I. Lewis Libby ’75, was the subject of an article entitled,
“Public Lives; Cheney Aide Will Eat Horse Guts Before He’ll Spill
Beans.” The article is a biography of Mr. Libby’s career and how he’s
Vice President, Dick Cheney’s, top aide. The New York Times, April
30, 2001.
Reed Brody ’77, wrote an article entitled, “Justice:
The First Casualty of Truth? The Global Movement to End Impunity for Human Rights
Abuses Faces a Daunting Question.” His article takes a look at parliamentary
immunity which many leaders have had in foreign countries and the steps taken
to remove that immunity. Many of these leaders now stand trial for their actions
taken against their own country’s people and their human rights. The Nation
Company, L.P. The Nation, April 30, 2001.
Peter Schoenfeld ’85, will be part of a panelist of industry
experts who will speak at the Entertainment Industry and Technology Councils
to co-host Interactive Television Luncheon on May 10, 2001. The Business
Wire, April 26, 2001.
John Metaxas ’83, was recently named Chief Corporate
Communications of ETRADE Group, Inc. Canada NewsWire, April 26, 2001.
Andrew Mottes ’92 recently returned to Dechert, a law
firm, after leaving almost four years ago. The Legal Intelligencer,
April 24, 2001.
Alexander Baxter Kwit ’96 was recently married to Jennifer
Eisenpresser on April 21, 2001. The New York Times, April 22, 2001.
Julian McPhillips, Jr., Esq. ’71, a democrat, is planning
on running for Senate in 2002. McPhillips quotes, “I think I have a darn
good shot at the democratic nomination, and a shot at winning.” The
National Journal Group, Inc. The Hotline, April 19, 2001.
Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Gustin Reichbach ’70,
was featured in an article entitled, “A Radical Born in the Crucible of
the Late ‘60s.” Justice Reichbach “ruled that Street Crime Unit
cops who watched a man run out of an East New York Building holding his hand
on his hip couldn’t reasonably conclude he was carrying a gun - even though
the man turned out to be carrying one.” The New York Post, April
20, 2001.
We have been informed that Shearman & Sterling, Inc. elected Richard
H. Kreindler ’85, as partner to the firm.
David W. Heleniak ’74 was recently elected Senior Partner
of the law firm Shearman & Sterling. The Wall Street Journal, April 11,
2001. Michael Weisser ‘98 was recently appointed Senior Director of Business
Development for Restaurant Trade, Inc. The Business Wire, April 11,
2001
Robert D. Marcus ’90 was recently named Senior Vice President
of AOL Time Warner, Inc. The Business Wire, April 9, 2001.
Charles Patrick Garcia ’94, was mentioned in an article
entitled, “Was the Fate of the New Palm Beach County School Superintendent
Art Johnson Tied to the Stock Market?” The article takes a look at the
connection between Art Johnson, a Palm Beach County School Board Superintendent,
and Charles Patrick Garcia, founder, Chairman and CEO of Sterling Financial
Investment Group, Inc., in this successful story of “real life drama”.
Business Wire, April 9, 2001.
Rockard Delgadillo ’86 is running for the Los Angeles’
City Attorney position. Los Angeles Times, April 8, 2001.
The late Jane Depledge ’96, was mentioned in an article
entitled, “Northwest Weekly; Local Ties in Swissair Settlement.” The
article focuses on the $2 billion settlement that took place on behalf of the
heir of the Concord family of four that was killed in the September 1998 crash
of Swissair Flight 111 off Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia. Ms. Jane Depledge
was aboard Flight 111 when it crashed into the Atlantic ocean, and was killed
along with her parents and older brother. The Boston Globe, April 8,
2001.
The late Paul Robeson ’23, has been the focus of a biography
entitled, “The Undiscovered Paul Robeson,”the first installment of
two-volumes, written by his son, Paul Robeson, Jr. The Boston Globe,
April 4, 2001.
