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Commencement is Only a Step on the Journey for Our Alumni The Catholic University Of America From the Dean’s Desk Columbus School of Law cualawyer Summer 2015 • Vol. 33, No. 1 Dear CUA Law School Community y the time you receive areas is due in no small part to The alumni depicted herein represent the range this publication, we the outstanding efforts of our of career successes among our alumni popula- will have celebrated Columbus Community Legal tion, from law firm partners to judicial officers Bour 126th commencement at Services clinics, trial and ap- to business leaders. Whatever their chosen CUA Law. Among our 2015 pellate moot court teams, and field, our alumni share a common trait: their graduates, some are headed curricular concentrations in gratitude for receiving a first-rate education at for careers in private practice, civil litigation and criminal CUA Law that has positioned them for lifetime while others have chosen to litigation, just to name a few of career success and service to others. serve others through employ- of our programs focused on ment with the government or these areas. As we respond to ever-evolving and challeng- public interest organizations, ing landscape of legal education, many of you and still others will be working We know that the practical continue to play a special role in our students’ in business related fields or as- training our students receive success during their CUA Law experience. You sisting the judiciary as law clerks. We are very bears fruit in the real world of practice. In a can be assured that your gifts of time, talent, proud of each and every one of them, their ac- recent survey of mid-level law firm associates and treasure over the years have played a sig- complishments, and their aspirations. by the American Lawyer, law firm associates nificant part in our ability to provide a rigorous ranked CUA Law #15 among all law schools education, and to offer scholarship support and Now in my third year as Dean, I remain com- nationally for the best preparation for practice. opportunities for community service and expe- mitted to implementing new and enhanced Relatedly, a newly released study, featured in riential learning through our law reviews, our ways to meet the expectations of our students, the New York Times, ranks CUA Law #32 in clinics, and our institutes. as well as the expectations of their prospec- the country based on the number of alumni tive employers. We have continued to focus who are partners at large law firms. For that I say, thank you for your continuing our attention on the need to better prepare partnership with us. With best wishes to you practice-ready graduates as demanded by the At the same time, we can point to the continu- and yours for an enjoyable summer season, marketplace, and with the ideas, support, and ing success of our alumni, and remain confi- action of our faculty, we have made significant dent that the phrase CUA Law Advantage: curriculum changes to implement this type of Practical, Focused and Connected, appropriately experience. Rest assured that our curriculum depicts the many strengths of our students’ ex- and programs will not remain static, as we are ceptional educational experience. We are proud determined to be proactive in a challenging le- to describe the accomplishments of a few of our Daniel F. Attridge gal market. notable alumni in this magazine— Michael J. Dean and Knights of Columbus Professor of Law Bidwill ’90, Paul M. Bisaro ’89, Alice S. Fish- We are very proud of our reputation as one of er ’92, Hon. Shireen Avis Fisher ’76, Daniel the best law schools for practical training. In M. Gallagher Jr. ’99, Hon. Joseph Leeson Jr. the latest U.S. News & World Report survey, ’90, Daniel T. Lennon ’90, J. Paul Molloy CUA Law’s trial advocacy program is nation- ’65, Hon. William T. Newman Jr. ’77, Hon. ally ranked at #14 and our clinical training pro- Eileen J. O’Connor ’78, and S. Jenell Trigg gram at #21. Our strong performance in these ’97 —as a way of underscoring this enduring value of a CUA Law education. The Catholic University Of America Columbus School of Law cualawyer cualawyer Summer 2015 • Vol. 33, No. 1 The Catholic University of America • Columbus School of Law

thomas M. Haederle editor in Chief ALumni lights Joseph Ferraro Marketing and Communications Manager 2 Difference Makers daniel F. Attridge Dean and Knights of Columbus Within an alumni body already brimming Professor of Law with achievement, these 11 CUA Law Marin R. Scordato associate Dean for graduates continue to make a special mark academic Affairs and Research in their chosen fields, even when their and Professor of Law career paths have led them in Tanya Easton executive Director unexpected directions. of Development and alumni Relations A Spectacular Home Katherine G. Crowley Director of Alumni Relations 17 Still Gorgeous After Highlights All These Years University Officials Faculty Transitions 19 John Garvey President A still sparkling and beloved home, the Law School building remains in great shape Moving Forward 20 Andrew V. Abela Provost after celebrating the 20th anniversary of Notable Events 26 James J. Greene Dean of Graduate Studies its opening in 1994. Cathy R. Wood Vice President for Finance commencement 2015 28 and Treasurer signature perspectives Frank G. Persico Vice President for University Law School welcomes new Relations and Chief of Staff 22 Signature Lecture Series members to its Board of Visitors 56 Michael S. Allen Vice President for Attract Signature Speakers student Affairs christopher P. Lydon Vice President for Enrollment The country’s best-known special settlement Departments Management and Marketing master and arbitrator, two federal appeals court judges, and a member of the Board From the Dean’s Desk scott P. Rembold Vice President for University inside cover Advancement of Governors of the Federal Reserve System were among those who delivered the Law Faculty NEWS 30 Alumni are encouraged to send news about School’s banner lectures this year. themselves and other alumni. Please send Professional Activities, 30 these items, as well as letters to the editor, Publications, 33 comments, requests, and address changes to: Practice in Action Recent Media, 35 Conferences and Symposia, 36 CUA Lawyer 24 Learning from the Masters Alumni NEWS Director of Alumni Relations What is it like to prepare for a Supreme Court 38 Columbus School of Law oral argument? The answer is revealed— In Memoriam, 51 The Catholic University of America Washington, DC 20064 thanks to the willingness of top practitioners Honor Roll of Donors 59 to moot some of the biggest cases of their Email: [email protected] careers at CUA Law as a teaching moment Calendar of Events Phone: 202-319-5670 for law students. inside back cover law.edu

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More than 12,000 men and women have earned degrees from Catholic University’s Law School since its founding 118 years ago. CUA Law alumni are an amazingly diverse bunch, but the connecting thread is one of excellence. For a CUA Law alumnus, no matter what you elect to do in life, chances are high that you will do it well.

The alumni profiled in these pages have stood out, no matter what road they have taken. From class years spanning four decades these alumni have forged careers that have positively affected the lives of others and moved their practice areas forward. Their success is a testament to the applied power of a CUA Law degree in private practice, business, on the bench, or in the cause of service to others.

To be fair, there are hundreds of stories that deserve telling among the graduates of the Columbus School of Law. The few contained in this issue of CUA Lawyer represent one of the most accomplished bodies of law school alumni in the nation.

Like their classmates, and indeed all CUA Law alumni over the years, these men and women have excelled through talent, hard work, and perseverance. Their work matters. They are difference makers.

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The Word is Transformational torney in Phoenix where he specialized in homicide and other violent crime cases. Bidwill’s successful involvement in area civic affairs won him the 2014 Transformational Leader Award from the Arizona Chamber of “It sounds simple but the question I ask most Commerce & Industry. He also serves at the invitation of NFL Commis- sioner Roger Goodell on a number of key league committees. He chairs often is: how does this make our team or the league’s recently formed Conduct Committee, which was created business stronger and better?” last December to ensure NFL policies in this area remain current and consistently reflect the high standards expected of all team and league — Michael J. Bidwill, 1990, President of the Arizona Cardinals; employees. Member of the Board of Visitors, Columbus School of Law “The incidents that affected the NFL in 2014 created great attention and led to much-needed discussion on a society-wide problem,” Bidwill says. Leave it to Mike Bidwill to reach for a “All of us understand the special place that football enjoys in the hearts prize that no one has yet grasped. “We had and lives of Americans. We currently have an opportunity to take a lead- very specific goals for 2014 and the biggest ership position on the community-wide issue of domestic violence. The was to become the first team to play the hope is that we can do so in a way that is impactful and will lead to soci- Super Bowl in its home stadium,” he says. etal change on this issue.” It didn’t quite pan out — team injuries hobbled the quest — but for most of the Bidwill has a long track record of leading change on issues he cares about, NFL’s previous season, it looked like the starting with his role as catalyst behind the funding and construction of Arizona Cardinals had a shot at playing in the University of Phoenix Stadium. Since its opening in 2006, the team the world’s marquee sports contest in their own backyard. has sold out every game played there and has welcomed more than five million fans for Cardinals games. Since he took over as team president in Drawing the Super Bowl and the Pro Bowl to the University of Phoenix 2007, the Cardinals have gone .500 or better in six of eight seasons and Stadium in 2015 was estimated to have had a regional economic impact posted two double-digit win seasons, something that hadn’t happened in well in excess of half a billion dollars. The games were played within one 20 years. week of each other, a schedule that Bidwill calls an operational challenge of epic proportions. His CUA Law training has been indispensable throughout, Bidwill believes. “By nearly every measure it was an overwhelming success, not only from an event-staging perspective but also as an economic engine and promo- “I think my legal background has influenced me in my role with the tional vehicle for our state. Years from now when we look back at the Cardinals,” Bidwill reflects. “When it comes to decision-making, my bias 2014 Cardinals season and the successful dual staging of the Pro Bowl has always been towards analysis and innovation. Internally, I want our and Super Bowl XLIX, the enduring themes for both will be how much people to be able make a case for their position through sound logic and can be accomplished through hard work, perseverance, and teamwork,” reason.” says Bidwill. As a man who literally flies through life (he earned his pilot’s license at age It has been a remarkable couple of years for the NFL executive, who be- 18 and wings himself to many events and business meetings to save time gan his post law school career serving six years as an assistant U.S. at- in airports), Bidwill must constantly keep an eye on the clock, mindful of

Summer 2015 / CUA Lawyer 3 ALumni lights his numerous commitments. He remains deeply involved with the team PLC, now one of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies in the world. Its and NFL, the Phoenix civic and business community, and with various $66 billion acquisition of Allergan Inc. (maker of the anti-wrinkle treat- causes and charities. He has been active in improving safety standards ment Botox) was the biggest pharmaceutical deal of 2014. for youth sports and donates flying time as a volunteer for the “Flying Samaritans,” a group of private pilots that shuttles doctors and other The net worth of Actavis has grown at a dizzying pace over the past four medical personnel to offer their skills at free medical clinics in Mexico. or five years. Executive Chairman Paul Bisaro has overseen much of the strategic growth, equipped with a vision, broad experience, and a law Stretched thin at times, Bidwill never loses sight of the main prize. “In degree that has proven very useful in the pharmaceutical business. terms of prioritizing, any item that has to do with the ability to compete Bisaro says his J.D. degree has come in quite handy. “Today, with the and gets us closer to bringing a Super Bowl to Arizona gets top billing. pharmaceutical industry in particular being one driven by rapid change Everything else follows from there,” he says. — acquisitions and mergers, consolidations, business development in- Busy as he is, Bidwill found the time to take on one more assignment teractions, product/technology partnership and acquisitions, and the during the spring of 2015. On Friday, May 22, he delivered the 126th complexity of global organizations — my legal training and experience Commencement Address to the graduates of Catholic University’s Co- touches every aspect of how we manage, operate, and grow within the fast lumbus School of Law. paced global pharmaceutical environment,” Bisaro explains. Bisaro joined Actavis (then called Watson) in 2007 as CEO. Prior to that, he was president and chief operating officer of Barr Pharmaceuticals for eight years, also serving that company in earlier roles as general counsel and in various capacities including senior vice president of strategic business development. Though it all, he has become a believer in the necessity of having a vision, a clear understanding of the path forward. “The ‘vision thing’ needn’t involve pulling off a lot of head-turning megadeals,” Bisaro says. The point is to have a coherent game plan.

“The business world is truly global, and decisions are impacted by outside events and circumstances as well as internal factors and circumstances. But each decision, large and small, has to answer the question, ‘Will this move us closer to achieving our vision?’ And the answer should always be yes,” he says. Doing Good by Doing Well With its recent acquisitions, Actavis is poised to do exceedingly well man- ufacturing and distributing pharmaceutical products that are sold around “If every day your objective is to take another the globe. One of its offerings, an experimental treatment for wet age- related macular degeneration, is by itself projected to generate $20 billion step along the path of achieving the vision or in sales over a decade. Bisaro has traveled a long way from the early stages goal of growth, then you remain open to the of his career, when he worked for the law firm Winston & Strawn and also as a senior consultant with Arthur Andersen & Co. Today, even as possibilities that each day presents.” he influences changes that are reshaping the worldwide pharmaceutical — Paul M. Bisaro, Class of 1989, Executive Chairman and industry, Bisaro tries not to forget that at its core, his is a service business Member of the Board, Actavis, PLC, Parsippany, N.J.; Member that affects countless lives. of the Board of Visitors, Columbus School of Law “It is often easy to forget, particularly when growing as rapidly as Actavis has over the past several years, what the business is really about. As a phar- The millions of people around the world who rely upon life-enhancing maceutical company, we contribute to improving the lives of consumers and life-saving medications as part of their daily existence generally don’t and patients around the world,” Bisaro sums up. spend a lot of time contemplating where their miracle products come from. They’re simply grateful for reliable, affordable access to drugs and “It is our responsibility to do that with products of the highest quality, treatments that have made a tremendous positive difference. and to ensure that we provide those medicines with the highest reliability and consistency in customer service. So in that way, we are contributing From Botox to medications for such conditions as heart disease or Al- to overall health not just in the United States, but in nearly 100 countries zheimer’s, an increasing number of the drugs that contribute to better around the world.” health and longer lives fall under one manufacturer’s umbrella: Actavis,

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litigation, and corporate practices. Indeed, the firm is nicknamed “Wall Street in Washington” by some. It is a very collegial employer. Fisher places a high value on collaboration, and demonstrates it by the time she devotes to coaching and mentoring. The latter duty, she says, is a pleasure.

“One of the highlights is the mentoring of young professionals. Watch- ing them grow and succeed is very gratifying. I was blessed by having so many role models, mentors, supporters and colleagues helping me along the way. So, when I have the opportunity to help young lawyers discover goals and find the opportunities to achieve them, that is very rewarding,” At Home in Two Worlds she says. Even in 2015, Fisher does not have a great deal of female company among the ranks of Washington, D.C., managing partners of major law firms. “In my legal practice, it’s about putting my Media coverage of her career over the years has often portrayed her a role clients first — to be strategic for them and model, especially for young women on the way up. provide very high quality service that meets If there is one piece of advice she hopes ambitious and talented young clients’ needs in a way that the developing attorneys take to heart, it is to not try and do it all by yourself. market shows they should be met.” “For young women, and, frankly, young men too, the law is a wonderful career. But I encourage all young lawyers to reach out for mentors and — Alice S. Fisher, Class of 1992, Managing Partner, Washing- supporters who will help you in ways you may not even be able to imag- ton, D.C., office of Latham & Watkins; Member of the Board of ine now. These are the people who will allow you to balance, pick you up Visitors, Columbus School of Law when you fall, push you, and encourage you,” Fisher says.

Like many Columbus School of Law graduates who have blazed careers Alice Fisher knows criminal litigation from both sides of the fence. As in the D.C. area legal market, Fisher has moved back and forth easily assistant attorney general to head up the Criminal Division in the United between government service and private practice as circumstances war- States Department of Justice (2005 to 2008), Fisher focused on support- ranted. ing the mission of about 750 attorneys and staff responsible for federal criminal enforcement policy and criminal matters in federal courts across From 2001 to 2003, she held positions that included deputy assistant at- the country. torney general of the Criminal Division at the Department of Justice and deputy special counsel to a U.S. Senate Special Committee. Under the Today, as managing partner of Latham & Watkins’ Washington, D.C., of- second President Bush, she also chaired the National Procurement Fraud fice, which handles a sizeable amount of white-collar defense work, Fisher Task Force, supervised the Medicare Fraud Strike Force, and served as a sometimes finds herself defending clients from the prosecutorial efforts of member of the President’s Corporate Fraud Task Force. As a litigation the division she used to oversee. partner at Latham from 2003 to 2005 and prior to 2001, Fisher repre- “It was truly an honor to work with them and I continue to admire them sented both individual and corporate clients in grand jury, agency, and even as I am sometimes sitting across the table from them in an adversar- congressional inquiries involving allegations of securities and bank fraud, ial role today,” she reflects. It is not unusual, of course, for accomplished health care fraud, the FCPA, criminal antitrust matters, OFAC sanctions, practitioners to work in both government and private practice at different and procurement fraud. phases of their careers, even if the missions may occasionally collide. For Through it all, Fisher’s CUA Law education and degree have served her Fisher, the professional draw is white-collar practice itself. well.

“I have enjoyed the challenges that a white-collar practice provides, “Catholic offered the perfect blend of what I was looking for in a law whether on the government or defense side of an issue. It has allowed me school— a dynamic learning environment in an exciting city full of op- to focus on a range of substantive areas of criminal law — ranging from portunity, combined with a great education that was grounded in the core areas such as health care fraud to bribery and corruption to international values that were important to me,” she says. “The collegial, mentor-fo- sanctions,” she says. “What I love most about practicing in the white- cused environment and practical skills I learned at Catholic carry through collar area is being able to provide companies with strategic advice on my professional life today in significant and meaningful ways.” how to identify issues and solve them.”

The D.C. office of Latham & Watkins has grown enormously in the past three decades. As managing partner since 2011, Fisher wears many hats. Among the most important is supporting and encouraging the firm’s deep well of talent. Latham & Watkins is especially strong in its regulatory,

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Each year, one brave judge from anywhere in the world is recognized as Global Jurist of the Year by Northwestern University School of Law’s Center for International Human Rights. The distinction is intended to honor a sitting judge who has demonstrated in his or her career courage in the face of adversity to uphold and defend fundamental human rights or the principles of international criminal justice.

In 2014, the award was presented to Justice Shireen Avis Fisher, president of the Special Court for Sierra Leone. It took note of the key role she played in the Appeals Chamber judgment delivered in 2013 regarding the conviction and 50-year sentence of former Liberian President Charles Taylor for aiding and abetting crimes against humanity committed by rebels during Sierra Leone’s civil war. Committed to Justice Upholding a verdict against one of the world’s most dangerous and violent criminals is not a job for the fainthearted. The appeals process was without Borders moved out of Africa to The Hague partly in consideration of the safety of the court’s members. “International criminal law gives assurance to “I am aware that there continue to be some risks to my safety because of my involvement in these cases, and so I try to behave sensibly,” Fisher those against whom atrocity crimes have been says. “I have always trusted the measures that are in place for my protec- perpetrated that the world recognizes that what tion and decline to allow personal safety to be a factor in my private or has been done to them is intolerable; and serves professional decisions.” to remind ourselves that we are not powerless Such calculations were not always a factor in her service on the bench. The first part of Fisher’s legal career was spent practicing law in bucolic against inhumanity.” and peaceful Vermont, where she started as a Vista volunteer lawyer for le- — Justice Shireen Avis Fisher, 1976, President of the gal aid, then served as a public defender before going on to found her own Special Court for Sierra Leone litigation practice. In 1986, she was appointed a Superior Court judge in Vermont, becoming the second woman to join the state’s judiciary.

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By 2000, Fisher was interested in expanding her jurisprudential horizons. She was accepted into an LL.M. program in London, intending at first just to recharge her intellectual batteries for a year in Europe. The satisfac- tions of the LL.M. program led to a decision to pursue a Ph.D. that focused on the national judicial interpretation of treaty-based international law. In Fisher’s words, “As it does in life, one thing led to another.” She was approached in 2005 to serve as an international judge on the newly formed War Crimes Chamber of the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina, an internationalized national court created as try those accused of com- mitting atrocity crimes during the Bosnian war. Her assent meant a move to Sarajevo.

It turned out to be a three-year assignment, a period that honed the judge’s appreciation for jurisprudence in international humanitarian law. Eventually, Fisher was asked to serve on her current court, the Special The Principled Pragmatist Court for Sierra Leone, and was appointed by U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to the position. “Public service will make you a better It has been a fascinating career direction for Justice Fisher, if a difficult lawyer. You will get real, hands-on experience; one at times. Presiding over cases involving genocide, sexual slavery, and other human atrocities can take a toll on the most even-keeled judge. and most importantly, you will have a sense

“One way to help maintain balance is to understand that there is noth- of purpose and mission that is incredibly ing you can do as a judge to change what has happened to people, but rewarding.” you can do things to ensure that their experience in your courtroom, and their experience as witnesses, does not add to their injury,” Fisher reflects. — Daniel M. Gallagher Jr., Class of 1999, from his Com- mencement Address to University law students, May 2012. On the plus side, international courts have resources to support and protect witnesses that national courts rarely enjoy. These include special units Few people have tracked the health of the charged with the support of victims and witnesses, trained psychologists nation’s economy with a more attentive eye to counsel witnesses before, during, and after they give testimony, and se- than Daniel M. Gallagher Jr., one of five curity units that handle risk assessment and advise local police authorities commissioners currently serving on the Se- on providing physical protections. curities and Exchange Commission. When the economic implosion startled the coun- Fisher notes that while the duties of a judge — running a courtroom, try in 2008, triggering a long and painful determining the relevance and reliability of evidence, weighing evidence, recession, the stock market hovered in the finding facts, and applying the law to those facts—are similar in both 6,000 range. Now, in 2015, it resides in international and domestic settings, international law itself can be quite the neighborhood of 18,000, and, accord- different for a jurist accustomed to working within the laws of his or her ing to Gallagher, it is much easier to work own nation. at the SEC when the markets are climbing.

“The necessity to determine what the law was at the time of the commis- “It’s hard to say we weathered the crisis perfectly. For any investors who sion of the crime requires a step that is generally unnecessary in national sold then, or those who stayed out of the markets, it would be hard for systems where criminal law is codified and where there is usually prec- me to say everything’s fine,” Gallagher says. edent, in common law systems, or commentary, in civil law systems, to which the judge may turn,” Fisher explains. “This puts additional burdens The SEC doesn’t run America’s economy, but how well it discharges its on the judge trying atrocity cases to not only apply the law properly, but tripartite mission of protecting investors, promoting capital formation, to ascertain it correctly and to explain it fully in a reasoned judgment.” and maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient trading markets has a terrific impact upon it. Since Gallagher was confirmed as a commissioner in 2011 (only 14 years after he began service at the commission as an intern in the SEC’s Summer Honors Program), he has brought a singular focus to a number of issues he cares deeply about.

A self-described “small government conservative who believes in the power of markets,” Gallagher has turned a skeptical eye on the outsized power of proxy advisory firms and worked to eliminate special privileges

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Super Lawyers & Rising Stars

Recognition comes in many forms. On Nov. 6, 2014, the Law School held a special, first-of-its-kind reception at a downtown Wash- ington, D.C., hotel attended by nearly 50 area graduates who have been recognized as either Super Lawyers or Rising Stars. So far, more than 700 Columbus School of Law alumni have been so designated since 2003, representing approximately five percent of the law school’s alumni base.

Unlike lawyer’s ratings services such as The Best Lawyers in America, Martindale-Hubbell, or Who’s Who in American Law, Super Lawyers covers more than 70 practice areas and relies more heavily than its competitors on peer assessment. Ratings are arrived at via a selection process that consists of independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Those who attended the reception were split between Super Lawyers, people who have been in practice for a significant length of time, and Rising Stars, up-and-comers who are 40 years old or younger, or who have been practicing for 10 years or less.

“This reception is a first for us. The best in any particular area always like to meet the rest of the best,” said Columbus School of Law Dean Daniel F. Attridge during his welcome remarks.

Lauren McDermott, 2011, practices with the small labor firm of Mooney, Greem, Saindon, Murphy & Welsh. She said her nomination as a Rising Star was unexpected, and that three other young colleagues at her firm were similarly surprised by their own nominations.

“It felt good as a firm — we got a lot of recognition. You get a little logo that you can put on everything that tells the world of the Rising Star status,” McDermott said.

Not surprisingly, Catholic University Super Lawyers and Rising Stars tend to live and practice on the East Coast. Washington, D.C., itself has the highest concentration, with 150. Other clustered states include Maryland (134), Virginia (40), New York and Pennsylva- nia (both with 39) and Massachusetts (27). Even California is home to 28 alumni who have made the list.

In its most recent edition, Super Lawyers published a state-by-state list of law schools whose alumni were included in the highest numbers in each locale. CUA Law alumni rank among the top five in D.C. and Maryland, and in the top nine in Virginia.

The statistic becomes even more impressive if the relatively small size of the Law School is factored in, noted Dean Attridge.

For example, Catholic University produced 150 DC Super Lawyers from a law school with just 455 current students, making for a ratio of 1 to 3.

On the same list, by comparison, Harvard Law School’s ratio of Super Lawyers to enrolled students is 1 to 5.5; the University of Virginia’s is 1 to 4.5; Yale Law School’s is 1 to 5.06; The University of Michigan Law School is 1 to 11.5; and Columbia Law School’s is 1 to 13.60.

“It’s clear that in the judgment of their colleagues, CUA Law graduates are standouts in every field of practice they pursue,” said the dean.

8 CUA Lawyer / Summer 2015 Alumni lights for credit-rating agencies, to name just two examples. He has also been The Other Side of the Bench a vocal critic of the trend toward empowering supranational groups to enact “one world” regulation outside established constitutional processes.

