Sydney criminal lawyer Stephen J. Odgers ’85LL.M.
has been appointed to investigate the role of former defense minister Peter
Reith and ministerial staffers in the children-overboard affair. Canberra
Times, May 29, 2002.
Tama William Potaka ’00 LL.M., 26, completed his masters
in law at Columbia Law School and is now working for the second-largest litigation
firm in New York City. The Evening Post(Wellington),
May 28, 2002.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg ’59 was recently featured in an article
called, “Ginsburg: Feminism means freedom for all of us.” The
Providence Journal-Bulletin, May 27, 2002.
Nasdaq appointed Mary Jo White ’74 to the board of directors
at its’ annual meeting. M2 Newswire, May 27, 2002; PR
Newswire, May 24, 2002.
Caroline Kennedy-Schlossberg ’88 was profiled in an article
titled, “Keeper of the Flame; With A New Book In Her Father's Spirit, Caroline
Kennedy proudly tends her famous family's legacy.” Time Magazine,
May 27, 2002. In other news, a Canadian man accused of stalking Ms.
Kennedy-Schlossberg, pleaded guilty to aggravated harassment and was ordered
to leave the United States. The Scotsman, May 22, 2002.
Sarah Caroline Arrington Dodds ’98 was recently married
to Henry Bradford Brown. The New York Times, May 26, 2002.
David Sack ’95 was quoted about being a U.S. lawyer in
Canada in an article titled, “Canadian Firms Promise Kinder, Gentler Practice
But Few Have Offices in New York, and Moving There Has Its Downsides.”
The New York Law Journal, May 24, 2002.
David J. Stern ’66 was featured in an article called,
“CU Invites Prominent Speakers for Graduation.” Columbia
Summer Spectator, May 22, 2002.
Democratic leaders appear to have settled on a replacement for Del. Michael
J. Finifter, whom Glendening has appointed to Baltimore County Circuit Court.
Dana Stein ’85, 43, a Harvard graduate with a Columbia
law degree and Princeton master's in public affairs, is the leading contender.
The Baltimore Sun, May 22, 2002.
Every year the Burton Foundation selects 15 partners from the top 500 firms
in the United States to honor for excellent legal writing. Latham & Watkins
partner Joshua Stein ’81 will receive the award in a dinner
program on June 18. The Recorder, May 20, 2002.
Gov.George Pataki ’70 said yesterday
he wants state Court of Claims JudgeDora Irizarry
’79 of Manhattan, a Puerto Rican native, to become the Republican
challenger to state Attorney General Eliot Spitzer. Associated Press,
May 20, 2002; Daily News, May 21, 2002; Newsday, May 15, 2002;
The Times Union, May 26 & 29, 2002.
Clark Kelso ’68, a law professor at UOP's McGeorge School
of Law in Sacramento, has been named chief deputy and interim director of the
state's Department of Information Technology. The appointment was made by Gov.Gray Davis ’67. The Record, May 20, 2002.
JudgeRolando T. Acosta ’82 was featured
in an article titled, “New York Expands Experiment to Bring Courts and
Communities Closer.” The New York Times, May 20, 2002.
Christopher Fraser ’89 was elected to the position of
Senior Vice President - Law of PRIMEDIA Inc., the leading targeted media company,
in recognition for his outstanding service to the company. Mr. Fraser heads
up a seven person legal team, and is involved in the full range of Primedia's
legal affairs including acquisitions, new media transactions, litigation, employment,
and intellectual property issues. PR Newswire, May 20, 2002.
Susanna Felleman ’96 was recently married to Erik Feig.
The New York Times, May 19, 2002.
Andrew J. Gershon ’86, an Assistant New York State Attorney
General in the Environmental Protection Bureau, has been awarded the "Louis
J. Lefkowitz Memorial Award" by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer.
The award is given annually to a limited number of Assistant Solicitors or Attorneys
General in recognition of outstanding performance. Gershon was particularly
cited for his litigation against the City of New York under the Clean Water
Act, and the resulting series of settlements, pursuant to which the City will
implement over $3 billion in upgrades to its sewage treatment plants, radically
reducing nitrogen releases to Long Island Sound and Jamaica Bay, and for a his
work on a novel series of joint criminal and civil enforcement actions against
20 polluting junkyards in the Willets Point area of Queens. The Attorney General's
Environmental Protection Bureau is headed by Peter Lehner '84.
Press release, May 2002.
