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Alumni In The News ruler

A sampling of Georgetown University Law Center alumni who have been featured or quoted in the news media
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2008
 
The Associated Press reported that James Standish, L'99, has been named executive director of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, August 28, 2008.
"Lazar Displays Quiet Strength", a profile of Maria Lazar, L'89, in the Wisconsin Law Journal, August 22, 2008.
"Ambassador Elizabeth Bagley a Tireless Fundraiser for the Democratic Party", a profile of Elizabeth Frawley Bagley, L'87, in the Nantucket Island Inquirer (Massachusetts), August 21, 2008.
"Candidates in Runoff Share Most Views", coverage in Tulsa World, featuring Cason Carter, L'03, a candidate for the Oklahoma State Senate, August 21, 2008.
"School Board's Tobin, Suckow Are Running Unopposed", coverage in the Des Moines Register, August 19, 2008, featuring Terry Tobin, L'82, a West Dest Moines, Iowa, school board member who is running for re-election.
"Batman for President? Not a Good Idea", an opinion piece by Jonathan Keim, L'08, in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, August 19, 2008.
The Daily Citizen (Georgia) reported that Gov. Sonny Perdue has appointed Ellwood "Ebb" F. Oakley III, L'74, to the Georgia Certificate of Need Appeal Panel, August 18, 2008.
"Getting Ready for a Race, Just in Case There's a Spot", a profile of Cyrus Vance Jr., L'82, in the New York Times, August 17, 2008.
"Getting Ahead: Now They're Cooking", a story in Express from the Washington Post, August 13, 2008, featuring Michael Babin, L'99.
"Moving Up - North?", a profile of John DesPrez, L'83, in the Boston Globe, August 12, 2008.
"Detroit-Area Attorney Helps Found Biofuel Firm", coverage by the Associated Press, August 11, 2008, featuring Bradley Schram, L'76.
"Reserving Judgment on Top Court Job", coverage in the Washington Post, August 11, 2008, featuring D.C. Superior Court Chief Judge Rufus King, L'71, and Judge Anita Josey-Herring, L'87.
A news obituary for John Gilfillan, L'66, appeared in the Newark Star-Ledger, August 11, 2008.
"Chiang Puts Controller's Job in Spotlight", coverage in the Daily Breeze (California), August 10, 2008, featuring California State Controller John Chiang, L'87.
The Times-Picayune (Louisiana) reported that Bobby Freeman, L'88, has been appointed as acting district attorney for Orleans Parish, August 8, 2008.
Nora V. Demleitner, L'94, the first woman dean of Hofstra Law School, is listed among "Ones to Watch" in the Long Island Business News, August 8, 2008.
Board of Visitors and Asian Law Alumni Board Member Handel Lee, L'88, was featured in a segment from Beijing on The Today Show,  August 8, 2008.
"My Hero's Advice for a Successful Life", a piece about Jeff Nelligan, L'94, in the San Luis Obispo Tribune (California), August 7, 2008.
The Wall Street Journal reported that Emily Stover DeRocco, L'82, has been elected to the Board of Trustees at Western Governors University, August 7, 2008.
A news obituary for John. W. Coffey, L'48, appeared in the Washington Post, August 7, 2008
"Olympian Entrepreneurs," an article in Forbes Magazine, featuring Mary Mazzio, L'87, August 6, 2008.
A news obituary for Donal Tobin, L'69, appeared in The Boston Globe, August 6, 2008. 
"Judge's Retirement Could Have Political Ramifications", coverage in the Sioux Falls Argus Leader, August 5, 2008, featuring outgoing U.S. District Judge Charles Kornmann, L'62.
A Q&A with Ken Ulman, L'00, Howard County Executive (Maryland), appeared in The Examiner, August 4th, 2008.
"Three Candidates Point to Three Kinds of Experience", coverage in the Kansas City Star, August 1, 2008, featuring Jason Kander, L'05, a candidate for the Missouri House of Representatives.