But Gallagher reserves some of his most energetic opposition for the “Having previously served in public office Dodd – Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, underscores for me the reality that individuals which brought the most significant changes to financial regulation in the United States since the Great Depression. serving in government have an impact on people’s lives, an important responsibility The reason? As he sees it, the law diagnosed the underlying problems incorrectly. “Dodd-Frank is a response to a set of false narratives,” says that must never be underestimated nor Gallagher. “I believe the primary cause of the recession was the failure taken lightly.” of federal housing policy, something Dodd-Frank does nothing about.” His viewpoint is shared by powerful allies on Capitol Hill, such as House — Hon. Joseph F. Leeson Jr., 1980, Judge of the United Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX). States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

But for now, at least, Dodd-Frank is the law of the land, a fact that the pragmatically minded Gallagher has learned to live with, even if he be- Thirty-five years of active practice as a trial lieves it should be repealed. “If you can’t change someone’s mind with a lawyer gives an attorney a pretty good idea principled, substantive argument, you’re probably not going to change of what judges do and how they do it. Still, their mind,” he acknowledges. as is often said, there is no substitute for experience. Which is why, when Joseph F. The SEC has served as a touchstone for Gallagher’s career; he has trav- Leeson Jr. was confirmed by the United eled between the private and public sectors a number of times. After States Senate and received his federal judi- his student intern days, Gallagher worked early in his career at Washing- cial commission in December 2014, he was ton, D.C. law offices of WilmerHale and then served as general counsel pleased to be able to benefit from a sort of for Fiserv Securities in Philadelphia. He rejoined the SEC in 2006 as an boot camp for new judges; two week-long aide to Paul S. Atkins, then a Republican commissioner. He later became orientation seminars for new district judg- an adviser to Christopher Cox, who was a chairman of the commission es conducted by the Federal Judicial Center, the education and research under President Bush. Gallagher went on to fill a leadership role in the agency of the federal courts. SEC’s division of trading and markets, helping to coordinate the agency’s response to the financial meltdown of 2008, including the bankruptcy of “The transition from longtime trial lawyer to federal judge has been both Lehman Brothers. During this period, Commissioner Gallagher was on an exciting and enjoyable process. I had an understanding about how the front lines in the agency’s response to the financial crisis. the litigation and trial process worked, but sitting behind the bench instead of standing in front of it does present a different perspective with a He returned to WilmerHale in 2010, but was lured back to the SEC by different set of responsibilities,” says Leeson, who called his jurist tutors his present position the following year. The decision to come back has “extraordinarily generous and helpful with their time in preparing me for allowed him to affect, among other issues, the high-tech innovation that the responsibilities and duties of my new job.” has shaped today’s equity market structure. “I feel like I’ve really had an impact on the issue,” he says. Leeson’s elevation to the federal bench moved quickly by judicial standards. He was nominated in June 2014 by President Obama to replace Gallagher’s term on the SEC ends in June 2016. He is a believer in gov- a retiring judge, and the process was completed in six months. Leeson ernment service, and thinks that CUA Law’s “immense and terrific” net- was left with a busy practice and an extensive caseload to wind up, and work of securities law trained alumni will continue to supply the SEC needed also to prepare for the written questions that are a standard part with top-notch legal talent for years to come. of Senate’s confirmation process. Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) posed many such questions, at one point asking if Leeson could be impartial about the The commissioner, who was presented with both the university Presi- Affordable Health Care Act after representing a client that opposed the dent’s Medal and an Honorary Certificate from the Securities Law Pro- law. Unfazed, the judicial nominee assured the senator that no comment gram when he gave the law school’s Commencement Address three years he ever made on behalf of a client would have any effect on his ability to ago, believes that increased emphasis on compliance issues in general serve as an impartial judge. bode well for future graduates strongly grounded in ethics. Says Galla- gher, “CUA Law is better than most at producing these people.” “Although at times the confirmation process can be uncomfortable, the questions from the Senate were proper, and I thought the nomination On May 13, 2015, Commissioner Gallagher announced his resignation and confirmation experience was effective, thorough, and entirely ap- from the Securities and Exchange Commission, effective upon the con- propriate for a matter concerning senatorial confirmation to a position firmation of a successor by the U.S. Senate. This fall, the Securities Law involving lifetime tenure,” says Leeson. Program will present The Commissioner Gallagher Lecture Series inaugu- rated by Commissioner Gallagher.

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When the judge appeared before the Senate Judiciary Commission for Conductor for a his confirmation hearing, fellow CUA law graduate Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr. (D-PA) introduced him to the committee and remarked upon their Global Practice shared heritage as graduates of the same law school. Said Casey, “He went to the same law school I went to. I think it is a very strong law school.” “Anticipating what the client wants before Born in Allentown, Leeson has spent his life in his native state. Upon graduation from CUA Law, he became a founding partner of the law firm he or she asks for it can help you provide a of Leeson, Leeson & Leeson in Bethlehem, Pa., focusing on civil litiga- different level of service. It also makes the job tion. From 1981 to 2014, he also served as an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association. more satisfying and fun.” — Daniel T. Lennon, 1990, Partner, Latham & Watkins, Leeson has held elective office along the way, serving on the Bethlehem Member of the Board of Visitors, Columbus School of Law City Council from 2004 to 2009. As a community leader, he pushed for more financial oversight of city spending. The immersion into local civic affairs lends an invaluable perspective, he believes, to the work of a judge. Few law firms are equipped to help transact an international megadeal, one involving “Each citizen who came before the Council with a concern wanted to multiple sets of laws, regulations, languag- be listened to and wanted to know that their views were understood and es, time zones, offices, and many other fac- thoroughly considered,” Leeson explains. “In my work as a trial lawyer, tors. But it is a specialty of Latham & Wat- and also in my service on the council, I became well aware of the impor- kins, and as the global chair of the firm’s tance of recognizing that there are always two sides (and sometimes more) corporate department, it is Dan Lennon’s to every story, all of which need to be given a full hearing.” job to make sure that deals fly right, clients The Leeson legacy continues today at Catholic University. The judge’s are happy, and the firm’s reputation for ex- daughter, Patricia, has concluded her first year in the J.D. program, while cellence in this highly complex area of legal his son, Robert, is enrolled in CUA’s School of Engineering. practice remains intact.

Something about Catholic University and the Leeson family just clicks. Clearly, he knows what he’s doing. Latham & Watkins has advised clients on at least 74 merger and acquisition transactions with values above $1 “As a law student at CUA, I had a wonderful experience. It was a time for billion since the start of 2012. Nearly nine out of 10 such deals involved me of significant personal and professional growth,” says the judge. “In attorneys from multiple Latham offices. As an expert in domestic and the case of my children, I wanted them to attend a school that was known international mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, financing for developing a strong work ethic among its students, known for advanc- transactions, and leveraged buyouts, Lennon has kept clients satisfied by ing the dialogue between faith and reason, and known for development recognizing that in today’s competitive legal marketplace, providing qual- of ethical young men and women who are both trained and inspired to ity legal advice is not enough. make positive contributions in service to our communities, our states and our nation. I believe CUA does this and that it does it well. “It is very hard to show a client you are the smartest lawyer out there. But you can distinguish yourself in terms of the level of service,” says Lennon. “My approach is to try to put myself in the client’s shoes and ask: what would I want out of my lawyer if I were in the client’s shoes? What is the client trying to accomplish? What is the client’s larger strategy? What obstacles do they face? Which of those obstacles might not be obvious to the client?”

Complimented by clients as a go-to guy and someone who makes sure that you see the big picture and that the transaction is completed, one aspect of Lennon’s job is akin to that of orchestra conductor, making sure that firm projects are coordinated and things are happening when they should, on schedule, around the nation and globe.

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The key to keeping all the balls in the air? Top-notch communication. Lighting the Path to Sobriety

“When managing a large team, it is sometimes tempting to communicate to team members the bare minimum that he or she needs to handle a “Some of us are more apt to get hooked than specific part of the deal. But giving each team member the right context is essential to providing the highest level of service in an efficient manner,” others. If you drew the short straw when it Lennon explains. “Luckily, I am blessed to be part of a firm that has, as a comes to safely using alcohol or other drugs, central part of its culture, always emphasized working well in teams. As a result, a lot of what we need to do to work effectively on large, interna- the sooner you get treatment the better off you tional deals is already second nature.” will be.” The firm’s organization is somewhat unusual. Latham employs more than — J. Paul Molloy, Class of 1965, 2,100 attorneys and staff members in its 32 offices in 14 countries across Founder and CEO of Oxford House North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Approximately a third of those lawyers are stationed outside of the U.S. After J. Paul Molloy graduated from the Columbus School of Law Yet, Latham has no head office. Instead, its leadership and management in 1965, he began to make a name are distributed widely across its many locations, giving top administrators for himself as counsel to the Sen- a broader context in which to plot the firm’s direction. ate Commerce Committee. He was happily married and was the father In recent years the firm has greatly expanded its work in the energy sector, of five children. The future looked beefing up its presence in Houston and growing dramatically in Europe promising. and Asia even as some competitors have pulled back from those areas. But too much alcohol derailed Mol- “We grew in Europe and Asia as those markets became more important loy. His drinking gradually grew out to our banking, investment banking, and private equity clients. A deep of control and, a decade later, he understanding of the long-term strategy of these clients helps us try to found himself homeless and living anticipate what they will need five years from now,” Lennon remarks. on the streets of Washington. He ul- His own clients include some behemoths, including The Carlyle Group, timately acknowledged his alcohol- Onex Partners, Platinum Equity, and HCR ManorCare. Lennon is rec- ism and began rehabilitation. ognized as one of the nation’s top private equity buyouts lawyers in The While in a Montgomery County halfway house in 1975, he and his fellow Legal 500 US (2011 to 2014). He has also been named one of the top residents learned that the house was to be closed. The residents decided transactional lawyers in Washington, D.C., by Super Lawyers, the Legal to rent the house themselves and continue to live there but they couldn’t Times, and the Washington Business Journal. afford to keep the manager, cook, or counselor who had worked at the Lennon has been with Latham & Watkins for his entire post law school halfway house. They concluded that they’d have to run it themselves. That career. The firm is a natural fit, he says, in part because of his CUA Law decision, while born of financial necessity, proved to be the most essential education. He and his wife, Stephanie, also a 1990 graduate of CUA Law, element of that first Oxford House and all those that have followed. reside in Washington, DC. Forty years later, more than 1,800 Oxford Houses are found all across “Like most great law schools, the coursework was serious and demand- America, and its numbers continue to grow. Early expansion was difficult, ing, and the faculty challenged its students. But the culture was inclusive but Molloy’s legal training and Hill experience served the program well and collaborative, rather than competitive,” Lennon reflects 25 years later. when he was instrumental in getting enactment of a legislative amendment with a provision for start-up loans for recovery homes based on the “There was a level of comradery and connectedness among the students Oxford House model. That amendment provided the needed catalyst for and faculty that you don’t see at all institutions. My classmates and I did expansion. a lot of serious work, but we also had some serious fun. I thrived in that environment. I looked for similar qualities when searching for a law firm “I am most proud of the fact that over 350,000 individuals have lived in and was lucky enough to find them in my first job out of law school.” an Oxford House and most have achieved long-term sobriety. The program works!” says Molloy. “Those of us in the first Oxford House didn’t immediately see this kind of growth; we were mainly concerned about maintaining our own sobriety. But, as time went on, we stayed sober and concluded we were doing something right.”

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The Oxford House program works both because there are no time limits on residence and, as Molloy puts it, “the inmates run the asylum.” Resi- dents apply for admission to an Oxford House and the residents of that house vote on whether to admit them. Residents elect House officers — none of whom can serve for more than six months at a time in a particular office. All Oxford Houses have regular weekly business meetings, and all decisions are made by vote by all members of the house. Residents — who have no time limits as long as they pay an equal share of expenses and don’t relapse — must share chores, participate in household management, and demonstrate ongoing commitment to shared responsibility and sobriety. Oxford House residents are a diverse group; residents often have little in common but addiction, but that is a powerful connector.

“The Oxford House program has been particularly successful in providing the time and peer support necessary for behavior change to take hold,” At Home on Stage, His Molloy explains. “We have learned that we benefited from undertaking the responsibility of running the House ourselves, and that we shouldn’t Commitment to Fairness get confident too soon. Comfortable sobriety takes time.” for All is No Act Oxford Houses are located in residential neighborhoods, usually drawing no undue attention. Even today, however, opening a new Oxford House sometimes elicits a “not-in-my-backyard” response from local residents. “I appreciate immensely the opportunity to give back to the community I grew up in.” “When we encounter local opposition, we advise the opposition of our rights under federal law and, if they do not back down, we litigate and we — Hon. William T. Newman Jr., Class of 1977, Chief Judge of win,” Molloy states. “I credit both my background in debate and my legal Arlington Circuit Court, 17th Judicial Circuit of Virginia training for my tenacity in pursuing legal remedies to protect against discrimination. The lawsuits we have won, including a U. S. Supreme Court Read the program carefully, and a Wash- case, City of Edmonds, WA v. Oxford House, Inc. 514 U.S. 726 (1995), ington area theatergoer just may discover have provided important legal precedents protecting the rights of both that underneath that costume and make- Oxford House residents and also many other groups and individuals.” up, the performer they so enjoyed watching was none other than the Hon. William As a 1981 co-founder of the D.C. Bar’s program, “Lawyers Help- T. Newman Jr., chief judge of Arlington ing Lawyers,” Molloy notes that lawyers have many avenues of assis- Circuit Court, 17th Judicial Circuit of tance should they need it. “I hit a very low bottom as an alcoholic. I Virginia. tell other addicted lawyers that they do not have to lose everything before getting help. Alcoholism and drug addiction are egalitarian diseases A renowned area thespian and a member of Actors’ Equity, the 1977 and affect individuals in both high and low stress jobs,” says Molloy. graduate of the Columbus School of Law is delighted to shed his judicial robe for stage garments when he has the opportunity. In fact, Judge New- Molloy remains CEO of Oxford House and, in 1988, remarried his wife, man says theater training made a big difference in his own early days as a Jane, also a 1965 graduate of CUA Law. Their daughter, Elizabeth, gradu- courtroom litigator, and that every courtroom lawyer could benefit from ated from CUA Law in 1985. Two years ago, Molloy was honored at The acting class. Catholic University of America’s 2013 Alumni Awards Celebration for “Doing so would help many litigators become less mechanical and tech- his work in the field of alcohol and drug addiction. nical in their presentations in court, both to judges and juries,” says Judge Newman. “A course in acting would help most lawyers relate to jurors more naturally and develop a greater sense of confidence in their presentation. I always felt when I stood up in the well of a courtroom to argue a case that it was ‘show-time’ and my background gave me an advantage.”

Appreciative of his own opportunities in life, Judge Newman demonstrates great concern for those who come before his court who were not bestowed any special benefits by the raffle system of human existence. One of the chief pleasures of service on the bench, he says, is the discre- tion afforded judges, especially in criminal cases.

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“One of the most satisfying things for me has been the ability to ensure that every defendant is treated fairly, regardless of race, socioeconomic standing, or place of origin,” the judge reflects.

“By using my discretionary ability, I have been able to place many young men and women into diversionary programs which, if successfully completed, keep an individual from receiving a felony conviction. Many young people have no idea how having a felony conviction can hamper them for the rest of their lives. Over the years, I’ve received a number of thank-you letters from individuals who successfully completed these diversionary programs. As a result, they can now apply for jobs and other opportunities without ever having to say that they have been convicted of a felony.”

Named by Washingtonian magazine as one of the Best Trial Judges in metropolitan Washington, D.C., Judge Newman is the complete portrait In Search of Reasonable Tax of a citizen-jurist: as deeply involved with his community outside of the Laws, Properly Enforced courtroom as within it. In addition to his local acting forays, Judge New- man has made it a point to serve the people he grew up with. A lifelong resident of Arlington, he is founder and president emeritus of the Ar- “It was a tremendous privilege and joy to be in lington Community Foundation, which awards the William T. Newman, Jr. Spirit of Community Award annually in his honor to recognize and a position to devise and implement solutions to honor individuals who have demonstrated tireless and unselfish commit- problems I understood.” ment to improving the quality of life in Arlington. In 1987 he was elected to the Arlington County Board and served as its chairman in 1991, when — Eileen J. O’Connor, Class of 1978, on her time as assistant he was re-elected to a second term. attorney general for the Tax Division, U.S. Department of Justice

“Having grown up in the Washington, D.C., area during the Civil Rights Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes is credited era, I experienced firsthand the importance of actively working for your with saying that taxes are what we pay for community,” he recalls. “In addition to my parents, I had many local civilized society. If Eileen J. O’Connor mentors who always emphasized the necessity of giving back to the less could rewrite that famous phrase inscribed fortunate in your community. As a result of this upbringing, working over the entrance of the IRS National within my community has become a mantra I live by.” Office building in Washington, D.C., it would impart a somewhat different mes- Prior to his appointment to the bench in 1993, Judge Newman was a sage: “Taxes are the price we pay for what partner at the law firm of Carpenter, Newman, Martin, Berkowitz and we ask our government to do for us.” Garnes, where he practiced in the areas of personal injury, domestic relations, and criminal law. Since 2007, O’Connor has been a partner in the federal tax controversy and tax policy group in the Washington, D.C., office of Pillsbury Win- Judge Newman’s judicial philosophy, played in out his courtroom each throp Shaw Pittman LLP, where she advises on federal regulatory mat- day, is simple: Every person who walks out of the courtroom should feel ters and represents clients before federal agencies, including DOJ, IRS, they had their day in court and were treated with respect and fairness, Treasury, and others. She joined Pillsbury after six years as the assistant regardless of whether the judge or jury ruled in their favor. attorney general for the Tax Division of the United States Department of Justice, an experience she describes as “among the most satisfying of my Do the ubiquitous TV shows and movies depicting lawyers and judges in professional life.” highs stakes drama ever get that crucial part of the justice system right? Usually not, but that’s showbiz, says the judge. At DOJ, she headed a division of more than 600 people, including 350 attorneys, supervising their litigation in federal courts, including civil and “I rarely enjoy watching how lawyers and judge are depicted on film and criminal trials and appeals. The resources at her disposal were consider- TV. While I appreciate creative license, most legal shows take matters to able, and O’Connor marshalled them deftly and strategically. a whole new level, which strains credulity!” “We accomplished a great deal,” says O’Connor, pointing especially to three signature achievements in the cause of tax enforcement. Through successful civil litigation and criminal prosecution, her division shut down a number of high-dollar illegal tax shelter schemes that had been developed and promoted by accountants, lawyers, and bankers. It developed and implemented a program of civil/criminal coordination enabling the government to put a stop to tax fraud schemes while continuing to

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“These accomplishments were important because before then, the government had been losing its court challenges to sophisticated tax shelters,” O’Connor recalls. “It had been letting tax fraud scams persist for years while government agents built a case for criminal prosecution, and prosecuting policemen for failing to report their income from moonlighting as a security guard, for example, while ignoring millionaires who, with the help of attorneys, accountants, and bankers, used sophisticated schemes to evade their tax obligations.”

For her work with the Tax Division, O’Connor was recognized with the Edmund J. Randolph Award, the Justice Department’s highest award for public service and leadership. The commissioner of the Internal Revenue Keeping Tabs on Service and the IRS chief counsel also recognized her leadership at DOJ a Watching World with their highest honors. From the start, O’Connor’s career gave every indication of future success. “Today, privacy is the new civil rights issue and On the road to becoming a CPA, she looked around her – the D.C. office of an international accounting firm - and saw that the people whose each and every citizen should be engaged in careers she most wanted to emulate had law degrees and had worked at how to protect his or her personally identifiable the IRS National Office. information and consumer profile.” “So I set about to earn a law degree and work at the IRS National Office. By the time I entered law school, I had already embarked on, and had a — S. Jenell Trigg, 1997, Chair, Intellectual Property and New couple of years — which at the time seemed an eternity — invested in a Technology Practice Group, Lerman Senter PLLC; Member, career in tax law,” says O’Connor. Board of Visitors, Columbus School of Law

It would be wrong to confuse her dedication and consistent enforcement “Every aspect of our lives can be moni- of the nation’s tax laws with an endorsement of them. In published op- tored, analyzed, and classified into pre- eds and in speeches to business and bar groups including the Republican dictive or actual behavior for commercial National Lawyers Association and the Federalist Society (she chairs the and noncommercial purposes,” says S. executive committee of the Federalist Society’s Administrative Law Prac- Jenell Trigg. She should know. As a spe- tice Group), O’Connor hasn’t been shy about criticizing Congress’s use of cialist in privacy and data security issues, the tax code to achieve purposes other than raising the revenue necessary Trigg is among the most informed people to fund the operations of the federal government. in America about where exponential en- hancements in technology such as smart “As the tool of first resort for all sorts of problems that have nothing to phones, connected cars, talking refrigera- do with an income tax, the tax code has become monstrously and ridicu- tors, and the like are leading society. lously complicated. And, to accommodate the various giveaways continu- ously added to the code, the rates are higher than they would otherwise In addition to her varied practice in the broadcast, wireless, cable, and need to be,” O’Connor says. telecommunications industries, Trigg specializes in privacy and data security issues, intellectual property concerns, and government regulation Most of the hundreds of proposed changes to the tax code every year don’t of the Internet and new technologies. She is accredited as a Certified In- make it into law. In O’Connor’s view, those that do rarely contribute formation Privacy Professional through the International Association of anything useful. Privacy Professionals.

“Taxes in general affect economic calculations, and the multiplicity of Trigg is no technology Luddite, counseling people to scurry off the grid deductions and credits intentionally distort the economics of business and hide in the bushes away from the government’s prying eyes. But she and personal decisions, thus interfering with the free market. They cause is in a position to offer a sober analysis of today’s wired world, such as her people and businesses to invest in less productive activities than they oth- 2014 remarks on a panel titled “Somebody’s Watching Me: Surveillance, erwise would,” O’Connor explains. “And in many cases,” she adds, “they Privacy Invasion & Cyber-Threats” at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and treat personal expenditures as a payment of taxes,” a practice she would Citizenship Education Fund Annual Public Policy & Media and Tele- like to see end. communications Symposium.

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“There are many benefits to a connected world and use of personally iden- “You are never too old to invest in yourself nor is it too late to learn some- tifiable information, such as customized content and advertising. How- thing new. And you’ll never regret trying,” she says of her mid-career shift. ever, privacy issues can impact who will have access to affordable health care, educational opportunities, housing, insurance, goods and services Trigg’s contributions to the practice of communications law began even at competitive costs, and a host of social and government benefits,” Trigg as a student, when she served as a law clerk to two FCC Commission- explains. “And we should be alarmed when there are not sufficient safe- ers and as the senior telecommunications policy analyst for the Office guards and reasonable efforts to balance the right to privacy with the of Communications Business Opportunities at the FCC. Later positions concerns about national security.” included assistant chief counsel for Telecommunications for the Office of Advocacy, U. S. Small Business Administration; and executive director She is also concerned about shielding children who do not have the men- and CEO for The Telecom Opportunity Institute. Throughout her ca- tal capacity to make reasonable decisions about their privacy, security, reer, Trigg has paid special attention increasing opportunities for women and future, “but not to the extent that we keep them cocooned from the and minorities in the fields she knows best. She is a recognized authority real world. Children need to learn and use online literacy skills to help on small business, women- and minority-owned telecom business issues navigate today’s digital age.” from an industry, regulatory, and legislative perspective, and has worked with the FCC’s Federal Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communi- Her emergence as one of the nation’s leading experts on privacy issues is cations in the Digital Age as a subject matter expert. Trigg was inducted all the more impressive because of the relatively late launch of her legal into the Minority Media and Telecommunications Council Hall of Fame career. Following a highly successful earlier career as a broadcast television in July 2014. sales and marketing executive in Chicago and Baltimore, Trigg decided to enter the Columbus School of Law’s evening program at the age of 35. “The recognition was very special to me. First, I was blessed that many of my family and closest friends were present. Second, the additional rec- “As a media and telecom lawyer, I now represent some of the same com- ognition from other civil rights and public interest advocates was an af- panies I worked for as a sales and marketing executive. In many ways, all firmation that my commitment to improving diversity in the media and of my earlier experiences have led me to where I am today,” she notes. telecommunications industries was not only the right thing to do, but that I’ve made a difference,” says Trigg. She blazed through law school, becoming one of the first part-time students to earn certification from the law school’s Institute for Communi- cations Law Studies, graduating magna cum laude while serving as Lead Articles Editor for CommLaw Conspectus Journal of Law and Policy. Trigg was also a member of the 1997 First Place team for the FCBA National Telecommunications Law Moot Court Competition.

