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Alison Anderson, CLAW '10 (July 2011) - Alison Anderson has accepted a clerkship for next year with Judge Johnnie B. Rawlinson, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, whose chambers are in Las Vegas, NV.
Emily Breslin, CLAW '10 (October 2011) - Flaster/Greenberg today announced the arrival of the firm’s newest attorney. Emily Breslin has joined the firm as an associate in the Litigation Department. Breslin, who will work out of Flaster/Greenberg’s Cherry Hill office, will maintain a general corporate litigation practice.
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Erin Carroll, CLAW '10 (October 2011) - Erin Carroll has joined Archer Greiner's Haddonfield, NJ office. She will practice in their Commercial Litigation Group.
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Kelly A. Grant, CLAW '10 (October 2011) - Capehart Scatchard is pleased to announce that Kelly A. Grant, Esq. has recently joined the Firm’s Workers’ Compensation Department in its Mt. Laurel office. Ms. Grant, a Mount Holly resident, represents insurance carriers and employers in the defense of workers’ compensation claims at all stages of litigation.
James C. Jones, CLAW '10 (November 2011) - James C. Jones has joined Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young in the firm's litigation practice group.
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Melissa Osorio, CLAW '10 (October 2011) - Melissa Osorio has joined Archer Greiner's Haddonfield, NJ office. She will practice in their Estate and Trust Litigation Group.
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Peter Schwenker, CLAW '10 (November 2011) - Peter Schwenker has joined White and Williams as an associate in the Subrogation Department in the firm's Philadelphia office. His practice focuses exclusively in the field of insurance subrogation.
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Beverly Beaver, CLAW '11 (October 2011) - Beverly has been selected for the Equal Justice Works Public Defender Corps., a national program that trains recent law school graduates to serve in public defender offices in seven states.
Kristopher Berr, CLAW '11 (October 2011) - Kristopher Berr has joined Archer Greiner's Haddonfield, NJ office. He will practice in their Commercial Litigation Group.
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Christine McDevitt, CLAW '11 (November 2011) - has joined Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young in the firm's business practice group.
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H. Carton Rogers, IV, CLAW '11 (January 2012) - Carton Rogers has joined Reilly, Janiczek and McDevitt's Philadelphia office. He will concentrate his practice on complex civil litigation.
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Matthew Sykes, CLAW '11 ( December 2011) - has been selected as one of the 2012 Skadden Fellows, a group of 28 graduating law students and judicial clerks who are devoting their professional careers to public interest work. For his fellowship, Mr. Sykes will be working with the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law in Washington, DC and Camden and Atlantic City, NJ. He will provide comprehensive legal assistance for students exiting juevnile justice facilities and re-entering schools in New Jersey's poorest communities, concentrating on Camden and Atlantic City.
Reneé F. Bergmann, CLAW ’00 (September 2011) - – The law firm of Becker Meisel has announced the addition of Reneé F. Bergman as counsel to the firm, practicing in its Cherry Hill office, focusing her practice on business litigation, including mediation and arbitration in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York.
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Reneé F. Bergmann, CLAW ’00 (June 2009) - Thorp Reed & Armstrong, LLP is pleased to announce that Reneé F. Bergmann has joined the firm’s Commercial & Corporate Litigation Practice Group as Senior Counsel. Based in the Philadelphia office, Ms. Bergmann will focus her practice on complex commercial litigation, including franchise litigation, mediation and arbitration.
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Kerri E. Chewning, CLAW ’00 (April 2010) - Kerri Chewing has been appointed to a three-year term on the Lawyers Advisory Committee of the United States District Court, District of New Jersey. The committee’s mission is to work with the Court "in achieving, dispensing and administering justice in a fair, impartial, effective and efficient manner."
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Kerri E. Chewning, CLAW '00 (October 2011) - Kerri E. Chewning of Archer & Greiner P.C. has been appointed as a Trustee for the Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey, the pre-eminent Bar Association for federal court practitioners in the District of New Jersey.
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Harris Neal Feldman, CLAW '00 (December 2011) - Mr. Feldman, a partner in the Cherry Hill office of Schnader Harrison Segal and Lewis was appointed to the Board of Directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Burlington, Camden & Gloucester counties. Mr. Feldman concentrates his practice on employment and product liability matters.
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Dacia A. Haddad, CLAW '00 (December, 2010) - Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Ms. Haddad has been elected Partner, effective January 1, 2011. She is a member of the Public Finance group and practices in the Firm’s Philadelphia office. She serves as bond counsel, underwriter’s counsel, swap provider’s counsel and counsel to underlying borrowers in all types of public finance transactions.
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Stephanie J. Zane, CLAW ’00 (June 2009) - The Supreme Court of New Jersey has appointed family and matrimonial law attorney Stephanie J. Zane to the Court’s Committee on Character, which examines the personal records and reputations of candidates for admission to the New Jersey bar.
Stephanie J. Zane, CLAW '00 (January 2011) - has been promoted to Partner at the law firm of Archer & Greiner, P.C., in Haddonfield. Ms. Zane is a member of their Family and Matrimonial Services Department, where she concentrates her practice on all aspects of divorce, custody, child support and related issues as well as domestic violence litigation in NJ and PA.
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Nicholas M. Insua, CLAW '00 (January 2012) - Nicholas Insua has been promoted to partner in McCarter & English's Newark office. Mr. Insua focuses his practice on insurance recovery litigation exclusively on behalf of policyholders.
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Daniel J. Bitonti, CLAW ’01 (May 2010) - Cozen O’Connor has announced that Daniel J. Bitonti has been named a member of the firm. Daniel practices business law in the Cherry Hill office.
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Jeffrey S. Downs, CLAW ’01 (June 2010) - Jeffrey S. Downs - Anapol, Schwartz, Weiss, Cohan, Feldman & Smalley, P.C., was named a 2010 Pennsylvania Rising Star by Law & Politics magazine. Rising Stars is a comprehensive, diverse listing of outstanding, emerging Pennsylvania attorneys, representing a wide range of practice areas, firm sizes and geographic locations, who are age 40 or under, or have been practicing for less than 10 years.
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Frank Farry, CLAW 2001 (November 2012) - Mr. Farry, a respected member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for District 142 and an attorney with Begley, Carlin and Mandio, LLP, has been named one of the “Forty Under 40” in Bucks County who should be recognized for their professional success and service to the community by the predominant Bucks County Pa. newspaper.
Rebecca Feinberg, CLAW ’01 (April 2010) - Stradley Ronon has added Rebecca Feinberg as of counsel in its Philadelphia office. A member of the firm’s business practice group, Feinberg represents financial institutions in all aspects of commercial lending, including asset-based, secured, second-lien, construction and real estate loans and intercreditor issues.
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Timothy E. Lengkeek, CLAW '01 (June 2012) , Mr. Lengkeek, a partner in Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor’s Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation Section, has been named President by the members of the Delaware Trial Lawyers Association (DTLA). His term of office begins on July 1, 2012. The DTLA’s mission is to promote safe products and workplaces, protect the environment, ensure quality healthcare and protect the legal rights of those who have been injured. Members also seek to further the rule of law and the civil justice system. Mr. Lengkeek was also appointed to the Board of Governors of the American Association for Justice (AAJ). He is one of only three attorneys in the State of Delaware who currently hold this honor.
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Robert L. Pitkofsky, CLAW '01 (December 2011) - Robert has opened his own legal practice in the Lower Hudson Valley of New York. His firm specializes in business organization/formation, contracts, real estate, copyrights/trademarks, employment and litigation issues.
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Sean F. Crotty, CLAW '02 (August 2010) - Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP is pleased to announce that Sean F. Crotty, a Partner in the firm’s Labor and Employment Department, has been appointed as a member of the State Bar of Michigan’s Civil Procedure and Courts Committee from October 1, 2010 to September 30, 2013.