"The Immeasurable Rewards of Becoming a Lawyer", an article by Richard J. Puleo, L'84, in the July/August 2008 issue of the Pennsylvania Lawyer.
"Unbillable Hours: Hold the High-Tech: Baltimore Lawyer Finds Hi-Fi 'Priceless,'", a profile of E. Scott Johnson, L'88, in the Baltimore Daily Record, July 28, 2008.
The Providence Journal reported that Armando Monaco, L'68, has been appointed as a Rhode Island Family Court magistrate, July 26, 2008.
"Senate District 35 GOP Candidates Vie for Votes at Jenks Chamber Forum", coverage in the Bixby Bulletin (Oklahoma), featuring Cason Carter, L'03, a candidate for the Oklahoma State Senate, July 25, 2008.
A Q&A with Jason Kander, L'05, a candidate for the Missouri House of Representatives, appeared in the Kansas City Star, July 25, 2008.
A tribute to former State Sen. Joseph V. Gartlan, Jr. (Virginia), C'49, L'52, who died on July 18, 2008, appeared in the Springfield Connection (Virginia), July 24, 2008.
The Burlington Free Press reported that Vermont Secretary of State Deb Markowitz, L'87, is launching a campaign for re-election, July 23, 2008.
"How a Young Lawyer Saved the Second Amendment", an interview with Alan Gura, L'95, in the Wall Street Journal, July 19, 2008.
A news obituary for Shuichi Miyasaki, L'59, appeared in the Honolulu Advertiser, July 17, 2008.
"A 'Cleaner' of Athletes' Dirty Laundry", a profile of David Cornwell, L'85, in the Washington Post, July 16, 2008.
The selection of Thomas Aiello, L'76, as chairman of the board and chief executive officer of the Carl M. Freeman Companies, drew coverage in the Maryland Business Gazette, July 16, 2008.
A profile of Norm Semanko, L'93, the recently elected chairman of the Idaho Republican Party, appeared in Boise Weekly, July 16, 2008.
A profile of Robert S. Lavet, L'79, appeared in the Washington Post, July 14, 2008.
Profiles of Jana Fong-Swamidoss, L'04, the new Democratic counsel for the Senate Commerce Committee, and Melissa Porter, L'02, the new transportation counsel for the Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety and Security, appear in Roll Call, July 7, 2008.
"Young Lawyer Takes Victory Lap After Supreme Court Gun Case Win", a profile of Alan Gura, L'95, in the Legal Times, July 2, 2008.
"What's Colorless and Tasteless and Smells Like ... Money?", coverage in the Washington Post, June 30, 2008, featuring Martin Chavez, L'78, mayor of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
"The Natural", coverage in the Texas Observer, June 27, 2008, featuring Judge Gilberto Hinojosa, L'78.
"Google's Goliath", a profile of Richard Whitt, L'88, in The Hill, June 23, 2008.
CQ Today reported that David Horne, L'90, has been appointed chief of staff for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, June 18, 2008.
"US-Trained Immigrant Lawyers Make a Case for Moving Careers Here", coverage in the Jerusalem Post, June 17, 2008, featuring Minna Felig, L'88.
The retirement of Jules B. Kroll, L'66, the founder of Marsh & McLennan Cos.'s corporate security firm Kroll, drew coverage by the Associated Press, Reuters (UK) and Financial Week, June 13, 2008.
"Sleek Sikh", a blog post in the Washington Times featuring Sonny Caberwal, L'04, June 12, 2008.  A profile of Caberwal, "Sikh Turns Poster Boy in NY", appeared in the Times of India, June 15, 2008.
"Veteran Attorneys Establish New Law Firm", coverage in the Alexandria Times (Virginia), June 12, 2008, featuring Edward Rosenthal, L'76, and Lana Manitta, L'98.
A news obituary for John Alfred Turner Jr., L'73, L'77, appeared in the Washington Post, June 12, 2008.
National Journal's Congress Daily reported that Jana Fong-Swamidoss, L'04, is joining the Senate Commerce Committee as Democratic counsel, June 12, 2008.