Lee C. Bollinger ’71 was featured in various articles,
including, “A Tale of Two Presidents: Rupp and Bollinger; Bollinger continues
to make waves nationally as he waits to assume the University presidency on
June 1.” Columbia Daily Spectator, May 17, 2002; University
Wire, May 20, 2002.
Barbara Alonso ’92 has joined Shutts & Bowen as a
partner in its Financial Services Industry practice group in Miami. Broward
Daily Business Review, May 16, 2002; Miami Daily Business Review,
May 16, 2002; Palm Beach Daily Business Review, May 16, 2002.
Janice Wilson was recently profiled in an article headlined,
“Time to Hop, in a Lindy Kind of Way.” The New York Times,
May 16, 2002.
John Sartore ’71 of Paul, Frank & Collins, recently
concluded his term as firm president and will return to full-time practice,
heading the firm's litigation department. Press release, May 2002.
Lafayette College awarded an honorary doctor of laws degree to Northampton
County President Judge Robert A. Freedberg ’69 during
the school's May 25 graduation. The Morning Call, May 15, 2002.
Colin G. Campbell ’60, head of the Colonial Williamsburg
Foundation - the nation's largest living history museum - was recently the keynote
speaker at the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence annual Academic Awards Banquet
at the Tulsa Convention Center. The Daily Oklahoman, May 15,
2002.
Gov. George Pataki ’70 said yesterday he wants state
Court of Claims Judge Dora Irizarry ’79 of Manhattan,
a Puerto Rican native, to become the Republican challenger to state Attorney
General Eliot Spitzer. Newsday, May 15, 2002.
Charles Garcia ’94 was profiled in a recent article.
Sun-Sentinel, May 12, 2002.
Gov. George Pataki ’70 was featured in an article entitled,
“Governor sets run for third term, says Mary O. Donohue will stay as running
mate.” Times Union Albany, May 12, 2002.
D&B, the leading provider of global business information and technology
solutions, announced that it has promoted David J. Lewinter ’87
to senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary effective
immediately. Business Wire, May 8, 2002.
A Canadian man was sent for a court-ordered psychological evaluation yesterday
after he was arraigned for allegedly stalking Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg
’88, daughter of the late U.S. president John F. Kennedy. The
National Post, May 8, 2002; Reuters News Service, May 7, 2002.
Former Southern District U.S. Attorney Mary Jo White ’74
was profiled in an article titled, “New Executive: Back on tenacious defense;
Former U.S. attorney changes sides; now leads Debevoise & Plimpton litigation.”
Crain’s New York Business, May 6, 2002.
Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton, the 700-lawyer international law firm,
recently announced that David M. Becker ’73, General Counsel
of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, is joining the firm as a partner
in its Washington, D.C. office. PR Newswire, May 6, 2002.
Morgan Lewis, one of the 10 largest U.S. law firms, announced the addition
of Samuel Estreicher ’75, a nationally recognized labor
and employment lawyer, to its New York office. Estreicher is currently a Professor
of Law at New York University School of Law, where he will continue to teach.
PR Newswire, May 6, 2002.
Shannon Elizabeth Hill ’96 was recently married to Peter
McCusker Brigham. The New York Times, May 5, 2002.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg ’59 was
featured on the “Morning Edition” discussing the discovered memoirs
of Malvina Harlan, wife of a former justice. Ginsburg was so taken by the manuscript
that she pushed to have it published. In a two-part interview, Ginsburg discussed
the book -- and her life on the Supreme Court. NPR’s “The
Morning Edition,” May 2 & 3, 2002.
At its annual conference today, the National Venture Capital Association's
(NVCA) Board of Directors elected Howard Cox ’67 to serve
as its Chairman for the coming year. Mr. Cox is a partner at Greylock, a leading
venture capital firm headquartered in Waltham, MA and San Mateo, CA. PR
Newswire, May 2, 2002.
Carole S. Katz ’85, one of the leading employment lawyers
in Western Pennsylvania, has joined the Labor and Employment Practice Group
of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP as a partner resident in the firm's Pittsburgh
office. PR Newswire, May 1, 2002.
The Jewish Guild for the Blind has announced that nominations are now open
for the first Alfred W. Bressler Award in Vision Science. Alfred W.
Bressler ’27 was a noted New York attorney. Press release.
Stephen Lee ’00 was interviewed about his website footnotetv.com.
Boston NPR's "On Point," April 30, 2002.