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Peter F. Kelly, CLAW '02 (March 2011) - Peter F. Kelly has recently been named Partner in the law firm of Fox Rothschild in their Lawrenceville office. His practice concentrates in the areas of corporate, health law and government relations.
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Kellyn J.W. Muller, CLAW ’02 (May 2010) - Cozen O’Connor has announced that Kellyn J.W. Muller has been named a member of the firm. Kellyn is a part of the Global Insurance Group at the Cherry Hill office.
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Daniel Tracy, CLAW '02 (October 2011) - Dan Tracy, from the Northfield firm of Goldenberg Mackler Sayegh Mintz Pfeffer Bonchi and Gill, received the Atlantic County Bar Association’s annual Honorable Benjamin A. Rimm Award that recognizes young lawyers. Daniel, who has been with the firm since 2007, does mostly workers’ compensation and employment law.
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Elisa M. Pagano, CLAW 2002 (January 2013) - Elisa M. Pagano, of Rockaway, NJ, was recently promoted to Counsel in Wolff & Samson’s Litigation Group. Ms. Pagano, previously an Associate in Wolff & Samson’s Litigation Group, litigates in state and federal courts on behalf of corporations, financial institutions and small businesses. In addition to her litigation experience, Ms. Pagano advises clients in the areas of campaign finance and regulatory compliance.
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A. Wesley Bridges, CLAW '03 (January 2012) - The law firm of Becker Meisel has announced the addition of attorney Wes Bridges, as partner, practicing in the firm’s Cherry Hill office, focusing his practice on matters involving employment law and complex commercial litigation.
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Denise R. Case CLAW '03 (June 2012) - Radler White Parks & Alexander LLP, a newly formed real estate and land use law firm, announced today it has hired Denise R. Case as Of Counsel in the firm’s Real Estate and Corporate practice groups. She will be located in the firm’s headquarters office at 111 SW Columbia Street, Suite 1100, Portland, OR 97201.
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Robert L. Gonchoroff, CLAW 2003 (February 2011) - Robert Gonchoroff is now the Legal Counsel - Contract Negotiator for Oracle America, Inc. The office is in Bridgewater, NJ.
Daniel A. Hunt, CLAW '03 (May 2011) - Dan Hunt has accepted a position as an Assistant District Attorney with the Tyler County (Texas) District Attorney's Office. Dan was previously an Assistant County Attorney with the Johnson County (Texas) County Attorney's Ofice for the past seven years.
Sarah Klosek, CLAW '03 (September 2012) - Sarah Klosek, a registered patent attorney with Fox Rothschild LLP, was recently named a “New Leader of the Bar” by the New Jersey Law Journal. The list is compiled of New Jersey lawyers under the age of 40 who are distinguished among their peers for their achievements in the workplace and public service involvement.
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Timothy N. Mathews, CLAW '03 (January 2012) - Timothy N. Mathews has been elected Partner in the firm of Chimicles & Tikellis LLP and will be working in the Haverford office. Tim represents plaintiffs in securities, consumer fraud, antitrust, ERISA, tax refund, and shareholder derivative actions in federal and state courts across the country. He has substantial appellate experience in the United States Courts of Appeals for the Third, Fourth, and Ninth Circuits, and the Supreme Court of California and he serves on the Amicus Committee for the National Association of Shareholder and Consumer Attorneys.
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Christina Donato Saler, CLAW '03 (January 2012) - Christina Donato Saler has become an associate in the Haverford office of Chimicles & Tikellis LLP. Christina concentrates her practice on prosecuting class action litigation, including securities fraud, consumer protection, and ERISA cases on behalf of shareholders, consumers and institutional clients. Christina is a member of the Firm’s Client Development Group which is charged with developing and maintaining strong client relations.
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John Padalino, CLAW ‘03 (July 2009) - Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack, named John Padalino to hold the staff position of Special Assistant for Rural Utilities within the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Debra D. Rainey, CLAW '03 (July 2012) - Philadelphia VIP recognizes Debra D. Rainey for her outstanding assistance to VIP clients. Rainey has run her own practice, The Law Office of Debra D. Rainey, for the past four years. She initially focused on criminal, immigration and family law but has expanded to include personal injury and civil rights cases as well. Her practice works closely with social service organizations that assist prisoners and women’s rights groups.
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Kristi M. Poling, CLAW '04 (August 2011) - The Print Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristi M. Poling, Esq. as the new Chair of the Board of Governors effective July 1, 2011. Poling is an Associate at Dilworth Paxson's Philadelphia office and has served on The Print Center's Board since 2009. Her practice focuses on health care law, including regulatory and transactional guidance, state and federal law, including electronic medical records, health information privacy and security, and compliance and licensing issues.
Richard A. Russell, CLAW '04 (January 2013) - Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce Richard A. Russell of the firm’s Springfield, Mo., office has been named a Partner.Russell joined Husch Blackwell in 2005. His practice focuses in Trusts & Estates, Tax law, and gift and charitable planning for individuals and businesses, including; preparation of tax-exempt, gift, trust, estate and partnership tax returns, and the creation and operation of charitable and other tax-exempt entities. Russell also advises on Employee Benefits plans including qualified plan design, ERISA and IRS plan document compliance and plan administration with a focus on employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs).
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Steven Weisbrot, CLAW '04 (May 2011) - Kurtzman Carson Consultants announced that Steven Weisbrot has joined the company as Director, Class Action Services. Weisbrot brings nearly a decade of litigation experience to KCC and will be working in the company’s New York office. In his new role, Weisbrot will support the company’s growth initiatives as a class action litigation expert and member of the business development team.
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Rafael Haciski, CLAW ’05 (May 2010) - Rafael Haciski, associate in the Cherry Hill office of Duane Morris, has been appointed to the board of the Alice Paul Institute. The Institute is primarily dedicated to spreading the legacy of Alice Paul, who led a successful campaign for women’s right to vote and which resulted in the enactment of the Nineteenth Amendment, as well as develop future leaders and champion women’s equality.
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Jennifer E. Simon Lento, CLAW '05 (April 2011) - The Ocean & Offshore Energy Projects and Policy Blog, created and written by Jennifer Simon Lento, has been selected by LexisNexis as one of the Top 50 Environmental Law and Climate Change Blogs for 2011. The blog analyzes United States Ocean and Offshore Renewable Energy Law, Policy and Development.
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Jennifer E. Simon Lento, CLAW ’05 (June 2010) - Jennifer E. Simon Lento, an associate in the Environmental Department and Construction Law Practice Group of Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP, was recently appointed as an Adjunct Professor at Rutgers School of Law at Camden. She will be teaching a course entitled "Environmental Litigation."
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Jeffrey D. Reeder, CLAW ’06 (May 2012) - The Reeder Law Firm is pleased to announce that Jeffrey D. Reeder was named to the Georgia Rising Stars list as seen in the 2012 editions of both Atlanta Magazine and Georgia Super Lawyers® magazine. From its Alpharetta office, the Reeder Law Firm serves all of the Metro Atlanta area in family law, divorce and injury matters.
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Matthew R. Sage, CLAW ’06 (May 2010) - Matthew R. Sage, Esq., an attorney of law specializing in personal injury and criminal defense litigation in Toms River, New Jersey, was recently honored with the highly-prestigious Young Lawyer Award by the New Jersey Ocean County Bar Association during ceremonies held on Law Day at the Ocean County Courthouse on May 1.
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Kerrianne M. Fay CLAW ’07 (August 2010) - Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP is pleased to announce that Kerrianne M. Fay has joined the firm as an associate with the Corporate Group. She will focus her practice primarily on corporate and commercial litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery.