Ted Forstmann ’65, recently gave a National Press Conference
on the importance of establishing Democratic Capitalism back into the schooling
of K-12 graders. His establishment of the Children’s Scholarship Fund in
1998, has been able to help more than 40,000 low-income children and their parents
seek a quality education of their choice. Mr. Forstmann believes that children’s
parents have an active right to be involved in the location of their children’s
schooling, regardless of annual income. The National Press Club took
place in Washington, D.C. Federal News Service, April 3, 2001.
Steve B. Rosenfeld ’67, will receive the second annual
Curtis Berger Award from The Bridge, Inc., a nationally recognized nonprofit
organization, on May 8 at Tavern on the Green, New York City. Press
release, April 1, 2001.
Emily Bab ’95 married Joel Alan Kirsch on March 31,
2001. The New York Times, April 1, 2001.
Lee C. Bollinger ’71 was mentioned in an article entitled,
"PUBLIC LIVES; a University President Who Learns the Hard Way." The
article focuses on The University of Michigan’s President, Lee C. Bollinger
and the hardships he has faced over the month of March. The New York
Times, March 31, 2001.
Theodore Ruthizer ’72 wrote a letter to the editor of
Foreign Affairs. In his letter, he examines why the U.S. needs to increase and
not decrease the number of immigrants in the country. “U.S. immigration
law and it’s administration need reform, and it must not let cultural dislikes
and hoary notions of immigration dictate it’s policies.” Foreign
Affairs, March/April 2001.
John W. Starr ’68 was recently appointed the position
of new non executive director to the board of PEG Technology Limited. Nationwide
General News, March 27, 2001.
Suk Y. Kim ’94, was recently hired by Perkins Cole LLP,
in Portland, OR, where she is practicing intellectual property law. Riptide
News, March 20, 2001.
Lee C. Bollinger ’71 has become the primary candidate
for the presidency of Harvard University. A decision is expected Monday, but
could happen today. In 1998 Mr. Bollinger told the Detroit News, “Encountering
differences rather than one’s mirror image is an essential part of a good
education.” Harvard University takes Mr. Bollinger’s position and
goes on to agree, “Diversity is crucial to offering students an education
that reflects the real world, regardless of the color of the world from which
they came.” The Detroit News, March 9, 2001.
Barry Mills ’79 has chosen to leave behind his high profile
life as an attorney and will be taking the position of president of his undergraduate
alma mater, Bowdoin College. “I’m a high energy person and I plan
to bring that energy to Bowdoin.” The American Lawyer, March, 2001. Howard
Scher ‘71 and Richard Simins ‘88 were mentioned in an article entitled,
“Buchanan in Scher Bliss over Lateral”. The Columbia Law School classmates
decided to make a lateral move from Montgomery, McCracken, Walker and Rhoads
over to Buchanan and Ingersoll. The Legal Intelligencer, March 7, 2001
Bruce Goldfarb ’90 was named senior managing director
and general counsel of Georgeson Shareholder Communications. “I look forward
to working with this team of first-rate executives”, Goldfarb told the
Business Wire on March 7, 2001.
W. H. “Joe” Knight, Jr. ’79 was recently named
as dean of The University of Washington Law School. “Attorneys should be
seen as a vibrant force for civic improvement in the community.” In his
new role, Knight becomes one of seven African American law school deans in the
country, three of whom run law programs at historically black colleges. The
Seattle Post, March 7, 2001.
Mary Jo White ’74 was noted in a headline which read,
“White is ‘Smart and Tough,’ Lawyer Says of Rich Prober”.
Being the chief prosecutor in the Clinton/Rich scandal has once again thrust
Ms. White into the media forefront and has won her praise and admiration by
her peers. The Washington Post, March 6, 2001.
Jim Morrison ’96 won the popular reality T.V. game show,
“The Mole” on February 28th. “I can’t say enough about how
fantastic it was,” Morrison stated. His winnings came to $510,000.
The Bergen County Record, NJ, March 1, 2001
Brian Frosh ’71, was named co-chairman on a special committee
to study gaming in Maryland. Mr. Frosh is now serving his 15th General Assembly
session in Annapolis. When asked about his new position as co-chairman of this
committee he stated, “I’d rather be in a position to be influential
rather than to be sitting back and waving my arms.” The Washington
Post, March 1, 2001.