Become a Charter Member The newly created Columbus Society is meant to recognize and thank alumni and friends who have made special gifts to benefit the of the New Columbus Society Columbus School of Law. Those eligible include individuals providing support for CUA Law through various planned gifts--a bequest in a for the Benefit of CUA Law will or revocable living trust; income producing gifts; retirement as- Charter Membership Period Closes on April 30, 2016 sets; life insurance; or real estate with a retained life interest. As a charter member • Your name will be inscribed on a permanent plaque to be prominently displayed in the Law School after the charter membership period has closed on April 30, 2016; • Your name will be publicized as a charter member in the 2016 edition of the CUA Lawyer; • You will be invited to an annual Columbus Society event; • Your will receive a special commemorative gift; • Preference for anonymity will be honored. If you have made one of these generous gift provisions for CUA Law, please allow us to recognize and thank you. To become a charter member or to find out more about the Columbus Society, contact the Office of Development and Alumni Relations via phone at 202-319-5670 or email at [email protected]. Summer 2015 / CUA Lawyer 15 The CUA LAW FIRM CHALLENGE Class of 2015 Graduation Class Gift Committee Thank You Class of 2015! Congratulations to the winners of The graduating class displayed exemplary support for CUA Law through their Class Gift Campaign 2015, with the 2015 CUA Law Firm Challenge! 60% of the class making a gift or pledge before they left campus and became alumni. The Campaign is an annual 5-15 alumni Goulston & Storrs for participation effort by the departing class to demonstrate their support for the School by giving to the Law Annual Fund or to Holland & Knight LLP for most dollars raised other programs which have had a positive impact on their education. The Class Gift Leadership Committee emphasized the importance of participation, and reached 16+ Alumni Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld LLP out to fellow classmates throughout their final semester with reminders and ways to give. for participation Thank you to those who participated, listed below! Hogan Lovells for dollars raised Justin K. Abodalo Casey C. Lee Amy E. Allin Judy Leon Robert I. Alonso David A. Levie We extend our congratulations to CUA Law alumni at Akin, Gump, Straus, Hauer & Feld Khawaja S. Amin Anastasia Liounakos LLP; Hogan Lovells; Goulston & Storrs; and Holland & Knight LLP. Law Firm Challenge Anonymous Megan K. Majcher Hartnett standings are determined by participation and by dollars raised. Special appreciation is ex- Ariana L. Awad Alicia M. Marable Amanda L. Azarian Alexandra M. Marshall tended to the Law Firm Challenge chairs listed below who encouraged support from their Rebeka Bautista Melissa A. Mathieu colleagues. Brandon Braithwaite Donald A. McLaughlin Michael Bzozowski Patrick S. McLeod Erin C. Callahan Raha Mokhtari Participating Law Firms Firm Challenge Chairs Candice N. Canteen Ashley N. Morse Joseph A. Chambers Jenna E. Munnelly Jordan B. Colbert Arielle L. Murphy Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld LLP Stanley Woodward ‘08 Christopher M. Dagley Zachary W. Navit David M. Dailey Ryan A. Notarangelo Arnold & Porter LLP Jesse T. Jachman ‘08 Shantell K. Davenport Katherine L. Olson Erin M. Deriso Kramer B. Ortman Goulston & Storrs Yann Van Geertruyden ‘02 Tiffany V. Duncan Alessandro S. Pacheco Timothy J. Dygert Ana V. Perez Hogan Lovells Tracy Januzzi Penfield ‘10 Christine Forgues Schlenker Radostina M. Petkova Holland & Knight LLP Andrew McAllister ‘10 Jarrod D. Forgues Schlenker Janette M. Richardson Megan E. Gibson Emily R. Shinogle Jones Day Larissa Bergin ‘07 Daniel Q. Horner Joseph D. Skillender Maureen C. Hughes Lourdes E. South Miles & Stockbridge, PC Matthew P. Phelps ‘08 Ashton K. Hupman David M. Steenburg Emily R. Ittner Laurie M. Sussman Steptoe & Johnson LLP Christopher Bjornson ‘00 Oluseye Iwarere Steven R. Valentine Barbara L. Jones-Binns Matthew D. VanDriel Venable LLP William Walsh ‘68 Kevin J. Jordan Sara T. Washington Daniel T. Kane Steven A. Widmann Wiley Rein LLP Kathleen Kirby ‘91 Jaclyn M. Kavendek Brittney Williams Il Nam Koh Devin M. Williams Alison C. Landry Andrew S. Yingling The CUA Law Firm Challenge is a program designed to engage alumni with the Law Meghan K. Lanigan Melissa A. Youssef School and to encourage giving to the Law School Annual Fund and other programs. Lawrence C. Laws Caitlyn Yuschak For the 2014-15 year, any law firm with more than five alumni nationwide was invited to participate in the Challenge, which is divided into categories based on the number of Special thanks to our Class Gift Leadership Committee! alumni at each employer. Sponsor chairs at each firm were asked to encourage their Justin Adobalo Alex Marshall colleagues to make a gift to CUA Law between May 1 and April 30. All gifts to the Law Amy Allin Raha Mokhtari Amanda Azarian Jenna Munnelly School count toward the firm’s total percentage of participation. Mike Bzozowski Jarrod D. Forgues Schlenker Chris Dagley Emily Shinogle For more information about this program or how to get your firm involved for 2015-16, Seye Iwarere Andrew Yingling please contact the Office of Development and Alumni Relations at 202-319-5670 or via Jackie Kavendek Caitlyn Yuschak e-mail at [email protected]. Alison Landry Patricia Zermeno Lawrence Laws

16 CUA Lawyer / Summer 2015 A Spectacular home Still Gorgeous After All These Years Law School Celebrated 20th Anniversary of Building’s Dedication

More than 20 years after the ribbon-cutting that During the early 1990s, Rohner raised the lion’s officially opened the Law School at 3600 John Mc- share of the building’s $32-million price tag, which Cormack Road, the building still gleams and im- was actually considered a bargain at the time. To- presses, showing few outward signs of the wear and day’s law school is sometimes referred to as “The tear of two decades of daily use. Carpets have been House that Ralph Built,” and the building’s fourth replaced from time to time, and classrooms have floor is named in his honor. A faculty building com- been upgraded as state-of-the-art equipment has mittee, chaired by Professor Emerita Leah Wortham, evolved. But it remains largely unchanged from the alongside facilities staff, worked through the design edifice that raised the architectural bar for Ameri- process with the architects and oversaw the school’s can law schools in 1994, and was even reviewed by raising by Clark Construction. the building critic for the Washington Post. “We approached the process not only as building a On Oct. 1, 2014, 20 years to the day since its opening, the Law School gratefully celebrated building, but also as a chance to build a commu- two decades in its magnificent home with a cake and champagne event in the building’s atrium. nity,” said Wortham. “A number of students and alumni, who knew they would never attend classes Displaying a letter of congratulations from President Bill Clinton that acknowledged the in the building, gave huge amounts of thought and building’s dedication, Dean Daniel F. Attridge put the date in context for today’s students by time to a space that could adapt to changing tech- recounting major headlines of the era, such as the trial of O.J. Simpson. He drew chuckles nology and educational methods and embody the by brandishing a student newspaper from 1994 that trumpeted the breathless headline: “Law law school’s values and aspirations.” School to Get E-mail!” The design for the Columbus School of Law had no The keynote speaker at the 20th anniversary celebration was professor emeritus and former precedent; it was not modeled after any existing law Dean Ralph. J. Rohner, Class of 1963, who deserves primary credit for the existence of the law school in the land. Rather, it was the creative result school building. In 1987, he appointed a building committee to get the ball rolling, a process of a talented architectural firm and a deeply moti- that took seven years to complete.

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vated faculty whose collective input was weighed seriously. No detail was The 20th anniversary celebration elicited three letters of congratulations: too small. Professor David Lipton, the only member of the original build- from Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington; Carl A. Ander- ing committee still teaching full time, recollects “endless faculty debate” son, Supreme Knight, Knights of Columbus; and John Garvey, President over the 16 virtues—such as justice, service, fidelity—that are inscribed of The Catholic University of America. on the building’s outside walls. Clearly, the Law School’s glass-roofed four story atrium, open and invit- “We were all warriors in turning this law school into a magnificent ing spaces, high-tech capabilities, gorgeous library, and amenities such as home,” recalls Lipton. “People came from all over the country to see how an onsite cafeteria continue to wow students and magazine editors alike. it was done.” In his closing remarks at the anniversary celebration, Dean Attridge said, The national buzz generated by the design of Catholic University’s law “We are particularly grateful to all those who worked so hard to make this school resulted in invitations to two faculty members to share what they building project a reality 20 years ago and to all those who have kept the had learned by serving on the ABA’s facilities committee. Along with dream alive during the past 20 years. We, as a community, are forever in Wortham, Steven Margeton, former director of the Kathryn J. DuFour your debt.” Law Library, was asked to serve. Margeton also went on to write three well-received books on planning and designing law school libraries based on the CUA Law model.

Twenty years is a long time in the field of architectural design, but the home run hit by CUA Law in 1994 continues to reverberate. The Columbus School of Law was ranked #20 in “Best Law School Facilities,” the cover story of the fall, 2014 issue of preLaw magazine.

The law school’s Top 20 ranking lands it in the “A” group, alongside the facilities of such law schools as Yale, Notre Dame, Stanford, and Cornell.

PreLaw conducted a comprehensive survey of the nation’s 200-plus law schools to identify the very best facilities. It relied upon numerous sources, including staff visits and The Princeton Review’s 2014 edition of “The Best 169 Law Schools,” to narrow the pool down to the top 60 based primarily on student satisfaction.

Researchers then took things a step further, gathering objective data from these schools on square footage of their buildings (libraries included), library hours, and the number of seats in their libraries.

The survey also weighed factors such as access to dining and exercise facilities for students, as well as the availability of lockers and study carrels.

The article stated, “We didn’t stop there. We assessed aesthetics as well. Just how eye-catching is the school? Is it a place that wows? When it comes to law schools, arguably, looks do matter. Having a comfortable, striking campus adds to the educational experience. At some, one can feel in awe.”

18 CUA Lawyer / Summer 2015 Highlights Faculty Transitions

The past academic year brought with it some changes to the Law Child Abuse. Professor Leary formerly served as director of the law School’s faculty. Among the most significant: school’s Experiential Learning curriculum. She was the 2011–12 recipient of the Award for Teaching Excellence in Early Career Professors Roger Colinvaux and Mary Leary had their applications from The Catholic University of America for appointment with continuous tenure approved by The Catho- lic University of America’s Board of Trustees on June 11. The two “We could not be more pleased,” said law school Dean Daniel F. At- educators are the latest tenured Ordinary Professors on the CUA tridge and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Research Marin Law faculty. Scordato in a joint statement. “This is the culmination of smart hiring, effective support, and many years of hard work by professors Professor Colinvaux teaches courses in Colinvaux and Leary. Both of their applications were outstanding, federal income taxation, legislation, and reflecting proudly on them individually and on the law school gen- property. Prior to joining the law school’s erally.” faculty, he served as counsel to the nonpar- tisan Joint Committee on Taxation in the Clinical Assistant Professor Lisa Vollen- U.S. Congress and played an important dorf Martin was appointed as director of role in developing the major charitable giv- the Experiential Curriculum, taking over ing and reform legislation enacted during from Professor Leary. The position oversees that period, including the Pension Protec- CUA Law’s externship program and related tion Act of 2006. In August 2014, Professor Colinvaux assumed clinical programs. the directorship of the law school’s Law and Public Policy Program.

Professor Leary is a former prosecutor and attorney in the nonprofit sector, focusing on crimes against women and children. She served as policy consultant and deputy director for the Office of Legal Counsel at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children; and director of the National Center for the Prosecution of

Clinical Assistant Professor Ellen Scully, revered by generations of CUA Law students for her many years of expert stewardship as the director of Columbus Community Legal Services, retired in August 2014. For generations of CUA Law students, Professor Scully was the personification of clinical education, as caring and compassionate in her interaction with students as she expected them to be in turn with the clients they served. A 1967 graduate of the Columbus School of Law, Scully became director of Columbus Community Legal Services in 1979 and spent the next quarter-century growing and guiding the program into one of the best and most highly ranked law school legal clinics in America.

Professor Scully has received recognition for her commitment to the community she serves. She was the 1999 recipient of the Jerrold Scoutt Prize from the District of Columbia Bar Foundation, and was also honored by the Columbus School of Law with its Mary, Mirror of Justice Award.

“Through CCLS, Ellen has given us her heart and soul, and everyone she has touched in her work here is better off because of it,” said Dean Attridge.

Professor Scully’s farewell to the law school community was characteristically simple and heartfelt. She wrote, “It has been a wonderful 40 years. I will resist the temptation to chronicle the treasures of these years and simply say, love and thanks.”

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Moving Forward Growth and Recognition over the Past Year

The 2014–2015 academic year has brought both new choices for students and acclaim to the Master of Legal Law School for the many ways in which it stands out from the pack. New curricular options include: Studies Program From scientists and engineers, to paralegals, compli- The “3/3” Program ance officers, or people in many other occupations, CUA Law’s Master of Legal Studies (M.L.S.) pro- People intrigued by the idea of legal study may benefit from an extra nudge to take the leap gram may be just the ticket to professional advance- and make the commitment. The Law School has worked to make the choice easier by offering ment. Designed for professionals who could benefit two creative new avenues to reach their educational goals. from enhanced understanding of some area of law but who don’t necessarily require a J.D., the pro- The first is the “3/3” option, a joint B.A./J.D. program which allows students to double-count gram enrolled its first five students last August. law courses toward the completion of a B.A. degree and the start of a law degree. Qualifying students can leverage the 3/3 program to achieve both an undergraduate degree and a J.D. in The 26-credit program provides the opportunity to only six years, saving the cost of a full year of college. gain a deeper knowledge of a particular legal field, and to better understand laws and regulations as Under the arrangement, students (with the cooperation of their undergraduate institution) they apply to their chosen profession. The program will receive credit towards a bachelor’s degree for Law School courses. Typically, such course fits most schedules, offering classes at times that ac- credits would apply toward meeting elective or distributive requirements. Less often, Law commodate fulltime workers. School course credit might be allowed to fulfill major requirements. Students can choose to concentrate in the fields of “3/3 programs are not for every student. But for a select few, who carefully plan out their un- Compliance and Corporate Responsibility, Crimi- dergraduate experience in order to meet the relevant requirements as needed, and who are fully nal Justice, Employment and Human Resources, prepared to move on to law school after only three years of college, 3/3 programs represent a or Intellectual Property. Alternatively, students may great opportunity,” said Daniel F. Attridge, Dean and Knights of Columbus Professor of Law. choose a General U.S. Law option, which provides a broad overview of the law and legal practice. Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Md., Stonehill College in Easton, Mass., and Marymount University in Arlington, Va., participate in the 3/3 program, which is also avail- While most classes are shared with fulltime J.D. able to undergraduates at The Catholic University of America. candidates, the first semester offers Introduction to American Law and Legal Methods, a course just for M.L.S. students.

The Master of Legal Studies program is flexible, too. If students follow the suggested curriculum, all degree requirements can be completed within three or four semesters. However, candidates have up to four years to complete the degree requirements if candidates choose to take fewer classes each semester.

An M.L.S. degree is not a license to take the bar exam or practice law. Its aim is to educate a new group of professionals who work in areas related to the law by providing them with general knowledge of United States law and specific knowledge of the law in their particular field of interest.

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During the past year, the Law School has also been recognized by various studies and surveys for its special strengths. AccoladesIn many cases, these accolades attest to the high-level of preparation and skill CUA Law graduates bring to the workforce. An American Lawyer survey of midlevel associates National Jurist rated CUA Law as one of the best ranked the Columbus School of Law in the top 15 schools for practical training. for preparation for firm practice. For the second straight year, the Columbus School of Law was been “Which Schools Produce the Most Satisfied Big-Firm Lawyers?” asked listed by National Jurist Magazine (March 2015) as among the na- respondents to rate their law schools on how well they prepared them tion’s best for its practical training program. Based on data obtained for firm life. Its authors considered that question the one that cor- from the ABA, the magazine weighed such factors as how many stu- related most strongly with overall job satisfaction. CUA Law was dents participate in clinics, externships, and simulation courses to the only one in the Washington, D.C., metro region to be included measure which law schools are delivering when it comes to prac- in the top 30 on the list. “My CUA Law education prepared me well tical training. Requiring pro bono work was another plus factor. for law firm practice,” says Will Haun, Class of 2012, now as associate with Hunton & Williams. “By ensuring that I graduated with the law’s underlying principles firmly in mind, I can better connect National Law Journal ranks CUA Law 10th in placing a client’s goals with the tools that the law offers to achieve them.” 2013 grads in government and public interest jobs.

Stanley E. Woodward Jr., 2008, counsel with Akin Gump, concurs. “I NLJ’s published report, “Which Law Schools Are Tops for Jobs,” used wasn’t taught every facet of the law at CUA, nor did anyone attempt to ABA data to determine that CUA Law alumni were among the nation’s do so. Instead, I learned how to learn the law. And isn’t that what’s really leaders in the percentage of its 2013 graduates who were working—nine valuable to us as counsel? Our clients don’t ask us to resolve problems months after graduation—in either government jobs, such as prosecutors, already addressed in case law, regulations, or elsewhere. Rather, they bring or in public interest jobs, such as public defenders or nonprofit attorneys. us the seemingly unsolvable and expect us to propose a solution. CUA gave me not just the tools with which to respond to such requests, but the confidence to do so. And for that I will be forever grateful.” PreLaw magazine lauds CUA Law’s building as #20 for beauty, convenience, and amenities.

Forbes ranked CUA Law in the top 30 for recent Opened in 1994, the Law School building was ranked #20 in “Best Law School Facilities” in the cover story of the fall, 2014 issue of preLaw maga- graduates who earn the biggest paychecks. zine. The law school’s Top 20 ranking lands it in the “A” group, alongside For two years in a row, graduates of the Columbus School of Law are the facilities of such law schools as Yale, Notre Dame, Stanford, and Cor- listed among the highest earners in the legal profession, according to a nell. Researchers weighed such factors as square footage, the number of study from the respected financial magazine. CUA Law is listed at #30 in seats in the libraries, access to dining and exercise facilities for students, its article “The Law Schools Whose Grads Earn the Biggest Paychecks.” and the availability of lockers and study carrels. Average starting pay for CUA Law graduates is $63,000.

National Law Journal ranked CUA Law 38th for most associates who made partner at the largest law firms.

The Law School ranked among the top 50 law schools whose alumni were promoted from associate to partner at the nation’s largest law firms during 2013, according to the NLJ survey. A similar study from the Buffalo Law Review, released in May 2015, notched CUA Law at #32 for the number of alumni who are partners at the largest law firms.

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Signature Lecture Series Attract Signature Speakers

Brendan F. Brown Lectures

On Sept. 15, Hon. Diarmuid F. O’Scannlain, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, discussed “The Catho- lic Law School and Constitu- tional Self-Government.” The distinguished jurist stated that the nation’s approximately two dozen Catholic-affil- Brendan Francis Brown, the sixth dean of the Columbus School of Law (1949–54) would iated law schools fulfill a critically important role in surely give an enthusiastic ‘thumbs up’ to the outstanding lecture series that bears his name. legal education, helping to form the character and Established in 1982, the year of Brown’s passing, the wide-ranging speaking program “seeks to intellect of future generations of lawyers while ad- provide the law school community with an opportunity to participate in an exchange of views dressing questions of law, jurisprudence, and consti- on a variety of topics within both a formal and informal context.” Translated, some of the na- tutional self-government through the distinct lens of tion’s sharpest minds and most accomplished professionals come to CUA Law to share their the Catholic intellectual tradition. insights about the issues they know best. Said the judge, “To divorce faith from education is In the ensuing 33 years, 85 distinguished men and women have addressed the Law School to remove the buttress that supports the truth that community through the lecture series on a variety of thought-provoking subjects. Speakers education attempts to preserve and transmit. The have explored the morality of the death penalty, peace efforts in Northern Ireland, trends in Catholic law schools’ special contribution in ensur- criminal enforcement, and the payout system for families of the victims of 9/11, to name but ing that legal training is not divorced from the service a few. They have been academics, ambassadors, judges, military generals, politicians domestic of truth plays a powerful role in preserving a social and foreign, social activists, prominent attorneys, doctors, and in the 1980s, even the directors order grounded in ethical concerns. The impor- of the FBI and CIA. Some speakers—such as the Hon. Peggy A. Quince, Supreme Court of tance of Catholic law schools in molding American Florida, or the late Francis J. Lorson, former chief deputy clerk, Supreme Court of the United legal and general culture can hardly be overstated.” States—have been Law School alumni. Two months later, the year’s Brendan Brown’s stellar roster of lecturers is not the Law School’s only conduit for attracting second Brendan Brown lecture leading scholars and achievers. The annual Saint John XXIII lecture series, established in 1965 was delivered by a man who has to honor his pontificate, also presents a prestigious platform for leading academics, clerics, and witnessed many of the nation’s attorneys to examine topical issues. As of this writing, 45 lectures have been delivered via the great tragedies, disasters, and Saint John XXIII series. misfortunes of the past decade or so from a unique vantage The Law School’s two best-known lecture series may have reached an apex in the 2014–15 aca- point. Kenneth Feinberg, arguably the country’s demic year, with four outstanding and nationally recognized public servants accepting invita- best-known special settlement master and arbitrator, tions to speak to the law school community about their areas of expertise. Three of the lectures delivered “Unconventional Responses to Unique fell under the auspices of the Brendan F. Brown Lecture Series; the fourth was delivered as a Catastrophes: Tailoring the Law to Meet the Chal- Saint John XXIII Lecture. lenges,” during which he discussed what he has

22 CUA Lawyer / Summer 2015 signature Perspectives learned about human nature over many years in such roles. Feinberg has took specific aim at three legislative ideas which, if enacted, would limit settled claims and cut the checks to victims and families in the wake of the central bank’s authority and flexibility to respond to financial crisis such seminal events as the BP oil spill, the GM ignition switch program, in the future. the tragic shootings at Virginia Tech University, and the distribution of the 9/11 fund. In the latter role, he expressed ambivalence about the way Powell said, “These proposals are based on the assertion that the Federal the process was set up. While creating the fund with taxpayer money Reserve operates in secrecy and was not accountable for its actions during “was sound public policy and absolutely the right thing to do,” Feinberg the crisis, a perspective that is in violent conflict with the facts.” He also said that Congress should not make a habit of the practice because it defended the Fed’s lending practices, noting that every loan it made had causes resentment among victims of other events who do not receive the been paid back in full. Powell concluded by saying, “Congressional over- same treatment. “Don’t ever do it again. You better be careful when you sight of the Federal Reserve, including its conduct of monetary policy, is carve out special public compensation for these [9/11 families] and no extensive, but no doubt could be improved in ways that do not threaten one else,” he said. the Fed’s effectiveness.” His remarks drew strong media interest; Bloom- berg News and The Wall St. Journalwere in attendance. Feinberg also noted that for most victims and families, it is not about the size of a payment, but about bearing witness for a lost loved one. “Nobody comes to me to talk about money. They come to vent about Saint John XXIII Lecture unfairness of the world,” he remarked. “If you want to do this work, brace yourself, because it is emotional,” he concluded. United States Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts cheered some and angered others when, During a first-ever lecture Brendan Brown lecture at during his confirmation hearings, he compared the CUA Law from a member of the Board of Governors role of a judge to that of a baseball umpire, calling of the Federal Reserve System, Jerome H. Powell balls and strikes. The Hon. Brett M. Kavanaugh, called legislative proposals to dilute the Fed’s autono- United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, my “misguided” during his February 2015 appearance. ran with the analogy on March 30, discussing “The Powell’s remarks, “Audit the Fed and Other Proposals,” Judge as Umpire” in the Law School’s Slowinski Courtroom. Kavanaugh offered a vigorous defense of central bank’s actions in said the comparison of judge to umpire is inexact, but both roles require response to the steep national recession that began in 2008. “Evidence as checking personal preferences at the door. “Judges need to follow the law, of today is very strong that the Fed’s actions generally succeeded and are a not make the law. That has to be our aspiration in a system of evenhanded major reason why the U.S. economy is now outperforming those of other justice,” said Kavanaugh. Nine years into his job on a court that is widely advanced nations,” Powell said. “In fact, the Fed’s actions were effective, considered one of the most influential in the country, Kavanaugh told necessary, appropriate, and very much in keeping with the traditional students he has learned that the best judges maintain a level of humility, role of the Fed and other central banks.” Gov. Powell (whose grandfather, civility, dignity, and decorum. “We [judges] have a limited time, a limited James H. Hayden, served as dean of the law school from 1941 to 1954) role, a limited place,” said Kavanaugh.

Summer 2015 / CUA Lawyer 23 Practice in action Learning from the Masters Students’ Sneak Previews of Upcoming Supreme Court Arguments

When Shawn Regan stood up to address the nine Justices of the Supreme Court on the morn- What’s in it for the rehearsing lawyer? Vitally im- ing of Dec. 11, 2013, he had a very clear idea of what he intended to say on behalf of his portant feedback from a panel of peers, composed client in the case of Lozano v. Alvarez, which addressed contentious legal issues surrounding of law professors and current practitioners, many of international child abduction cases. whom have expertise in Supreme Court litigation and volunteer to act as stand-in justices. These mock Regan, a 1996 graduate of the Columbus School of Law and a current member of its Board justices take the bench and conduct the proceeding of Visitors, knew what points he needed to make to gain traction with the justices—and so realistically as the high court would, asking ques- did roughly two dozen Catholic University law students, who had literally heard it all before. tions and interjecting comments that are anticipated as likely coming from the real court. Two weeks earlier, Regan had come to the law school’s Slowinski Courtroom and methodi- cally polished his arguments and presentation style before a live audience of students and The exercise is a welcome opportunity for students faculty members. His appearance was one among the ongoing Supreme Court Moot Series, to appreciate the preparation that goes into effective co-chaired by professors Mary Leary and Mark Rienzi, and established in 2013 as an invaluable courtroom advocacy, and well as to absorb the nu- learning opportunity for current students. ances of the back-and-forth between attorneys and the Court in cases of major significance. Often, the “When students watch an experienced lawyer prepare for an important argument, they gain advocates will take questions from students about an understanding of the legal profession that they can’t get just sitting in the classroom,” says the cases they are getting ready to argue. Rienzi. Each attendee is required to sign a confidential- The premise of the program is simple. Students are permitted to observe silently as advocates ity agreement binding them to silence about what for upcoming cases fine-tune their arguments and presentations, making sure they are as pre- happened at the moot court session. For students, pared as possible for any questions or objections that the justices can be counted on to throw failure to keep mum about what they witnessed is at them. considered an Honor Code violation. “Preparation is key to any lawyer’s success, and preparation for oral argument includes plenty of mock arguments. It is much better to get tripped up by your friends in a practice session than by the justices at the real argument,” Rienzi notes.

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Supreme Court Cases Mooted at CUA Law

American Express Co. v. Italian Colors Restaurant — 2013 Paroline v. United States — 2014 Paul Clement (Bancroft PLLC, Washington, D.C.) for Respondents Paul Cassell (University of Utah) (and James Marsh, trial counsel) for Petitioner The court reversed 5-3 a lower court holding that the Federal Arbitration Act does not permit courts to invalidate a contractual waiver of class arbi- Reversing a lower court ruling by 5-4, the court held that individuals tration on the ground that the plaintiff’s cost of individually arbitrating a found guilty of keeping and looking at images of a child being sexually federal statutory claim exceeds the potential recovery. abused must pay the victim something more than a “trivial” sum, but none of them can be required to pay for all that the victim has lost. The ruling settled a dispute among lower courts on a mandatory law of resti- Oxford Health Plans LLC v. Sutter — 2013 tution to victims of child pornography, but refused to establish a specific Eric D. Katz (Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman, LLC, Roseland, NJ) for formula for allocating the financial blame. Respondent The court affirmed 9-0 that when an arbitrator determines that the par- McCullen v. Coakley — 2014 ties to an arbitration intended to authorize class wide arbitration, that Professor Mark Rienzi (The Columbus School of Law, Washington, D.C.) determination survives judicial review under § 10(a)(4) of the Federal for Petitioner Arbitration Act as long as the arbitrator was arguably construing the contract. In a rare unanimous ruling, the Court reversed a lower court 9-0 and decided that a Massachusetts law that makes it a crime to stand on a public road or sidewalk within 35 feet of a reproductive health care facility Lozano v. Alvarez — 2013 violates the First Amendment. The case was argued before the Supreme Shawn Regan (Hunton & Williams, New York City) for Petitioner Court by Professor Rienzi in January 2014.