Bradford Smith ’84 was featured in an article entitled,
“Microsoft Counsel Moves Center Stage.” The Seattle Times,
April 30, 2002.
The D.C. office of Philadelphia-based Pepper Hamilton has picked up partner
Stephen Crimmins ’73. Legal Times, April
29, 2002.
Jessica Ann Roth was recently married to Benjamin Meier Lawsky ’95.
The New York Times, April 28, 2002.
Michael A. Cardozo ’66 was profiled in an article called,
“Public Lives; Baseball on His Mind, but the Law in His Genes.” David
Stern ’66 was also mentioned in the article. The New
York Times, April 26, 2002.
Columbia Law student Ramzi Kassem penned an article titled,
“Motivations for a Palestinian State.” Columbia Daily
Spectator, April 24, 2002.
The New Zealand Stock Exchange has appointed former Olympic swimmer Mark
Weldon ’97 as its new Chief Executive Officer. New
Zealand Herald, April 24, 2002; AAP NEWSFEED, April 23, 2002.
Arnold & Porter's New York office has “snagged” financial services
specialist Isaac Lustgarten ’86 from New York's Schulte,
Roth & Zabel. Legal Times, April 22, 2002.
Laura de Bonneville Anthony and Philip Connelly Johnston ’00
were recently married in Palm Beach, Fla. The New York Times,
April 21, 2002.
Elizabeth Seidman, who directs a nonprofit organization in New York, and Judge
Nicholas G. Garaufis ’74 of United States District Court
in Brooklyn, were married at the Queens Museum of Art in Flushing Meadows. The
New York Times, April 21, 2002.
Colin Goh ’99, the lawyer-turned-freelance cartoonist,
was profiled in an article called, “Look Who’s Talking?” Malay
Mail, April 19, 2002.
As reported in the last issue of CLS In the News, Former Southern District
U.S. Attorney Mary Jo White ’74 will be returning to Debevoise
& Plimpton - where she began her legal career nearly 30 years ago - as a
partner and chair of the litigation department. The Recorder,
April 18, 2002.
Lawrence S. Spiegel ’91 and Jason D. Russell
’93 have been promoted to partners at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher
& Flom LLP. Press release.
A judge ruled Monday that brain damage sustained in a car accident has rendered
Young Joo Seong, a 26-year-old Korean woman, incompetent to stand trial in the
1997 slashing of an Edgewater woman. Young Joo Seong, Seong's 35-year-old sister,
Claudia, and Claudia Seong's then-boyfriend, Edmund Ko were all charged in the
razor attack on Diane Kim. Ko, 27, is serving a 25-year-to-life sentence for
the March 1998 murder of another ex-girlfriend, Hyeseung Lynda Hong,
a 26-year-old Columbia University Law School student that was killed in her
Manhattan apartment. The Record (Bergen County, NJ),
April 16, 2002.
Jennifer Parkinson ’02, managing editor of "A Jailhouse
Lawyer's Manual," wrote a letter to the editor entitled “Give Prison
Artists a Second Chance.” The Columbia Human Rights Law Review is mentioned.
The New York Times, April 15, 2002.
Hilary Peck and Robert Sidorsky ’82 were married recently
at the Metropolitan Club, where Rabbi Amy Ehrlich officiated. The
New York Times, April 14, 2002.
The law firm of Arkin Kaplan & Cohen LLP recently announced that Anthony
P. Coles ’80, New York City Deputy Mayor for Planning, Education
and Cultural Affairs under Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani, has joined the firm as
a partner. Press release.
Myron J. Bromberg ’59 has been elected a Director of
the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. Press release.
Shutts & Bowen LLP announced that Barbara Alonso ’92
has joined the firm as a partner in its Financial Services Industry Practice
Group. Press release.
Debevoise & Plimpton announced on April 11, 2002 that Mary Jo White
’74, who served as United States Attorney for the Southern District
of New York from June 1993 to January 2002, will join the firm as partner and
chair of its 150 lawyer litigation department. Financial Times,
April 12, 2002; New York Law Journal, April 11, 2002; PR Newswire,
April 11, 2002.
The University of Arkansas received the largest gift in the history of American
public higher education - a $300 million commitment from the Walton Family Charitable
Support Foundation of Bentonville, Ark (Sam Walton ’69),
to establish and endow an undergraduate honors college and endow the graduate
school. Ascribe Newswire, April 11, 2002.