Jonathan Schiller ’69 was mentioned in the article entitled,
“Columbia University Alumnus, Lawyer Schiller Battles Napster”. Mr.
Schiller will invariably help shape the future of downloading music from the
Internet. Mr. Schiller’s most notable clients include the U. S. Government
against Microsoft and Al Gore in Bush v. Gore. and now Mr. Schiller is representing
Napster against the recording industry. The Columbia Daily Spectator,
February 26, 2001.
Gerardo Sandoval ’95 was elected to the San Francisco
Board of Supervisors. He won the runoff election over the incumbent by a margin
of 62% to 38% on December 12. Mr. Sandoval has been a trial attorney in the
San Francisco public defender’s office for the past four years. In an article
entitled, “Ambitious Sandoval Seeks Better Days for Outlying District 11,"
the San Francisco Chronicle credits Mr. Sandoval’s win to his tenacity,
fairness, and his passion and belief in government. “I could easily see
myself running for mayor or school teacher. It’s the story of the American
Dream,” Sandoval said. San Fransisco Chronicle, February 23, 2001.
Ji-Qing Liu ’89 LL.M. has been admitted to partnership
with the Indiana law firm of Baker & Daniels. Press release, February
21, 2001.
Mary Jo White ’74 has helped launch an investigation
into the Clinton pardon of Marc Rich. In an article titled, “U. S. Attorney
White’s Modesty Belies Her Tenacity”, the LA Times paints a winning
picture of White. Named to her post in 1993 by Clinton, she is known for prosecuting
the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center, her 95% conviction rate, and her
unassuming, yet tough-as-nails demeanor. Los Angeles Times, February
20, 2001.
William Thompson ’73 has been named executive director
of the Office of Compliance, an entity set up by Congress in 1995 to administer
the Congressional Accountability Act. Thompson, previously the president and
principal stockholder at Zwerdling, Paul, Leibig, Kahn, Thompson and Wooly in
Washington, will begin his duties as executive director on March 26, 2001. Roll
Call, February 19, 2001.
Robert Girling ’60 will receive the Good Shepherd Home’s
2001 Raker Memorial Award, which honors, “people or organizations who dedicate
themselves to provide ‘a light of hope’ to persons with disabilities...”
The award will be given by Saint John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Nazareth in Allentown, PA. Sunday Magazine, The Morning Call, Allentown
PA, February 18, 2001.
John Uyham ’96 was mentioned in the Fulton County Daily
Report regarding an unusual two month hiatus shortly after being hired by King
and Spalding. He credits, “breaking the routine”, to wanting to spend
time with his father, a retired brain surgeon from Michigan. Uyham has resigned
at King and Spalding and is now employed with Paul, Hastings, Janofsky and Walker.
Rocky Delgadillo ’86 was mentioned in an article entitled
“Few Drawn To Race For LA City Attorney; Politics: The Two Top Contenders
Have A Head Start On Fund-Raising, But A Third Candidate, The Only Woman Can’t
Be Counted Out.” With no incumbent on the ballot, and with term limits
forcing career politicians to scramble for different posts, the contest to become
Los Angeles’ next city attorney has drawn a surprisingly small field of
candidates. Among the contenders is Deputy Mayor Rocky Delgadillo, whom political
experts are so far calling the strongest competitor. Los Angeles Times,
February 15, 2001.
Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich announced Tuesday the promotion of John
Fogg ’94 to partner. Mr. Fogg was previously a Palo Alto corporate
and securities lawyer. The Recorder, February 14, 2001.
Courtney Williams ’95 can be found this month on the
Women.com site as one of the “Men of the Internet.” As designated
by Web site Women.com’s now-annual Valentine’s Day contribution to
the spirit of romance, these are the “10 hottest, most exciting bachelors
you’ll meet anywhere.” The San Francisco Chronicle, February
13, 2001.