The court ruled that in international child abduction cases, the one-year window providing for the child’s automatic return to its parent as speci- Zivotofsky v. Kerry — 2014 fied by The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Nat Lewin (Lewin & Lewin, Washington, D.C.) for Petitioner Child Abduction may not be equitably tolled, or suspended, but is ap- plicable even if the child’s whereabouts were unknown during that time. Not yet decided by the court, at issue is whether a federal statute that directs the secretary of state, on request, to record the birthplace of an American citizen born in Jerusalem as born in Israel on a Consular Report of Birth Abroad and on a United States passport is unconstitutional on the ground that the statute “impermissibly infringes on the President’s exercise of the recognition power reposing exclusively in him.”

Federal Appeals Court Comes to CUA Law

The law school’s Walter S. Slowinski Courtroom is the perfect venue for a mooted argument, but sometimes also hosts actual legal proceedings. On March 19, The United States Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit heard oral arguments in three cases in the courtroom, only the third time in recent memory that the court has conducted a live session outside of its usual location. Very occasionally, the court conducts its business at D.C. area law schools as part of an ongoing effort to enhance public understanding of the role of the courts in the nation’s constitutional framework.

As students, practitioners, and other guests observed, Chief Judge Merrick Garland and judges Judith Rogers and Cornelia Pillard considered arguments in three cases: Baumann v. District of Columbia, a police whistleblower case; United States v Kaufman, a sentencing challenge; and Edwards v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue Service, a tax case.

“This is an extraordinary opportunity for our students and ourselves,” said Marin R. Scordato, associate dean for academic affairs and research. “I think that observing an appeals court in live session, most especially one of this level of prestige and importance, is a powerful professional learning opportunity for our students.”

The U.S. Marshal’s Service handled security, screening all attendees for electronic devices that could record video or audio. In addition to the Law School community, the event was open to the public.

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Inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders at The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law A Teachable Moment about the Events of Ferguson

August 2014 — Calm and candid discussion seemed the best response to the national turmoil that followed the fatal shooting of teenager Michael Brown by a police officer in Ferguson, Mo. last summer. Professor Sarah Duggin led an informal group discussion over lunch that encouraged law students to ask questions, trade opinions, and try to dig deeper into the complex racial and socioeconomic issues that boiled to the surface in the wake of the incident. Discussants condemned the media’s tendency to sensationalize prior brushes with the law that may have had little or nothing to do with the actual incident that caused their deaths. Most agreed that better community policing is needed, as is a higher level of trust between the men and women in blue and the communities they serve.

Justice for Minors

November 2014 — Two Supreme Court decisions of the past five years have made it clear that mandatory life sentences for juveniles are unconstitutional, even those who have been convicted of homicide. What remains unclear is whether the rulings apply retroactively to minors already serving life sentences. In her Mirror of Justice lecture, “Children are Different: A Constitutional and Moral Call to Action,” Professor Cara Drinan proposed creating “Miller Commissions” by which each state would review its severe juvenile sentences and determine whether or not they are technically within the purview of the Graham and Miller rulings. “No one, especially a child, should be defined exclusively by his or her worst mistake,” Drinan concluded.

Home Delivery by Drone? Not Just Yet

November 2014 — Proponents of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, commonly called drones, predict the day is near when small packages may be flown via drone right to your backyard. But before mail drones zip through commercial American airspace, experts say many legal, social, and privacy-related issues need to be worked out first. “Domestic Drones: What the Latest Advance- ments in Aviation Technology Mean to Security, Liability, Privacy, and Com- merce,” brought four experts (including two CUA Law alumni) together to discuss the technological capabilities of various types of vehicles, where government regulatory efforts stand, what the private sector anticipates from increased use of drones, and what kind of privacy issues are raised by the prospect of remote-controlled aerial cameras cruising over people’s backyards. Said one speaker, “The industry is ready.”

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A Reminder of the Power of Clemency

January 2015 — “You are the last waystation when it comes to justice,” former Mary- land Governor Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. told Catholic University law students at a First Year Friday program about the importance of exercising legal tools in support of clemency. Ehrlich’s remarks, titled “Clemency — The Emerging Purple Issue,” argued that the issue of forgiveness for deserving inmates is neither a red nor blue issue, and that there appears to be slowly growing appreciation in state capitols across the nation of a governor’s unique powers of pardon, accompanied by an increased willingness to use it. Ehrlich also offered praise for the good work of CUA Law’s Innocence Project Clinic and Clemency Project, with which he established a formal affiliation as a way to permanently support an issue he cares deeply about. A Trailblazer Offers Tips on Getting Ahead

February 2015 — One of the most highly regarded in-house corporate counsels in the nation spoke to students, offering insights and advice on career advancement, time management, and even how to wring the most out of law school. Patricia R. Hatler, executive vice president and chief legal and governance officer for Nationwide Mutual Insurance, spent more than an hour covering such topics as what is expected of a junior lawyer and how best to advance a legal career while still keeping some balance in one’s life. As a recipe for career advancement, Hatler urged students to ask questions, and above all, learn to communicate clearly and concisely. While most in-house counsels today are still male, Hatler advised female law students not to be overly concerned with glass ceilings. “I’ve spent an enormous amount of time being the only woman in the room,” she remarked. “But, the Neanderthal mindset is not much of an issue in day-to-day life.”

Honoring Givers and Doers at Annual Pro Bono Reception

March 2015 — The Columbus School of Law paid tribute to its longstand- ing tradition of service to others at its Fifth Annual CUA Law Pro Bono Re- ception, held in the law school’s atrium on March 25, 2015. The 90-minute program and reception honored CUA Law students, faculty, staff, alumni, and organizations who volunteered their time and effort to pro bono causes during the past year. Dean Attridge also acknowledged the high-profile pro bono work of Professor Mark Rienzi, who has donated hundreds of hours to representing clients in cases involving First Amendment and separation of church and state issues. The afternoon’s invited guest speaker was Brian W. Stolarz, class of 1998, a partner at LeClairRyan and the leader of the firm’s compliance, investigations and white collar team. Named a 2013-14 Washington D.C. Super Lawyer in the area of white collar criminal defense, Stolarz is a courtroom standout who says that it’s when he’s helping those who can’t afford counsel that he feels the most fulfilled as an attorney. Stolarz has received the Pro Bono Legal Service Award from the John Carroll Society and the 2014 Caritas Award, the highest honor awarded by Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of Washington.

Summer 2015 / CUA Lawyer 27 Highlights Commencement 2015 Congratulations to our newest alumni

The Columbus School of Law’s Class of 2015 emerged strong and confident on May 22, as students concluded their law school careers to the cheers of family and friends during the Law School’s 126th Commencement at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.

One hundred and thirty-three successful JD candidates received their diplomas. Another three students were awarded LL.M. degrees.

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Professional Activities

Dean Daniel F. Attridge was 51st Washington Non-Profit and Legal Con- Professor Clifford Fishman a guest lecturer in a capstone ference on current federal legislation affecting made two presentations at the course taught by the chief nonprofit organizations. National District Attorneys’ legal officer of Nationwide Association seminar, Evidence Insurance at The Ohio State Professor Robert Destro served for Prosecutors, in San Anto- University Moritz College of as counsel of record in an am- nio on Oct. 29. The first was Law on April 2. The course is based on a real- icus brief submitted in Diocese on syndrome evidence: expert testimony relat- life series of Hurricane Katrina insurance cov- of Baton Rouge v. Mayeux, Su- ing to battered woman syndrome, rape trauma erage cases that Dean Attridge handled while preme Court of the United syndrome, post-traumatic stress disorder, and in private practice. The dean also continued States, No. 14-220, cert. de- related issues; the second dealt with the ad- his part-time law practice as a Of Counsel for nied; and also as counsel of record in an amicus missibility, in a sexual assault prosecution, of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. brief in King v. Burwell, Supreme Court of the evidence relating to the complainant’s prior United States, No. 14-114 (pending). Destro sexual conduct. Fishman also made a presenta- Professor Marshall Breger also served as a pro bono expert on legal ethics tion in the D.C. U.S. Attorney’s Office and the delivered a lecture, “The Vati- questions in a Maryland Attorney Grievance Department of Justice regarding various issues can and Israel: Legal and Po- Commission proceeding, and he continues as relating to electronic surveillance, including litical Issues,” on Feb. 24 at the co-director of the Iraqi Kurdistan Christian- searching cell phones after Riley v. California, University of Arizona’s Hillel ity Project, which will map the migration of the D.C. Circuit’s mosaic approach to elec- Center in Tucson. Breger’s talk refugees and internally displaced persons in tronic evidence gathering, and cell phone en- outlined the relationship between the Catholic the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, document war cryption. Church and Judaism, with particular focus on crimes, and gather oral histories of refugees and the Fundamental Agreement signed in 1993 by IDPs. Professor Donna Gregg hosted the Holy See and Israel in which the Holy See an Oct. 29 luncheon at the Fed- formally recognized Israel, creating the basis Professor Cara Drinan gave eral Communications Com- for their exchange of ambassadors. Breger also remarks, “Juvenile Justice mission that brought together moderated a panel, “Are there tensions between post-Miller”, at William & CUA Law student externs with law and ethics in Judaism and Islam?” as part of Mary Law School on Feb. 16, law school alumni who are a daylong discussion titled “Between Past and 2015. She discussed the Su- FCC staff members. She organized a one-week Future: Law and Ethics in Judaism and Islam… preme Court’s recent juvenile summer course on The Rule of Law and Best Conversation.” The March 24 event was held at sentencing decisions, culminating in Miller v. Practices for Telecommunication Regulators The Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New Alabama, and the way in which those decisions that provides tuition-free training for key IT- York City and cosponsored by the Columbus have enabled significant juvenile justice reform communications regulators, managers, and ser- School of Law and the Center for Interreligious efforts. Drinan was a roundtable participant at vice providers from 171 developing countries. Understanding. the AALS/ABA Criminal Justice Legal Educa- In February 2013, Gregg spoke about careers tors Colloquium in October 2014. She also in telecommunications law at an Annual Men- Professor Roger Colinvaux participated in a workshop held by the South- toring Event cohosted by the Women’s Bar As- assisted with the preparation eastern Association of Law Schools Annual sociation and the Federal Communications Bar of an amicus brief supporting Conference in August 2014. Association. respondent in Belk v. Commis- sioner of Internal Revenue, a case Professors Sarah Duggin and Mark Rienzi from North Carolina involv- joined Yale Law Dean Robert Post as panelists ing land easements. He presented a work in in an October 2014 American Heritage Foun- progress before the Non-Profit Forum in New dation program titled “Constitution, Inc.: York City, titled “The Charitable Deduction in What Rights Do Corporations Have?” the 114th Congress” (Dec. 2014). Colinvaux gave a presentation to the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, Tax Reform Working Group, on the charitable deduction (March 2015). He also spoke in March at a plenary session of the

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Professor Regina Jefferson par- Professor Mary Leary deliv- Professor Faith Mullen made ticipated in a Pension Benefit ered a luncheon keynote ad- a presentation on the interface Guaranty Corporation Forum dress “Human Trafficking as between probate and domes- held at the U.S. Chamber of Modern Day Slavery — Impli- tic relations titled, “Parenting Commerce on Jan. 12, 2015, cation of a Label” at Perspec- from the Great Beyond: Estate discussing planning factors tives on Fighting Human Traf- Planning for Minor Children” for retirement. She is chair-elect of the AALS ficking, a symposium presented by the Center on Feb. 18, 2015. The presentation was part of Employee Benefits and Executive Compensa- for International and Comparative Law and the Estates, Trusts and Probate Law Luncheon tion Section for 2017. She spoke at the annual the Saint Louis University Law Journal (Janu- Series of the D.C. Bar Association. meeting of the section in Washington, D.C. on ary 2015). She spoke at Emory Law School’s Jan. 6, 2015. Cyber Crimes Colloquium, discussing some of Research Ordinary Professor the unique harms of child sexual exploitation Michael Noone gave a talk on Professor Catherine Klein and trafficking, as well as some of the obstacles Jan. 30, 2015, at the Potomac presented “Future of the New in combatting it (February 2015). Leary was Institute for Policy Studies as Normal: Incorporating the also a panelist at the Seventh Annual Fall Insti- part of a seminar titled “Ter- Roots of Critical Pedagogy into tute Agenda, sponsored by the ABA’s Criminal rorism Victimization of Wom- Multi-Disciplinary Approaches Justice Section. Her panel addressed the hypo- en and Children: Costs, Lessons, and Future to Clinics — From Roots to thetical question of how to respond to a breach Outlook.” The event was sponsored by the New Blooms,” (AALS Annual Clinical Con- of security within a prosecutor’s office, and the Inter-University Seminar for Terrorism Stud- ference, May 3 – 8, 2015); and “Keeping the proper way to handle ensuing inquiries from ies. Noone also spoke as an expert at the Ninth Focus on Social Justice in our Clinics in an the defense counsel, counsel for victims, wit- Public Meeting of the Judicial Proceedings Environment of Competing Priorities” (Global nesses, and the courts (October 2014). Panel, held on April 10, 2015, in Washington, Alliance for Justice Education 8th Worldwide D.C. The panel is an independent federal ad- Conference, Eskişehir, Turkey, July 22 – 28, Professor Rett Ludwikowski visory committee tasked with conducting an 2015.) worked to organize three pro- independent review and assessment of military fessional presentations during judicial proceedings for sexual assault offenses, Professor Megan La Belle the fall of 2014. In September, for the purpose of developing recommenda- presented two papers in April a conversation with Supreme tions for improvements to such proceedings. 2015: “Public Enforcement of Tribunal Judge Fernando Ve- Patent Law” at the Administra- gas Torrealba, first vice president of Venezuela’s Professor Mark Rienzi’s Su- tive Law and Intellectual Prop- Supreme Court of Justice; in October, “Are the preme Court win streak con- erty Workshop at the Univer- World Bank and the International Monetary tinued on Jan. 20 with a 9-0 sity of Houston Law Center, Houston, Texas; Fund Catalysts to Wealth of Nations’ Cre- decision in Holt v. Hobbs, in and “The Local Rules of Patent Procedure” at ation?”; and in November, “Differences in Eco- which the Court found uncon- Boston University School of Law. La Belle was nomic Culture of the United States and the Eu- stitutional an Arkansas policy also a roundtable participant at the University ropean Union and their Legal Consequences.” that forbid beards grown for religious reasons of Maryland School of Law on “Increasing by prisoners incarcerated by the state. Rienzi is Author Diversity in Legal Scholarship” (April Professor Lisa Martin pre- a senior counsel for the Virginia-based Becket 2015). She presented “Public Enforcement of sented her paper, “The Par- Fund for Religious Liberty, which successfully Patent Law” at the 2015 Works In Progress In- enting Time Imperative,” at represented plaintiff Abdul Muhammad in the tellectual Property Colloquium at the U.S. Pat- the Fourth Annual Southern case. ent & Trademark Office (February 2015) and Clinical Conference: Assess- served as a panelist at the 52nd Annual Con- ment, Outcomes and the ference on Intellectual Property Law in Plano, Value of Clinical Legal Education. The event Texas. Her remarks were titled “Discovery in was held on Oct. 24 – 25 at William & Mary Patent Litigation: Local Patent Rules and Po- Law School. Martin’s paper (co-authored with tential Changes to the Federal Rules of Civil faculty colleague Professor Stacy Brustin) Procedure” (November 2014). Finally, her pa- evaluates the legal and practical implications per, “The Local Rules of Patent Procedure”, was of federal proposals to mandate the inclusion selected for presentation at the Seventh Annual of parenting time provisions within all child Junior Faculty Federal Courts Workshop, Uni- support orders obtained by state child support versity of Georgia, Athens, Ga. (October 2014). enforcement agencies.

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Professional Activities

Professor Heidi Schooner Professor Lucia Silecchia Professor William Wagner served as a commentator on moderated a panel discussion, presented a paper, “Policy and the subject of Consumer Cred- “Pope Francis: The First Year” Principle in Anselm of Canter- it and the American Economy, at Fordham Law School on bury’s Defense of the Filioque Cato Institute and Federalist Oct. 24. Silecchia was a par- at the Council of Bari (1098),” Society, on Sept. 30, 2014. She ticipant in the 2015 Annual on Feb. 14, 2015, at the annual moderated “Critiquing Cost-Benefit Analysis Law and Religion Roundtable at Georgetown meeting of the Association of Orthodox Phi- of Financial Regulation,” Association of Profes- Law School (June 25 – 26, 2015); attended the losophers (SOPHIA) in Kendalia, Texas. It was sors of Political Economy and the Law, Ameri- biannual meeting of the Association of Reli- the third year in which he has presented at the cans for Financial Reform, Better Markets, giously Affiliated Law Schools, St. Thomas Law association’s annual meeting. Center for Progressive Reform, George Wash- School, Minneapolis Minn. (September 2014); ington University Law School on May 20. attended the Estate Planning Conference of the Professor Geoffrey Watson, Schooner addressed “The Financial Regulatory Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn (Octo- whose areas of expertise in- Structure of the United States” at the Interna- ber 2014); taught a new course in American clude comparative and in- tional Visitor Leadership Program, U.S. De- Environmental Law for the American Law Pro- ternational law, became the partment of State in March. Finally, she served gram, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland director of the Law School’s as a commentator at the Center for Law Eco- (March 18–24, 2015); and wrote eight entries Comparative and Internation- nomics and Finance at the George Washington for the upcoming The Encyclopedia of Christi- al Law Institute at the end of the 2014 – 2015 University Law School, Fourth Annual Junior anity in the United States (forthcoming 2015). academic year. Faculty Business and Financial Law Workshop Silecchia was also an invited speaker for “Evan- Professors Elizabeth Winston in February 2014. gelization & the Catholic Legal Professional,” and Megan La Belle became offered on May 21, 2015 at St Mary’s Seminary co-directors of the Law School’s Associate Dean Marin Scorda- in Baltimore. to made full-day presentations Institute for Communications on tort law to prelaw students Professor George P. Smith par- Law Studies at the end of the in July and August 2014, at ticipated in a seminar honoring 2014 – 2015 academic year. the University of Pennsylvania the late Edmund D. Pellegrino The professors were also part of a roundtable School of Law, Duke Univer- (former President of The Cath- discussion at the Brookings Institution on Oct. sity School of Law, University of Houston Law olic University of America) in 16, 2014. The event brought together leading Center, University of Miami School of Law, April at the Georgetown Clini- policy makers, business officials, and thought and at the Columbus School of Law. Dean cal Bioethics Center at Georgetown University. leaders from the public, nonprofit, and private Scordato attended meetings of the BABRI He also participated in a program at the Petrie- sectors to discuss standard essential patents, Legal Advisory Board in Vail, Colo. in June, Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotech- which are crucial to interoperability. The group and was a member of an American Bar Asso- nology, and Bioethics on “Law, Religion, and discussed the impact of standard essential pat- ciation Reaccreditation Site Evaluation Team American Health Care,” held at Harvard Law ents on future technological innovation. Sepa- to Loyola University New Orleans College of School on May 9 – 11th. rately, Professor Winston was appointed to the Law in March, 2015. Advisory Board for Bloomberg BNA’s Patent, Trademark, & Copyright Journal in September 2014.

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Publications

Professor Marshall Breger Professor Sarah Duggin’s ar- Professor Regina Jeffersonpublished “Increas- published “Ordre Public and ticle, “From the New Deal ing Coverage in Today’s Private Retirement the First Amendment” in The to the New Healthcare: King System,” 6 Drexel L. R. 463 (2014). Review of Faith & International v. Burwell and the Crusade Affairs, a leading international Against the Affordable Care Professor Kathryn Kelly journal on religion and public Act through a New Deal Lens,” contributed to the “An- policy. He is also co-author of “Independent appears in the University of Miami Business nual Supplement to Com- Agencies in the United States: Law, Structure, Journal published in late April. parative Negligence” (5th ed. and Politics,” (Oxford University Press, 2015). 2010–Present) (with Victor The 576-page volume described the workings Professor Susanna Fischer is E. Schwartz); and “Annual of the federal independent regulatory agencies the author of “Who’s the Van- Supplement to Guide to Multistate Litigation of the United States. dal? The Recent Controversy (1986–Present) (with Victor E. Schwartz and over the Destruction of 5Pointz Patrick W. Lee). Professor Roger Colinvaux is the author of — How Much Protection Does “Political Activity Limits and Tax Exemption: Moral Rights Law Give to Au- Professor Catherine Klein is A Gordian’s Knot,” 34 Va. Tax Rev. 1 (2014). thorized Aerosol Art?” 14 J. Marshall Rev. Intel. the co-author of a book chap- Prop. Law 999 (2015); “Mertonians in Law,” ter, “Implementing Effective Professor Robert Destro wrote Merton College Postmaster, University of Oxford Education in Specific Con- a chapter titled “The Ethics of 60 (2014); and “Playing Poohsticks with the texts: Cross-Border Teaching Lawyers & Judges Perspectives British Constitution? The Blair Government’s and Collaboration,” published from Catholic Social Teach- Proposal to Abolish the Lord Chancellor,” 24 in Building on Best Practices: Transforming Legal ing,” that was included in a Penn State International Law Review 257 (Fall, Education in a Changing World (Lexis, forth- new book, American Law from 2005), reprinted in part in Mary Ann Glenson, coming 2015). She also wrote a chapter on a Catholic Perspective: Through a Clearer Lens, Paolo Carozza, and Colin B. Picker, Compara- domestic violence in the District of Columbia edited by Professor Ronald J. Rychlak (Row- tive Legal Traditions, Text, Materials and Cases Practice Manual. (2015). man and Littlefield, March 16, 2015). His on Western Law (4th ed. West, 2014). “Special Professor Megan La Belle review essay, “Global Perspectives on Subsid- Report, The Implications of Talent Agency Li- published “Against Settlement iarity: On the Relationship of Faith to Citizen- censing,” Newseum Institute, Sept. 24, 2014 of (Some) Patent Cases,” 67 ship, Culture, and the Structure of the Public www.newseuminstitute.org/special-report-the- Vand. L. Rev. 375 (2014); “Big Sphere” was published in 39 Australian J. Legal implications-of-talent-agent-licensing/ (jointly Banks and Business Method Philosophy 139–160 (peer reviewed, March authored with Seth Williams) 2015). Destro is also the author of “Engines of Patents,” 16 J. Bus. L. 431 the Ruling Party: Political Correctness, 9/11, Professor Clifford Fishman (2014) (with Heidi Schooner); and “The Local and the Politics of Culture” in Steven M. Kra- updated “Annual Supplement Rules of Civil Procedure,” Az. St. L. J. (forth- son (ed.), The Crisis of Religious Liberty (Row- to Jones on Evidence: Civil and coming 2015). man & Littlefield, 2015). Criminal (7th ed. 2004–Pres- Professor Mary Leary contrib- ent); and “Annual Supplement uted a book chapter, “From Professor Cara Drinan is the to Wiretapping and Eavesdrop- the Streets to Cyberspace: The author of “The Miller Revolu- ping: Surveillance in the Internet Age,” (3d ed. Effects of Technology on the tion,” 101 Iowa L. Rev. (forth- 1996–Present). coming 2015); “Juvenile Sen- Commercial Sexual Exploita- tencing Post-Miller: Preventive Professor Donna Coleman Gregg co-authored tion of Children and Adoles- and Corrective Measures,” a chapter, “Communications, Alternative Ap- cents in the United States,” in Adolescent Sexual 2015 Wis. L. Rev. (forthcoming 2015); “Gide- proaches for Achieving FCC Policy Objectives Behavior in the Digital Age: Considerations for on’s Army and the Central Theme of Poverty,” in Developments in Administrative Law and Clinicians, Legal Professionals and Educators 41 N.E. J. on Crim. and Civil Confinement, Regulatory Practice,” published 2014 by the (Fabian Saleh, et al. eds., 2014) (with Abigail (forthcoming 2015); and “Misconstruing ABA on Administrative Law and Regulatory M. Judge). Graham & Miller,” 91 WASH U. L. REV. 785 Practice. (2014).