Gov.George Pataki’s ’70 law school
days were recounted in various articles, they included: “Let's Legalize
Marijuana,” “Marijuana Lobby Picks Bloomberg As Its Poster Boy,”
“A Potshot At Mayor Mike’s Star Of Pro Marijuana Group's Ad Campaign,”
and “Its High Time To Legalize Marijuana.” Guelph Mercury,
April 12, 2002; Scripps Howard News Service, April 11, 2002; The
Scotsman, April 10, 2002; Daily News, April 9, 2002.
Douglas M. Case ’73 recently joined Hatch & Doty,
P.A., the commercial law firm that is headquartered in Vero Beach. Press
Journal(Vero Beach, CA), April 7, 2002.
Puerto Rican judge Luis Gonzalez ’75 recently became
the second Hispanic member of the New York Court of Appeals, in a ceremony in
the Bronx attended by New York Gov. George Pataki. Gonzalez was sworn in to
his new position, becoming the only Hispanic judge appointed by Pataki. Global
News Wire, April 6, 2002.
Lee C. Bollinger ’71 was profiled in an article entitled,
“Peers Praise Bollinger’s Initiatives at Michigan; Bollinger Pushed
Funding For Humanities, Sciences, and Arts Programs.” The Columbia
Daily Spectator, April 3, 2002.
Jonathan Tycko ’92, formerly an associate at Gibson,
Dunn & Crutcher, left the firm with a colleague to start their own practice,
Tycko Zavareei, which will primarily handle complex civil litigation. Legal
Times, April 1, 2002.
Two articles on Da Chen ’90 appeared in a March issue
of The Chicago Tribune, one item was a review of his book, while the second
was an interview with the author headlined, “Composing In The Music Of
English; Chinese Immigrant Da Chen Uses The 'Most Romantic Language' To Tell
His Life Story.” Chicago Tribune, March 31, 2002.
Allegra Pacheco ’90, an American-Israeli lawyer, was
profiled in an article called, “Taking The Side Of Human Rights.”
The Hartford Courant, March 31, 2002.
The President has appointed Jeffrey Shane ’65 to be Associate
Deputy Secretary of Transportation. The intention to nominate Mr. Shane was
announced on September 18, 2001, and his nomination was transmitted to the Senate
on October 10, 2001. The Bond Buyer, April 2, 2002; PR
Newswire, March 29, 2002; FDCH Federal Department and Agency Documents,
March 29, 2002.
TrizecHahn Corporation recently announced that Elizabeth Lanier ’77
will join the company and serve as Senior Vice President, General Counsel for
Trizec Properties, Inc., the U.S.-based real estate investment trust (REIT)
that is expected to be launched in May 2002. Canada NewsWire,
March 27, 2002; PR Newswire, March 27, 2002.
Jeffrey Kessler ’77 is profiled in an article entitled,
"WHERE ARE THEY NOW? CC Alum Jeffrey Kessler an Architect of Modern Free-Agency."
David Stern '66 is also mentioned in the article. The Columbia Daily
Spectator, March 27, 2002.
Mark E. Zelek ’82 has been named managing partner of
the 40-lawyer Miami office of Morgan Lewis, one of the nation's 10 largest law
firms. Broward Daily Business Review, March 22, 2002; Miami
Daily Business Review, March 22, 2002; Palm Beach Daily Business Review,
March 22, 2002.
Legal magnet teacher Jim Stoda ’86 coached Fort Vancouver
High School's mock trial team to win the school's 11th straight mock trial title.
The Columbian (Vancouver, WA.), March 22,
2002.
Nathaniel "Buz" Bedford ’47 was profiled in
an article called, “Childhood Home Memories Come Alive - 64 Years Later.
St. Petersberg Times, March 20, 2002.
Francis S. Blake ’76 was named as The Home Depot’s(R)
Executive Vice President - Strategy, Business Development & Corporate Operations.
Canada NewsWire, March 18, 2002; PR Newswire, March
18, 2002.
Elizabeth Mackay, former chief strategist at Bear Stearns
& Co. and now a Columbia law student, was featured in a recent news story.
Crain's New York Business, March 18, 2002; Investment News,
March 18, 2002.
Linda Anne Harvey ’82 and Victor E. Grijalva were married
recently. The New York Times, March 17, 2002.
Da Chen’s ’90 book was featured in an review titled,
“Chinese Memoir Is Compelling.” The Deseret News(Salt Lake City, UT), March 17, 2002.
