William J. Zousmer '64, a partner in the real estate law department of Detroit-based Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP, has been named in the tenth edition of The Best Lawyers in America 2003 - 2004. Zousmer has been recognized in every edition since the book was first published in 1983. Press release.
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP announced that Ernest S. Wechsler '90 has joined as partners in the Corporate Department, focusing on business and technology. Press release; PR Newswire, March 6, 2003.
Jinlong Wang '88 was included in an article headlined, "Going Home to China; Some Chinese in America see the future and return for careers in the motherland." The Sunday Oregonian, March 16, 2003.
Frederick S. Ursery '67, a Little Rock attorney known for forging bonds both in and outside the courtroom, has been named the Arkansas Bar Association's president-elect designee. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, March 7, 2003.
David L. Trueman '97 was featured in an article titled, "A Court Expands the Rights Of Patients to Sue H.M.O.'s." The New York Times, February 18, 2003.
Daniel Troy '83 was profiled in an article about how he fought the FDA for years and now he's helping to run its legal division. US News & World Report, March 24, 2003.
ViaSat, Inc. announced that Michael B. Targoff '69 has been elected to the company's board of directors, filling the vacancy left by the retirement of former board member, James F. Bunker. PR Newswire, February 27, 2003.
Brad Smith '84 was profiled in an article titled, "Program offers free legal help for immigrants." Daily Journal of Commerce (Portland, OR), February 25, 2003.
Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads announced that tax lawyer Virginia Sikes '81 will replace Jeremy Mishkin as managing partner. "New Leaders Take Helm at Montgomery McCracken," The Legal Intelligencer, March 4, 2003.
Arlene Shuler '78, a former dancer with the Joffrey Ballet who has had a long career with private and public philanthropies, was named the president and chief executive of City Center yesterday. The New York Times, February 19, 2003.
Theodore M. Shaw '79 penned an opinion piece on affirmative action that was published in the Newsday ( March 4, 2003) and The Washington Post (March 1, 2003).
David Schancupp '64 was included in an article headlined, "G&S Operettas Banish the Blues." Hartford Courant (Connecticut), March 15, 2003
Chiquita Brands International, Inc. announced that Manuel Rodriguez '75, 53, has been named vice president of government affairs and associate general counsel. PR Newswire European, February 19, 2003.
Paul Robeson '23 was profiled in a recent article. Mansfield News Journal (Mansfield, OH), March 2, 2003.
Three years after being appointed to the bench, Seminole Circuit Court Judge James E.C. Perry '72 has become the first black chief judge of a two-county court circuit that includes Brevard County. Florida Today (Brevard County, FL), February 18, 2003.
New York's White & Case has promoted Frank Panopoulos '91, one of its D.C. associates, to counsel. Legal Times, February 24, 2003.
Senetek, a healthcare technologies company focused on developing and co-marketing products applicable to the anti-aging markets in key skin care/dermatologicals and sexual dysfunction categories worldwide, announced the appointment of Wade H. Nichols Frank Panopoulos '67, former Revlon, Inc Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, as General Counsel and Executive Vice President, Corporate Development for Senetek. PR Newswire, April 1, 2003.
G.G. Michelson '47, a distinguished New York business and community leader, has been named to the Markle Board of Directors. Business Wire, March 6, 2003.
Randy Lerner '87 was profiled in an article headlined, "Randy Lerner's First Steps; Personable yet private, son is thrust into lead of MBNA, Browns." Plain Dealer (Cleveland, Ohio), March 2, 2003.
The California State University named three candidates as finalists for the presidency of California State University, Sacramento. The candidates include J. Clark Kelso '83, director, Governmental Affairs Programs and Capital Center for Government Law and Policy, University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, and Chief Information Officer, state of California. The announcement appeared on AScribe Newswire, February 26, 2003; and Scripps Howard News Service, February 26, 2003. Gov. Gray Davis '67 picked Kelso to be interim head of the Department of General Services, the state procurement agency that has"lacked permanent leadership since the Oracle flap." The Recorder, April 1, 2003.
Terry Johnson '63 has been named "best lawyer" in the area of Trusts and Estates since the second edition of Best Lawyers, which was published in 1987. Press release.
The President intends to nominate Eric Javits '55 of New York, for the Rank of Ambassador during his tenure as United States Representative to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. Mr. Javits currently serves as the U.S. Permanent Representative and Ambassador to the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, for the U.S. Mission in Geneva. Regulatory Intelligence Data, March 12, 2003.
Alice Helm '50 was profiled in an article titled, "Her Life Is Her Cause; Montgomery's Activist Smoking Foe Does Battle With Lung Cancer." The Washington Post, February 16, 2003.
Brian Hamer '82, who heads the Illinois Department of Revenue, was profiled in an article titled, "New Revenue director believes in positive government." Copley News Service, February 27, 2003.
Nicole A. Gordon '77 was included in an article headlined, "Don't Tell Him The Dollar is Almighty," which appeared in The New York Times on March 6, 2003.
Brian E. Frosh '71 was profiled in a March 9, 2003 Baltimore Sun article headlined, "Frosh assumes leadership role in high-profile Senate fights; He focuses on Buhl fight, death penalty moratorium."
John P. Flannery '72 was featured in an article headlined, "Lawyer Plays Presiding Role in Court Drama; Flannery Tries Other Side of Bench in 'Crucible'." The Washington Post, March 27, 2003.
David A. Elder '73 LLM released Privacy Torts an updated, revised, and expanded treatment of the tort aspects of privacy law first covered in his previous publication, The Law of Privacy over ten years ago. Press release.
Howard Cox '67 penned a piece titled, "Stimulate the Economy by Cutting the Capital Gains." Tax Venture Capital Journal, March 1, 2003.
Frances S. Cohen '80 has joined Dechert LLP as a partner in the financial services and securities litigation practice in Boston. Cohen has more than 20 years of experience, most recently at Hill & Barlow in Boston, representing clients in a broad range of commercial disputes. Press release.
Roland Betts '78 was included in an article headlined, "Plans for Cultural Complex At Ground Zero Take Form." The New York Times, March 31, 2003.
House Speaker Larry Adair on Tuesday appointed the dean of the University of Tulsa Law School to the Oklahoma Ethics Commission. Martin Belsky '68, who also is a member of the Pre-Paid Legal Services board, will fill the position vacated by Ethics Commission Chairman Jim Hamilton. The Daily Oklahoman, February 26, 2003; Journal Record Legislative Report (Oklahoma City, OK), February 26, 2003.
Dorsey & Whitney LLP announced that it has enhanced its already strong Indian law credentials with the addition of three tribal-member attorneys and a legislative assistant to its Indian Law Practice Group. Gina L. Allery '02 is one of the additions. Business Wire, February 24, 2003; Legal Times, March 3, 2003.