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Professor Lisa Lerman pub- Professor J.P. “Sandy” Ogilvy Professor Lucia Silecchia lished Ethical Problems in the published “Guidelines for the wrote a chapter titled “The Call Practice of Law: Model Rules, Self Evaluation of Legal Educa- to Stewardship: A Catholic State Variations, and Practice tion Clinics and Clinical Pro- Perspective on Environmental Questions (2015–2016 ed. grams,” 15 T.M. Cooley J. Prac. Responsibility” that was in- 2014) (with Philip G. Schrag & Clinical L. (Special Issue) 1 cluded in a new book, Ameri- & Anjum Gupta). (2014); “Beyond Curricular Tinkering: Real can Law from a Catholic Perspective: Through Reform of Legal Education (Broadly Consid- a Clearer Lens, edited by Professor Ronald J. Professor David Lipton updated Broker-Deal- ered): 7 Elon L. Rev. (in press); and “William Rychlak (Rowman and Littlefield, March 16, er Regulation: May 2014 and October 2014 Pincus: A Life in Service – Government, Phi- 2015). She is also the author of “Pope Francis Supplements (1988–Present). lanthropy, & Legal Education,” 10 UMass L. and the Vocation of the Lawyer: Reflections on Rev. 8 (2015). Responsibility and Service,” 54 J. Catholic Le- Professor Suzette Malveaux gal Studies (Forthcoming summer 2015). contributed to the casebook, Professor Kenneth Penning- Annual Supplement to Class ton published “The Biogra- Professor George P. Smith is Actions and Other Multi-Party phy of Gratian, The Father of co-author (with former student Litigation: Cases and Mate- Canon Law,” 59 Vill. L. Rev. Philip Donoho) of “RLUIPA: rials (3d ed. 2012-Present) 679 (2014); “Gratian and the Re-aligning Burdens of Proof, (with others). Jews,” Bulletin of Medieval Clarifying Freedoms, and Re- Canon Law 31 (2014) 111–124; “Moderamen defining Responsibilities,” in Professor Rett Ludwikowski inculpatae tutelae: The Jurisprudence of a Justi- 18 NYU Journal of Legislation & Public Policy, published “Rebuttable Pre- fiable Defense,” Rivista internazionale di diritto currently in press with NYU. sumptions–New Develop- commune 24 (2014) 27–55; and “Gratian and ments in the U.S. ‘War’ with Compurgation,” Bulletin of Medieval Canon Professor Geoffrey R. Watson Chinese Subsidies” (Customs Law 31 (2014) 253–256. is the author of a book chapter, and International Trade Bar “Secularism Resurrected? The Association, Quarterly Newsletter, winter Professor Antonio Perez pub- European Court of Human 2014). lished “A Whole Text Reading Rights After Lautsi,” published of the War Powers Clauses: in Secularism, Catholicism, and Professor Lisa Martin is the author of “Recon- Why the Constitution’s Text the Future of Public Life: A Dialogue with Am- sidering Dual Consent,” 82 UMKC L. Rev. 705 Obviates Esoteric War Powers bassador Douglas W. Kmiec, (edited by Gary (2014). Debates and Encourages Policy J. Adler Jr., May 2015). Ambassador Kmiec Professor Michael F. Noone is the author of a Flexibility and Democratic Accountability,” 12 served as dean of the Columbus School of Law book chapter, “A Legal Ethics Primer for Na- Georgetown Journal of Law & Public Policy 861 from 2001 to 2003. tional Security Lawyers,” in Fundamentals of (2014); and “The Subsidy Question in King v. Professor Victor Williams is the author of Counterterrorism Law, (Lynne K. Zusman ed., Burwell – A Federalist Response to Crony Cap- “NLRB v. Noel Canning Presents a Nonjusti- 2014). italism,” 23 U. Miami Bus. L. Rev. 283 (2015). ciable Political Question,” in 2014 Cardozo L. Professor Raymond O’Brien Rev. De Novo 45. is the co-author of The Funda- Professor Elizabeth Winston published “Sow- mentals of Elder Law, Cases and ing the Seeds of Protection,” 2014 Wis. L. Rev. Materials (Foundation Press; 445. 1st edition, Oct. 25, 2014), the first casebook of its kind to be published in the U.S. O’Brien’s co-author was Michael T. Flannery, CUA Law Class of 1991, who now holds a chair at the University of Ar- kansas Law School, Little Rock.

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Dean Daniel F. Attridge was its article “Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ Issue Part of Professor Clifford Fishman selected for inclusion in The Push for State Religious Liberty Bills” (Janu- was interviewed by GVH Live, Best Lawyers in America (under ary 2015). He also participated in a press a youth-oriented online news Commercial Litigation, Anti- conference: “Prosecuting ISIS–Remarks on channel, about the decision trust Litigation, and Intellectual Sensitivity Rather than Sensationalism: Com- by a grand jury not to indict Property Litigation); SuperLaw- ments on Western Media Coverage of Hu- a New York City police of- yers (under Business Litigation and Intellectual man Rights and Religious Issues in the Middle ficer for the chokehold death of Eric Garner. Property Litigation); Chambers USA, America’s East,” held at the National Press Club (March He was also a guest on “Knowledge@Whar- Leading Lawyers for Business (under Intellectual 2015). Destro was interviewed by Voice of ton,” on Jan. 20, 2015, about Attorney Gen- Property); Who’s Who in American Law, Who’s America about religious freedom arguments eral Eric Holder’s decision to curtail the use of Who in America, and Who’s Who in the World; (April 2015). Finally, he was signatory to a federal laws to justify civil forfeitures by police and rated “AV” by Martindale-Hubbell (the statement in support of the Easter statement of property and cash. The daily radio call-in highest level of professional excellence). The by Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Mark Burnett, program is produced by the Wharton School dean was also the profile subject of the Octo- and Roma Downey on the persecution of the of Business. Fishman was interviewed by Chris- ber 2014 “Dean’s Limelight” from Lawdragon. Christians in the Middle East, North Africa, tian Science Monitor Radio on Jan. 27 about com, a website that chronicles the legal profes- and South Asia, a story covered by CNN.com. police video cameras and related phenomena. sion at large. The Washington Post Magazine also quoted him Professor Cara Drinan was for its story, “Teaching Ferguson: How colleges Professor Marshall Breger was quoted in the Jan. 5, 2015, are incorporating race cases in the classroom” quoted by the Scripps Howard edition of the New Orleans on Feb. 20. Foundation Wire for its story, Advocate for “30-year-old New “Experts Ask if Supreme Court Orleans teen killing case heads Professor Regina Jefferson Rulings Are Influenced by Re- to U.S. Supreme Court.” She was quoted in January for a ligion.” The article referenced was quoted by the New York Times on Jan. 19 BNA article titled “Defined Professor Breger’s participation in an Oct. 20 in “Juveniles Facing Lifelong Terms Despite Benefit Plans Labor Secre- panel at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. Rulings.” Drinan was cited by SCOTUSblog tary, Practitioners Reflect on that asked if the justices’ religious identities af- on Aug. 9, 2014, in its posting, “Drinan on PBGC’s Past, Lessons for the fect the court’s rulings. Breger was also quoted the Implementation of Graham and Miller.” Future.” Jefferson discussed the importance by Catholic News Service and Moment Magazine On the airwaves, Professor Drinan was a guest of planning for retirement, noting that the on the same subject. on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal, on Jan. 25, specifics can depend on several factors, in- 2015, discussing young offenders and life sen- cluding health and pre-retirement income. Professor Roger Colinvaux tences. She also spoke with National Public Ra- was quoted in Tax Notes in dio’s All Things Considered on April 17, for its Professor Mary Leary was in- “As Super Bowl Approaches, segment “States Are Spotty in Following High terviewed by Vox, an online Exemption Debate Persists” Court Lead on Juvenile Sentencing.” general news site, about the (January 2015). He was also theft by hackers of celebri- quoted by Bloomberg News for Professor Sarah Duggin was ties’ intimate photos (Sept. 4, “How the NFL Makes Money from Tax Ex- interviewed on National Public 2014). Leary was quoted on emption” (September 2014). Radio’s nationally-syndicated by the National Catholic Register for its story All Things Considered on March “Law and Order in the Spotlight,” which dealt Professor Robert Destro was 23, discussing the eligibility of with highly publicized cases of excessive police interviewed by Iran’s Tableau Texas Sen. Ted Cruz to run for force (Dec. 23, 2014). She was also quoted by Magazine for his views on the president. Duggin’s expertise on Article II of USA Today.com for “Will California and N.Y. relationship between Chris- the Constitution also appeared in other media, pave the way for state action on campus sexual tianity and Islam (September including the Wall Street Journal, KABC Radio, assault?” (Jan. 23, 2015). Leary and alumna 2014). He was quoted by the the Huffington Post and an op-ed piece in the Anne McKenna were both quoted in a story news service Aleteia for its article, “In North- Los Angeles Times on Feb. 24. for Washington Lawyer “Cybercrime” on the ern Iraq, ISIS Ransacks Christian Culture, inevitable increase in cybercrime (May, 2015). Speakers Say” (December 2014). Destro was quoted by the National Catholic Register for

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Professor Lisa Lerman was Professor Mark Rienzi was 8, 2015). Silecchia was also quoted in U.S. quoted in a Nov. 9 article in the quoted by both Reuters and Catholic Magazine (August 2014) in “You New York Times, “Link Shows the Baltimore Sun about the Can’t Take it With You: Estate Planning with a How Lobby Firm Cultivates Supreme Court’s March 9 deci- Conscience,” where she discussed the implica- Influence,” which questioned sion to send back a lower court tions of Catholic teaching on estate planning. the relationship between a ma- ruling involving contraception Silecchia was quoted at length by Catholic jor D.C. law/lobbying firm and the office of coverage under the Obama Administration’s News Agency (April 22, 2015) for its article, the Florida attorney general. health care law. He was also interviewed by “Why no Catholic is exempt from caring about both CNN and the Associated Press about In- the environment.” Finally, she was interviewed Professor Kenneth Pennington appeared on diana’s recently passed Religious Freedom Res- by EWTN (April 22, 2015) about the Pope’s the CBS This Morning broadcast of March 9, toration Act (March 31, 2015). upcoming summit on the environment. discussing the ransom demands of thieves who stole letters from the Vatican written by the Re- Professor Lucia Silecchia was Professor Victor Williams naissance master Michelangelo. interviewed by EWTN News was quoted in the National Nightly in (July 2014) for its Law Journal on Jan. 12, 2015, report on the reform of the for “Inadmissible,” an article Vatican Bank. She was quoted about former Virginia Gov. by TribLive News, a Pennsylva- Robert McDonnell’s public nia newspaper, for “Political fallout predicted corruption conviction. from papal letter on climate change,” (March Conferences and Symposia

Professor Roger Colinvaux dures Protect First Amendment Substance,” Professor Catherine Klein was among the experts invited The Federalist Society National Lawyers’ attended the Third Annual to attend and present at The Convention, (November 2014); and also for Southeast Asia/Asia Pro Bono Convention on Promoting “Building Trust Among Nations: The Way Conference, Singapore (Oc- Meaningful Reform in Philan- Ahead,” Conference on Building Trust Among tober 2014). Her workshops thropy, held on Sept. 18–19 at Nations: Abrahamic Perspectives, Istanbul, included “Supporting Law Boston College Law School. The event gath- Turkey, (August 2014). Student Initiatives,” and “How to Build and ered together leaders in philanthropy for what Strengthen Effective Clinical Legal Education organizers termed a “historic” meeting to assess Professor Cara Drinan spoke (CLE) Externship Programs” with law profes- whether the current rules governing philan- at a Wisconsin Law Review sors from Southeast Asia at the National Uni- thropy adequately support the public good. symposium in October 2014 versity of Singapore. discussing “Juvenile Sentenc- Professor Robert Destro pre- ing Post-Miller: Preventive and Professor Megan La Belle was sented “Effective Advocacy in Corrective Measures.” part of an academic panel that Defense of Christians and Reli- examined “Patent Invalidity gious Minorities in the Middle Professor Susanna Fischer was a presenter at after the America Invents Act,” East and North Africa,” at the the Sixth Annual John Marshall Review of In- a two-day discussion hosted In Defense of Christians Sum- tellectual Property Law Symposium, Art Meets by the University of San Di- mit, Washington, D.C., (September 2014). Law, in Chicago, Ill. (October 2014). ego School of Law on Jan. 16–17. The event He offered commentary on Professor Steven covered the latest information on inter partes Professor George Garvey pre- Smith’s “The Rise and Decline of American review procedures and outcomes, patentable sented his paper, “In What Religious Freedom” at The George Washing- subject matter, functional claiming, indefinite- Ways Does the Legal Envi- ton University Law School (November 2014). ness, and first-inventor-to-file at the Patent and ronment Facilitate or Hinder Destro was a presenter for “First Amendment Trade Office and in the courts. Solidarity and Subsidiarity Due Process: How First Amendment Proce- in Business?” at “Liberty and Solidarity: Living the Vocation to Business,” a conference sponsored by the CUA School of Business and Economics and the NAPA Insti- tute (September 2014).

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Professor Mary Leary was Professor Kenneth Penning- Professor Lucia Silecchia gave among four panelists invited to ton was one of two plenary a talk, “Environmental Ethics speak at a Jan. 31 conference at speakers at the Third Annual from a Religious Perspective: the University of Notre Dame Symposium on Medieval and Pope Francis and the Challenge about the serious social prob- Renaissance Studies, held June of Sustainability” at the first an- lems posed by the widespread 15–17, 2015, on the campus of nual Sustainability Conference availability of pornography on the Internet, Saint Louis University. The goal of the sympo- of American Legal Educators hosted by Ari- especially as it affects the young. She also spoke sium is to promote serious scholarly investiga- zona State University’s Sandra Day O’Conner the previous day (Jan. 30) at “Perspectives on tion on all topics and in all disciplines of the College of Law (May 8). She discussed “Evan- Fighting Human Trafficking,” presented by the medieval and early modern worlds. gelization and the Catholic Legal Professional” Center for International and Comparative Law at the 4th Annual Lecture for Catholic Legal and the Saint Louis University Law Journal, a Professor Heidi Schooner was Professionals Hosted by the Archbishop of Bal- conference that focused on the role of the vic- a panelist, Legal Perspectives timore (May 21); “Pope Francis and the Voca- tim in combating human trafficking. On April on Consumer Credit and the tion of the Lawyer” at Fordham Law School 17, Leary was a discussant at the annual Crimi- American Economy, at Journal (April 29); and “Promises to Keep: Intergen- nal Law Symposium at Texas Tech Law School, of Law, Economics & Policy’s erational Solidarity as a Touchstone for Law- which considered “The 4th Amendment in the Eleventh Annual Symposium, Making” at the Cummins Institute, St. Mary’s 21st Century.” George Mason University Law School (Nov. College, Moraga, Calif. (April 14). Silecchia 14, 2014). She moderated “The Effect of Gov- was also a panelist at “Religious Beliefs and Professor Veryl Miles was the ernment Policy on Community Bank Viabil- Political Agenda: What Role Should Faith Play dinner speaker at a conference, ity” at the 2014 Fed/CSBS Community Bank- in the Public Square?” AALS Annual Meeting, “Religious Identity in a Time ing Research and Policy Conference, Federal Jan. 4, in Washington, D.C. of Challenge for Law Schools,” Reserve Bank of Saint Louis (Sept. 24); and held at the University of St. presented “The Dogma of Capital Regulation Professor George P. Smith Thomas School of Law in Min- as a Response to the Financial Crisis,” at In- will present a paper on July neapolis, Minn. on Sept. 18 – 19, 2014. Her ternational Financial Regulation Roundtable, 12, 2015, in Vienna, Austria, remarks were titled “Making Mission Matter.” Tulane Law School (March 28, 2014). at the World Congress of the She also attended a strategic planning meeting Academy of Law and Mental of the ABA Standards Review Committee in Health titled, “Dilemmas at Chicago on Nov. 8, 2014. She is a member of The End-Stage of Life.” After the Congress, the standing committee of the Section of Legal Smith will spend time as a Visiting Fellow at Education and Admissions to the Bar. Wolfson College, Cambridge University.

Professor Faith Mullen and CUA law student Brandon Edmisten (3L) presented at the 2014 Annual National Legal Aid and Defender Association Conference on Nov. 14, 2014. They spoke about their research into community legal needs, undertaken on behalf of the D.C. Consortium of Legal Service Providers.

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1967 1974 Roberta D. Liebenberg was honored by The Legal William H. Clendenen Jr. Hon. Charles A. Shaw, Intelligencer in Philadel- was installed as president- Senior U.S. District Judge, phia as a Lifetime Achieve- elect of the Connecticut Eastern District of Mis- ment Award recipient at Bar Association (CBA) souri, received the Benja- an awards dinner on May at the CBA Annual Lun- min N. Cardozo Award 20, 2015. The Lifetime cheon during the Con- from the Missouri Associa- Achievement Award recognizes attorneys with necticut Legal Conference tion of Criminal Defense exemplary careers and unsurpassed dedication on June 16, 2014 at the Connecticut Conven- Lawyers on April 9, 2015. to the profession. tion Center in Hartford. He is the founder and The Cardozo Award is presented “in recogni- principal of Clendenen & Shea LLC in New tion of judicial courage and excellence.” Judge Liebenberg was also named by National Law Haven. Clendenen’s activities in the CBA in- Shaw was selected to receive the Cardozo Journal as one of the 75 most accomplished fe- clude chair of the Pro Bono Committee; co- Award in recognition of his long-standing ef- male attorneys working in the legal profession chair of the Federal Judiciary Committee; and forts opposing mandatory federal sentencing today. member of the Consumer Law Section, Federal guidelines that restrict the ability of federal Liebenberg has built a thriving antitrust and Practice Section, Modest Means Initiative, and judges to exercise their experience and discre- class action practice, and in recent years that the Task Force on the Independence of the Ju- tion to impose a sentence that is fair for the dedication paid off big. Liebenberg was a diciary. particular circumstances of the crime and the lead lawyer on a trial team representing poly- individual defendant. urethane foam manufacturers accusing Dow 1971 In 2013, Judge Shaw published his memoir, Chemical Co. of fixing prices in the plastics entitled Watch Everything: A Judicial Memoir market. In February 2013, a federal jury in Col. Dayton Michael Cramer, U.S. Army with a Point of View. Among other topics, the Kansas City, Kansas, leveled a $400 million (Ret.) was appointed by the president of the book discusses Judge Shaw’s efforts to fight award — later tripled to $1.2 billion and Florida Bar to serve as chair of the Education against mandatory sentencing guidelines, and then reduced to $1.06 billion — against Dow Law Certification Committee for 2014 – 15. the impact the guidelines had and continue Chemical. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the He continues to serve as the deputy general to have on the African American community. Tenth Circuit upheld the judgment in Sep- counsel for Florida State University. Photo tember 2014. Liebenberg is actively involved in opening doors for other women in law and business, including serving as chair of Direct- 1972 1975 Women, a group advocating for women lawyers’ inclusion on public company boards. Hon. Lawrence M. Law- Deirdre Dessingue was recognized with the son, assignment judge, Su- Vanguard Award for distinguished lifetime Liebenberg is a partner with Fine, Kaplan and perior Court of New Jersey, achievement in the nonprofit sector on June 5, Black in Philadelphia, Penn. Law Division, Monmouth 2014, by the Nonprofit Organizations Com- County, N.J., retired from mittee of the American Bar Association, Busi- the bench on Sept. 1, ness Law Section. Dessingue retired as associate 2014. He was appointed general counsel of the United States Confer- to the court in 1987 and obtained tenured ence of Catholic Bishops, after serving there status in 1994. Judge Lawson was the subject for more than 32 years. In that position, she of a Feb. 16 feature story in the Asbury Park was the U.S. principal tax advisor, representa- Press (N.J.) titled “Two Monmouth judges, tive, and spokesperson for the Roman Catho- longtime friends, reunited again.” The article lic Church — the largest denomination in the traced the friendship between Lawson and country. As associate general counsel, Dess- fellow retired Monmouth County Superior ingue regularly counseled bishops and other Court judge Thomas Cavanagh, who are back ecclesiastical leaders and diocesan attorneys on together again as arbitrators for a Tinton Falls, a variety of issues involving tax and corporate N.J. law firm. matters. Prior to her service at the USCCB, Dessingue was employed for five years by the Exempt Organizations Division of the Internal Revenue Service.

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Roslyn A. Mazer was appointed inspector 1976 Damon Porter was named by Missouri Gov. general for the Federal Trade Commission in Jay Nixon as the director of the Division of March, 2015. She joined the agency from the Hon. Shireen Avis Fisher was honored as Employment Security. The office is responsible Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the Global Jurist of the Year by Northwestern for the administration of the unemployment where she served as the inspector general, as Law School’s Center for International Human insurance benefit and tax program. Porter’s special assistant to the director of national Rights. Fisher served as an Appeals Judge at appointment is subject to confirmation by the intelligence, and as senior advisor for public- the Special Court for Sierra Leone from 2009 Missouri Senate. private information sharing in the office of the through 2013, and as its president for the fi- program manager for the information sharing nal year of her service. More recently, Fisher environment. She previously served for seven was appointed a Justice of the Residual Special 1978 years as special investigative counsel in the Court for Sierra Leone by U.N. Secretary Gen- Department of Justice Office of the Inspector eral Ban Ki-moon. Fisher and her husband are Sen. William J. Conley Jr. (D-District 18) General and, earlier, in the Criminal Division expecting their first grandchild. was appointed vice chairperson, Environment as special counsel for intellectual property. Ear- and Agriculture, Senate Standing Committees, lier, she was a partner with Dickstein Shapiro Edward C. Monahan delivered the 2015 Hil- Rhode Island Senate. Conley has previously LLP, specializing in media law and criminal lenmeyer Lecture at Thomas More College in served the city of East Providence in a number defense. Crestview Hills, Ky., on March 19, 2015. Mo- of capacities, including the Office of the Mayor nahan’s talk was titled “The Meaning of Life and City Council. Hon. Juanita Bing Newton was honored with is to See: The Vocation of the Public Leader.” the New York State Bar Association’s highest Monahan is public advocate for the Depart- Hon. Susan Miles was re-elected to a fourth- honor, the Gold Medal, on Jan. 31, 2015 in ment of Public Advocacy in Frankfort. The term as judge in Minnesota’s 10th District, New York City. Judge Newton is dean of the Department of Public Advocacy is the state- which encompasses eight counties. Miles has New York State Judicial Institute on Profes- wide public defender program providing repre- served as a district court judge for 18 years. sionalism in the Law. The Gold Medal is presentation to 157,000 people in all 120 counties Among other issues, her campaign cited the sented annually to individuals in recognition of through a staff of 528 people. need for more public defender resources, and lifelong excellence in the legal profession and in civil court, a similar need for legal represen- constructive contributions to civic and com- tation of low-income litigants. Miles is a past munity matters. 1977 president of the Minnesota District Judges As- sociation. Judge Miles’s term expires in 2020. Justice Peggy Quince was profiled in the Barbara B. Franklin was reappointed by Presi- Tallahassee Democrat’s article “Quince blazed dent Barack Obama as a member of the Federal trail to the Florida Supreme Court,” (April Service Impasses Panel, Federal Labor Rela- 1979 1, 2015). The story covered her career rise as tions Authority. Franklin has held the position the first African-American woman to serve on since 2009. Franklin served as chief counsel to Allison Beck was nominated by President Florida Supreme Court. members Pamela Talkin and Donald S. Wasser- Barack Obama to serve as director of the man of the Federal Labor Relations Authority Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. from 1990 to 1995 and 1996 to 1997, respec- Beck currently serves as acting director of the tively. From 1977 to 1989, she served as a su- FMCS. Beck was the general counsel of the pervisory attorney for the National Labor Rela- International Association of Machinists and tions Board in the Office of General Counsel, Aerospace Workers from 1989 to 2010 and the Division of Advice. associate general counsel from 1980 to 1989.

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1980 Stuart D. Rosen has joined Robinson and Timothy P. Wickstrom was honored by The Cole LLP as a partner resident in the firm’s St. Thomas More Society of Worcester County Susan Slattery Jamison works as in-house Hartford, Conn. office. Rosen joins the firm (Mass.) as part of its 57th annual Red Mass on counsel with her husband’s real estate business from Bingham McCutchen LLP, where he led Oct. 19, 2014. Wickstrom, a partner in the in Poolesville, Md. The couple has five children the Hartford litigation team. Rosen represents law firm of Wickstrom Morse LLP, volunteers ages 17 to 30. One son now is a practicing insurance companies, corporations, banks, as a legal consultant, serves as a lector, and has Maryland attorney. investment management companies, and real chaired three major campaigns to restore the estate owners and developers in complex com- historic nature of a local church building. Paul J. Reinstein was recently installed as mercial litigation, including insurance and president-elect of the Maryland Chapter of reinsurance, contract disputes, business torts, the American Academy of Matrimonial Law- unfair trade practices, and trade secrets. Robin- 1984 yers (AAML). He is currently on the National son and Cole LLP is an Am Law 200 firm with Board of Governors of AAML. Reinstein is a 200 lawyers in nine offices serving regional, na- Joe D’Andrea was interviewed by ABC’s 20/20 founding partner of Reinstein, Glackin, Pat- tional, and international clients, from start-ups for an episode that aired in October 2014 terson & Herriott, LLC, a litigation firm that to Fortune 500 companies. about his representation of Lauren Cooper, an handles family law, personal injury, criminal English teacher convicted of having inappro- and civil litigation in eight counties in Md. priate relationships with four of her students. RGPH has its principal office in Bowie, Md, 1983 D’Andrea is a criminal defense attorney with and most recently opened a satellite office in offices in Scranton, Stroudsburg, and Dun- Rockville, Md. Reinstein was recently mar- Anne Marie Green was named as acting direc- more, PA. ried to his partner, Maureen Glackin, who also tor of human resources for Roanoke County, practices family law with the firm, and lectures Va. Green has worked for Roanoke County for Stephen W. Saunders is the co-editor and nationally on military divorce matters. They 26 years. In her previous role as director of gen- author of a new treatise on oil and gas law in reside in Old Town Alexandria, Va. eral services, Green manages the solid waste, Pennsylvania published by PBI Press, titled The facilities, environmental, and vehicle mainte- Law of Oil and Gas in Pennsylvania. nance operations. 1982 Kathy Hochul was elected lieutenant governor 1985 Eric P. Bernard won a gold medal in hammer of the state of New York in November 2014. throw at the Ocean State Senior Olympics at She was the running mate to New York Gov. Diane Kiesel’s second book, a biography of Rhode Island College in Providence, R.I. on Andrew Cuomo in his bid for re-election. The the late Washington, D.C. physician and civil June 8, 2014. Cuomo/Hochul ticket survived a stronger than rights activist, Dorothy Ferebee, will be pub- expected Democratic primary challenge in ear- lished by the University of Nebraska Press in James Moriarty has joined Chesapeake Utili- ly September, 2014. August, 2015. The volume is titled She Can ties Corporation as vice president, general Bring Us Home: Dr. Dorothy Boulding Ferebee, counsel, and corporate secretary, where he H.T. Nguyen has been re-appointed by Presi- Civil Rights Pioneer. Kiesel is also working on a oversees the company’s legal affairs internally dent Barack Obama as a member of the Na- second edition of her textbook, Domestic Vio- and manages outside counsel. Moriarty has tional Council on Federal Labor-Management lence: Law Policy and Practice, (Matthew Bend- more than 25 years of experience representing Relations. Nguyen is the executive director and er/Lexis Nexis, 2007). Kiesel serves on the New leading companies on diverse energy projects. general counsel of the Federal Education Asso- York State Supreme Court as an acting justice, Previously, he was a partner at Locke Lord LLP ciation. He was first appointed to the National Bronx County, criminal term. and Fulbright & Jaworski, LLP, both interna- Council on Federal Labor-Management Rela- tional law firms with offices in Washington, tions in 2010, and was appointed for a second Mary Anne Mullin joined Phillips ADR as D.C. term in 2012. mediator and insurance liaison. Phillips ADR is located in Corona Del Mar, Calif. and Mul- John Polanin, Jr. has been appointed to the lin will continue to be located in New York. National Adjudicatory Council of the Finan- cial Industry Regulatory Authority. Polanin is Stephanie Seidman was the subject of a profile the regional head of compliance for the Ameri- in the San Diego Source on March 27, 2015. Se- cas at the Macquarie Group based in New idman, with the San Diego office of McKenna York, where he is also a member and past co- Long & Aldridge, provides clients experience chair of the Compliance & Regulatory Policy with strategic counseling on the development Committee of the Securities Industry and Fi- and commercialization of patent portfolios for nancial Markets Association. the bio-pharma industry. In addition to her J.D., Seidman holds a Ph.D. in molecular biol- ogy/biochemistry.