Marvin E. Frankel ’48 recently passed away. The
San Diego Union-Tribune, March 16, 2002.
Da Chen ’90 was featured in the following articles: “Chinese
Writer Returns To Lincoln, Neb., To Share Hope.” University
Wire, March 15, 2002; Daily Nebraskan, March 15, 2002.
“From China, With Love: One Man's Autobiographical Journey From China to
America Carves A New Reality.” Denver Westword, March
14, 2002.
Steven M.H. Wallman ’78 was featured in the “Money
Matters/A Look At Conference Participants.” The Boston Globe,
March 10, 2002.
Fred Provorny ’69 was mentioned in an article called,
“Technology Law Center Sets Its Sights On High-stakes Race; Center's Director
Aims For Pre-eminence In Legal Services, Aiding Start-ups.” The
Times Union (Albany, NY), March 10, 2002.
Allison Lynn Berry ’96 was recently married to Steven
Jonathan Spinner. The New York Times, March 10, 2002.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg ’59 told
an audience of judges and lawyers in Columbus that when she attended law school
in the 1950s, she felt at times as if her gender was on trial. The
Sun Sentinel, March 10, 2002; Ventura County Star, March 10, 2002;
Associated Press, March 9, 2002.
Jeffrey Ruthizer ’65 was promoted to senior vice president,
labor relations, ABC Inc. ABC Inc. Press Release, March 2002; Corporate
Counsel, March 2002.
Philip Weinberg ’58 was recently featured in a profile
story. Newsday, March 7, 2002.
S. Alexander Haverstick II ’77 recently joined The Palladin
Group as managing director to head marketing. PR Newswire,
March 7, 2002.
Michael Cardozo ’66 was scheduled to speak at New York
Law School on March 8, 2002 as part of their Breakfast Series. The open forum
is part of an ongoing series of breakfast discussions with key decision-makers
to focus on public affairs and legal issues involving New York City, its governmental
processes, and its policies. PR Newswire, March 7, 2002.
Eddie Hayes ‘72 was featured in an article entitled,
“Public Lives; The Runyonesque Voice Atop the Savile Row Suits.” The
New York Times, March 6, 2002.
Derek Q. Johnson ’85 was honored at the Columbia College’s
John Jay Awards Dinner on March 6, 2002. As per invitation.
Susan B. Lindenauer ’64, Counsel to the President and
Attorney in Chief of The Legal Aid Society, was presented with the Edith I.
Spivack Award at a luncheon held on March 6 at the New York County Lawyers'
Association. Press Release, March 5, 2002.
Brad Meltzer ’96 was interviewed for the following articles:
“Inside story of literary sleuth; Brad Meltzer writes prescient thrillers
. . . helped by the Big Mouth principle.” The Glasgow Herald,
March 4, 2002
“Hiding Dirty Money.” Fortune Magazine, March
4, 2002.
Lee C. Bollinger ’71 was featured in a news story headlined,
“Head of The Class: Columbia’s Incoming Chief Is Part Of New, Visionary
Breed Of College Presidents.” Newsweek, March 3, 2002.
Clive Stafford Smith ’84 was featured in an article headlined,
“Death Penalty An Alien Concept; Briton Wages Unpopular Fight Against Executions
in Louisiana.” The Dallas Morning News, March 3, 2002.
Evan Maureen Ryan and Antony John Blinken ’88 were recently
married. The New York Times, March 3, 2002.
President Bush intends to appoint Jack David ’67 to be
Chairman of the United States Section of the United States and Canada Permanent
Joint Board on Defense. PR Newswire, March 1, 2002.
Ronald Levy ’73 was featured in an article entitled,
“New Chief Says Go on Lincoln Center.” The New York Times,
March 1, 2002.
Perry Wallace ’75 was profiled in an article entitled,
”Breaking Barriers: The Story Of Perry Wallace, The SEC's First Black Athlete.”
University Wire, February 28, 2002.
Morgan Lewis & Bockius llp, one of the 10 largest U.S. law firms, welcomed
Edward A. Reilly, Jr. ’79 to its ranks as a partner in
its Business and Finance Practice in New York. Daily Deal,
February 27, 2002; PR Newswire, February 24, 2002.
A search committee of Lincoln Center executives has recommended Reynold
Levy ’73, president of the International Rescue Committee, as
the next president of Lincoln Center. The New York Times, February
26, 2002.