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Adam Fogarty, CLAW '07 (April 2011) - Philadelphia bankruptcy and consumer litigation lawyer Adam Fogarty of Willig, Williams & Davidson, is serving as a supervising attorney on two pro bono bankruptcy cases through the Rutgers School of Law – Camden Pro Bono Bankruptcy Project. And most recently, he accepted his third pro bono case of the year from the Consumer Bankruptcy Assistance Project, an organization that provides direct, pro bono legal representation to the indigent seeking to obtain the protection of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
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Lloyd Freeman, CLAW ’07 (April 2010) - Lloyd Freeman, an Associate at the law firm of Archer & Greiner, P.C., in Haddonfield, has been awarded the Craig M. Perry Award for community service, presented annually by the Young Lawyers Division of the Philadelphia Bar Association to a young lawyer who has devoted substantial time and energy to community-oriented activities.
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Lloyd Freeman, CLAW ’07 (June 2010) - Lloyd Freeman, an attorney with Archer & Greiner, P.C., in Haddonfield, has been named Young Lawyer of the Year by the N.J. State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. The designation is presented to a lawyer under age 36, or in practice less than five years, who’s combined personal and professional achievements merit special recognition, and who has additionally made significant community and public service contributions.
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Lloyd Freeman, CLAW ’07 (October 2010) -Archer & Greiner attorney Lloyd Freeman of Sicklerville, N.J., will be honored as a Young Business Leader at the upcoming Howard University School of Business 40th Anniversary Awards Gala in Washington, D.C. A 2004 graduate of the Howard School of Business, Mr. Freeman will receive his award at a dinner and ceremony Oct. 7 at the J.W. Marriott near the White House.
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Lloyd Freeman, CLAW '07 (October 2011) - Lloyd Freeman of Archer & Greiner will be honored with a 2011 Rutgers Excellence in Alumni Leadership Award in recognition of his exemplary service to Rutgers University and its alumni. Mr. Freeman practices litigation in state and federal courts in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He has experience in complex commercial litigation, litigation related to intellectual property and real estate transactions, and consumer fraud actions.
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Alexander Gonzalez, CLAW '07 (August 2011) - Alexander Gonzalez, an associate with Dechert, has been named among Pennsylvania's 2011 "Lawyers on the Fast Track" by The Legal Intelligencer. The Legal annually recognizes young Pennsylvania lawyers who have excelled in their practice, working diligently to improve lives and advance the legal profession. Mr. Gonzalez focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions and capital markets.
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Nicholas P. Grippo, CLAW ’07 (September 2010) -Nicholas Grippo, an attorney in the Litigation Department at Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP, was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of the Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce. Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce has a long, solid history of Advocacy for Central Jersey businesses. Mr. Grippo serves on the Chamber’s Events Committee and is Chair of the Anniversary Gala Sponsorship Sub-Committee.
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Michael Iannucci, CLAW '07 (January 2011) - Michael Iannucci of Blank Rome LLP has been appointed to serve a two-year term as Chair of the Young Leadership Committee of Lourdes Health System. He previously served a two-year term as Vice Chair. In his role as Chair, Mr. Iannucci will work to raise awareness of the hospital’s services through networking, volunteering and fundraising events.
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Philip A. Italiano, CLAW '07 (February 2011) - Blank Rome LLP has announced that Philip Italiano has joined the firm as part of a 7 man team formerly of Dilworth Paxson, where they built a comprehensive Consumer Financial Services practice. Mr. Italiano is a rising team member who works with financial institutions in consumer loan disputes involving the TILA, RESPA, FDCPA and predatory lending laws. He also represents borrowers and lenders in commercial loan transactions and counsels private companies in transactional and governance matters.
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Aneesh A. Mehta. CLAW '07 (June 2012) - Volpe and Koenig, P.C.announced that Associate Aneesh A. Mehta was recently elected to the North American South Asian Bar Association (NASABA) Board as Vice President of Memberships, as well as two separate board positions at the Young Lawyers Division for both the Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Bar Associations. NASABA’s mission beyond serving as a bar association includes providing a vital link between South Asian lawyers and the South Asian community across North America.
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Elyse H. Wolff, Esq. CLAW ’07, (July 2012) - Elyse Wolff, an attorney in the Litigation Department of Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP’s Woodbridge office, was appointed to the Board of Directors of the New Jersey Women Lawyers Association at its Annual Installation Dinner on July 12, 2012. Ms. Wolff was also appointed Co-Chair of the Young Lawyers Division formed to facilitate the mentorship of new attorneys and encourage early involvement in the legal community through educational, networking and social activities.
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Andrew J. Hughes, CLAW ’08 (September 2009) - Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Andrew J. Hughes has joined the firm as an associate in the general litigation group, and will be based in the firm’s Princeton, New Jersey office.
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Joshua C. Malino, CLAW '08 (November 2010) - Attorney Joshua C. Malino has joined Flaster/Greenberg as an associate in the Litigation and Intellectual Property Practice Groups. A resident in the Philadelphia office of the firm, Mr. Malino maintains a broad-based practice in patent prosecution and litigation in the chemical, mechanical, wastewater, environmental and bioremediation areas.
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Adam J. Taliaferro, CLAW '08 (March 2011) - Duane Morris attorney and former Penn State football player Adam J. Taliaferro spoke at the seminar, “MRI: May The Force Be With You,” hosted by The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Educational Program and The Ohio State University Medical Center. The event took place Friday, March 4 to Sunday, March 6 at the Marriott Columbus Northwest hotel in Dublin, Ohio. Adam presented “Miracle in the Making: The Adam Taliaferro Story” on Saturday. Taliaferro practices in the area of employment law and litigation, representing clients in a variety of employment law matters, as well as representing clients in the gaming industry in a wide range of legal matters.
Toni Telles, CLAW '08 (May 2011) - Toni Telles has joined Costello & Mains as an associate. She is the present Chair of the National Lawyers' Guild, New Jersey Chapter.
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Charles M. Adams, CLAW '09 (January 2011) - Nelson Levine de Luca & Horst (NLdH), a national law firm focused on the insurance industry, announced today that Charles M. Adams has become an associate in the firm’s Complex Litigation group after passing the New Jersey State Bar Examination. He previously served as an insurance industry consultant at the firm.
Anthony L. Ciuca, CLAW ’09 (August 2010) - Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP is pleased to welcome Anthony L. Ciuca, who joins us in the Business Services Department. Prior to joining Schnader, Mr. Ciuca was an associate with the law firm of Mitts Milavec, LLC, and, before entering legal practice, he worked as an investigator for a federal government contractor conducting security clearance investigations.
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Christopher M. Emrich, CLAW '09 (March 2012) - Capehart Scatchard is pleased to announce that Christopher M. Emrich, Esq. has recently joined the Firm’s Workers’ Compensation Department in its Mt. Laurel office. Mr. Emrich, a Philadelphia resident, represents insurance carriers and employers in the defense of workers’ compensation claims at all stages of litigation.
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Lynda L. Hinkle, CLAW '09 (July 2011) - has hired an associate Jeffrey Alan Kerstetter, CLAW '09 for The Law Offices of Lynda L. Hinkle in Marlton and Blackwood. The firm's practice areas include family law, bankruptcy, wills/estates, landlord/tenant, municipal defense, real estate, foreclosure and elder law.
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Lynda L. Hinkle, CLAW '09 (December 2010) - has opened her second office of The Law Offices of Lynda L. Hinkle, LLC and is proud to welcome Jeff Kerstetter, CLAW ’09 as “Of Counsel” . The Offices, in Marlton and Blackwood, serve Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Atlantic County in the areas of family law, wills/estates, municipal, small business and bankruptcy.