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1986 Kevin Chandler is the au- REUnion thor of The Lawyer’s Light — Daily Meditations for Weekend Growth and Recovery, a Reunite and Reconnect2015 at CUA Law book of meditations that addresses the feelings and Celebrating Classes of 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010 issues confronted by lawyers who are in recovery. The book from ABA 1987 1988 Book Publishing contains 365 meditations, one for each day of the year. During his career, Robert J. Bittman has joined the Washington, Shelly R. Pagac, a partner Chandler has served in the Justice Department, D.C., office of McGuireWoods as a litigation in the Pittsburgh office of on the staff of a U.S. House of Representatives partner. Bittman, whose practice focuses on is- Pietragallo Gordon Alfano subcommittee, as a Minnesota state senator, sues surrounding multinational corporations, Bosick & Raspanti, LLP, and in the Minneapolis law firm of Opperman particularly the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act was the recipient of the and Paquin. and False Claims Act cases, also has substan- Nora Barry Fischer Award tial federal prosecutorial experience. He was a for 2014. The Nora Barry Richard Harvey has been appointed chief top deputy to Independent Counsel Kenneth Fischer Award serves to recognize an attorney compliance officer for the Colonial Companies Starr during the Whitewater investigation. The within the firm who has given back to the legal of Fort Worth, Texas. In his new position, Har- move is a homecoming for Bittman, who was profession and the community at large. Pagac vey will be responsible for further development a McGuireWoods partner in Washington from also presented “Ethically Speaking: Keeping up and maintenance of compliance processes 1993 through 2000. with Social Media and Other Technology Im- related to state and federal law for Colonial’s pacting Your Practice?” at the Pennsylvania Bar numerous business lines. Harvey was most Susan L. Burke and Cherie R. Kiser, both Association 2015 Midyear Meeting on Jan. 28, recently chief compliance officer and general graduates of the Class of 1987, were named 2015 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. counsel for Omney, Inc. in California. by National Law Journal as two of the 75 most accomplished female attorneys working in the Cris Revaz has joined Washington, D.C. – Jeffrey S. Tenen was a panelist at the eighth legal profession today. based Creative Associates International as se- Latin America and Caribbean Air Transport nior education counsel, where he guides the Association Aviation Law Americas conference, Paul Krizek is seeking the Democratic nomi- company’s global program teams working to held Sept. 3 – 5, 2014 in Miami Beach, Fla. nation for the 44th House of Delegates seat in stem school dropout, bring technology to the Tenen is a shareholder in the Global Aircraft & Virginia. Krizek, who described himself as a classroom, and boost early grade literacy in the Equipment Finance and Leasing Practice at the community activist, is a former legislative aide midst of conflict in transitioning states. Revaz, Miami office of international law firm Green- to former U.S. Rep. Jim Moran. Krizek has an international education expert, previously berg Traurig, where he focuses his practice on worked for Christian Relief Services Charities served as executive director of the Basic Educa- aircraft finance and leasing, cross-border struc- as chief counsel for the past 16 years. tion Coalition. tured lending, and international business and commercial transactions.

Michael A. Zarcone was named executive vice president, head of corporate affairs for MetLife, overseeing global communications, global government relations, and corporate contributions and community relations. Zarcone manages MetLife’s engagement with internal and exter- nal audiences in the nearly 50 countries where the company does business. He joined MetLife in 1991 as a government relations counsel covering New York State.

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1989 Malcolm L. MacGregor is a candidate for Kathleen Kirby received the 2015 First magisterial district judge of the Abingtons. Amendment Leadership Award from the Ra- Thomas L. Gallagher received The Graymoor He is a founding partner in the law firm of dio Television Digital News Foundation on Community Service Award from the Francis- McDonald & MacGregor LLC, Scranton, March 11, 2015. The Leadership Award is one can Friars of the Atonement in New York City Pa. Fellow lawyers elected him president of of a handful of First Amendment awards given on Oct. 3, 2014, in recognition of his efforts the 766-member Lackawanna Bar Association annually to a select group of journalists and on behalf of many Catholic charities and or- in 2014 and president of the 2,200-member leaders in the broadcast community, honoring ganizations. The award will be presented dur- statewide Pennsylvania Association for Justice their support and advancement of freedom of ing the Friar’s Annual Sharing Hope Celebra- in the same year. MacGregor was named to the the press. Kirby is partner and co-chair of the tion Dinner, which honors people who serve Best Lawyers in America, 2014. He resides in media practice at Wiley Rein LLP. Kirby was humanity through their commitment of time, North Abington Township with his wife, Ann. also named by National Law Journal as one of talents, and resources. Gallagher is executive They are the proud parents of four children. the 75 most accomplished female attorneys chairman of a New York City-based social me- working in the legal profession today. dia brand company. For more than two years Nanci Nishimura was reappointed by Gov. he worked full-time on a pro bono basis for Edmund G. Brown Jr. to the California Com- Thomas P. O’Dea Jr.has joined Diserio Mar- Mother Teresa’s religious order, the Missionar- mission on Judicial Performance, where she has tin O’Connor & Castiglioni LLP as Of Coun- ies of Charity, and the Office of the Postulation served since 2011. Nishimura has been a part- sel. He is resident in the firm’s Stamford, Conn. for the Cause of Sainthood of Blessed Mother ner at Cotchett, Pitre and McCarthy LLP since office. An experienced trial attorney with ap- Teresa. He helped to create and administer the 2006, where she has been principal since 2002. proximately 40 jury verdicts as lead counsel, Mother Teresa of Calcutta Center, Inc., a New Earlier in her career, she served as a legislative O’Dea concentrates his practice in civil litiga- York State not-for-profit organization. analyst to U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye on the U.S. tion on behalf of individuals and corporations Senate Select Committee on Indian Affairs, in a wide variety of matters ranging from com- Jack Kalavritinos is the and as a law clerk at the U.S. Overseas Private mercial litigation to personal injury litigation. ACE Mentor Program of Investment Corporation. O’Dea was also elected for his second term as America’s new president State Representative and proudly serves the and chief executive officer, 125th General Assembly District communi- effective February 2015. 1991 ties of New Canaan and Wilton, Connecticut. ACE was founded in 1994 O’Dea is a member of the legislature’s Judiciary to encourage high school Scott W. Dunn is the guest columnist author Committee, Environment Committee, and students to pursue careers in architecture, engi- of two op-eds published online by the Catholic Transportation Committee. neering, and construction through mentoring News Agency: “Marriage lifeline unlikely from while also supporting their continued advance- Supreme Court,” (Oct. 23, 2014); and “Pope Tommy Wells was appointed as the director of ment in the industry. Kalavritinos comes to Francis and the Two Sons” (Dec. 17, 2104). the D.C. Department of the Environment. He ACE from Covidien — one of the world’s larg- Dunn focuses on real estate, business law, land was nominated for the job by Mayor Muriel est healthcare products companies — where he use, estate planning, and general and com- E. Bowser, a former mayoral campaign rival. served as director of Global Government Af- mercial litigation with the firm of Flanders, Wells served for eight years as a D.C. council fairs and advocated the $10-billion company’s Ellsberg, Herber & Dunn, LLC in Longmont, member representing Ward 6. On the environ- interests before Congress and federal agencies. Colorado. mental front, he is best known as the political architect of the city’s 5-cent disposable bag tax, Hon. Laura S. Kiessling has been named as Michael Flannery was quoted by the North- which environmental advocates have credited the administrative judge for Anne Arundel west Arkansas Democrat Gazette on Feb. 5, with reducing trash in city waterways. County, Md., and for the Fifth Judicial Circuit 2015, for its article “Court ruling in meth case (Anne Arundel, Carroll, and Howard coun- starts push to alter law,” which describes the ties). As administrative judge, Kiessling over- Arkansas Court of Appeals decision to uphold sees the administration of the court, budget the conviction and imprisonment of a woman and procurement functions, and trial calendars who used methamphetamine while pregnant. to ensure the expeditious disposition of cases. Flannery is associate dean at the University of Kiessling was appointed to the Circuit Court Arkansas at Little Rock’s William H. Bowen for Anne Arundel County by former Gov. School of Law. Martin O’Malley in 2010.

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Gina M. Burgin was ap- Gregory Asciolla, co-managing partner of Chris Concannon has pointed deputy secretary Labaton Sucharow LLP’s Antitrust Practice been named chief executive of administration for the Group, was recently recommended in the of BATS Global Markets Commonwealth of Virgin- field of class action-antitrust category by The Inc., one of the country’s ia by Gov. Terence McAu- Legal 500 and featured in Global Competition three big stock-exchange liffe. Prior to joining the Review’s annual Plaintiffs’ Bar Survey. He was operators. His appoint- administration, she served also named to the 2014 Super Lawyers list for ment was effective March as an assistant city attorney in Richmond, Va. antitrust litigation. Asciolla is a member of 31, 2015. Concannon most recently served as Burgin operated a private law firm for five Law360’s competition editorial advisory board chief executive of Virtu Financial LLC, a high- years, and practiced for 12 years as a commer- and frequently speaks to various national and frequency trading firm. A former SEC lawyer, cial real estate and business transactions part- international media on antitrust and competi- Concannon also served as s executive vice pres- ner with the Richmond law firm of Hirschler tion law topics. ident, Transaction Services, for The NASDAQ Fleischer, PC. Stock Market. He will be based in New York John A. Boneta was appointed to Virginia’s City, traveling frequently to the company’s Alice S. Fisher, member of the Law School’s Criminal Justice Services Board by Gov. Ter- headquarters in Kansas City and its European Board of Visitors, was named by National Law ence R. McAuliffe. Boneta’s four-year term office in London. Journal as one of the 75 most accomplished fe- runs from July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2018. Bo- male attorneys working in the legal profession neta is the founding partner of John Boneta Leo Fitzsimon has joined Wiley Rein’s com- today. and Associates in Falls Church, Va. munications practice as consulting counsel. Fitzsimon formerly served as head of govern- Michael McCormack is a shareholder in the Vytas V. Vergeer has been ment and industry affairs for Nokia Inc. He firm of O’Sullivan McCormack Jensen & Bliss appointed an administra- brings extensive knowledge of U.S. and in- PC, located in Wethersfield, Conn., a law firm tive law judge on the Dis- ternational policymaking processes, acquired representing businesses and individuals in liti- trict of Columbia Office of through his diverse professional background gation and corporate matters. McCormack, Administrative Hearings. that includes leadership roles with companies a commercial and insurance litigator in the Vergeer had previously ranging from cutting-edge, entrepreneurial Hartford, Conn. area for more than 20 years, served as legal director of startups to multinational, publicly traded tech- represents corporate and individual insurance Bread for the City, which he joined as a staff nology giants. policyholders in insurance coverage disputes. attorney in 1994. He coordinated the clinic’s daily operations; recruiting, training, and su- Victor Gallo was promoted to partner with Spencer Stephens is the pervising new attorneys, paralegals, and law Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP, where he is author of Church of Golf, a student volunteers; assigning referral cases; re- resident in the firm’s Wall Street office. Gallo novel about a broken man viewing cases and providing substantive legal practices environmental and land use law in who discovers that getting backup. Vergeer was a recipient of the 2010 CL&M’s Environmental Practice Group. He his life back means moving Jerrold Scoutt Prize in recognition of his years assists clients in completing federal, state, and to Lanai, the smallest of the of outstanding legal service to the low-income other environmental reviews — often within occupied Hawaiian Islands, community. very short approval timeframes — and helps and joining a religious community devoted to them obtain needed environmental permits. golf. Published in mid-October by Saint Pete Press, the book is available at Amazon.com and Hon. Cheryl Nora Moss was re-elected to a other online retailers. Stephens is the founding 4th consecutive term as a District Court Judge partner of Stephens & Associates, P.C., based in the 8th Judicial District Court, Family Di- in Rockville, Md., where he handles real estate vision, Nevada. She has served on the bench and construction litigation. since 2001. Judge Moss is the first Asian-Amer- ican elected to District Court in the State of Nevada’s history.

Maribeth Spellman was appointed by Gov. Peter Shumlin to serve as commissioner of Ver- mont’s Department of Human Resources.

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1995 Angela E. Giancarlo participated on Jan. 22, Cordell Jung was named vice president and 2015 in a roundtable discussion at the Co- general counsel of GED Testing Service LLC. Hon. Rainey R. Brandt, Magistrate Judge, Su- lumbus School of Law sponsored by the Com- perior Court of the District of Columbia, is the munications Law Students Association, the Kristine Sendek-Smith was named a partner 2015 recipient of the Law Students in Court Communications Law Institute, and the CUA with Akin Gump’s Washington, D.C., office. Distinguished Alumnus Award. According to Law Alumni Association. Giancarlo is a gov- A former assistant U.S. attorney, Sendek-Smith the citation, “Judge Brandt has dedicated her ernment and global trade partner in the Wash- is an experienced trial lawyer whose practice is career to public service, the law, and improv- ington D.C., office of Mayer Brown, where she focused on cross-border investigations, coming the administration of justice. As Magistrate handles a multitude of complex matters within plex civil litigation, and white collar criminal Judge, she works to ensure that the rights of the technology, media, and telecommunica- defense. She has represented many clients un- all who come before her are respected and pro- tions field. der investigation by agencies of the U.S. gov- tected.” Her award was presented on May 19, ernment at all levels. She also has extensive 2015, at the D.C. headquarters of Jones Day. Holly O’Neill has been experience representing clients facing media named a partner with and Internet attacks, with a particular focus on The Hon. Gregory T. Douds was appointed Broad and Cassel’s Estate Ukraine and Eastern Europe. by the governor of Georgia as a captain in the Planning and Trusts Prac- JAG office of the Georgia State Defense Force, tice Group. She is resident Ronald Sigworth has joined Bass, Berry & supporting the Army National Guard and the in the firm’s West Palm Sims’ office in Washington D.C. as a partner in citizens of Georgia. The appointment was made Beach, Fla. office. She han- the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group. during a ceremony on Dec. 7, 2014, same date dles contested and litigated matters in the areas Sigworth focuses his practice on protecting on which Douds proposed to his wife 30 years of estate administration, trust administration, clients’ valuable intellectual property rights in ago. Their son, David, is in his second year at and other fiduciary litigation. O’Neill is also a complex litigation. He is immediate past chair Georgia State University Law School and plan- Florida Supreme Court certified Circuit Court of the Intellectual Property Section of the D.C. ning an internship with a state representative. mediator and regularly mediates disputes dur- Bar Association. Sigworth has also served as an ing the administration of wills and trusts. adjunct law professor at CUA Law, teaching Patrick D. McPherson was appointed man- courses on patent law. aging partner of the Washington, D.C., office of Duane Morris LLP. McPherson represents 1997 Antilla Trotter III has joined the Adams & clients in the acquisition, enforcement, and Martin Group as a business solutions manager. protection of all aspects of their intellectual Wes Adams was elected on Nov. 4, 2014 as He is responsible for recruiting and staffing le- property rights. He is a seasoned intellectual Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney in gal positions in Washington, D.C., Maryland, property litigator and has represented clients Maryland. He unseated the longtime incum- and Virginia. Trotter is also a member of the in numerous federal district courts throughout bent in a contentious race. Columbus School of Law’s Alumni Council. the United States and the Court of Appeals Peter Tsirigotis has joined for the Federal Circuit. Registered to practice David T. Hickey has joined the government Stradley Ronon as counsel before the United States Patent and Trademark contracts practice of Kelley Drye as partner. in its investment manage- Office, McPherson is a member of the Ameri- Hickey is resident in the firm’s Washington, ment/mutual funds prac- can Intellectual Property Law Association. D.C., office, where he provides legal and legislative advice on federal procurement, Depart- tice group. He is resident ment of Defense, veteran’s affairs, homeland in the firm’s Washington, 1996 security, national defense, and aerospace issues. D.C., office. Tsirigotis focuses his practice on advising financial insti- Edgar J. Asebey recently joined Jones Day’s Maj. Gen. Reynold N. Hoover was the com- tutions, asset managers, private equity funds, health care and life sciences practice as a part- mencement speaker for the University of and hedge funds on regulatory risk and com- ner in the firm’s Miami office. A former Roetzel North Alabama’s Dec. 13, 2014 graduation pliance matters. He was most recently a senior & Andress partner, Asebey has spent more than ceremonies. Hoover is director of the J-2/6 Na- vice president with Brown Brothers Harriman a decade walking clients through FDA compli- tional Guard Bureau, where he serves as the di- in New York, where he was head of the Funds ance issues and specializes in counseling non- rector of intelligence providing policy oversight Operations and Administration Group. U.S. companies looking to sell their products and guidance on intelligence matters involving in the U.S. marketplace. the National Guard. Hoover was appointed by President George W. Bush as a special assistant to the president for Homeland Security, and senior director for Nuclear Defense and Continuity Policy on the Homeland Security Council.

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1998 1999 Jennifer O’Sullivan has joined New York City-based Hand Baldachin & Amburgey as Molly Bryson was appointed partner in the Chelsie King Garza has a partner. O’Sullivan works with the firm’s D.C. office of Ballard Spahr LLP. Bryson fo- been named to 2014 Texas Sports & Entertainment practice group whose cuses on assisting major banks and companies Super Lawyers for the first clients include professional leagues, teams and with their investments in affordable housing, time. Chelsie King Garza, franchises, event producers, professional ath- solar energy, businesses in low-income commu- P.A. is located in Houston, letes, and sponsors. nities, and historic preservation using tax cred- Texas. Recognition by Su- its and commercial and subsidized financing. per Lawyers is restricted to Bryson also serves as a member of CUA Law’s the top five percent of attorneys practicing in 2000 Alumni Council. Texas. Garza diligently pursues a variety of personal injury claims and mass tort matters, from Chris Bjornson has been named Of Counsel Gilberto R. Izquierdo received a 2014 Avvo complex product liability cases to challenging with the Washington, D.C., office of Steptoe Excellent Attorney Rating. Izquierdo is in pri- medical malpractice claims. & Johnson LLP. Bjornson represents clients be- vate practice in Miami, Fla., where he has also fore the Federal Communications Commission coached a competitive youth soccer team to the Thomas Hicks was confirmed by the United and other government agencies and in trans- 2014 3v3 soccer nationals. States Senate for a seat on the Federal Election actional matters. His clients provide interna- Assistance Commission. The commission is tional and domestic satellite, Internet, wireless Suzanne Lopez, executive vice president of in charge of setting federal standards for vot- telecommunications, and video programming business and legal affairs for Fremantle Media ing systems, which haven’t been updated since services. Bjornson is a member of the Colum- North America, was the subject of a short pro- 2005. Hicks was formerly election law counsel bus School of Law’s Alumni Council. file in the Variety Legal Impact Report 2015. An on Capitol Hill. in-house attorney, Lopez oversees the negotia- Shelby Caputo was hired as the deputy town tions of all deals, litigation, and legal affairs for Suzanne Paulus Miller attorney for the town of Leesburg, Va., in April. the domestic arm of the media giant respon- recently joined Sirote & Caputo served 10 years with the city of Alexan- sible for such megahits as American Idol and Permutt in the firm’s Fort dria as an assistant commonwealth’s attorney, America’s Got Talent. Lauderdale office. Miller where she prosecuted crimes including homi- is a member of the firm’s cides, felony assaults, child abuse and neglect, Brian W. Stolarz was recognized with a Cari- Mortgage Banking practice white collar crimes, and major narcotic cases. tas Award from Catholic Charities on Oct. 23, group, where she represents 2014. Catholic Charities is the social ministry national mortgage lenders in the areas of real outreach of the Archdiocese of Washington. estate, title, coordinating REOs, and foreclo- Stolarz was also the featured program speaker sure. at the Law School’s Fifth Annual CUA Law Pro December 11, 2014 – Bono Reception, held on March 25, 2015. Sto- Annual Alumni Christmas Party at Union Station larz serves as a member of CUA Law’s Alumni Council.

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Cecilia O’Connell Miller was elected part- Jeremy Springhart was Daniel A. Lewis, a fam- ner at Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch named partner in Broad ily law attorney at Hatcher LLP, the largest law firm in San Diego, Calif. and Cassel’s Orlando, FL Law Group in Charlotte, Her practice focuses on insurance coverage office. Springhart joined N.C., was selected as a litigation and representation of corporate and the firm in 2006 and is a 2015 Rising Star by North municipal policyholders in disputes with their member of the firm’s con- Carolina Super Lawyers, a insurance companies. Miller represents clients struction law and litiga- rating service of outstand- in federal and state courts across the country as tion and commercial litigation practice groups. ing lawyers who have attained a high-degree of well as arbitration and mediation. Springhart concentrates his practice in the peer recognition and professional achievement. area of construction litigation, including delay Lewis also recently received the Martindale- damage and construction defect claims, profes- Hubbell Client Distinction Award, which rec- 2001 sional negligence claims, claims for unforeseen ognizes attorneys for excellence in value and site conditions, and payment disputes. service based on client evaluations. Christopher Q. Davis is pleased to announce his law firm, Working Solutions NYC, with two associates. The employment litigation firm 2002 specializes in the prevention, prosecution, and Andrew T. Rezendes was named as investiga- defense of employment lawsuits on behalf of Thomas G. Allenhas been elected partner at tive counsel for the U.S. Senate Committee on individuals and companies with real workplace the international law firm of Pillsbury Win- Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry by Chair- problems. throp Shaw Pittman. Allen is a member of man Pat Roberts (R-KS). Before joining the Pillsbury’s litigation group and is resident in its Committee, Rezendes served as counsel for Matthew J. Focht has joined Greenbelt, Md.– Washington, D.C., office. the Committee on Oversight and Government based Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, P.A. as an Reform in the U.S. House of Representatives. associate in the firm’s personal injury practice Christopher Chase was recently elected part- Prior to working on Capitol Hill, Rezendes group. Focht focuses his practice on all aspects ner at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, where he practiced insurance defense litigation in Mary- of civil litigation, with an emphasis on plain- practices marketing, IP, sports, and entertain- land and the District of Columbia. tiff’s side personal injury cases, at the state and ment law. Chase is also in his fourth year as federal level in Maryland and the District of an adjunct professor at Fordham University William S. Sowders Columbia. School of Law. joined Phoenix-based Gust Rosenfeld, PLC on March Peter Goldin has been appointed interim state Myles Edwards has joined Shufro, Rose & 2, 2015. Sowders’ practice director for AARP Virginia. He is the firm’s Co., LLC in New York City as general counsel, is concentrated on litiga- federal advocacy director. chief compliance officer, and chief operating tion, specifically in the officer, effective Jan. 9, 2015. He was previ- areas of product liability, Sarah Kellermann Kelsey was named chief ously with Constellation Energy. On Sept. medical malpractice and healthcare, transpor- executive officer of the National Alliance for 30, 2014, Edwards delivered a presentation, tation, and accident and personal injury. In Model State Drug Laws in May 2014. She “A Hobson’s Choice? Domiciles for Alterna- 2012 and 2013, Sowders was honored as one specializes in the retrieval, review, analysis, tive Asset Managers,” at The Samuel & Ronnie of Super Lawyers Rising Stars. and comparison of each of the state’s drug and Heyman Center on Corporate Governance, alcohol laws. Kelsey presented at the Harold Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva Rogers Prescription Drug Monitoring Program University in New York City. 2003 National Meeting held in Washington, D.C., in which she updated meeting attendees on Elizabeth High is a shareholder in Lee & High, Frances Marine Davis was appointed counsel 2014 legislative, regulatory, and case law de- Ltd., of Reno, Nev. After graduation, High to the president at Middle Georgia State Col- velopments related to state PMP programs and served as federal law clerk to the Hon. Valerie lege, a four-year college moving toward uni- served on a panel titled State of the States. P. Cooke in the United States District Court, versity status serving approximately 8,000 stu- District of Nevada. She then returned to Wash- dents across five campuses in central Georgia, ington, D.C., practicing for several years in Ar- on Oct. 28, 2014. She relocated to Macon, Ga. nold & Porter’s environmental practice group. and married local attorney James W. Davis on High returned to Reno in 2006, first working Sept. 28, 2014. for Lionel Sawyer & Collins in the gaming & regulatory law group in the Reno office. John A. Zadrozny began as counsel in the office of Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) on Jan. 5, 2015. He has previously served in the same capacity with the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, serving under Sen. Bob Corker (R- TN).

