
Lewis S. Yelin ’00 has been awarded a fellowship created
this year in memory of U.S. Circuit Court Judge Francis D. Murnaghan Jr. The
Baltimore Sun, November 7, 2001.
The Hon. Thomas S. Gulotta was featured in an article entitled
“ Election 2001; The Lost Legacy of Tom Gulotta.” New
York Newsday, November 7, 2001.
Susan C. Waltman ’77, senior vice president and general
counsel of The Greater New York Hospital Association is featured in an article
entitled “GC on NY’s Front Line.” The article depicts how The
Greater New York Hospital Association helped coordinate New York City’s
emergency medical response to the attacks on September 11.The National
Law Journal, November 5, 2001.
Ronald Alexander ’73 has been named the chief financial
officer of Hadron, Inc. Hadron specializes in developing intelligence and bio-defense
solutions in support of our Nation’s security. PR Newswire,
November 5, 2001.
Robert J. Barrett III ’69 has been nominated to the board
of directors of Nyer Medical Group, Inc. PR Newswire, November
5, 2001.
Jocelyn Samuels left the Hill last month to enter the private
sector, where she will serve as vice president and director of educational opportunities
at the National Women’s Law Center. Roll Call, November
5, 2001.
Daniel Gitner ’95 married Meredith Kotler on Saturday,
November 3, 2001.The New York Times, November 4, 2001.
Charles Meeker ’75 was a candidate for mayor in Raleigh,
North Carolina.The Raleigh NewsandObserver,
November 3, 2001.
Philip Mandelker ’71 has been named general counsel of
Zion Oil & Gas, Inc. Zion Oil & Gas and it predecessor companies have
been working in Israel since 1986 to acquire petroleum rights from the Israeli
government. Mr. Mandelker is currently of counsel to I. Amihud Ben-Porath, Hamou
and Company in Tel-Aviv.PR Newswire, October 29, 2001.
The California Supreme Court named Stanford E. Reichert ’77
to the State Bar Court, replacing Judge Michael Marcus. He will serve a three
year term. The Recorder, October 25, 2001.
David A. Gross ’79 has been named the deputy assistant
secretary of State for international communications and information technology.
The office he heads, the International Communications and Information Policy
Division within the State department’s Bureau of Economic and Business
Affairs, coordinates some 20 offices throughout the federal government that
touch on telecom and technology issues. National Journal’s
Technology Daily, October 23, 2001.
Lee C. Bollinger ’71 will discuss the public university’s
role in higher education during a lecture on Thursday, October 25 at Case Western
Reserve University. The Plain Dealer, October 23, 2001.
James Grosfeld ’62 was named to the Board of Directors
for Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc. “I believe CART and its racing
are terrific products,” said Grosfeld. “The challenge for us is to
realize the full potential of CART and open-wheel racing. I believe my background
and experience can help move the company in a direction that will be advantageous
to all entities involved with CART. I am thrilled to be joining the Board and
look forward to working to grow CART and its racing series.” PR
Newswire, October 19, 2001.
Gov. Gray Davis ’67 was mentioned in an article entitled
“Mr. Davis’ Old school Ties.” The Press-Enterprise(Riverside, CA), October 19, 2001.
Dr. Lee C. Bollinger ’71 was mentioned in an article
entitled “U. Michigan Regents To Announce Interim President.” University
Wire, October 19, 2001.
Franklin A. Thomas ’63 has been named to run the September
11 Fund, one of the largest of the private funds set up to serve victims of
the terrorist attacks last month. The fund, jointly created by the United Way
of New York City and the New York Community Trust, has received pledges of nearly
$320 million, including $150 million raised by the entertainment industry through
a nationwide telethon. The New York Times, October 16, 2001.
Ernest J. Collazo ’74, managing partner of Collazo Carling
& Mish and Charlotte Moses Fischman ‘67, partner at Kramer Levin Naftalis
& Frankel LLP, have been named to the Board of the September 11 Fund.
The New York Times, October 15, 2001.