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Kristen M. Lis, CLAW '09 (November 2010) - The law office of Adams & Adams is pleased to welcome Kristin M. Lis, Esq. to the practice. Kristen will be participating in general practice with a concentration in family law, divorce, support, education law, and child protective services.
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Matthew McGuigan, CLAW '09 (May 2011) - Blank Rome is pleased to announce that Matthew McGuigan has joined the Firm as an associate in the Financial Services group and a member of the Consumer Financial Services Industry Team. He will be based in the Firm’s Philadelphia office. He focuses his practice on creditors’ rights, chapters 7 and 13 bankruptcies, property settlements, civil litigation, foreclosure defense, and contract disputes.
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Rudolph (Rudy) Novak, CLAW '09 (March 2012) – has opened The Law Office of Rudolph Novak, LLC in Paramus, New Jersey. The office serves Bergen, Passaic, Essex, Hudson and Morris County in the practice areas of wills/estates, landlord/tenant, municipal & criminal defense, real estate, and small business.
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David F. Roeber, CLAW ’09 (January 2010) - David F. Roeber has joined Stradley Ronon, Attorneys at Law. Based in Stradley Ronon’s Philadelphia office, Roeber joins the firm’s nationally ranked investment management practice group where he will assist investment companies, investment advisers and broker-dealers on regulatory and compliance issues.
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Matthew P. Rubba, CLAW '09 (November 2012) - Blank Rome is pleased to announce that Matthew P. Rubba has joined the Firm as an Associate in the Consumer Finance Litigation group. He is based in the Firm’s Philadelphia office. Matthew concentrates his practice in commercial, corporate and consumer financial services litigation.
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Noah A. Schwartz, CLAW '09 (October 2010) - The law firm of Stark & Stark is pleased to announce that Noah A. Schwartz has joined the firm in the Marlton, New Jersey office. Noah A. Schwartz is an Associate and member of Stark & Stark’s Business & Corporate Group with experience in matters involving shareholder oppression, shareholder and partner disputes, non-compete agreements, land use, trusts and estates litigation and administration and general corporate matters.
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Kathleen L. Kirvan, CLAW '10 (April 2011) - The lawyers and staff of Selikoff & Cohen, A Labor and Employment Law Firm for more than 30 years, are pleased to announce that Kathleen L. Kirvan has joined their firm as an Associate.
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David Somers, CLAW 10 (November, 2010) - David has joined the litigation practice group at Stradley Ronon. Based in the firm’s Philadelphia office, Somers researches and drafts legal memoranda and dispositive motions, interviews witnesses, prepares and manages cases for mediation and attends conferences, hearings and arbitrations.
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Joanna Sykes-Saavedra, CLAW '10 (May 2011) - Joanna Sykes-Saavedra has joined DLA Piper, LLP.
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Robert M. Barrack, CLAW '90 (October 2012) Robert M. Barrack has joined the firm of Robinson & Cole in their Hartford Office. Robert is a senior associate who dedicates his practice to construction and commercial litigation and appeals, including complex contractual and construction disputes, products liability, creditors’ rights, insurance coverage, real property disputes, and commercial foreclosures on behalf of businesses, public entities, educational institutions, and individuals.
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Linda W. Eynon, CLAW ’90 (June 2010) - Linda W. Eynon Esq., of Cherry Hill was sworn in as the 84th President of the 129 year old Camden County Bar Association at the Association’s Gala Installation Dinner Dance on May 22, at Tavistock Country Club. Eynon received the oath of office from her father, retired Superior Court Judge David G. Eynon.
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Elizabeth J. Hampton, CLAW '90 (February 2011) - Fox Rothschild LLP is pleased to welcome Elizabeth J. Hampton as counsel in the Litigation Department. Hampton will practice out of the Princeton office.
Barry Kitain, CLAW '90 (January 2012) - Barry Kitain, a member of Lauletta Birnbaum, has been reappointed as an adjunct professor at Rutgers School of Law-Camden. He will teach an advanced seminar "Transactional Document Drafting".
Elizabeth G. Litten, CLAW '90 (November 2010) Recognizing years of dedication to the health law industry, Fox Rothschild partner in the Princeton office, Elizabeth Litten, has been honored with the President’s Award from the New Jersey Chapter of Health Care Financial Management Association (HFMA). Litten received her award during the Annual National Institute in Atlantic City on Oct. 20-23. Established in 1989, the New Jersey Chapter President’s Award recognizes a chapter member who exhibits outstanding achievement and provides exceptional work for the chapter.
Elizabeth G. Litten, CLAW '90 (March 2011) - Fox Rothschild LLP is pleased to announce that Elizabeth G. Litten attained the distinguished "Leaders in Law" ranking in the 2011 Chambers USA Guide.
Elizabeth G. Litten, CLAW '90 (June 2012) - Fox Rothschild LLP is pleased to announce that for the third consecutive year, a growing number of its attorneys have attained the distinguished “Leaders in Law” ranking in the 2012 Chambers USA Guide. Elizabeth Litten has been selected for Chambers USA for 2012.
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Joe Barkley, CLAW ’91 (March 2010) - Joe Barkley was reelected in a three way race for City Commissioner in Belleair Bluffs, Florida. Barkley, a retired lawyer who owns an insurance agency, plans to continue serving the people of his city with integrity, honesty, and effective government.
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Jane M. Fearn-Zimmer, CLAW '91 (November 2012) Jane M. Fearn-Zimmer, Esq., with the Rothkoff Law Group, presented a seminar on “Charitable Giving Strategies and How to Prepare the IRS 5227 Form,” to the New Jersey Society of Enrolled Agents in Cranbury, New Jersey on October 18, 2012.
Jane M. Fearn-Zimmer, CLAW '91 (April 2011) - Jane M. Fearn-Zimmer co-presented a seminar titled, “2010-2011 Federal Estate and Gift Tax in a Nutshell,” to the Gloucester County Legal Education Association on Saturday, April 16, 2011. Ms. Fearn-Zimmer practices in the areas of elder and disability law, tax and estate planning and estate administration with the Law Offices of Jerold E. Rothkoff, in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
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Margaret Gatti, CLAW '91 (January 2011) - Margaret M. Gatti, partner in the Washington and Philadelphia offices of Fox Rothschild LLP, presented on the topic of “Export Controls on Technology Moving to Different National Jurisdictions” at the “Cloud Computing: Law, Risks and Opportunities” conference held by Law Seminars International (LSI) on Dec. 13.
Ruth Anne Robbins, CLAW '91 (August 2011) - Ruth Anne Robbins, Clinical Professor at Rutgers School of Law-Camden was recently named Director of Lawyering Programs.
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Robert J. Cooper, CLAW '92 (February 2011) Robert Cooper was awarded the Martin Luther King, Jr. Freedom Medal by the Camden County Freeholders in January 2011 for outstanding community service benefitting children on the autism spectrum.
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Timothy J. Hartigan, CLAW ’92 (January 2010) - Attorney Timothy J. Hartigan has been elected as a shareholder at Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin. Hartigan provides legal counsel to insured individuals and corporations who are defendants in claims primarily arising in the areas of premises liability, products liability, construction defects, and auto liability.
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Robert J. Haurin, Esq. CLAW ’92 (March 2012) - Of Counsel to The Weinstein Firm recently served as a panelist at a program entitled “Social Media and its Impact on the Legal System.” The panel presentation was part of the annual Law and Society Week at the Community College of Philadelphia. The audience included students in the legal studies program there and attorneys.
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D. Matthew Jameson III, CLAW '92 (July 2012) - a lawyer at regional law firm Babst Calland, was named by Pennsylvania Super Lawyers magazine as one of the top lawyers in Pennsylvania for 2012 – a distinction only five percent of Pennsylvania lawyers achieve. Each lawyer, who was chosen by peers and through independent research from Law & Politics, will be acknowledged in the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers publication as well as in Philadelphia magazine. Mr. Jameson, was named in the construction litigation section.