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2004 Kelly T. Murphy was elected to the board of Joanne K.I. Howard joined the U.S. Depart- trustees for the Irving S. Gilmore International ment of Homeland Security, Office of Inspec- Hilary Abell Bednarz is the director of de- Keyboard Festival. The Gilmore Keyboard tor General, as assistant counsel. velopment at St. Bernadette School in Silver Festival, which is held in Kalamazoo, Mich., Spring, Md. is an internationally recognized, highly presti- Amy Mushahwar has joined ZwillGen PLLC gious piano music festival. Its nearly 100 events as a counsel and chief information security of- Benjamin T. Branche was promoted from as- showcase some of the most notable and accom- ficer. ZwillGen is a law firm that specializes in sociate to partner at the New Jersey law firm of plished pianists and keyboard musicians in the privacy and data security issues. Mushahwar is Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein & Blader, P.C. world, along with artists just emerging on the also a contributing author on ZwillGen’s blog Branche concentrates his practice on Mergers international stage. Murphy is a partner in the “Law Across the Wire and Into the Cloud.” and Acquisitions, Tax, Trusts and Estates, Real intellectual property department of Honigman The online publication offers the perspective of Estate and Business Law. He was named a New Millers Schwartz and Cohn LLP. ZwillGen’s lawyers writing about the most re- Jersey “Rising Star” by SuperLawyers in 2010, cent issues in cybercrime, information security, 2011, and 2012. Diego J. Rojas has joined Garan Lucow Miller, privacy and legislation. P.C. in Grand Rapids, Mich., as an associate Dante Cornish recently joined the U.S. De- specializing in insurance defense. Rojas and his Daniel K. Roque has joined the Office of the partment of Veterans Affairs, Office of Em- wife, Lindsay, are the proud parents of Caro- New York State Inspector General as an inves- ployment Discrimination Complaint Adjudi- line Jewell Rojas born on July 1, 2014. tigative counsel. Roque also serves as a member cation, as a general attorney. of the CUA Law’s Alumni Council. Kimberly Morris co-authored “Court Sets 2005 Jessica A. Springsteen is an international proj- Limit on Reach of Tipster Protection,” pub- ect finance lawyer at Clifford Chance US LLP, lished August 26, 2014 in the Daily Journal. Leonidas Boutsikaris became Of Counsel at an English law firm with a large U.S. presence. The article examines an important decision set- the intellectual property firm of Nixon & Ven- Springsteen advises multilateral organizations, ting firm limits on the scope of whistleblower derhye P.C. in Arlington, Va. commercial banks, and institutional investors protections. Morris is a partner with Winston in the development of projects in Latin Amer- & Strawn, resident in the firm’s San Francisco William J. Breslin was elected to partner at ica. Prior to joining Clifford Chance US LLP, office. Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP, Springsteen worked for International Finance resident in Washington, D.C. Breslin is a part- Corporation, Multilateral Investment Guaran- ner in the firm’s corporate department and the tee Agency, and the Inter-American Develop- asset management practice, where he concen- ment Bank for many years. Springsteen is also trates on derivatives, futures, and commodities. a member of the board of directors of Isabella He regularly offers his clients transactional and & Ferdinand Spanish Language Adventures, regulatory advice in connection with swaps, fu- a D.C.-based educational facility for children tures, and other derivatives products. that specializes in teaching the Spanish language through culture and music.

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2006 Jeremy R. Moss, an attorney with the Alex- 2008 andria, Virginia law firm of MercerTrigiani, Patrick Murck is the executive director of The recently was elected to the College of Com- Will Jawando is a senior adviser to Maryland Bitcoin Foundation, a lobby group founded munity Association Lawyers (CCAL), a na- Gov. Martin O’Malley’s “O’ Say Can You See” in 2012 to “standardize, protect and promote tional industry organization of 150 attorneys PAC, as the governor gears up for a possible the use of Bitcoin cryptographic money for who have made significant contributions to the 2016 White House bid. Jawando will handle a the benefit of users worldwide.” Murck served practice of community association law. Moss is variety of outreach activities, helping O’Malley most recently as general counsel to The Bit- now the youngest member to be inducted into continue to build a national network. Jawa- coin Foundation. Earlier in his career, Murck CCAL. ndo is a former Obama administration staffer worked for the law firm Fletcher, Heald & Hil- who narrowly lost a primary bid this year for dreth and a number of companies in the tech- William J. Phelan IV joined the law firm of a Maryland House of Delegates seat. Most re- nology and virtual economy spheres, including Cordell & Cordell in its Philadelphia office. As cently, he worked for Discovery Communica- Engage Legal, Engage Strategy, and bitcoin an advisor and advocate for men, he practices tions. startup CoinLab. in the area of divorce, support, child custody, property distribution, and alimony. Phelan was Matthew Phelps is an assistant United States Ron Whitworth has been appointed chief also named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in attorney at the United States Attorney’s Office. privacy officer of EverBank, and promoted to 2014. He married Megan (Graham) Phelan on senior vice president, associate general counsel. Aug. 31, 2014, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. 2009 Joseph M. Saka joined Lowenstein Sandler 2007 LLP as counsel in the firm’s Washington, D.C. Kristen (Morgan) Comstock has joined Lo- office. Saka will continue representing corpo- rang Law, PC in Havre, Mont. as an associate. Teddy Davis was a candidate to represent Dis- rate policyholders in complex disputes with trict Four of the city council of Los Angeles, their insurance companies. He was previously Daniel S. Crowley has been named a partner which stretches from Sherman Oaks to Miracle with Dickstein Shapiro LLP, where he assisted with the Hannon Law Group in Washington, Mile and includes parts of Hollywood and Los clients to obtain significant recoveries from D.C. Crowley practices general civil litigation, Feliz. Davis was born and raised in the com- their insurers. with a focus on employment law, represent- munity. Davis has worked over the years as a ing federal and private sector employees in senior aide to the mayor of Los Angeles, as spe- Liesel Danjczek Schopler was named part- employment disputes. A significant portion cial assistant to the governor of California, and ner at Rifkin, Weiner, Livingston, Levitan & of his practice is devoted to representing For- as an Emmy Award-winning ABC News jour- Silver, LLC, where she practices commercial eign Service Officers in grievances, discipline, nalist. He currently serves as an Unruh Fellow litigation. She is married with three children - EEO, whistleblower, and separation cases. He at USC, helping students prepare for careers in daughters, Camden and Reis, and son, Sawyer. also has experience representing businesses in public service. The primary vote will be held employment and contract disputes, employees Jonathan Lewis Stone was named a Rising on March 3. with insurance benefit claims, and individuals Star in Business Litigation by Virginia Super suffering personal injuries. Crowley was named Summer Mersinger will join The Smith-Free Lawyers for 2014. Stone has also been recog- a Rising Star in employment and labor law by Group, LLC as senior vice president in early nized as a Top 10 Under 40 for the National Super Lawyers in 2014 and 2015 and is licensed 2015. She served most recently as Washington Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys for to practice law in Washington, DC, Maryland, chief to Senator John Thune (R-SD). Founded 2014. He practices in Virginia Beach, Va., with Virginia and Massachusetts. in 1995, the Smith-Free Group has played an the firm of Norris & St. Clair, P.C. advocacy role in shaping public policy on di- Christina Manfredi McKinley has joined verse issues. In addition to her Hill experience, business law firm Cohen & Grigsby as a lateral Mersinger served as a director of government associate in the firm’s Pittsburgh office. McKin- relations at D.C.-based law firm Arent Fox. ley is a commercial litigator who focuses her practice on advising and representing clients in all phases of litigation before U.S. District Courts, the Federal Courts of Appeals, and the Supreme Court. She previously worked at WilmerHale in Washington, D.C.

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2010 Joe Murray announced his bid for Virginia’s 2012 39th District Senate seat, which includes parts Shant Boyajian began serving on the Senate of Fairfax County, the city of Alexandria and Tara Beech’s blog post, “Shaming the Poor Environment and Public Works Committee as Prince William County. A longtime resident Hinders Our Ability to Alleviate Poverty,” was senior counsel in January 2015. He deals with of Alexandria, Murray is a dedicated public published online by the Huffington Post on Jan. the public works aspects of the committee’s ju- servant, community leader and devoted father. 7, 2015. Beech recently completed a clerkship risdiction. Boyajian previously served with the He has worked in various legislative policy for Judge Jane Roth of the U.S. Court of Ap- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. and leadership roles on Capitol Hill in both peals for the Third Circuit. the United States House of Representatives Ellen Brandau joined the U.S. Department of and United States Senate with an emphasis Debbie Carfora was accepted into an honors Veterans Affairs as associate counsel in Febru- in health care, entitlement reform, and edu- position with the Environmental and Natural ary. She serves as a mentor for attorneys prepar- cational areas. He currently serves as Director Resources Division at the United States De- ing rulings on motions for reconsideration and of Government and Legal Affairs for a national partment of Justice. various correspondence. rare disease non-profit called Debra, the Dys- Tim Casula is the associate general counsel trophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Asso- Matthew Brannen was in- (acting general counsel) at LMO Advertising, ciation. cluded in the 2014 Upstate a mid-size company that employs more than New York Super Lawyers Clifford Smith was hired to serve as commu- 100 people. “Rising Stars” list in the nications director for U.S. Congressman Gary Wesley Gee is an associate at Arent Fox. He is a field of real estate. The at- Palmer (R-Ala.). Smith manages the day-to- graduate of the Institute for Communications torneys on the list were day media outreach. Smith has a broad array Law Studies. selected by their peers from of political experience and has served as a law among the top up-and-coming lawyers, de- clerk on two Senate committees and as a leg- William Haun and his wife, Caroline, wel- fined as 40 years of age and younger, or in the islative correspondent in the House of Repre- comed their first child, Evelyn Frances Haun, practice of law for less than 10 years. Brannen sentatives. Smith also has campaign and private into the world on July 23, 2014. Haun also has is an associate in the Rochester office of Bond, sector experience and most recently served as received a clerkship with Judge Janice Rogers Schoeneck & King PLLC. He began his legal associate counsel for the Free Market Environ- Brown of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the career as corporate counsel for a top hospitality mental Law Clinic. D.C. Circuit for the 2016–2017 term. Haun management corporation. is currently an associate with Hunton & Wil- liams LLP. Katie Gamelin Crowley was named Direc- 2011 tor of Alumni Relations for CUA’s Columbus John M. Tenaglia was ap- School of Law. Crowley returned to CUA Law Lena Thorn Clarkstarted her own firm, Law pointed to the Senior Ex- after practicing law with a boutique family law Office of Lena A. Clark, and assists Maryland, ecutive Service and named firm in Maryland where she was recognized Virginia and the District of Columbia clients as the deputy director for by Maryland Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in in Estate Planning, Probate and Immigration contract policy and inter- 2014 and 2015. Prior to that, Crowley served matters. Ms. Clark also married Christopher F. national contracting at the for two years as judicial clerk to The Honor- Clark in a beautiful ceremony near Shenando- Department of Defense. able Louise G. Scrivener, ’75. Crowley and her ah National Park. The couple resides in Freder- Tenaglia was commissioned in the Air Force husband, Dan Crowley ’09, are proud parents ick, Maryland. in 1988 and retired from active duty in 2008. to twins, William and Nora. Prior to his current assignment, Tenaglia served Jeremy Springhart has earned an AV Pre- as a senior procurement analyst in DPAP where Patrick Halley has joined the firm Wilkin- eminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, he developed and oversaw the OSD Peer Re- son Barker Knauer, LLP as Of Counsel. He is achieving the organization’s highest marks for view program. resident in the firm’s Washington, D.C., office. both competency and ethics. Springhart is a Most recently, Halley was associate chief of the member of Broad and Cassel’s construction FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau and legal law and litigation and commercial litigation advisor to Chairman Wheeler for E-rate mod- practice groups in Orlando, FL. ernization and inmate calling services reform. While a student at CUA Law, Halley was the Laura Lynn Thomasand Thomas Curtin, overall winner of the National Telecommuni- 2011, were married on Oct. 25, 2014 in How- cations Moot Court Competition. ard County, Md.

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2013 Chris Lemming was one of two attorneys se- 2014 lected by the Tahirih Justice Center to receive Michael Ellement has joined the general its Washington, D.C. Area Pro Bono Attorneys Patricia Cave became director of government counsel’s office of the National Labor Relations of the Year Award at Tahirih’s 18th Annual affairs of WTA-Advocates for Rural Broad- Board in its Honors Attorney Program, where Gala, held on April 14, 2015, at the Andrew band. Cave is a cum laude graduate of the In- he is currently assigned to the Contempt, W. Mellon Auditorium. Lemming is an associ- stitute for Communications Law Studies. Compliance, and Special Litigation Branch. ate with Ballard Spahr. Prior to that, completed a clerkship with Judge David Crawford accepted a position in the Ivan L.R. Lemelle of the United States District AnneRose Menachery’s legal fellowship in telecommunications practice at Hogan Lovells Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. El- Congressman Luis Gutierrez’s office was turned in Washington, D.C. Crawford is a cum laude lement has recently published two law review into a full-time position as counsel. graduate of the Institute for Communications articles – “Enfranchising Persons with Disabili- Law Studies. Quinlan L. O’Connor and Iryna Kurbatava ties: Continuing Problems, an Old Statute, and (2013) were married in Montana on Aug. 31, Alexandra Jenik is among 54 newly hired A New Litigation Strategy,” 39 T. Marshall L. 2014. O’Connor is serving as agency counsel Bronx assistant district attorneys who complet- Rev. 29 (2013) and “Labor Law in 3(d): Re- for the Department of Labor and Industry for ed an intensive two-week training program in examining the General Counsel of the NLRB the State of Montana. Kurbatava is a deputy September 2014. The training combines inten- as an Independent Prosecutor of Labor Viola- city attorney in Helena, Mont. sive classroom lectures on criminal court prac- tions,” 29 ABA J. Lab. & Emp. L. 477 (2014). tice with courtroom observation and hands-on In addition, Ellement served as a panelist on Joseph C. Pekich has joined Solomon Law workshops. the Thurgood Marshall School of Law’s annual Firm PLLC as an associate attorney to assist law review symposium, titled “A History of with the firm’s high volume of federal employ- Evan J. Van Regenmorter is also among 54 Civil Rights Issues from Education to Voting ment law cases. Pekich, who hails from a family newly hired Bronx assistant district attorneys Rights and Their Modern Implications”. of union members, focused on labor and em- who successfully completed the intensive two- ployment law at CUA, where he received the week training program (see above). Rich Gallena is an associate at Orrick, Her- Plato Papps Fellowship, which is awarded to rington & Sutcliffe LLP, where he practices students with a demonstrable interest in labor Holly Vandegrift has accepted a position with within the firm’s Insurance practice and liti- law. National Democratic Institute (NDI). She gation groups. Gallena’s practice focuses on works for NDI’s Asia team focusing primarily corporate policyholders in complex insurance Rebecca L. Zimmerman on programs in Hong Kong, China, Burma, coverage disputes involving environmental li- has joined Nichols Zauzig and Indonesia. abilities, mass tort liabilities, government in- Sandler, P.C., as part of the vestigations, and data breaches. firm’s family law practice, focusing on divorce and JoAnna Kelly has joined the New York City domestic relations cases. Administration for Children’s Services, where Zimmerman had complet- she represents the City of New York in child ed a judicial clerkship with The Hon. Richard abuse and neglect cases. Kelly is also in charge B. Potter, 31st Judicial Circuit, Prince William of recruitment for the New York Irish Ameri- County Circuit Court. While in law school, can Bar Association. she served as editor-in-chief of the Catholic University Law Review.

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In Memoriam

1956 100 black lawyers to be licensed to practice in Florida. Quince, the first black woman to serve on the state’s highest court, was appointed Joseph Procaccino of Vienna/Fairfax, Va., passed away peacefully in in 1998. Their marriage produced two daughters, Peggy LaVerne and the presence of his family on Jan. 8, 2015, following complications Laura LaVerne. from a respiratory illness. He was 93. In 1942, Procaccino enlisted in the Army and was sent for intensive Japanese language training. He was commissioned as an officer and traveled to the China/Burma/ 1981 India Theater of Operations. While in China, he was assigned a small group of specialists who travelled into Yenan in 1945 as part of an Roger John Lucas passed away on Jan. 29, 2015, at the age of 65. effort by the United States to explore the activities of the Communist He resided in Vienna, Va. Lucas is survived by his loving wife, Rosalie Chinese in the fight against Japanese forces. His team met with local Lucas; daughters Stephanie Lucas and Jennifer Crane; two grandchil- leadership, to include Mao Tse-Tung and Chou En Lai. During his dren; his parents, and two siblings. Lucas was a generous supporter of military service, Procaccino entered into the Office of Strategic Ser- the Charles and Louise O’Brien Fellowship at the Columbus School vices, and remained in that organization as it evolved into the Central of Law. Intelligence Agency, becoming a charter member. He served under every CIA Director to the present, accumulating an incredible 71 years of federal service. Procaccino received numerous awards and ci- 1985 tations. He is survived by his loving son, Joseph, Jr., daughter-in-law Rebecca Rini passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 8, 2015. Rini was Margaret of Fairfax, Va., and his granddaughters, Cristina and Carla. the founding partner of the law firm of Rini, Coran & Lancellotta, PC, and its successor, Rini O’Neil, PC. She was an innovator in the communications industry and was widely regarded for her negotia- Robert O. Tiernan passed away on Oct. 15, 2014, in South Kings- tion skills, her fierce advocacy and her creative approach to problem town, R.I., at the age of 85. Tiernan was elected to the U.S. House solving. Rini served on the board of directors of The Source for Learn- of Representatives in 1967, serving for seven years. After his service ing, Inc. and on the Board of Directors of Pegasus Tower Company. in Congress, he was appointed to the Federal Election Commission She served as president of the alumni association for the Institute for by President Gerald Ford. Tiernan served on the national board until Communications Law Studies at The Catholic University of America 1981, when he practiced law again in Rhode Island. Tiernan retired (2004). She is survived by Lori Rini, as well as by her daughter Lynd- from the practice of law in 2009. He was a member of the Rhode say, son Jacob, and longtime companion Michael Selleh. Island Heritage Hall of Fame. 2010 1966 Naphtali Matlis, passed away on May 12, 2015 after a long cancer Joseph Dougherty Crumlish passed away on Aug. 28, 2014, in Wash- battle valiantly fought. After earning his bachelor’s degree in Biomed- ington, D.C., at the age of 92. Crumlish served as a past president of ical Engineering from the Johns Hopkins University in 1996, fol- the Thomas More Society of America. He was the beloved father of lowed by both an MBA and MSIS in 2001 from Boston University, Rebecca Crumlish and is also survived by many nieces and nephews. and finally a JD in 2010 from CUA Law, he embarked on the career he was so passionate about - patent law. Matlis worked for many years with Birch, Stewart, Kolasch, and Birch in Falls Church, Virginia. He is survived by his parents, wife Dorothy, daughter Olivia, and 1975 son Joshua.

Fred Buckine, a former Hillsborough County judge and prosecutor and the husband of Florida Supreme Court Justice Peggy Quince (1975), died Sept. 6, 2014, at the age of 75. The couple resided in Tal- lahassee. Buckine and Quince met at CUA Law and after graduating began a marriage of 38 years. Known for his love of the law and for his public speaking ability, Buckine grew up in Bradenton and served in the U.S. Air Force for 13 years, including two tours of duty in Vietnam. A statement by the family noted that he was among the first

Summer 2015 / CUA Lawyer 51 Alumni News Reunion 2014 Reunited and Reconnected

Ten class years were invited to participate in Re- union 2014: 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, and 2009.

The weekend kicked off with a Friday VIP Recep- tion with Dean Daniel F. Attridge at the Sidecar at P.J. Clarke’s in downtown Washington. The reception honored Reunion Class Committee members and donors to the 2014 Reunion Gift.

Also honored was Susan Smith Newell, Class of 1993, who was presented with the law school’s first Alumni Distinguished Service Award for her service on its Board of Visitors and her past presidency of the Law Alumni Association at the Columbus School of Law (pictured at left with Dean Attridge and the Association’s current president, Jim Anag- nos, Class of 1996) .

An All-Alumni Party and Reunion Kickoff followed, at which awards were given to the reunion classes with highest dollars raised (1969 - $57,737), highest class giving participation rate (1964), and highest classmate attendance at reunion (1994).

Saturday morning offered alumni visitors a relaxing mix of social time and informational events. After the Law Alumni Association Annual Meeting, all class members with any questions about the law school were invited to ask them directly of Dean Attridge, who covered such subjects as enrollment, scholarships, job placement, changes to the curriculum, and marketing plans for the future.

Reunion guests also heard Professor Mark Rienzi Jetting in from as far away as Switzerland, Hawaii, and London, more than 100 Catholic discuss “The First Amendment & Religious Liberty University law school graduates returned to attend Reunion 2014, held Oct. 17-19 at the law in the Supreme Court,” a subject he knows well, school and other locations around Washington, D.C. having played a key litigation role in four cases related to religious liberty that have come before the The jam-packed weekend offered a total of 16 events, designed to help old friends and class- Court in 2013-2014. mates reconnect, keep up with law school developments, and engage with new opportunities to support their law alma mater in the future. Rienzi provided insight into his recent success before the Supreme Court in McCullen v. Coakley, as well The carefully planned out event offered alumni and their guests a little bit of everything; the as his involvement in writing briefs on behalf of the perfect fall weather was a bonus gift from Mother Nature. Little Sisters of the Poor, Hobby Lobby, and Wheaton College.

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Professor Sarah Duggin also stepped up in a big way to assist with Re- Faculty professors David Lipton, George Smith, and Rev. Raymond union 2014. She led a 15-guest First Amendment Tour of the Newseum, O’Brien also contributed to the welcome home for alumni, hosting one of the most popular experiences in Washington, D.C. class reunion gatherings or attending other events. Moving quickly, the dean paid a visit to each of the class dinners at their scattered locations Blissfully unaware of the rest of the goings-on around them, young chil- throughout the city. dren of CUA Law alumni were rewarded by the two-hour picnic on the lawn behind the building during the afternoon. The catered cookout Reunion 2014 concluded with two events on Sunday, Oct. 19th. First, a featured live Dixieland music and children’s activities such as a moon Sunday Mass celebrated with special intentions for the 50-year reunion bounce, face painting, and more. Class of 1964.

Saturday evening offered smaller, intimate dinners broken out by class Mass was followed at noon with the William Callyhan Robinson Society year. For alumni, it was a wonderful chance to relax, enjoy the company Luncheon and Induction Ceremony at the Law School. This special lun- of old friends, and plug back in to the CUA Law community. cheon and ceremony celebrates CUA Law alumni who graduated 40 or more years ago, with special recognition to the Class of 1964. Nine new members were inducted this year.

Summer 2015 / CUA Lawyer 53 Alumni News 2014–15 Alumni Events A Listing of Events Over the Past Year

The 2014-15 fiscal year (May 1 – April 30) marked another momentous year for CUA Law alumni events. More than 2,000 alumni, friends and guests attended more than 80 alumni events throughout the year and across the country. What follows is a list of many of those events and a selection of photographs.

The Office of Development & Alumni Relations is busy planning events for next calendar year. If you are interested in having representatives of the Law School visit your group of alumni, please contact Katie Crowley ’10, our Director of Alumni Relations at [email protected].

May 2014 October 2014 (continued) February 2015 (continued) Boston Alumni & Admitted Student Reception Capitol Hill Alumni Happy Hour Lunch with a Lawyer Series FCC Alumni Luncheon Miami Family Mass & Luncheon June 2014 Law Alumni Association Meeting Montgomery County Alumni Reception Chicago Alumni & Admitted Student Reception Reunion 2014 Navigating Student Loan Repayment Options Panel Nationals Baseball Game Scholarship Appreciation Luncheon Northern Virginia Alumni Reception Virginia Bar Swearing In Brunch William Callyhan Robinson Society Luncheon Venable Firm Breakfast Young Alumni Happy Hour July 2014 November 2014 Annapolis Alumni & Friends BBQ First Year Friday Student-Alumni Mentor Reception March 2015 Department of Labor Alumni Breakfast Reception Honoring Super Lawyers & Rising Stars An Evening with CUA Law at Jones Day Los Angeles Area Alumni Reception Securities Annual Alumni Luncheon Black Law Students Association Reception Maryland Bar Exam Lunches Evening Student & Alumni Reception at Akin Gump Seattle Area Alumni Reception December 2014 International Career Panel & Networking Reception Virginia Bar Exam Lunches 25th Annual Christmas Concert for Charity Lunch with a Lawyer Series 32nd Annual Christmas Party Pro Bono Reception August 2014 Virginia Bar Swearing In Luncheon Orioles Baseball Game April 2015 January 2015 Alumni Council Meeting September 2014 1L Reception at Mayer Brown, LLP & Admitted Student Luncheon Board of Visitors Meeting & Luncheon 1L Reception at Steptoe & Johnson Alumni Luncheon at Shulman Rogers Gandal Pordy & Ecker, PA Goulston & Storrs Luncheon Akin Gump Breakfast Alumni Luncheon at the US Food New York City Area Alumni Reception Capitol Hill Networking Happy Hour & Drug Administration Young Alumni Happy Hour Communications Law Institute Career Panel & Board of Visitors Meeting & Luncheon Networking Reception CLI Alumni Luncheon with Dean and Faculty October 2014 First Year Friday Student-Alumni Reception Columbus Community Legal Services Happy Hour 20th Anniversary of the Law School’s Prince George’s County Alumni Reception Building Reception Dean’s Dinner Benefiting Student Scholarships Alumni Council Meeting February 2015 LPP Alumni Brunch 1L Luncheon at Latham & Watkins Lunch with a Lawyer Series 1L Reception at Hogan Lovells New York City Alumni Pub Party Philadelphia Alumni Reception

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Summer 2015 / CUA Lawyer 55 Highlights Law School Welcomes New Members to its Board of Visitors

Christopher H. “Chris” Collins, Esquire, 1978 Partner, Holland & Knight, Washington, D.C. Effective January 2015

Collins represents clients before all of the federal and local land use regulatory agencies in the District of Columbia. He has represented more than 50 foreign governments and international organizations in real estate matters, primarily relating to the acquisition, location, replacement, and expansion of their em- bassy and other facilities in Washington. Collins Four distinguished alumni became members of the Columbus School of Law’s Board has lectured both locally and nationally on historic of Visitors over the past year. preservation, land use, and foreign missions issues. Currently numbering about 50 people, the board meets twice each year, providing advice to Collins is included in The Best Lawyers in America the dean on how to strengthen teaching, scholarship, and service in the law school. It provides guide, Land Use and Zoning Law; Real Estate Law, insight into subjects such as new academic programs, the changing nature and composition of (2008-2015); Chambers USA – America’s Leading the student body, services and facilities of the law school, trends in faculty hiring, scholarship, Business Lawyers Guide, (2013, 2014); and Wash- teaching, and service, and career services, including summer and postgraduate employment. ington, D.C., Super Lawyers magazine (2009, 2013, 2014). Drawn from the public and private sectors, members of the board are appointed by the dean of the law school for a renewable term of three years. Its most recent meeting, on April 10, featured these additions to the board:

Maureen E. Dwyer, Esquire, 1978 Partner, Goulston & Storrs, P.C., Washington, D.C. Effective September 2014

A specialist in zoning and municipal law, Dwyer has been acknowledged by Chambers USA as one of the top zoning attorneys in the city. She is a director in the Goulston & Storrs real estate group and a member and former president of Commercial Real Estate Women. A former adjunct professor in administrative and land use law, Dwyer has also been active in civic organizations including Girl Scouts, the Salvation Army, the DC Chamber of Commerce and the Urban Land Institute. She is a Martindale Hubbell Top Rated Lawyer in Land Use and Zoning (2013), and was nominated for Real Estate Lawyer of the Year, Chambers USA ‘Women in Law’ Awards (2011). Dwyer has been named a DC Super Lawyer (2007–2014) and is also on the list of Best Lawyers in America (2009–2014).