"Learning (and Succeeding) on Jump Street", coverage in the Wall Street Journal, June 10, 2008, featuring Joshua Kern, L'01, executive director and founder of the Thurgood Marshall Academy in Washington, D.C.
The Cherry Hill Courier Post (New Jersey) reported that William Isele, L'75, has been ranked New Jersey's top elder law attorney in a recent edition of NJBIZ, a statewide business news publication, June 9, 2008.
Forbes.com reported that Eric Roiter, L'73, L'81, the top fund management lawyer at Fidelity Investments, has left Fidelity and will serve as adjunct professor at both Harvard Law School and Boston University Law School, June 9, 2008.
"New WVU Law Dean Already Effecting Change", coverage in the Charleston Gazette (West Virginia), June 8, 2008, featuring Joyce McConnell, L'90, incoming dean at the West Virginia University College of Law.
A news obituary for Edmund E. Pendleton, Jr., L'48, appeared in the Washington Post, June 5, 2008.
"New Focus on Compliance Makes I-9s a Big Deal for Employers", an opinion piece by Suzanne B. Seltzer, L'93, in the Legal Intelligencer, June 4, 2008.
A Q&A with Tobey Daluz, L'90, appeared in Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, June 2, 2008.
A two-part series in the Philadelphia Inquirer, "Pinning the Blame for 9/11" (June 1, 2008) and "How Cozen Took on a Kingdom for 9/11 Liability" (June 2, 2008), featured the late U.S. District Judge Richard Conway Casey, L'58.
"Party-Boy Writer Again Turns Pen on South Beach", a Q&A with author Brian Antoni, L'84, in the Orlando Sentinel, June 1, 2008.
"Can a Nice Guy Finish First?", a profile of Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), L'90, in the June 2008 issue of Washingtonian Magazine.
"What I've Learned", a Q&A with Robert F. Horan, Jr., L'61, the outgoing chief prosecutor for Fairfax County, Virginia, in the May 2008 issue of Washingtonian Magazine.
Ruffin Cordell, L'89, Frank DeCosta III, L'95, David Kramer, L'93 and Mark Scarsi, L'96, were listed in the "Top 50 Under 40" in the May 2008 issue of IP Law & Business.
"Wendy Walker's Novel: From the Parking Lot", a profile of Wendy Walker, L'94, author of the new novel, "Four Wives", in the Wall Street Journal, May 29, 2008.
A news obituary for Ernest Goldstein, L'47, appeared in the Washington Post, May 29, 2008.
"Work in Canada? Then Live in Canada", an opinion piece in the Globe and Mail (Canada), May 29, 2008, featuring John DesPrez, L'83.
"The Upwardly Mobile Councilman", a profile of New York City Councilman Eric N. Gioia, L'98, in the New York Observer, May 27, 2008.
Robert Bennett, L'64, Thomas Boggs, Jr., L'64, Plato Cacheris, L'56, Willie Cook Jr., L'91, Robert F. Drinan, S.J., L'49, L'51, Donald Dunner, L'58, Vincent Fuller, L'56, Rufus King III, L'71, E. Barrett Prettyman Jr., L'15, Robert Ruyak, L'74, David Stern, L'85, Brendan Sullivan Jr., L'67, Marna Tucker, L'65, Richard Wiley, L'62, Edward Bennett Williams, L'44, and Charles Work, L'66 were named among the "90 Greatest Washington Lawyers of the Last 30 Years" in the 30th anniversary issue of the Legal Times, May 19, 2008. 
"Greatest Generation Loses Another", a tribute to Robert Williams, L'48, who died on May 19, 2008, in the Bakersfield Californian, May 21, 2008.
A profile of Marco Estevan Gonzales, L'98, a Republican candidate for New Mexico's 3rd U.S. Congressional District, appeared in the Santa Fe New Mexican, May 19, 2008.
"House Approves Expansion of Lottery Scholarships", coverage in the Memphis Commercial Appeal, May 15, 2008, featuring Tennessee State Rep. Brian Kelsey, L'03.