William J. Dean ’62 authored an article entitled “The
Other Education I Got at Law School.” The Christian Science
Monitor, October 17, 2001.
Roland W. Betts II ’78, chairman and general partner
of Chelsea Piers management, Inc. donated a $5 million gift to Yale University
to renovate the John M. Davies House, a unique 19th century structure known
locally as the Davies House. M2 Presswire, October 17, 2001.
Elizabeth Rogan ’85 is conducting a study to determine
whether race ha been a significant factor in state decisions to seek the death
penalty. Mrs. Rogan said that out of the 2,500 homicide cases she’s reviewed,
she will present details from 120 qualifying capital felony cases, from 1973
to 1998, where racial bias-pertaining to either a defendant or victim may have
played a role in whether the death penalty was sought. Connecticut
Law Tribune, October 15, 2001.
Warren Freedman ’49 will speak on religion and Jewish
authors this month and in November at Temple Anshei Shalom. Sun-Sentinel(Fort Lauderdale, Fl.), October 15, 2001.
Joshua J. Fox ’95 married Erica Fishlin on October 13,
2001. The New York Times, October 14, 2001.
Lee C. Bollinger’71 was mentioned in
an articled entitled “Bollinger Unsure When He’ll Step Down from U.
Michigan Post.” University Wire, October 12, 2001.
Gov. George Pataki ’70 was quoted in an article entitled
“The dad in Gov. Pataki Helps Heal A Grieving State.” The nonstop
swirl of the past month has changed Gov. Pataki from a shadowy figure The New
York Times dubbed “the stealth governor” to a frontline leader with
a heart. Gov. Pataki said his response to the attacks has been somewhat colored
by his memories of the Vietnam War while a student at Columbia Law School. “I
had some very good friends who were killed and that was very traumatic,”
Pataki said. The Times Union, October 11, 2001.
Albert Momjian ’57 has been named as the recipient of
the Distinguished Service Achievement Award by the Columbia University Club
of Philadelphia. Columbia University Alumni Club Newsletter.
Harlan A. Levy ’80 married Kelly O’Neill on Sunday,
October 7, 2001.The New York Times, October 7, 2001.
Jonathan Goldblatt ’93 married Stephanie Brett Isser
on Saturday, October 6, 2001. The New York Times, October 7,
2001.
Kurtis Fechtmeyer ’92 has been tapped by Pacific Growth
Equities as a principal in its investment banking group, where he will focus
on technology banking. Mr. Fechtmeyer was a senior vice president and head of
the communications equipment group at Epoch Partners, the online investment
bank recently purchased by Goldman, Sachs & Co. The Daily Deal,
October 2, 2001.
Charles Meeker ’75 is a candidate for mayor in Raleigh,
NC. The News and Observer, October 6, 2001.
Charles Meeker ’75 was also quoted in an article entitled
“Meeker Runs On ‘Quality Growth’ Platform.” The
News and Observer, October 5, 2001.
Lee C. Bollinger, Jr. ’71 was mentioned in the following
articles:
“Returning to Columbia, Preaching the First Amendment Gospel.”
The New York Times, October 8, 2001.
“Campus Headliner/ Patrick Healy; Runner Up.”The
Boston Globe, October 7, 2001.
“Chief of Michigan School to Take Columbia Helm.”The
Deseret News(Salt Lake City, UT), October 7, 2001.
“It’s Official: Bollinger to Leave U-M Columbia Trustees OK New
Leaders; Michigan Board Meets Monday to Start Search Process.” The
Detroit News, October 7, 2001.
“Columbia Taps New President.” The Orlando Sentinel,
October 7, 2001.
“Columbia President.” Pittsburgh Post-Gazette,
October 7, 2001.
“Columbia University Names Michigan’s Lee C. Bollinger President.”
PR Newswire, October 6, 2001.
“New President Nominated for Columbia.” Newsday(New York, NY), October 5, 2001.
“Columbia Nominates Bollinger, Champion of Affirmative Action.”
The Record(Bergen County, NJ), October
5, 2001.