James E. Akers ’67 was the subject of an article entitled
“The Hotel Lawyer.” As the lawyer for Marriott International, Inc.,
Mr. Akers oversees commercial litigation for Marriott. He supervises three litigation
attorneys and two others who work on intellectual property rights and information
technology issues. He counsels Marriott executives about what the company’s
rights are and how to go about asserting and defending them. Additionally, Mr.
Akers advises executives about possible legal consequences of business decisions.
The National Law Journal, February 12, 2001.
Deborah S. Prutzman ’77 has been named senior vice president
and general counsel at The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation. Business
Wire, February 12, 2001.
The Trust for Public Land (TPL) honored Governor Gray Davis
at TPL's annual Winter Land Trust Meeting today by naming Governor Davis as
the recipient of TPL's Conservation Funding Achievement Award 2000. The Governor
received the award for his leadership in creating new public funding for safe
parks, open space, wildlife habitat, recreation, and water quality. Governor
Davis was a critical proponent of Propositions 12 and 13, approved by voters
last March, which generated $4 billion for land conservation, park improvements,
and water quality. AScribe News, February 6, 2001.
Karenna Gore Schiff ’00 was the subject of an article
entitled “A Blessed Event.” The article informs us that Ms. Schiff
and her husband, Dr. Drew Schiff are expecting their second child in August.
The New York Times, February 8, 2001.
Cindy D. Hanson ’93 was recently made partner at Kilpatrick
Stockton LLP. Press release, February 6, 2001.
Thomas D. Halket ’74 has joined Bingham Dana LLP as a
partner in the Technology Practice Group. Business Wire, February 5,
2001.
Charles Garcia ’94 was the subject of an article entitled
“Panamanian Businessman Finds calling at Florida Investment Banking Firm.”
When Mr. Garcia, chief executive of Sterling Financial Group, started the Boca-Raton-based
investment banking firm three years ago, it posted revenue of $106,000. Last
year the company was up at $14 million, and he expects it to do $50 million
in 2001. His firm was named Florida’s fastest-growing privately held company
by the University of Florida. The Miami Herald, February 5, 2001.
Allegra Pacheco ’90 was the subject of an article entitled
“Harvard Fellow Pleads Palestinians’ Case.” Contrary to her first
book, Mrs. Pacheco’s outline for the future was solid. She would spend
a sabbatical year in Cambridge chronicling the imminent collapse of the Middle
East peace agreement based on her experience as an American-Israeli Jewish attorney
defending Palestinian victims of torture and degradation. “Basically, my
book was going to say the agreement is not going to work and was about to explode,
but they beat me to it,” Pacheco said. The Boston Herald, February
4, 2001.
Lee C. Bollinger ’71 was the subject of an article entitled
“Michigan President Fights For The Affirmative Action Cause.” Los
Angeles Times, February 4, 2001.
Yael Zur ’00 recently joined Fulbright & Jaworski
LLP’s corporate department. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Zur was a member
of the Israeli Defenses Forces - Legal Department. Press release, January
24, 2001
The New York Times has promoted Jay I. Sabin ’90, executive
director for labor relations for the newspaper since 1999, to vice president
for labor relations. Mr. Sabin will supervise dealings with 15 unions. The
New York Times, January 26, 2001.
Adam Taxin ’01 was quoted in an article entitled “Gore
Facing Student Daze.” The former vice-president and newspaper reporter
will be teaching at Columbia University, giving eight lectures on covering national
affairs to graduate students at the School Of Journalism. “He’ll fit
right in,” said Mr. Taxin. “Columbia is a bastion for expensively
educated, limousine liberals.” Daily News, January 25, 2001.
Evan Davis ’69 was quoted in an article entitled "City
Council Hears Death Penalty Foes." The article discussed the New York City
Council proposing a moratorium on the death penalty in New York. New
York Daily News, January 24, 2001.
3D Systems Corp. today announced that Richard C. Spalding ’76
has been elected to its board of directors. Mr. Spalding is a general
partner with the venture capital firm ABS Ventures. Mr. Spalding becomes the
company’s eighth board member. Business Wire, January 23, 2001.
Duane, Morris & Heckscher LLP announces the expansion of its New York office
with the addition of Robert R. Salman ’64, who has joined
the firm as a partner. PR Newswire, January 23, 2001.