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Elena B. Zuares, CLAW '92 (May 2011) - Nelson Levine de Luca & Horst has announced that Elena B. Zuares has joined the firm’s Cherry Hill office as an Associate. Ms. Zuares concentrates her practice on complex insurance coverage issues and the defense of third-party claims involving specialty and significant exposure liability matters.
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John D. Cranmer, CLAW '93 (September 2011) - John D. Cranmer, a Partner with the law firm of Archer & Greiner P.C. and member of the Board of Directors of the New Jersey Apartment Association (NJAA), played a key role in the NJAA’s successful campaign for historic new utility rules designed to achieve significant conservation of potable water in New Jersey. Mr. Cranmer served as the NJAA’s attorney in drafting the official petition to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) that led to a recent BPU order permitting water “sub-metering” in newly constructed apartment buildings.
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Jonathan Diego, CLAW ’93 (November 2010) was appointed as the Chief Municipal Prosecutor for the City of Atlantic City in early 2010. Chief Prosecutor Diego supervises four Assistant Municipal Prosecutors (AMPs), two paralegals and two legal secretaries. Also, in October 2010 Diego spearheaded, on behalf of Atlantic City, an extremely successful two day gun surrender program which resulted in 511 firearms being taken out of circulation in the greater Atlantic City region.
Jed Mayk, CLAW '93 (October 2012) - Jed recently spoke about significant developments in residential mortgage regulation during two separate conferences: the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Regulatory Compliance Conference from September 30 – October 2, 2012 in Washington, D.C. and the AllRegs School of Servicing Compliance on October 12, 2012 in Herndon, VA. Mr. Mayk presented on impending changes to loan originator compensation during the MBA’s Regulatory Compliance Conference.
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Jed Mayk, CLAW '93 (May 2011) - Jed Mayk, a shareholder of Stevens & Lee, discussed the new challenges in mortgage loan originator compensation requirements during the Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference sponsored by the Mortgage Bankers Association May 15-18, 2011 in Boca Raton, FL. Mr. Mayk concentrates his practice in state and federal regulatory compliance for the mortgage, home equity, auto, credit sale and other consumer lending programs.
Jed Mayk, CLAW '93 (October 2011) - Stevens & Lee Shareholder Jed Mayk presented at the American Conference Institute’s 7th National Forum on Residential Mortgage Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement in Dallas, Texas from September 20-21, 2011. Mr. Mayk spoke about OCC preemption developments and recent rulemakings by the new federal Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. Mr. Mayk concentrates his practice in state and federal regulatory compliance for the mortgage, home equity, auto, credit sale and other consumer lending programs of banks, thrifts, credit unions and licensed lenders and brokers.
Jed Mayk, CLAW '93 (June 2012) - Stevens & Lee Shareholder, Jed Mayk, presented at the Mortgage Bankers Association Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference held May 20-23, 2012 in Palm Springs, California. Mr. Mayk concentrates his practice in state and federal regulatory compliance for the mortgage, home equity, auto, credit sale and other consumer lending programs of banks, thrifts, credit unions and licensed lenders and brokers.
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Helen Casale, CLAW '94 (April 2011) - Helen Casale has been granted Fellowship in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). The AAML aims to promote professionalism and excellence in the practice of family law.
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Cindy M. Perr, CLAW ’94 (March 2010) - Cindy Perr was recognized as an outstanding woman on Burlington County Woman’s Web site. Burlington County Woman recognizes women of Burlington County who have made important economic, social, cultural or humanitarian contributions to their communities.
Cindy M. Perr, CLAW '94 (February 2011) Cindy Perr has changed positions and now is Director of Corporate Compliance for the Somerset Medical Center in Somerville, NJ.
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Thomas J. Hastie, Jr., CLAW '95 (January 2012) - Capehart Scatchard is pleased to announce that Thomas J. Hastie, Jr., recently joined the Firm to manage its Public Finance Department as a Shareholder in its Trenton office. Mr. Hastie concentrates his practice as bond counsel, underwriter’s counsel and trustee's counsel on various tax-exempt financings for municipal, water and sewer, transportation, economic development, solid waste and housing projects.
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Richard Negrin, CLAW ’95 (June 2010) - Mayor Nutter has named Richard Negrin, formerly his point man for revamping the city's troubled property-tax system, to be Philadelphia's next managing director. Negrin will have a new title, deputy mayor for administration and coordination, making him the administration's fifth deputy mayor.
Sheila A. Woolson, CLAW '95 (May 2012) - The law firm of Epstein Becker Green is pleased to announce that Sheila A. Woolson was invited to join the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC).
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Joseph Haynes Davis, CLAW '96 (September 2011) - Joseph Haynes Davis has formed Sivad Media Inc. and launched a new Saturday morning political talk show “Constitutionally Speaking” airing on WEUS-AM Orlando, “The Big 810 AM” from 9am-10am Eastern.
Brenda Lee Eutsler, CLAW ’96 (June 2010) - Brenda Lee Eutsler Esq., of Cherry Hill was sworn in as the Vice President of the 129 year old Camden County Bar Association at the Association’s Gala Installation Dinner Dance on May 22, at Tavistock Country Club.
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Eric G. Fikry, CLAW '96 (May 2011) - Eric G. Fikry, Associate, Blank Rome, has been appointed to the New Jersey State Bar Association’s (NJSBA) Diversity Committee. Mr. Fikry will also moderate a seminar at the NJSBA’s Annual Meeting and Convention taking place May 18 – 20 at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City. His practice concentrates in the area of commercial litigation with a particular emphasis on representing clients in the gaming industry.
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Eric G. Fikry, CLAW '96 (January 2013) - Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Eric Fikry has been elected Partner effective January 1, 2013. Eric concentrates his practice in commercial litigation matters, with a particular emphasis on the gaming industry. He counsels clients in the areas of gaming law and licensing, employment law, restrictive covenants, and business divorces.
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Eric G. Fikry, CLAW '96 (July 2012) - Blank Rome LLP Associate Eric G. Fikry, was recently elected secretary of the Camden County Bar Association (CCBA), New Jersey’s second largest county bar and the legal resource for attorneys who practice in Southern New Jersey. Mr. Fikry has served as a member of CCBA’s Board of Trustees since 2008 and serves as chair of the Diversity Committee.
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Anthony P. Seijas, CLAW '96 (March 2011) - Anthony P. Seijas has recently been named Partner in the law firm of Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby in their Murray Hill office. His practice concentrates in the areas of constitutional law, commercial law, professional liability, municipal liability and employment law.
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Vincent Cieslik, CLAW ’97 (January 2013) - Capehart Scatchard is pleased to announce that Vincent T. Cieslik, Esq. has recently joined the Firm as a shareholder. Mr. Cieslik is Co-Chair of the Business and Banking Litigation Department. Mr. Cieslik represents banking and financial institutions and businesses in complex real estate and mortgage transactions and high-risk litigation. He also represents professionals such as accountants and lawyers, small businesses, large corporations, industrial and financial institutions in complex litigation.
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Vincent Cieslik, CLAW ’97 (January 2010) - Conrad O’Brien PC is pleased to announce that Vincent Cieslik has been named a shareholder of the firm. Vince represents professionals, corporations, and financial institutions in complex commercial litigation.
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Vincent T. Cieslik, CLAW ’97 (June 2010) - Conrad O’Brien PC is pleased to announce that Vincent T. Cieslik, partner to the firm, has been selected for inclusion on the Pennsylvania Rising Stars 2010 List for Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights, Business Litigation, and Employment Litigation: Defense. Super Lawyers/Rising Stars is published annually as a special supplement to Philadelphia Magazine and Law and Politics Magazine. The list recognizes professional achievement and positive peer recognition.