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Julie A. Bowen, Esquire, 1990 Agnes P. Dover, Esquire, 1981 Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Partner and Director of Hogan Lovells Government Secretary of The MITRE Corporation Regulatory Practice Group, Washington, D.C. Effective March 2015 Effective March 2015

Bowen directs an in-house legal team that advises MITRE’s leadership on Dover has more than 30 years of experience working with government all legal matters, including cybersecurity, contracting, intellectual prop- contractor clients, primarily in the defense, energy, information tech- erty, human resources, healthcare, real estate, and national security. She nology, and biotechnology industries. Her practice includes counseling also oversees MITRE’s Government Relations Department as it tracks on government contract compliance, teaming, and subcontract arrange- legislation, regulations, and policies that relate to MITRE work pro- ments, and intellectual property issues. Dover joined the firm as a part- grams. She joined MITRE in 2006 as associate general counsel and is an ner in 1997 after serving as the deputy general counsel for procurement expert in cybersecurity and intellectual property law. Bowen is an active and technology transfer at the U.S. Department of Energy. She is listed member of several industry and professional groups. She performed pro in Martindale - Hubbell Av Preeminent Rating (2014); Chambers USA, bono legal work for legal aid organizations with a focus on defending the Government Contracts, (2010–2014); and Who’s Who Legal: The Inter- rights of women, children, and homeless people, and still volunteers for national Who’s Who of Business Lawyers, Public Procurement, (2011– Brainfood, a nonprofit organization that teaches life skills and practical 2013). cooking techniques to at-risk youth attending high school in Washing- ton, D.C.

Alumni Council

While the Board of Visitors acts primarily as counselors to the dean, the Columbus School of Law’s more than 11,300 alumni now have their own stronger voice. All CUA Law graduates become members of its Alumni Association upon graduation. The association is governed in turn by the Law School’s Alumni Council, founded in 2013 “to promote the values, objectives and well-being of The Catholic University of America and Columbus School of Law.”

The council’s first president was Susan Smith Newell, 1993. It is currently led by James “Jim” C. Anagnos, 1996. Council members serve a three-year term. The group produces an annual report on its goals and activities. Its initial report invited all alumni to consider their relationship with the Law School in this light:

“An essential core to our model is an institution-wide ‘stakeholder’ mentality. Remaining cognizant of this will allow a broader perspective in approaching issues of who we are and will assist efforts to ensure all stakeholders are able to reap the rewards and benefits of our mutual association. We are all in this together — for the good of each other and the good of the whole.”

The following dedicated alumni will serve as Alumni Council Officers for the 2015-16 academic year: PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE James “Jim” C. Anagnos, 1996 Stanley E. Woodward, Jr., 2008 Leah Quaile, 2012 Maureen Smith Lawrence, 2008 Professor Lisa A. Everhart, 1983

April 9, 2015 – Alumni Council members James Constantin Anagnos, Esquire, 1996, Molly R. Bryson, Esquire, 1998, Susan S. Newell, Esquire, 1993 and Stanley E. Woodward, Esquire, 2008 were Table Sponsors at the 3rd Annual Dean’s Dinner

Summer 2015 / CUA Lawyer 57 Highlights Columbus School of Law Board of Visitors

The Board of Visitors of the Columbus School of Law is chosen from a geographically and professionally diverse cross section of alumni, parents and friends selected for their ability to provide advice to the Dean on how to strengthen teaching, scholarship and service in the Law School.

The members of the Board of Visitors serve as counselors to the dean of the Law School, with particular focus on:

1) Strengthening the academic program and educational goals of the Law School and improving its visibility and image, nationally and internationally;

2) Addressing the concerns of alumni, students, faculty, parents and friends of the Law School; and, increasing and strengthening the financial resources of the Law School.

Chairman Thomas D. Yannucci, Esquire Washington, D.C.

Members Amanda W. Abshire, Esquire, 2008 David A. Donohoe, Esquire, 1962 Kathleen M. Kundar, Esquire, 1974 Ralph J. Rohner, 1963 Charlotte, NC Potomac, MD New York, NY Glenn Dale, MD Paul Alvarez, Esquire, 2006 Anne M. Donohue, Esquire, 1998 Theodore Richard Lazo, Esquire, 1994 Stanley J. Samorajczyk, Esquire, 1967 Washington, DC Fairfax, VA Washington, DC Annapolis, MD Felicia Clelia Battista, Esquire, 1992 Agnes P. Dover, Esquire, 1981 Daniel Tobin Lennon, Esquire, 1990 Colin Sandercock, Esquire, 1983 Bethesda, MD Washington, DC Washington, DC Washington, DC Michael J. Bidwill, Esquire, 1990 Maureen E. Dwyer, Esquire, 1978 Peggy Phillips Love, Esquire, 1988 Paul A. Serini, Esquire, 1983 Phoenix, AZ Washington, DC Washington, DC Reisterstown, MD Paul M. Bisaro, Esquire, 1989 Donald W. Farley, Esquire, 1969 James E. McDonald, Esquire, 1969 Richard A. Shapack, Esquire, 1977 Parsippany, NJ North Caldwell, NJ Miami, FL Bloomfield Hills, MI Julie A. Bowen, Esquire, 1990 Richard J. Favretto, Esquire, 1966 Susan S. Newell, Esquire, 1993 John M. Skenyon, Esquire, 1973 McLean, VA Washington, DC Alexandria, VA Boston, MA John G. Carberry, Esquire, 1973 Dena C. Feeney, Esquire, 1963 Nancy Palermo, Esquire, 1997 Richard Lee Slowinski, Esquire, 1991 Needham, MA Chevy Chase, MD Washington, DC Washington, DC Warwick M. Carter, Jr., Esquire, 1991 Suellen M. Ferguson, Esquire, 1977 Luis J. Perez, Esquire, 1983 Kevin P. Tighe, Esquire, 1969 New York, NY Annapolis, MD Miami, FL Potomac, MD Pat A. Cipollone, Esquire Alice S. Fisher, Esquire, 1992 Larry R. Pilot, Esquire, 1967 S. Jenell Trigg, Esquire, 1997 Washington, DC Washington, DC Fort Myers, FL Washington, DC Christopher H. Collins, Esquire, 1978 Arthur N. Fuccillo, Esquire, 1978 Jeffrey S. Puretz, Esquire, 1981 Richard C. White, Esquire, 1994 Washington, DC Rockville, MD Washington, DC Washington, DC Mark D. Cowan, Esquire, 1977 Karen Lynn Grubber, Esquire, 1992 Shawn Patrick Regan, Esquire, 1996 Current membership Alexandria, VA Bethesda, MD New York, NY as of May 2015 Michael F. Curtin, Esquire, 1965 Francis J. Hearn, Jr., Esquire, 1989 Mark Reinhardt, Esquire, 1971 Washington, DC Harrison, NY St. Paul, MN Edward J. Dempsey, Esquire, 1970 Randall K. Hulme, Esquire, 1990 Benjamin Y. Roca, Esquire, 1996 Avon, CT Addison, TX Linthicum, MD

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Thank You for Your Time, Talent, and Treasure

Dear Alumni and Friends of CUA Law, In addition: We often speak of time, talent, and trea- • 2,093 alumni and friends attended 81 events throughout sure when we talk about the various ways the year, receiving updates on the Law School, talking with you can contribute to CUA Law. As al- admitted students, and networking with fellow alumni; ways, numbers are an important way of quantifying those contributions. • 100 alumni served as mentors to the first year class, with 180 alumni serving as mentors to all current students; I am pleased to highlight just some of the key ways you have responded in • 60 alumni served as moot court judges; 2014-15: • 55 alumni served as Lawyering Skills Program • 1,110 donors were responsible for $1,846,119 in gifts and oral argument judges; pledges to CUA Law; • Over 50 alumni assisted our students through career pan- • Excluding estate distributions, this represents a 43.36% els, mock interview programs, our on-campus interview increase in gifts and pledges over 2013-14; program, and pro bono projects, efforts much appreciated by the Office of Career and Professional Development • 783 donors gave $628,725 to the Law Annual Fund, representing a 9% increase over 2013-14 and a 61% increase Your many contributions to CUA Law have been an encour- over just two years ago, supporting our need for scholar- agement to us as we remain committed to providing an afford- ships; able, quality education grounded in practice and service to others. I thank you sincerely for your considerable investment • Our Board of Visitors and our Alumni Council led by of time, talent, and treasure, and hope you will continue to example and had 100% participation in giving for the year partner with us in this new year. just ended. Best wishes to you and yours,

Tanya L.Easton Executive Director of Development and Alumni Relations

There are many opportunities for generosity: • Check: Please make checks payable to The Catholic • Matching Gifts: If you work for a firm or company that matches University of America, with “Law School Annual Fund” or your gifts from employees or their spouses, you can double and some- chosen designation on the memo line, and mail your check to: times triple your gift to the school. Contact your human resources The Catholic University of America office to see if your employer has a matching gift program. Columbus School of Law • Stock: Your gifts of stock may make you eligible for certain tax Department 4060 deductions while meeting your philanthropic goals. Washington, DC 20042-4060 Contact the Office of Development and Alumni Relations for [email protected] • Credit Card: The easiest way to make a gift is by using a credit instructions at 202-319-5670 or . community.law.edu card. Please go to and click on “Donate • Planned and Testamentary Gifts: Wills, living trusts, or life insurance Now.” (If you have any questions on giving back to CUA Law, beneficiary designations are an incredible way to make an outstand- please call the Office of Development and Alumni Relations at ing impact on the well-being of the school. Gifts such as Charitable 202-319-5670 or email [email protected].) Remainder Trusts and Gift Annuities can help you make a gift to the school today, receive a substantial tax benefit and, in some instances, allow you or a beneficiary to continue to receive income for life.

Summer 2015 / CUA Lawyer 59 Honor roll of donors For a complete list of donors who have made gifts to the Columbus School of Law from May 1, 2014, through April 30, 2015, view the Honor Roll of Donors The 1897 Society 2014–2015 online at law.edu/res/docs/hrd2014-15.html. Acknowledging the year the Law School was founded, the 1897 Society recognizes our most generous donors and comprises alumni and friends who make an annual leadership gift of $5,000 or more to the Columbus School of Law. Society members are invited to become more active through special events with the dean and other unique opportunities.

Benefactor ($50,000 and above) Michael F. Curtin, Esquire ’65 and Mrs. Kathleen Curtin Peter Angelos, Esquire Anne M. Donohue, Esquire ‘98 Dean and Knights of Columbus Exxon/Mobil Foundation Professor Daniel F. Attridge, Faculty Richard J. Favretto, Esquire ’66 and Anne (Missy) Asbill Attridge, Esquire and Mrs. Francine G. Favretto Estate of Francis J. Lorson ‘70 Suellen M. Ferguson, Esquire ‘77 Governor Robert Ehrlich Jr. Michael Joseph Bidwill, Esquire ‘90 Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Mr. Troy E. Elder Robert F. Comstock, Esquire ‘64 Alice S. Fisher, Esquire ’92 Ernst & Young Foundation Kirkland & Ellis Foundation and Mr. W. Clinton Fisher Richard T. Girards Jr., Esquire ‘01 Knights of Columbus Arthur N. Fuccillo, Esquire ’78 J. Michael Hannon, Esquire ‘80 Jeffrey R. Moreland, Esquire ’70 and Mrs. Drucilla K. Fuccillo Helen J. Serini Foundation and Mrs. Nancy Moreland J. James Gallagher, Esquire ‘68 Randall K. Hulme, Esquire ‘90 The Dallas Foundation Lawrence P. Grassini, Esquire ‘70 King & Spalding The John A. Quinn Foundation The Grassini Family Charitable Foundation Kathleen M. Kundar, Esquire ‘74 Thomas D. Yannucci, Esquire Francis J. Hearn Jr., Esquire ‘89 Peggy Love, Esquire ‘88 and Lisa Yannucci, Esquire Francisco Hernandez Jr., Esquire ‘90 Macquarie Holdings (USA) Inc. Morgan Stanley Global Impact Alyson Marie Oswald, Esquire ‘05 Patron Funding Trust, Inc. Linda O. Perez, Esquire ‘83 ($25,000 - $49,999) Adam C. Paul, Esquire ‘97 Luis J. Perez, Esquire ‘83 Arizona Cardinals Football Club John Polanin Jr., Esquire ‘83 Ann Marie H. Peters, Esquire ‘76 Donald W. Farley, Esquire ’69 Estate of Michael Q. Tatlow Larry R. Pilot, Esquire ‘67 and Mrs. JoAnn D. Farley James P. Ulwick, Esquire ‘77 Patrick M. Regan, Esquire ‘80 Karen L. Grubber, Esquire ‘92 Shawn Patrick Regan, Esquire ‘96 Daniel T. Lennon, Esquire ‘90 Fellow Mark Reinhardt, Esquire ‘71 Stephanie F. Lennon, Esquire ‘90 ($5,000-$9,999) Rembrandt Foundation Mr. Mark Murray Stanley J. Samorajczyk, Esquire ‘67 Paul Alvarez, Esquire ‘06 Jeffrey S. Puretz, Esquire ’81 Schwab Charitable Fund Barbri and Mrs. Teresa Puretz Paul A. Serini, Esquire ‘83 Ambassador Charlene Barshefsky ‘75 Vanguard Charitable John M. Skenyon, Esquire ‘73 Bishop Gassis Sundan Relief Fund, Inc. Maria C. Volpe, Esquire ‘82 Richard M. Starr, Esquire ‘79 Elizabeth E. Cashin, Esquire ‘02 Kevin P. Tighe, Esquire ‘69 CFC of the National Capital University of California Hastings College of Law Advocate Area/Global Impact The Honorable Marilyn D. Zahm ‘72 (10,000 - $24,999) Pat A. Cipollone, Esquire Paul M. Bisaro, Esquire ’89 Christopher R. Concannon, Esquire ‘94 and Mrs. Kathy Bisaro Senator Martin E. Connor ‘70 John G. Carberry, Esquire ‘73 Ann S. Corkery, Esquire ‘86 Clark Charitable Foundation Mark D. Cowan, Esquire ‘77 Courtney Clark Pastrick, Esquire ‘80 Francis X. Dee, Esquire ‘69 Christopher H. Collins, Esquire ‘78 Edward J. Dempsey, Esquire ‘70 and Anne G. Collins Agnes P. Dover, Esquire ‘81 Mr. Paul Curth Maureen E. Dwyer, Esquire ‘78

Donors who are listed have made gifts to CUA’s law school from May 1, 2014, through April 30, 2015. Please contact the Law School Office of Development and Alumni Relations at 202-319-5670 or [email protected] if your name is listed incorrectly.

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Friends and Supporters

Friends ($2,500-$4,999) Michael P. Ambrosio, Esquire ‘66 James Constantin Anagnos, Esquire ‘96 Phyllis C. Borzi, Esquire ‘78 Molly R. Bryson, Esquire ‘98 James P. Carroll, Esquire ‘77 Warwick M. Carter Jr, Esquire ‘91 C&G Charitable Foundation, Inc. Robert T. Colleran, Esquire ‘69 Anthony J. Colucci III, Esquire ‘83 Mr. Frank Daspit Community Foundation Supporters Michael J. Desmond, Esquire ‘94 Arthur J. Donaldson, Esquire ‘63 ($1,000-$2,499) Warren J. DeVecchio, Esquire ‘78 John P. Donohue, Esquire ‘69 Amanda West Abshire, Esquire ‘08 William E. Devitt, Esquire ‘95 Edgar and Kathleen Merkle Foundation Trust American Express Gift Matching Program Mr. Bernard J. Doneski Hugo P. Fleischman, Esquire ‘78 American Law Deans Association Inc. J. Kenneth Donnelly, Esquire ‘72 Garrison & Sisson, Inc. Mr. Damian P. Alagia David A. Donohoe, Esquire ‘62 Alan M. Grimaldi, Esquire ‘71 Vincent P. Anderson, Esquire ‘64 John C. Dooher, Esquire ‘67 Professor Roger C. Hartley, Faculty Gregory P. Asciolla, Esquire ‘93 Dr. Tanya L. Easton, Staff The Honorable Jean Ingrassia ‘76 James W. Attridge, Esquire Dena Feeney, Esquire ‘63 Kathy L. John, Esquire ‘79 The Honorable and Mrs. Patrick Joseph Attridge Allison V. Feierabend, Esquire ‘05 Professor Kathryn Kelly, Faculty Bruce S. Beck, Esquire ‘73 Professor Clifford S. Fishman, Faculty and Frank D. Musica Thomas J. Bender Jr, Esquire ‘77 Elizabeth B. FitzPatrick, Esquire ‘96 Paul G. Lane, Esquire ‘89 John F. Bielagus, Esquire ‘69 Sheila B. Flanagan, Esquire ‘65 David P. Langlois, Esquire ‘70 Catherine M. Bishop, Esquire ‘73 The Honorable Michael T. Flannery ‘91 Professor David A. Lipton, Faculty Adam N. Bitter, Esquire ‘07 Major Scott N. Flesch ‘97 Catherine Mack, Esquire ‘74 Thaddeus C. Borek, Esquire ‘50 Michael J. Fortunato, Esquire ‘90 Thomas J. Madden, Esquire ‘68 Keith Lynn Boughton, Esquire ‘81 John W. Giambalvo, Esquire ‘93 Jennifer A. Mahar, Esquire ‘95 James M. Breen, Esquire ‘68 Mary Anne Gibbons, Esquire ‘80 Michael T. McFarlane, Esquire ‘90 The Honorable Patricia A. Broderick ‘81 Reid A. Godbolt, Esquire ‘80 Phillip K. Merkle, Esquire ‘90 Kevin J. Brosch, Esquire ‘81 Ms. Elaine Goldman Reverend Raymond C. O’Brien, Faculty Nancy Brouillard McKenzie, Esquire ’87 Sheila F. Green, Esquire ‘02 Sandra Montrose Olivier, Esquire ‘84 and Joseph McKenzie Charles A. Guerin, Esquire ‘48 Kathryn D. Pagnani, Esquire ‘89 Robert B. Budelman Jr, Esquire ‘62 Professor Emerita Leah Wortham Keith A. Pagnani, Esquire ‘89 William C. Burgy, Esquire ‘75 and The Honorable Eric L. Hirschhorn Nancy M. Palermo, Esquire ‘97 Barbara A. Bush, Esquire ‘76 James F. Hogan, Esquire ‘85 Colin G. Sandercock, Esquire ‘83 Daryl A. Chamblee, Esquire ‘77 Mr. and Mrs. Philip J. Holthouse Richard A. Shapack, Esquire ‘76 Charles Schwab William B. Ingersoll, Esquire ‘68 The Honorable Charles A. Shaw ‘74 Peter J. Chepucavage, Esquire ‘74 John M. Ingram, Esquire ‘85 Elizabeth M. Stewart, Esquire ‘95 Kevin P. Clancy, Esquire ‘94 Charlyn C. Iovino, Esquire ‘83 The John & Elizabeth Lane Foundation Matthew J. Clark, Esquire ‘83 Peter A. Iovino, Esquire ‘83 Janet R. Urban, Esquire ‘74 M. Jill Cook, Esquire ‘90 Rajeev Khanna, Esquire ‘01 Theodore W. Urban, Esquire ‘74 Robert E. Cook, Esquire ‘90 Sue T. Kilgore, Esquire ‘98 Richard C. White, Esquire ‘94 Joel E. Cooperrider, Esquire ‘75 Martin V. Kirkwood, Esquire ‘91 Michelle Lynn Curth, Esquire ‘12 Rafal Kos, Esquire ‘11 Theodore R. Lazo, Esquire ‘94 Mrs. Juliette N. Lester Jennifer Levy, Esquire John E. Littel, Esquire ‘89 C. Michael Loftus, Esquire ‘73 Marsh & McLennan Companies William T. Marshall Jr, Esquire ‘70 James P. Marusak, Esquire ‘80 Kathleen M. Matthews, Esquire ‘74

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Friends and Supporters

The Honorable Maureen L. Mcbride ‘71 Powell Family Charitable Trust Vito J. Spitaleri, Esquire Peter M. McCamman, Esquire ‘05 The Honorable Jerome H. Powell George P. Stamas, Esquire Elizabeth Valinoti McCarthy, Esquire ‘94 Lawrence R. Radanovic, Esquire ‘63 T. David Stapleton Jr, Esquire ‘67 Patrick J. McCarty, Esquire ‘86 John E. Reid, Esquire ‘00 Mr. John E. Stevens James E. McDonald, Esquire ‘69 D. Michael Reilly, Esquire ‘84 Mr. and Mrs. James Tenn Gerald A. McGill, Esquire ‘72 Benjamin Y. Roca, Esquire ‘96 Time Warner Cable Clinical Assistant Professor Mrs. Monica A. Rohner Louis B. Tommer, Esquire ‘87 Michael T. McGonnigal ’85, Faculty Professor Emeritus Ralph J. Rohner ‘63 Stephen J. Toomey, Esquire ‘83 The Honorable Daniel P. Mecca ‘67 Daniel K. Roque, Esquire ‘05 S. Jenell Trigg, Esquire ‘97 Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. Nancy L. Rowe, Esquire ‘92 Gregory F. Ugalde, Esquire ‘85 Professor Veryl V. Miles ’80, Faculty Susan S. Rucker, Esquire ‘92 Donald J. Urgo Jr, Esquire ‘90 J. Paul Molloy, Esquire ‘65 Reed L. Russell, Esquire ‘99 Dr. Patricia Vories Jane W. Molloy, Esquire ‘65 Eric J. Russo, Esquire ‘78 Gerard J. Waldron, Esquire John P. Moran, Esquire ‘64 Stephen E. Sandherr, Esquire ‘83 William W. Ward, Esquire ‘81 Donald J. Murray, Esquire ‘84 Warren A. Schneider, Esquire ‘62 John W. Weber, Esquire ‘72 Susan S. Newell, Esquire ‘93 Thomas E. Schubert, Esquire ‘85 Professor John B. Wefing ‘67 Susan L. O’Connell, Esquire ‘83 Associate Dean Marin R. Scordato, Faculty Mr. and Mrs. Martin Weissman Professor James P. Ogilvy, Faculty Marguerite E. Sheehan, Esquire ‘75 James M. Weitzel Jr, Esquire ‘86 Vincent R. Olivieri, Esquire ‘71 The Honorable Joseph M. Shortall ‘64 Timothy P. Wickstrom, Esquire ‘83 Jose A. Ortiz, Esquire ‘99 Thomas J. Sippel, Esquire ‘75 Michael Williams, Esquire Ms. Meaghan Kelly Pedati ‘14 Ann M. Slowinski, Esquire ‘92 G. Christopher Wright, Esquire ‘11 Joseph C. Polking, Esquire ‘64 Richard Lee Slowinski, Esquire ‘91 Bernard J. Young, Esquire ‘72 Robert W. Pommer III, Esquire ‘93 Robert A. Smith, Esquire ‘79 Virginia R. Pommer, Esquire ‘93 Joan E. Socolof, Esquire ‘72 For a complete list of donors who have made gifts to the Columbus School of Law from May 1, 2014, through April 30, 2015, view the Honor Roll of Donors 2014–2015 online at law.edu/res/docs/hrd2014-15.html.

62 CUA Lawyer / Summer 2015 Calendar of Events Alumni Events Calendar

June September 6/3/15 Virginia Bar Swearing In Brunch 9/11/15 Board of Visitors Fall Meeting Richmond, Va. Washington, D.C.

6/5/15 Alumni Baseball Outing: Washington Nationals v. Chicago Cubs 9/23/15 Pope Francis Visit Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C.

6/24/15 Houston Area Alumni Reception 9/29/15 Environmental & Energy Law Alumni Houston, Texas & Student Networking Reception Sidley Austin, LLP, Washington, D.C. 6/25/15 Dallas/Ft. Worth Area Alumni Reception Dallas, Texas October July 10/23/15 Scholarship Appreciation Luncheon Washington, D.C. 7/8/15 Alumni Luncheon at Securities & Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 10/23/15 Reunion Weekend 10/24/15 Celebrating the classes of 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 7/28/15 Virginia Bar Exam Lunches 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005 and 2010 Roanoke, Va. 10/25/15 Washington, D.C.

Maryland Bar Exam Lunches 7/28/15 10/24/15 Alumni Association Meeting Baltimore, Md. Washington, D.C.

Virginia Bar Exam Lunches 7/29/16 10/25/15 William Callyhan Robinson Society Luncheon Roanoke, Va. Washington, D.C.

7/29/15 Maryland Bar Exam Lunches Baltimore, Md. November 11/4/15 Securities Law Alumni & Student Luncheon August Washington, D.C. 8/20/15 Young Alumni Happy Hour Honoring Class of 2015 Washington, D.C. December 12/10/15 33rd Annual Alumni & Friends Christmas Party Washington, D.C.

12/14/15 U.S. Supreme Court Swearing In Ceremony & Luncheon Washington, D.C.

Make sure to visit community.law.edu under Events for a list of all upcoming alumni events.

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