Allen “Sandy” Williams ’69 was profiled for
an article called, “Utility Player; Attorney provides Insight Into Enron
Collapse.” Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 25, 2002.
Seattle-based Perkins Coie has hired Riaz Karamali ’88
as a partner in its Menlo Park office. The Recorder, February
25, 2002.
Don H. Liu ’86 was profiled for a recent article entitled,
“Diversity Is A Priority.” National Law Journal,
February 25, 2002.
Arnold & Porter's New York office has gained partner Charles Berry
’77. Legal Times, February 25, 2002.
Elaine Masket’s ’78 struggles were chronicled in
an article called, “Family Bands Together To Fight Autism - Westfield Teen
Leads Effort Raising $57,000 To Find Cure For Brother.” Associated
Press, February 24, 2002.
Rebecca Hughes, sister of gold medal winner Sarah Hughes,
is a first-year student at the Law School. Chicago Tribune,
February 23, 2002; Detroit Free Press, February 24, 2002; The New
York Times, February 23, 2002; St. Petersburg Times, February
23, 2002; Sun-Sentinel, February 23, 2002; Ventura County Star,
February 24, 2002; The Washington Post, February 24, 2002; The
Washington Post, February 23, 2002.
According to gossip columnist Cindy Adams, Emily Pataki, daughter of Governer
George Pataki ’70, hopes to attend Columbia Law School after helping
her father with his re-election campaign. The New York Post,
February 21, 2002.
Da Chen ’90, author of the memoir "Colors of the
Mountain" and its sequel, "Sounds of the River," was interviewed
about “How US-China relations have changed since President Nixon's visited
China 30 years ago.” NPR’s “Talk Nation,” February
21, 2002.
Caroline Kennedy ’88 and Ellen Alderman ’87
were featured in an article entitled, “Another Kennedy Finds Success With
Words.” The New York Times, February 21, 2002.
Dr. George R. Johnson, Jr. ’76 received the Distinguished
Service Award at the 15th annual Black Experience in Theological Education Dinner
and Dialogue. The Commercial Appeal, February 21, 2002.
Robert J. Barrett III ’69 was recently appointed Chairman
of Nyer Independent Audit Committee at Nyer Medical Group, Inc. PR
Newswire, February 20, 2002.
Stephanie Goehring and Douglas B. Miner ’01 were married
in August 2001. Beaver County Times, February 19, 2002.
Jose Fernandez ’80 was recently selected to lead the
New York office of O'Melveny & Myers. Business Wire, February
19, 2002.
John Torres, late father of Ciara Torres ’01, was profiled
in a recent news story called, “Intense Encounter; Empowered Multitudes
With His Art.” The Richmond Times-Dispatch, February 18,
2002.
Judge Arthur J. Lesemann ’58 was profiled in an article
called, “Lesemann's Legacy: A World Without Opinion 26.” New
Jersey Law Journal, February 18, 2002.
Lewis Libby ’75 was profiled in an article headlined,
“White House Letter; Novelist in Chief of Staff's Clothing.” The
New York Times, February 18, 2002.
Presiding Judge Edwin H. Stern ’66 was featured in a
profile article entitled, “For Stern, the Devil Is Always in the Details.”
New Jersey Law Journal, February 18, 2002.
Judge Richard Newman ’61 was also profiled in an article
entitled, “Bringing Regimental Discipline to Appellate Review.”New Jersey Law Journal, February 18, 2002.
Andrew Joseph Shapiro ’94, an aide to Senator Hillary
Rodham Clinton, and Yael Weinman, a corporate lawyer, were wed on February 17,
2002. The New York Times, February 17, 2002.
Joseph Graham Davis, Jr. ’67 was featured in an article
entitled, “Energy Crisis Grew Into Ball And Chain.” The
San Francisco Chronicle, February 17, 2002.
Chuck Cutolo ’76 was recently named Director of Governmental
Affairs at Nassau Community College. Press Release, February 14, 2002.
In an article called, “'River' runs through an immigrant's dreams,”
Da Chen’s ’90 book is reviewed. USA TODAY,
February 14, 2002.
Barry Willdorf ’69 penned a new book, which was reviewed
in, "Life During Vietnam War relieved in Lawyers Book.” The
Recorder, February 11, 2002.
David M. Becker ’73 was featured in an article called,
“Becker Leaves SEC Lawyer Post.” IPO Reporter,February 11, 2002.