A news obituary for Gilbert L. Amyot, L'65, appeared in the Washington Post, May 15, 2008.
A profile of Rev. Jim Bates, L'53, who is being honored for his 45th year in the priesthood, appeared in the Indianapolis Star, May 15, 2008.
A news obituary for Lucian "Lu" Przybysz, L'48, appeared in the Cleveland Plain Dealer, May 15, 2008.
"Life After Senate Parking: Former Attendants Climb D.C. Ladder", an article in Roll Call, May 12, 2008, featuring Kary Antholis, L'89.
"Speaking Loudly to Her New Canaan Peers", a profile of Wendy Walker, L'94, author of the new novel, "Four Wives", in the New York Times, May 11, 2008.
"Making It: A Lawyer Discovers That Making Ethics Entertaining Is the Right Thing to Do", a profile of Jack Marshall, L'75, in the Washington Post, May 11, 2008.
A Q&A with Marco Estevan Gonzales, L'98, a Republican candidate for New Mexico's 3rd U.S. Congressional District, appeared in the Albuquerque Journal, May 11, 2008.
A news obituary for Joanne H. "Jody" Withycombe, L'84, appeared in the Washington Post, May 8, 2008.
A news obituary for Raymond W. Bergan, L'54, appeared in the Washington Post, May 8, 2008.
"Mediator Found in Donald Trump, SimDag Lawsuit", coverage in the Tampa Bay Business Journal, May 7, 2008, featuring Peter Grilli, L'77.
"Business Alliance Appoints Director", a profile of James D. Wilson, L'74, who was appointed the first executive director of the Danville (Pennsylvania) Business Alliance, in the Daily Item (Pennsylvania), May 7, 2008.
The San Diego Union-Tribune reported that San Diego County Superior Court Judge Michael Anello, L'68, has been nominated to serve as a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, May 5, 2008.
The victory of Louisiana State Rep. Don Cazayoux, L'91, in the race for Louisiana's 6th U.S. Congressional District, drew coverage in the Baton Rouge Advocate, May 5, 2008.
"Educator Inspires Students with Vision of Cap and Gown", a profile of Deanna Singh, L'04, in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 4, 2008.
"The MCLU at 40", a profile of former Maine Supreme Court Justice Louis Scolnik, L'52, who was pivotal in forming the Maine Civil Liberties Union and served as its first president, in the Sun Journal (Maine), May 4, 2008.
The Albuquerque Journal reported that New Mexico District Judge Robert Schwartz, L'76, is running in the Democratic primary for a six-year term in the court's criminal division, May 2, 2008.
"An Inconvenient Debt", an article in the Baltimore Sun, April 30, 2008, featuring William Bonner, L'78.
A news obituary for Andrew Deming, L'48, appeared in the Washington Post, April 29, 2008.
Martin Chavez, L'78, mayor of Albuquerque, New Mexico, was featured in "Mayoral Moments," a 10-part series on the Sundance Channel, on April 29, 2008.
Gayle Horwitz, L'05, was chosen as one of "Twenty in Their 20s - Tomorrow's Business Leaders Today", by Crain's Cleveland Business, April 28, 2008.
A profile of Steven Fabrizio, L'88, appeared in the Legal Times, April 28, 2008.
A Q&A with Endy Zemenides, L'00, appeared in Greek News, April 28, 2008.
The Palm Beach Post reported that George LeMieux, L'94, former chief of staff to Gov. Charlie Crist (R-Fla.), has been named to the newly created position of "chairman of the firm" at Gunster Yoakley, April 27, 2008.
"The Prosecutor vs. the Lawmaker", coverage in The Oregonian, April 27, 2008, featuring State Rep. Greg MacPherson (D-Ore.), L'75, a candidate for Oregon Attorney General.
"Cazayoux Touts Health Plan", a profile of Louisiana State Rep. Don Cazayoux, L'91, a Democratic candidate for Louisiana's 6th Congressional District, in the Baton Rouge Advocate, April 27, 2008.