The following were mentioned in The Legal Times, January 22, 2001:
Steven Weinstein ’92 was recently named partner at
Dickstein Shapiro. Mr. Weinstein specializes in mergers and acquisitions in
the firm’s corporate and finance group.
Ronald Bleeker ’73 joined Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow,
Garrett & Dunner as a lateral partner.
Jeffrey Shane ’65 joined Hogan & Hartson as a
lateral partner in the aviation practice where he focuses on regulatory, policy
and transactional issues.
Howrey Simon Arnold & White recently acquired more than a dozen partners
when it acquired an antitrust group from Collier Shannon Scott. William
Henry ’84 handles mergers and acquisitions, and joint venture
transactions.
Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue took on three new laterals including:
Marshall Babson ‘75 a former partner in the DC office
of Ogletree, Nash, Smoak & Stewart. Mr. Babson is a member of the firm’s
labor and employment practice.
Kenneth Krupsky ‘72, who focuses on an array of international
tax matters, including controversies, corporate transactions, and policy.
Gerard J. Papa ’75 was the subject of an article entitled
“More Than Hoop Dreams; Flames Group Inspires Youth With Basketball, Mentoring.”
It seems like only yesterday to Mr. Papa that he was a young law student set
on making a difference in his Brooklyn community. Fast forward 27 years. Mr.
Papa, now a retired Manhattan tax attorney living in Brooklyn, is heavily involved
with giving back to the community through the Flames’ basketball team,
which helps more than 900 kids a year, with almost 50 basketball teams and mentoring
programs. Newsday, January 21, 2001.
Comptroller of the Currency John D. Hawke, Jr. ’60 received
Treasury’s highest honor, the Alexander Hamilton Award, in a ceremony Thursday
at the Department of Treasury. The award was presented by treasury secretary
Lawrence H. Summers and honored Mr. Hawke for setting “an enduring standard
of excellence.” Press release, January 19, 2001.
Jeh Johnson ’82 will rejoin Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton
& Garrison as partner in the litigation department, after having served
two years as the general counsel of the Air Force. Press release, January
19, 2001.
Neil A. Smith ’69 writes, " My law firm, Limbach
& Limbach, dissolved at the end of the year. I have found a wonderful new
home as a partner at Howard Rice, which will provide an excellent platform for
my expanding intellectual property litigation and counseling practice. I have
been fortunate to have been able to litigate many of the leading cases dealing
with the Internet, and recently spoke to the Columbia Univ. Alumni Association
of San Francisco on the Napster copyright case." Note from Neil
Smith, January 19, 2001.
New Line Cinema chairman and CEO Robert Shaye ’64 and
president and chief operating officer Michael Lynne ‘64 have signed new
long-term executive pacts with the company. Their deals come only days after
federal regulators gave final approval to America Online to close its $106 billion
acquisition of Time Warner. Although details of the new contracts were not revealed,
it is believed that they each signed a four-or five-year deal. The Hollywood
Reporter, January 18, 2001.
Li Lu ’95 was mentioned in an article entitled “A
Voice That Can’t Be Silenced.” Dissident Han Dongfang has finally
regained his identity, seven years after being shut out of mainland China. Mr.
Han considers himself lucky compared with other dissidents. Most leaders of
the crushed 1989 pro-democracy movement live in exile in the US. They have new
outlooks on life and are following lots of different paths. Few remain in China.
For example, former student leader Li Lu has completed two degrees - one in
business and another in law - at Columbia and is now an associate in a law firm.
South China Morning Post, January 18, 2001.
Brad Meltzer ’96, author of “The Tenth Justice”
and “The First Counsel,” was the subject of an article entitled “Fastest
Way To Wipe Out Law School Loans: Use Money From Best-Seller.”
Fulton County Daily Report, January 16, 2001.
Harlan F. Stone class of 1898 was mentioned in an article
entitled “Beyond Advice And Consent.” The Washington Times,
January 16, 2001.