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Daniel Elms, CLAW '97 (August 2011) - Bell Nunnally partner Dan Elms was recently appointed co-editor of the Business Torts Journal for the American Bar Association Business Torts Litigation Committee for 2011-2012. Dan has been an active member of the American Bar Association as a member of the Litigation and Business Law Sections, the Business Torts Committee, and the Corporate Litigation Committee. Dan was also a significant contributor to the recently published American Bar Association book, Rantings of a Partner… and Pushback from the Associate, edited by Bart L. Greenwald.
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Daniel Elms, CLAW '97 (September 2011) - Bell Nunnally & Martin partner Daniel P. Elms has been named to the 2011 Texas Super Lawyers list. Daniel is a commercial litigator who advises a broad spectrum of domestic and international clients on earnout and projected earnings disputes, securities litigation (including broker-dealer disputes), financial services and hedge fund litigation, shareholder disputes, intellectual property disputes and contractual indemnification claims.
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Janice L. Heinold, Esq., CLAW ’97 (May 2012) - was named a Super Lawyer in General Litigation in the April 2012 issue of “Super Lawyers” published by New Jersey Monthly magazine. Super Lawyers are chosen by their peers for professional achievement and ethical standards. You can find Janice’s name on page 57.
Janice L. Heinold, Esq., CLAW ’97 (June 2012) - was sworn in as President of the Burlington County Bar Association on June 8, 2012.
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Jacob Sitman, CLAW '97 (August 2012)--Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP attorney, Jacob M. Sitman, has been named to the Pennsylvania Rising Starslist as one of the top up--‐and--‐coming attorneys in Pennsylvania for 2012.
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Jacob Sitman, CLAW '97 (June 2011) - Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel associate Jacob Sitman, was a featured presenter at SEPANPHA’s (a Philadelphia-area chapter of the Association of Nonprofit Senior Services) industry association education event, Controlling Your Unemployment Compensation Costs: Discipline, Documentation and Defense, held May 18, 2011. His practice concentrates in employment discrimination and retaliation litigation, employee benefits, employee health and safety, trade secret litigation and appeals, restrictive covenants and labor-management relations.
Jacob Sitman, CLAW '97 (November 2011) - Obermayer attorney Jacob Sitman recently presented a program on "At-Will Employment and Personnel Policies in New Jersey" for the Medical Office Managers Society of South Jersey at its monthly meeting. Jacob concentrates his practice in employment discrimination and retaliation litigation, employee benefits, employee health and safety, trade secret litigation and appeals, restrictive covenants and labor-management relations.
Christine Stearns, CLAW ‘97, (April 2010) - Christine Stearns was identified by NJ Biz magazine in its March 29, 2010 issue as one of New Jersey’s “Power 50” in the healthcare policy field. Christine is a lobbyist for the New Jersey Business and Industry Association, and has particularized expertise in healthcare and its costs.
Marcus Ferreira, Claw ’98 (July 2012) - received a Masters in City and Regional Planning (M.C.R.P.) from The Rutgers University New Brunswick Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy with a concentration in environmental and physical planning.
Jeffrey H. LaBarge, CLAW '98 (February 2011) - Nixon Peabody, LLP is pleased to announce that Mr. LaBarge has been named Partner in their Rochester Office. Mr. LaBarge works on sophisticated legal issues, concentrating on various aspects of business and corporate law, with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, intellectual property law, and federal and state corporate and securities law. His work also involves counsel with respect to raising capital under federal and state securities laws.
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Kristine A. Phillips, CLAW ’98 (January 2010) - Philadelphia union-side labor law firm Willig, Williams & Davidson is pleased to announce that real estate practitioner Kristine A. Phillips, has been named partner at the firm. Kristine concentrates her practice in residential and commercial real estate, counseling and representing clients in matters including sales, acquisitions, zoning, taxation and landlord-tenant disputes, among others. She assists individuals with legal needs relating to consumer and traffic matters.
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Keith Steenlage, CLAW '98, (November 2010) has been promoted to Assistant General Counsel in the Law Department at John Deere, the world's leading manufacturer of agricultural and forestry equipment.
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Woody Anglade, CLAW '99 (May 2011) - Woody Anglade has joined the Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division in Washington, D.C. as a trial attorney specializing in employment litigation.
Caroline J. Berdzik, Esq. CLAW ’99 (July 2012) - Caroline J. Berdzik has joined the law firm of Goldberg Segalla, LLP as a partner in its Princeton office. She is a member of Goldberg Segalla’s Labor and Employment, Professional Liability, and Nursing Home Defense Practice Groups. Ms. Berdzik focuses her practice on representing corporate clients in the health care, media, automotive, and other industries in employment law issues, from counseling through trial.
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Douglas Diaz, CLAW '99 (January 2011) - Douglas Diaz has been promoted to Partner at the law firm of Archer & Greiner, P.C., in Haddonfield. He is a member of their Labor and Employment Department and concentrates his practice in labor and employment litigation, representing employees in areas such as discrimination, wrongful discharge, restrictive covenants and wage-and-hour issues.
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Timothy S. Farrow, CLAW '99 (January 2013) - For the sixth consecutive year, Benjamin L. Dash, Esq. and Timothy S. Farrow, Esq., partners in the Moorestown law firm Dash Farrow, LLP, were named Awesome Attorneys by South Jersey Magazine. The list, published in the magazine's December 2012 issue, recognizes 185 attorneys in 42 specialties who were chosen by readers as South Jersey's top legal professionals.
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Bruce George, CLAW ’99 (January 2010) - Bruce D. George has been elected Partner in Blank Rome LLP’s Intellectual Property and Technology Group. Bruce’s practice includes patent, trademark, and copyright prosecution, litigation, counseling, and licensing.
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Thomas Kane, CLAW '99 (August 2010) -Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. is pleased to announce that Thomas Kane has joined the firm as an associate in the Litigation Practice Group. Mr. Kane is resident in the firm’s Princeton office.
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Jeanne R. Rentezelas, CLAW ’99 (June 2010) - Local banking lawyer, Jeanne R. Rentezelas, has been named vice president and general counsel of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. Effective June 21, she will report to First Vice President Bill Stone and oversee the legal department and its three staff attorneys, who represent and counsel the Philadelphia Fed on matters of law, policy and ethics.
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Julian A. Fortuna CLAW ’80 (August 2010) - The Saylor Law Firm LLP is proud to announce that Julian A. Fortuna, a partner in the firm, has been selected for the 2011 edition of “The Best Lawyers in America”. Mr. Fortuna was recognized for his extensive knowledge and experience in Tax Law. He focuses his practice on domestic and international tax planning, compliance and controversy matters.
Julian A. Fortuna CLAW ’80 (March 2011) - The Saylor Law Firm LLP is proud to announce that Julian A. Fortuna is now AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and is listed in their Bar Registry of Preeminent Tax Lawyers.
Nicholas C. Harbist CLAW '81 (August 2010) - Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Nicholas C. Harbist, Partner in the Firm’s White Collar Defense & Investigations group, has been appointed to serve as National Co-Chair of the American Bar Association’s White Collar Crime Committee, a division of the Criminal Justice Section. As National Co-Chair, Mr. Harbist will direct the Committee and develop its goals for the upcoming two years in areas including white collar crime projects, programs, publications, policies and issues.
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Nicholas C. Harbist CLAW '81 (September 2010) - Blank Rome LLP Partner Nicholas C. Harbist recently presented at a New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education seminar in Voorhees, New Jersey. His presentation, titled “Tackling White Collar Crime Issues,” was held on September 25, 2010, and focused his presentation on “Representing Corporate executives in a Government Investigation.”