"U.S. to Make Third Attempt to Prosecute Miami Group", coverage in the Washington Post, April 24, 2008, featuring Richard Gregorie, L'71.
BizJournals.com and the Louisville Courier-Journal reported that Paul Diaz, L'88, has been selected as one of the "Top 25 Minority Executives in Healthcare" by Modern Healthcare Magazine and one of the "Top 25 Latinos in Business" by Hispanic Magazine, April 23, 2008.
The Nation (Nigeria) reported that opera singer Chinwe Enu, L'04, has been selected as a recipient of the Ambassadors of Goodwill Award from African Focus International, April 23, 2008.
"Invitrogen GC Enjoying the Biotech Revolution", a profile of John Cottingham, L'99, general counsel at Invitrogen Corp., in GC California Magazine, April 22, 2008.
"Reversing Air Force Tanker Deal Comes Down to One GAO Official", coverage in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, April 20, 2008, featuring Guy Pietrovito, L'82, deputy assistant general counsel at the Government Accountability Office.
"Youthful Candidates Vie for District 2 Fresno Job", coverage in the Fresno Bee, April 20, 2008, featuring Andreas Borgeas, L'00, a candidate for Fresno City Council. 
"Law Professor Takes on Lawmaker for Oregon Attorney General", coverage in The Oregonian, April 20, 2008, featuring State Rep. Greg MacPherson (D-Ore.), L'75, a candidate for Oregon Attorney General.
"UM Law Dean Tabbed for IRS Oversight Board", coverage in the Helena Independent Record (Montana), April 18, 2008, featuring E. Edwin Eck, L'78, dean of the University of Montana Law School and a nominee for the Internal Revenue Service Oversight Board.
The Knoxville News Sentinel (Tennessee) reported that Douglas A. Blaze, L'84, interim associate dean for academic affairs at the University of Tennessee College of Law, has been selected as the school's next dean, April 18, 2008.
"Innovative Business Sees the Future in a Cup of Tea", an article in NewsBlaze, April 18, 2008, featuring Sonny Caberwal, L'04.
A news obituary for Michael English, L'74, appeared in the Washington Post, April 18, 2008.
Tulsa World (Oklahoma) reported that former Tulsa City Councilor Cason Carter, L'03, is a candidate for the State Senate District 35 seat in Oklahoma, April 17, 2008.
The Shelbyville Times-Gazette (Tennessee) reported that Robert A. Allison, L'97, is a candidate for a first district seat on the Bedford County (Tennessee) Board of Education, April 16, 2008.
"Freedom and Faith on Campus", an opinion piece by Patricia McGuire, L'77, president of Trinity Washington University, in the Washington Post, April 13, 2008.
"Carter Puts New Spin on Traditional for Thomasville", a profile of designer Darryl Carter, L'88, in Furniture Today, April 11, 2008.
"Family Court Gains an Experienced Jurist", coverage in The Times (Trenton, N.J.), April 10, 2008, featuring Monmouth County (N.J.) Superior Court Judge Eugene Iadanza, L'73, who will become Mercer County (N.J.) Presiding Family Court Judge.
"Divas to Kick Off Season Saturday", coverage in Gazette.net (Maryland), April 10, 2008, featuring Lauren Pruitt, L'05, a member of the D.C. Divas women's football team.
"Honor for Shea at Shea: He Brought Mets Here", a profile of the late William A. Shea, L'31, in the New York Times, April 8, 2008.
"A Cyclist's Uphill Battle to Get His Life Back", a profile of Mickey Gendler, L'78, in the Seattle Times, April 8, 2008.
"Huot Retiring from Bench After 29 Years", a profile of outgoing Laconia, New Hampshire, District Court Presiding Justice David O. Huot, L'67, in the Laconia Citizen, April 8, 2008.
"Sterilisation Cases Headed for Courts", coverage in New Era (Namibia), April 7, 2008, featuring Linda Dumba Chikalu, L'07. 