Research Frontiers Incorporated, the developer and licensor of fast-responding
SPD light-control technology, announced that they have promoted Joseph
M. Harary ’86 to the position of President and Chief Operating
Officer. Business Wire, February 7, 2002.
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced yesterday that David
M. Becker ’73, its general counsel, will leave the commission
soon to return to private practice. The Bond Buyer, February
7, 2002; Bloomberg News, February 5, 2002; SEC News Digest,
February 5, 2002.
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe's New York office promoted Douglas
Goodfriend ’85 to partner. The Bond Buyer, February
5, 2002.
The MassMutual Financial Group recently announced the appointment of a new
Board member -- James H. DeGraffenreidt, Jr. ’78, Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer of WGL Holdings, Inc. PR Newswire,
February 4, 2002.
Witek Zatonski ’99 was featured in an article entitled,
“Poles Look For Int’l Opportunities.” Warsaw Business
Journal, February 4, 2002.
George W. Pendygraft ’75 was profiled in an article called,
“Organic Chemistry Leads To The Law.” The National Law
Journal, February 4, 2002.
Miguel de la Carrera ’82 was featured in an article called,
“A Superior Court Judge Rises From Strong Roots.” The
Record(Bergen County, NJ), February 3, 2002.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg ’59 was quoted
in an article entitled, “The Sweet Taste Of Justice Judge Gives Students
A Lesson In Persuasion.” The Daily News, February 3, 2002.
Regina Ciccone MacAdam ’93 gave birth to her first child,
Margaret Aurora MacAdam, on November 24, 2001. Letter, February 3, 2002.
David J. Stern ’66 was profiled in a feature story called,
“The Counter Man.” Arrive, January/February 2002.
Richard K. Kim ’86 recently joined Wachell, Lipton, Rosen
& Katz. Letter, January 2002.
Miguel de la Carrera ’82 was recently sworn into office
-- the state bench in Passaic County. The Record(Bergen
County, NJ), January 31, 2002.
The law firm of Perkins Coie LLP announced that Riaz Karamali ’88
has joined the Menlo Park office as a partner. Mr. Karamali's practice will
emphasize corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and venture capital transactions
for technology companies and investors in such companies.PR Newswire,
January 30, 2002.
Jerry Lockett ’74 was profiled in a recent news story.
The Orlando Sentinel, January 30, 2002.
McLeodUSA Inc., a local telephone and Internet service company backed by leveraged
buyout firm Forstmann Little & Co., sought bankruptcy protection as part
of a plan to wipe out $3.3 billion in debt. Ted Forstmann ’65,
senior partner, will remain chairman of the McLeodUSA's executive committee.Bloomberg News, January 29, 2002.
The law firm of Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. has named attorney
Joel Mintzer ’89 as partner. PR Newswire,
January 28, 2002.
Arnaldo Perez ’85 was profiled in a story about Carnival
Corp.'s fight to thwart the proposed merger between London-based P&O Princess
and Miami's Royal Caribbean.Broward Daily Business Review,
January 28, 2002; Miami Daily Business Review, January 28, 2002; Palm
Beach Daily Business Review, January 28, 2002.
Ultrawideband (UWB) and 3G are among top priorities that Steven Price
’84 said he saw in his new post of deputy asst. secy. of defense
for spectrum and command, control and communications policy. Satellite
Week, January 28, 2002; Washington Internet Daily, January 28,
2002.
Da Chen ’90 was profiled in a recent news story. The
Baltimore Sun, January 27, 2002.
The Justice Department has named Andrew Weissmann ’84,
a leading organized-crime prosecutor from New York, to its investigation of
the collapse of the Enron Corporation. The New York Times,
January 28, 2002; Daily News, January 26, 2002.
Michael Stolper ’93 and Douglas Goodfriend ’85
were elevated to partner at the New York office of Orrick, Herrington &
Sutcliffe. The Recorder, January 25, 2002.
Steven Price ’89, deputy asst. secy. of defense for spectrum
and command, control and communications policy, was profiled in a recent article.
Communications Daily, January 25, 2002.
Robert Shaye ’64, founder of New Line Cinema and currently
serving as its Co-Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer, will be honored by
his peers in independent film when he receives the AFMA Lifetime Achievement
Award at this year's American Film Market on February 21, 2002. PR
Newswire, January 24, 2002.
Jefferson Hane Weaver ’85 recently published book named,
“What Are the Odds? The Chances of Extraordinary Events in Everyday Life.”
Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL). January
24, 2002.