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Nicholas C. Harbist CLAW '81 (October 2010) - Blank Rome LLP Partner Nicholas Harbist recently presented at the Health Care Compliance Certification Program at Seton Hall Law School in Newark, New Jersey. Mr. Harbist’s presentation, titled “Introduction to the False Claims Act and Qui Tam Cases,” was held on October 12, 2010.
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Nicholas C. Harbist CLAW '81 (October 2011) - Blank Rome is pleased to announce that Nicholas C. Harbist, Partner in the Firm’s White Collar Defense & Investigations group, was appointed to serve as Senior National Co-Chair of the American Bar Association’s White Collar Crime Committee, a division of the Criminal Justice Section, at the ABA Annual Meeting in Toronto on August 5.
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Hon. Julio L. Mendez CLAW '81 (October 2011) - Chief Justice Stuart Rabner today announced the appointment of Superior Court Judge Julio L. Mendez as assignment judge of the Atlantic/Cape May Vicinage. Judge Mendez has been on the bench for nine years. He was appointed by Gov. James E. McGreevey on July 19, 2002 and then reappointed with tenure by Gov. Jon Corzine in July 2009.
Valerie Munson CLAW’82 (July 2010) - Valerie Munson has accepted a position at Southern Illinois University School of Law. Valerie will be teaching Lawyering Skills in Fall 2010. Valerie moved into teaching after a 25-year legal career, including partnerships at a Philadelphia litigation boutique and a big general practice firm.
Grace Bertone, CLAW 1984 (February 2011) - Grace Bertone has started her own firm, Bertone Piccini LLP. It is a boutique law firm located in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey. Grace is a seasoned attorney who was previously a member of a large New Jersey and regional law firm. Bertone Piccini services needs generated by corporate and high net-worth clients across a variety of practice areas in a number of industries and sectors.
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Gary I. Resnick CLAW 1985 (November 2010) - a shareholder in the Fort Lauderdale office of GrayRobinson, P.A., has been re-elected as Mayor of Wilton Manors, FL. Resnick was first elected to the City Commission in 1998 and was first elected as Mayor in 2008.
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Leslie M. Baker CLAW 1986 (November 2010) - Leslie was recently elected President of the Culver Marina Bar Association in Southern California. Her practice is based in Los Angeles and focuses on bankruptcy and business litigation.
Colonel Flora D. Darpino CLAW '86 (September 2010) - The President of the United States has nominated
Colonel Flora D. Darpino for promotion to the rank of Brigadier General. If confirmed by the Senate, Colonel Darpino will serve as the Commander, United States Army Legal Services Agency (USALSA) and Chief Judge, U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals. Currently deployed, she serves as the Staff Judge Advocate of United States Forces - Iraq, OPERATION NEW DAWN, Iraq.
Brig. Gen Flora D. Darpino, CLAW '86 (May 2012) - Brigadier General Flora Darpino was inducted into the Rutgers University Hall of Distinguished Alumni. She is one of 204 alums who have been honored over the past 25 years. Brigadier General Darpino serves as commander of the U.S. Army Legal Services Agency and chief judge of the U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals. She has been a tenacious leader in the Army’s herculean Rule of Law efforts in Iraq, serving in combat and as the senior military attorney during the rebuilding efforts.
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Michele E. Flurer CLAW '86 (January 2011) - December 7, 2010, Michele Flurer was sworn in as a Judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court. Previously, she served as a superior court commissioner for the Los Angeles County Superior Court .
Daniel M. Mackler, CLAW '86 (March 2011) - Daniel M. Mackler, a Gunster Shareholder, was recently named one of South Florida Business Journal's Heavy Hitters in Commercial Real Estate, and as a finalist of the Daily Business Review for the Top Dealmakers of the Year Award.
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Caroline Sleeper, CLAW'86 (May 2012) - Parker McCay Shareholder Carolyn R. Sleeper has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Trial Attorneys of New Jersey (TANJ), a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the civil and criminal justice systems in New Jersey. Sleeper was inducted as a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers in March 2011, an honor which is extended by invitation only. She is also a fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America.
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Ramiro M. Carbonell, CLAW '87 (March 2011) - Ramiro M. Carbonell, a Stevens & Lee shareholder, was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber serves the second largest Hispanic community in the northeast in a region that boasts nearly 5,200 Hispanic businesses.
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Ramiro M. Carbonell CLAW '87 (November 2010) - Ramiro M. Carbonell, Esq., a Shareholder of Stevens & Lee and Michael D. Vind, Managing Director of Financial Solutions LLC, were featured presenters at the Pennsylvania Parking Association’s Annual Conference and Exhibition on October 1, at the Nittany Lion Inn in State College, PA. Messrs. Carbonell and Vind addressed financing options and legal requirements of current capital projects to an audience of transportation, parking and city officials.
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Michael Tierce, CLAW '87 (December 2010) - Michael G. Tierce, Co-Chair of Stevens & Lee’s Labor and Employment Department, presented on labor law issues at a PA Bar Institute symposium with Colleague Frank C. Sabatino.
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Matthew L. Wilson, CLAW '87 (April 2011) - Matthew L. Wilson was inducted into The College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at the Annual Induction Dinner in Boston, Massachusetts. Mr. Wilson is only the sixth Pennsylvania attorney to be nominated and voted into this group of elite attorneys. The College of Workers Compensation Lawyers has been established to honor those attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their practice in the field of workers’ compensation.
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Audrey D. Wisotsky, CLAW '87 (June 2012) - Audrey D. Wisotsky of Perrper Hamilton, LLC has been named by New Jersey Super Lawyers magazine as one of the top attorneys in the state for 2012. Each year, no more than 5 percent of the lawyers in the state receive this honor.
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Michael J. Blee, CLAW '88 (December 2011) - Michael J. Blee was recently appointed as the Municipal Court Judge for the cities of Linwood and Northfield in Atlantic County, NJ. Michael continues to maintain a private law practice in Absecon and also serves as the city solicitor for the City of Absecon, the Township of Galloway and Planning Board Solicitor for the City of Somers Point.
Michael J. Blee, CLAW '88 (November 2012) - Michael J Blee was nominated by Governor Chris Christie for the position of Superior Court Judge. His appointment was confirmed by the New Jersey Senate on June 29, 2012. He has been assigned to Atlantic County Superior Court in Atlantic City , N. J. serving within the Family Part.
Andrew L. Indeck, CLAW '88 (March 2011) - Andrew L. Indeck has recently been named Partner in the law firm of Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires and Newby in their Murray Hill office. His practice concentrates in the areas of commercial litigation, insurance coverage and litigation, and professional liability.
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Wayne Streibich, CLAW ’88 (June 2010) - The Committee of Seventy, a non-partisan organization fighting for clean and effective government, fair elections and a better informed citizenry in Philadelphia and the region, recently elected Wayne Streibich, Dilworth Paxson LLP., to its Board of Directors.
Wayne Streibich, CLAW '88 (February 2011) - Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that nationally respected Consumer Financial Services and business lawyer Wayne Streibich has joined the Firm as a Partner. Joining with Mr. Streibich are Kevin C. Rakowski as a Partner and Jonathan K. Moore as Of Counsel; in addition to Associates Michael N. DeAngelo, Philip A. Italiano, Michael P. Trainor and Adam L. Bliss, who complete this deep and cohesive group. The team joins Blank Rome from Dilworth Paxson, where they built a comprehensive Consumer Financial Services practice. Mr. Streibich will Chair the Firm’s Consumer Financial Services Industry Team, with current Blank Rome Partner John Lucian serving as Vice Chair. This seven-attorney team will be based in the Firm’s Philadelphia office.