"10 Things You Didn't Know about Michael Steele", a profile of former Lt. Gov. Michael Steele (R-Md.), L'91, in U.S. News & World Report, April 7, 2008.
"Legislator Eyes Job as Top Cop", a profile of State Rep. Greg MacPherson (D-Ore.), L'75, who is running for Oregon Attorney General, in the News-Review (Oregon), April 7, 2008.
A Q&A with foreclosure lawyer Jessica Attie, L'00, appeared on ABCNews.com, April 7, 2008.
The Charleston Gazette (West Virginia) reported that Joyce McConnell, L'90, professor of law and associate dean for academic affairs at the West Virginia University College of Law, has been selected as the school's next dean, April 5, 2008. A profile of McConnell, "McConnell Says She's Prepared to Lead Law School", appeared in the State Journal (West Virginia), April 10, 2008.  The National Law Journal announced McConnell's selection on April 11, 2008.
"That Lawyer Can Sing", a profile of Emily Saxe, L'88, in the Gannett News Journal (New York), April 4, 2008.
A Q&A with Sonny Caberwal, L'04, appeared in Religion News Service, April 2, 2008.
The Star-Banner (Florida) reported that Tim Cunha, L'77, is a Democratic candidate for Florida's 6th Congressional District, April 2, 2008.
"Familiarity with Capital Assists Cazayoux", a profile of Louisiana State Rep. Don Cazayoux, L'91, a Democratic candidate for Louisiana's 6th Congressional District, in the Baton Rouge Advocate, April 2, 2008.
A Q&A with Stephen Yu, L'90, executive vice president and general counsel at Macrovision Corp., appeared on Law.com, April 1, 2008.
"The Trial of St. Mark", an article in Corporate Counsel Magazine, April 1, 2008, featuring Ron Safer, L'83.
"The Fall and Rise of Trinity Washington University", an article in the Georgetown Voice, March 27, 2008, featuring Patricia McGuire, L'77, president of Trinity Washington University.
A news obituary for Joseph A. Muldoon, Jr., L'56, appeared in the Washington Post, March 23, 2008.
A news obituary for Panayotis Lambrakopoulos, L'91, appeared in the Washington Post, March 22, 2008.
"McMahan Impeachment Committee Names Special Counsel in Fraud Case", coverage in the McAlester News-Capital (Oklahoma), featuring Andrew W. Lester, L'81, March 18, 2008.
A news obituary for M. Paul Comulada, L'50, appeared in the Washington Post, March 18, 2008.
"For Young Area Lawyer, the Supreme Compliment", a profile of Alan Gura, L'95, in the Washington Post, March 18, 2008.
"Former Crist Chief of Staff Shares Insights", a Q&A with George LeMieux, L'94, former chief of staff to Gov. Charlie Crist (R-Fla.), in the Miami Herald, March 17, 2008.
"Lion in Winter: Phil Noel at 76", a profile of former Rhode Island Gov. Phil Noel, L'57, in the Providence Journal, March 16, 2008.
"In the State, It's Politics Unusual for Clinton, Obama", coverage in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, March 16, 2008, featuring Theda Sanders, L'98.
The Washington Post reported that Douglas H. Shulman, L'99, was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate as commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, March 15, 2008.
A news obituary for Wallace L. Duncan, L'62, appeared in the Washington Post, March 14, 2008.
The St. Petersburg Times (Florida) reported that Thomas F. O'Neil III, L'82, will join WellCare Health Plans, Inc. as general counsel, March 11, 2008.
David Arkush, L'07, the director of Congress Watch, a division of Public Citizen, appeared on C-SPAN's Washington Journal, March 8, 2008.
TVTechnology.com reported that Neil Patel, L'97, an aide to Vice President Dick Cheney, has been nominated to lead the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, March 7, 2008.
The California Chronicle reported that Katharine M. Albright, L'94, executive director of the San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center, has been appointed to the San Francisco Juvenile Probation Commission, March 5, 2008.
"Business of Diplomacy", a profile of Yvette Taylor-Hachoose, L'82, in the Bucks County Courier Times (Pennsylvania), March 5, 2008.