Edward Weidenfeld ’68 joined Nurescell’s Board of
Directors. Business Wire, January 15, 2001.
Caroline Fredrickson ’92, second-ranking aide on the
staff of Senate Democratic leader Tom Daischle, will be appointed newly elected
Sen. Maria Cantwell’s chief of staff. Seattle Post-Intelligencer,
January 12, 2001.
Barry Mills ’79, Deputy Presiding Partner
of Debevoise & Plimpton, has been elected the 14th president of Bowdoin
College, one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious liberal arts colleges.
Mr. Mills will assume this role July 1, 2001. Press release, January 10,
2001.
Michael I. Sovern ’55 was mentioned in
an article entitled “Toppling Off The Auction Block; Once Renowned As The
Queen Of The Auction World, Sotheby’s Diana D. Brooks, Who Pleaded Guilty
Last Fall To Conspiring With Rival Christie’s, Has Fallen Long And Hard.”
Los Angeles Times, January 10, 2001.
The Hon. Gray Davis ’67 was the subject
of an article entitled “Caution Isn’t An Option In Calif. Electricity
Crisis Tests Gov. Davis.” California’s electricity deregulation crisis
could power Gov. Gray Davis to White House contention if he can troubleshoot
the problem. The only certainty for Davis is that he must abandon the ingrained
caution that carried him through two years at the helm of the most popular state.
USA Today, January 10, 2001.
Parthus Technologies PLC, a leading developer of semiconductor intellectual
property for the mobile internet market, announced the appointment of Amory
B. Schwartz ’89 as vice president of strategic
finance. PR Newswire, January 9, 2001.
Lee Bollinger ’71 was the subject of an
article entitled “President of U-M On Harvard’s Short List.”
University of Michigan President Lee Bollinger is reportedly on the short list
for the Harvard University presidency. Mr. Bollinger wouldn’t say whether
he has interviewed for the position, but he also didn’t deny the possibility.
The Detroit News, January 9, 2001.
I. Lewis Libby ’75, head of the Washington
office of Dechert Price & Rhoads, last week was named chief of staff to
vice president-elect Dick Cheyney, and Cheyney’s assistant for national
security affairs. He is also assistant to the president. The Philadelphia
Inquirer, January 9, 2001.
Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc. announced today that John W. Conway
’70 assumed the role of chief executive officer,
succeeding William J. Avery. PR Newswire, January 8, 2001.
Michael Keyes ’99 LLM completed Morgan
Stanley Dean Witter’s investment studies program and joined the firm’s
Spokane office as a financial adviser. The Spokane-Review, January 7, 2001.
Stuart Rabinowitz ’69 was recently named
president of Hofstra University. In naming Mr. Rabinowitz last month, the Board
of Trustees selected a man who has nearly spent his entire academic career at
Hofstra and who is credited with having built the law school’s national
reputation into an enviable one since becoming dean in 1989. The New York
Times, January 7, 2001.
Eric Creizman ’99 married Michelle Helen
Weber on Sunday, June 7, 2001. The groom is an associate at Sullivan & Cromwell.
The New York Times, January 7, 2001.
Jack Greenberg ’45 and Charles F. C.
Ruff ’63 were named in an article entitled
“28 Americans To Receive Prestigious Presidential Citizens Award.”
President Clinton will award 28 people for answering “America’s highest
calling” of service in a ceremony on Monday night at the White House. The
News and Observer, January 7, 2001.
The Bush-Cheney transition team announced that I. Lewis Libby ’75,
managing partner of Dechert’s Washington, DC office will join the White
House senior staff. Mr. Libby will hold three titles: assistant to the president,
chief of staff to the vice president and assistant to the vice president for
national security affairs. PR Newswire, January 4, 2001.
Press release, January 1, 2001. The Austin office of the international
law firm of Fulbright & Jaworski LLP welcomed two new attorneys:
Matt Bellinger ’00 joined the firm’s
Intellectual Property and Technology Department and will focus on patent litigation
and prosecution matters, with an emphasis in the chemical and biochemical
fields.
Maureen Cushman ’00 joined the firm’s
Intellectual Property and technology Department.