“Bollinger Accepts Columbia Job. He begins in 2002 in NY, Michigan
to Start Search Process.” The Detroit News, October
4, 2001.
“University of Michigan President Is Nominated to Lead Columbia.”
The New York Times, October 4, 2001.
“Columbia’s New Presy.” The New York Post,
October 4, 2001.
“Michigan Educator Tapped By Columbia.”Chicago Tribune,
October 4, 2001.
“Bollinger May Leave U-M, Top Michigan Official Is Being Courted By
Columbia University to become it’s President.” The Detroit
News, October 2, 2001.
“U. Michigan President Possibly Poised to Take Helm of Columbia U.”
University Wire, October 2, 2001.
Daniel F. Feldman ’93 married Gayle Weiswasser on September
29, 2001. Mr. Feldman is a communications adviser and counsel in Washington
to the Senate Govermental Affairs Committee, on the staff of Senator Joseph
I. Lieberman of Connecticut.The New York Times, September
30, 2001.
Columbia University has named David Stern ’66, as the
new chairman of its board of trustees. The New York Times,
September 26, 2001.
David F. Forte ’76 was quoted in an article entitled
“Professor Shapes Bush Rhetoric; White House Taps Ohio Scholar’s Writings
on Radical Islam.” The Washington Post, September 26,
2001.
Peter M. Eichler ’60 was featured in an article entitled
“ Trademark Lawyer By Accident.” The article chronicles his life from
his graduation from Wesleyan University to his current position as a trademark
lawyer at Crosby Heafy Roach & May’s offices in Oakland, California.The National Law Journal, September 24, 2001.
Susanna E. Bedell ’44 was the subject of an article entitled
“Attorney Paved Way for Other Women.” The article chronicles Mrs.
Bedell’s life as an 82-year old attorney, who has been with Van DeWater
& Van DeWater in the city of Poughkeepsie since the 1960s. At the time she
was only one of a handful of female attorneys practicing in the area back then.
Her advice to female attorneys seeking to advance to a high level in their careers
is, “ Just stop thinking of yourself as a woman. You are an attorney, and
do your work. Develop a reputation for knowledge, treat clients with respect
and a sense of humor. I think a moment of levity in between serious stuff is
invigorating.”The Poughkeepsie Journal, September 23,
2001.
Stacy D. Phillips ’83, managing partner of Phillips,
Lerner & Lauzon LLP, has been named as “A Woman Who Makes A Difference”
by the Los Angeles Business Journal. The honor is given to a woman of distinction
for both her professional and charitable works. Ms. Phillips was named for her
work as managing partner of her law firm and also for her extensive efforts
to help various nonprofit organizations such as Vista Del mar, the Free Arts
Foundation and the Venice Family Clinic. PR Newswire, September 24, 2001. Samuel
Hoi ‘83, president of Otis College of Art and design was the subject of
an article entitled “Pay Attention, Class; Otis Chief Samuel Hoi has Big
Ideas for the Reinvigorated Art School. One Priority: Clearing Up A Muddled
Identity.” The Los Angeles Times, September 23, 2001. Whitney A. Kaiser
‘01 married Raja Chatterjee on September 22, 2001. The New
York Times, September 23, 2001.
Anika Rahman ’90 authored an article entitled “Fear
In the Open City.” The New York Times, September 19, 2001.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta applauded President Bushs intention
to nominate Jeffrey N. Shane ’65 as Associate Deputy Secretary
of Transportation. If confirmed by the Senate, Mr. Shane will bring an unparalleled
level of experience and institutional knowledge to DOT. Mr. Shane is currently
a partner at the Washington, D.C., law firm of Hogan & Hartson. M2
Presswire, September 19, 2001.
Los Angeles City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo ’86 was quoted
in an article entitled “City Attorney Outlines Goals, Policies in Speech
to Law Students.” City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo said today his administration
will focus on crime prevention, reforming the Los Angeles Police Department
and saving taxpayer money. Mr. Delgadillo outlined his goals and priorities
in a speech to law students at the university of Southern California. Mr. Delgadillo
said he envisions “ a proactive plan to address our challenges by attacking
the root causes of our problems.” City New Service, September
19, 2001.