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Catherine M. Ward, CLAW '88 (January 2011) -Catherine M. Ward has been admitted to the partnership of Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP. As a member of the business practice group, Ward concentrates her practice in brownfields, alternative energy and environmental matters, representing both private companies and public entities. She also regularly represents clients in land-use matters and assists lenders in connection with loans secured by contaminated real estate.
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Steven K. Mignogna, CLAW '89 (August 2011) - Steven K. Mignogna of Archer & Greiner's Haddonfield office, has been appointed to serve as Vice Chair of the Litigation, Ethics and Malpractice Group of the American Bar Association (ABA). Steven also chairs the firm’s Estate and Trust Litigation Practice. In addition to his new leadership position with the Litigation, Ethics and Malpractice Group, Mr. Mignogna has, in the past, served as Chair of the ABA’s Probate and Fiduciary Litigation Committee. Both the Group and the Committee are part of the ABA’s Section of Real Property, Trust & Estate Law.
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Rick A. Steinberg, CLAW ’89 (August 2010) - Rick A. Steinberg recently joined the law firm, Ciardi Ciardi & Astin, as the managing partner of the firm’s New York City office. Ciardi Ciardi & Astin also has offices in New Jersey; Philadelphia; Wilmington, Delaware; and, Dallas. Rick practices bankruptcy law. He may be reached at RSteinberg@ciardilaw.com or 646-485-0605.
Robert W. Thomson, CLAW '70 (July 2011) - Robert W. Thomson, a lawyer at Pittsburgh law firm Babst Calland, was listed among the leading environmental lawyers in Pennsylvania by Chambers & Partners' Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business 2011 Mr. Thomson ws recognized last year, as well.
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Paul J. Burgoyne, CLAW ’73 (June 2010) - Paul J. Burgoyne, Pennsylvania Deputy Chief Disciplinary Counsel, has been named a fellow of the American Bar Foundation. The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation is an organization of lawyers, judges, law faculty and legal scholars who have been elected by their peers because of their outstanding achievements in the legal profession.
Kenneth D. Roth, CLAW '73 (December 2010) - Kenneth Roth has joined the firm of Becker Meisel as "Of Counsel". He will be working out of the Cherry Hill Office.
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Kenneth D. Roth, CLAW ‘73 (July 2012) - Kenneth D. Roth, Esq. ’73 presented at a seminar for professional engineers on July 26, 2012 in Cherry Hill on behalf of HalfMoon LLC. The topic was Engineering Business Law and provided a discussion of the various forms of business entities, their formation, characteristics and consequences.
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Alan Goldberger, CLAW '74 (January 2013) - Alan Goldberger, an attorney and the author of "Sports Officiating: A Legal Guide," returns for the fifth consecutive year as a featured speaker at the 2013 US Lacrosse National Convention, to be held next month in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Goldberger’s presentation to the US Lacrosse Men’s’ Officials Council is entitled: “10 & 5 -- 10 Ways to Increase Your Association's Exposure to Liability & 5 Quick Tips to Stay Out of Legal Trouble on the Field.”
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Alan Goldberger, CLAW '74 (July 2012) - Alan Goldberger, a partner in the Millburn, New Jersey law firm of Brown Moskowitz & Kallen and the author of "Sports Officiating: A Legal Guide," was the featured speaker at the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO) Annual Sports Officiating Summit held July 29-31 in Portland, Oregon. Goldberger spoke to officiating association leaders on "The Seven Things You Need to Know about Game Contracts.”
Alan Goldberger, CLAW '74 (November 2011) - Alan Goldberger, a partner in the law firm of Brown Moskowitz & Kallen, will be a featured speaker at the 2012 US Lacrosse National Convention Men's Officials Council Program in Baltimore, Maryland in mid-January.
Alan Goldberger, CLAW ’74 (July 2011) - Alan Goldberger, a partner in the law firm of Brown Moskowitz & Kallen has been named by the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO) as its 2011 Mel Narol Medallion Award recipient.
Stephen M. Orlofsky, CLAW '74 (January 2011) - Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Stephen M. Orlofsky, Partner, has been elected President of the Bar Association of the Third Federal Circuit (3CBA). In this role, Mr. Orlofsky will lead 3CBA in its mission to work with the Court to improve the standards of federal practice; develop improved rules of practice; promote events and educational programs to aid the Court in the administration of justice; and facilitate Bench/Bar relations with the Third Circuit.
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Stephen M. Orlofsky, CLAW ’74 (April 2010) - Stephen M. Orlofsky, Partner, Blank Rome LLP, will receive the prestigious American Jewish Committee of Central New Jersey’s 2010 Judge Learned Hand Award in recognition of his impressive leadership in the legal profession and the community. Mr. Orlofsky and fellow recipient, Marc Citron, will receive this honor at a dinner on May 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Princeton.
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Kevin M. Wolfe , CLAW '74 (January 2011) - Kevin Wolfe has been named the assistant director of civil practice for the Administrative Office of the Courts, announced Judge Glenn A. Grant, acting administrative director of the courts. Wolfe succeeds Jane Castner, who retired on Jan. 1.
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Constance B. Foater. CLAW '75 (May 2010) - Constance B. Foster’sprofessional accomplishments and volunteerism were recognized May 10, 2010 when she received the Central Penn Business Journal's inaugural Women of Influence - Lifetime Achievement Award. Foster, a member of the firm’s Executive Committee and chair of its Business and Finance Department, has been a partner with Saul Ewing for 18 years.
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Neil Wise, CLAW '75 (July 2011) - Neil Wise was recently honored by the Delaware Valley Environmental Inn of Court as the recipient of the George J. Miller Award for "vision, leadership and dedication to the (Inn) and the highest principles of legal excellence, civility, professionalism, and ethics." He is a Founding Member of the Inn and Past President.
Patricia Pierce, CLAW ’76 (June 2010) - Patricia Pierce, Partner at Willig, Williams & Davidson, was recently elected a Fellow of The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., The College is a professional association of leading labor and employment practitioners nationwide that serves as an intellectual and practical resource for labor and employment attorneys.
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Alfred P. Vitarelli, CLAW ’76 (May 2010) - The law firm of Stark & Stark is pleased to announce that Alfred P. Vitarelli has joined the firm as a Shareholder in the Marlton, New Jersey Office. Al is a Shareholder in Stark & Stark’s Workers’ Compensation Group where he focuses his practice primarily on Workers’ Compensation defense litigation.
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Alfred P. Vitarelli, CLAW ’76 (March 2011) - Alfred P. Vitarelli has recently been named Partner in the law office of Stark & Stark in their Lawrenceville office. His practice concentrates in the area of Workers' Compensation.
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William H. Buckman, CLAW '78 (August 2011) - William H. Buckman was re-elected to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) at the Association’s 53rd Annual Meeting in Denver, Colo., on Aug. 6. He currently serves as the co-Chair of NACDL’s Long Range Planning Committee, its Law Enforcement Misconduct Committee, and its Sex Offender Policy Committee. He is also a member of NACDL’s Audit Committee.
Mark S. Lohbauer CLAW '78 (July 2011) - Mark S. Lohbauer, a principal in the JGSC Group, has been named to the New Jersey Pinelands Commission by Governor Chris Christie.
Beth Cohen, CLAW '79 (October 2011) - Ms. Cohen has been elected to serve as President of the Board of Directors of the America-Israel Chamber of Commerce (AICC), Central Atlantic Region. In this role, Ms. Cohen will provide the strategic leadership to support the continued growth of AICC, the only organization in Greater Philadelphia that facilitates trade and investment with Israel through its professional network.
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Stephen D. Schrier, CLAW ’79 (July 2010) - Stephen D. Schrier, Partner, Blank Rome LLP, has been appointed to serve as a member of the Advisory Board for the UNLV Gaming Law Journal. The Gaming Law Journal is published by the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in conjunction with the International Masters of Gaming Law.
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