Lee C. Bollinger ’71 was awarded the Columbia Law School
Association’s Medal for Excellence at the 53rd Annual Winter Luncheon,
held on January 25, 2002 at the Waldorf-Astoria.Ascribe Newswire,
January 25, 2002; The New York Law Journal, January 22, 2002.
David Stern ’66 and James DeGraffenreidt ’78
were interviewed in an article entitled, “From the Law Office to the Boardroom.”
The New York Times, January 20, 2002.
Brad Meltzer ’96 received a favorable review for his
new book, The Millionaires. Ottawa Sun, January 20,
2002.
Christine Catherine Monterosso and Marc De Leeuw ’92,
lawyers in Manhattan, were recently married by Rabbi Irwin C. Lowenheim in the
Palm House at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. The New York Times,
January 20, 2002.
Jason Gottlieb ’01 wrote a letter entitled, “Thorny
Questions at Ground Zero,” which was featured in the editorial/op-ed section.
The New York Times, January 19, 2001.
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, one of the world's leading international
law firms, named Ivan A. Sacks ’92 as Special Counsel
to the firm. Business Wire, January 16, 2002.
A gunman killed three people and wounded three others during a shooting spree
at a small law school in the western Virginia foothills. The school has about
15 faculty members, including alumni/ae of Columbia Law School. No Law School
alumni/ae have been reported injured.The Charleston Gazette,
January 17, 2002; The Legal Intelligencer, January 17, 2002; The
Record(Bergen County, NJ), January 17, 2002; The
Scotsman, January 17, 2002; Associated Press Newswires, January
16, 2002.
Ira M. Millstein ’49 signed on to the Ground Zero redevelopment
board after Lower Manhattan Development Corp. board chairman John Whitehead
asked for his help to rebuild the area. Newsday, January 15,
2002.
Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP announced that Kevin T. Abikoff ’88,
formerly Senior Vice President and General Counsel of American General Corporation,
has joined the firm’s partnership in its Washington, D.C. office. Source:
Press release, January 14, 2002.
Robert M. Heller ’66, a partner at the leading New York
City law firm of Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP, has been elected Chair
of the Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism. Source: Press
release, January 14, 2002.
In an article about the ability of Gov. George E. Pataki ’70
to weather a financial crisis without seriously damaging either public services
or his chances of re-election, assemblyman Richard N. Gottfried was quoted as
saying that, ”...[Pataki] didn't get through Yale and Columbia Law by being
stupid.” The New York Times, January 13, 2002.
Carl S. Kaplan ’94 wrote his final “Cyber Law Journal”
column.The New York Times, January 11, 2002.
Mark A. Belnick ’71 (BOV member), executive vice president
and chief corporate counsel of Tyco International, Ltd., was recently elected
to serve on the Board of Directors of The Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation
(CRPF). Business Wire, January 10, 2002.
Louis Tomson ’64, a former aide to New York Governor
George Pataki, was appointed executive director of the Lower Manhattan Development
Corp. Bloomberg News, January 10, 2002.
J. Nelson Happy ’67 was recently named Executive Vice
President and General Counsel to Advanced Aerodynamics & Structures, Inc.
Global News Wire/PR Newswire, January 9, 2002.
Defense Secretary Rumsfeld named Steven Price ’89, former
president and chief executive officer of LiveWire, as a deputy assistant secretary
of Defense for spectrum and command, control and communications policy. Global
News Wire /Asia Africa Intelligence Wire, January 8, 2002.
Paul A. Acquaviva ’97, who died in the WTC tragedy, was
remembered. Newsday, January 7, 2002.
David Lubitz ’91 was named counsel to Swidler Berlin
Shereff Friedman. He is in residence in the D.C. office. Legal Times,
January 7, 2002.
According to a recent press release, Thomas Gulotta’69
joined the Garden City-based law firm of Shaw, Licitra, Bohner, Esernio, Schwartz
& Pfluger, P.C. effective January 1, 2002. New York Law Journal,
January 3, 2002; PR Newswire, January 3, 2002.
Louise Renne ’61 has stepped down as San Francisco’s
chief lawyer after 15 years of battling the banking, tobacco and gun industries.
The San Francisco Chronicle, January 2, 2002.
Kristin Booth Glen ’66, dean of CUNY School of Law at
Queens College, has been chosen to receive the 2002 Ruth G. Shapiro Memorial
Award from the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA). NYSBA Press Release,
January, 2002.
Fall 2001
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.