Karenna Gore Schiff ’00 gave birth to her second child,
a daughter named Anna Hunger Schiff on Thursday August 23, 2001. The
New York Times, August 24, 2001.
Thomas Carl Christoph Childs ’99 married Isabel Fowlkes
on September 15, 2001. The New York Times, September 16, 2001.
Dana Troetel ’02 married George Papageorge on August
18, 2001. The New York Times, August 19, 2001.
Meloney McGuire ’02 married David McMurry on August 18,
2001. The New York Times, August 19, 2001.
James H. Gilliam ’70 was elected to the Board of Directors
of the T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. Financial News, September
6, 2001.
Barry Mills ’79 left his post at Debevoise & Plimpton
to return to Bowdoin, his alma mater, to become Bowdoin's 14th president. The
Daily Deal, September 4, 2001.
Evan Chrapko ’95 was the subject of an article entitled
" Back In the Saddle." Mr. Chrapko might be a multimillionaire at
the age of 35, but he's sticking to his roots and his game plan. In 1999, Mr.
Chrapko and his two partners made headlines for selling their Toronto-based
software company Docspace, to Critical path Inc. for almost a billion dollars.
Canadian Business, September 3, 2001.
Michael Bender ’01, an associate at Simpson Thacher &
Bartlett, married Rebecca Dallek on September 2, 2001. The New York
Times, September 2, 2001.
Kimberly Parker ’97 married Anthony Ghana Wesley.The New York Times, September 2, 2001.
Julie Jason ’75 LL.M. reveals how to manage important
investment decisions after age 50 in her new book, "Strategic Investing
After Age 50." Business Wire, August 27, 2001.
Charles S. Lee ’94 joined the Palo Alto office of McCutchen,
Doyle, Brown & Enersen as counsel in its business transactions practice
group. The Recorder, August 27, 2001.
Angela Olivarez ’01 and Eric Berman ’00 were married
on August 25, 2001. The bride and bridegroom are associates at New York law
firms, she at Cravath, Swaine & Moore and he at Shearman & Sterling.
The New York Times, August 26, 2001.
Justine Lee ’99 and Craig Lee ’01 were married on
August 25, 2001. The New York Times, August 26, 2001.
Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown recently announced the appointment
of 18 recent law school graduates as assistant district attorneys. Pamela
J. Papish ’97 was included among the 18. New York
Law Journal, August 24, 2001.
Michael Patrick Williams II ’98 is headed to China for
a year as one of 18 Luce Scholars for 2001-02. Established in 1974, by the Henry
Luce Foundation, the International Luce Scholars Program enables young Americans
to live and work for one year in the nations of east and southeast Asia. The
Houston Chronicle, August 23, 2001.
Julius Chambers ’64 LL.M., civil right attorney, who
retired June 1 after eight years as chancellor of N.C. Central University, has
become a board member of Duke University. The News and Observer(Raleigh, NC), August 23, 2001.
Jason Hoberman ’01 is engaged to Tracey Kramer.The Hartford Courant, August 19, 2001.
Lisa Ellern ’00 married Seth feldman on August 19, 2001.The New York Times, August 19, 2001.
Marian Underweiser ’97 married Charles Weiss on August
19, 2001. The New York Times, August 19, 2001.
Rachel Wagner ’86 has been named deputy city attorney
in the Oakland city attorney's office. The Recorder, August
17, 2001.
Jay Lefkowitz ’87 was the subject of an article entitled
"Albany Native Plays Big Role in Bush's Stem Cell Decision." The
Times Union, August 17, 2001.
Grubb & Ellis Company, one of the largest commercial real estate services
firms in the U.S., appointed Michael Berne ’67 as Senior
Managing Director of its new Real Estate Healthcare Advisory Group.PR Newswire, August 15, 2001.