The Scranton Times-Tribune (Pennsylvania) announced that Scott Lynett, L'94, will become CEO of Times-Shamrock Communications, March 4, 2008.
"On a Mission to Draw In Veterans", a profile of Sen. Jim Webb (D-Va.), L'75, which also features Nelson Jones, L'77, in Roll Call, March 4, 2008.
"Kevin Ryan: The Best Friend Jersey Kids Ever Had", a profile of Kevin Ryan, L'92, in the Newark Star-Ledger, March 3, 2008.
"Animal Law", the cover story in the March 2008 issue of the Washington Lawyer, featuring Eric Glitzenstein, L'81.
"No More Combat Boots", a profile of Sen. Jim Webb (D-Va.), L'75, in the February 2008 issue of Washingtonian Magazine.
"Get It While It's Tasty", a review of Bangkok's Tessa Terrace restaurant, in The Nation (Thailand), featuring owner Jutaporn "Yui" Tejapaibul, L'91, February 29, 2008.
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported that Charles R. Zappala, L'74, was appointed a commonwealth trustee of the University of Pittsburgh board of trustees, February 29, 2008.
"Gaveling Out", a profile of outgoing Rockingham County, Virginia, Circuit Court Judge John McGrath, L'67, in the Harrisonburg Daily News-Record (Virginia), February 29, 2008.
"Clinton, Obama Woo Cleveland Jews", coverage in Jewish News Weekly, February 29, 2008, featuring Gayle Horwitz, L'05.
"Packers' New President Predicts Favre Will Return", coverage in the Milwaukee Small Business Times, February 27, 2008, featuring Mark H. Murphy, L'88, the new president of the NFL's Green Bay Packers.
"Bill Clinton's Aide, Now in the Story", a profile of Douglas Band, L'01, in the Washington Post, February 27, 2008.
"For Robert Bennett, It's All in a Week's Spin", a profile of Robert Bennett, L'64, in the Legal Times, February 25, 2008.
"Hopefuls Reveal Views", coverage in the Baton Rouge Advocate, February 25, 2008, featuring Louisiana State Rep. Don Cazayoux, L'91, and Jason Decuir, L'04, Democratic candidates for Louisiana's 6th Congressional District. 
The article, "Alumni Celebrate Time Spent at UND", in the Grand Forks Herald (North Dakota), pays tribute to the late Judge Ronald Davies, L'30, February 25, 2008.
"Lawyer Gives Back to His Alma Mater", a profile of Charles Lizza, L'80, in the Newark Star-Ledger, February 24, 2008.
"The Lone Ranger of Boardroom Battles", a profile of Ralph Whitworth, L'85, in the Financial Times, February 24, 2008.
"Orangeburg Man Rises from 'Corridor of Shame' to U.S. House Post", a profile of Jaime Harrison, L'04, director of floor operations for U.S. House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, by McClatchy Newspapers, February 24, 2008.
A news obituary for Richard Hyatt Lansdale, L'45, former associate general counsel for the CIA, appeared in the Washington Post, February 24, 2008.
"Scientist Lawyers: Test Tubes to Briefs", an article in the February 22, 2008, issue of Science Magazine, featuring Erich Veitenheimer, L'99.
The Associated Press reported that Bob Schwartz, L'76, has been appointed a criminal division judge of the 2nd Judicial District Court of New Mexico, February 21, 2008.
Several news obituaries appeared for Mitchell Mars, L'77, chief of the organized crime division in the U.S. Attorney's Office in Chicago, including the Chicago Tribune and Associated Press on February 20, 2008, and the Chicago Daily Herald and United Press International on February 21, 2008.
"Health Law Expert Tapped to Head R.I. Association", a Q&A with Virginia M. Burke, L'86, the incoming president and CEO of the Rhode Island Health Care Association, in Providence Business News, February 18, 2008.
A Q&A with Monica Desai, L'94, chief of the Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau, appeared in the Carroll County Times (Maryland), February 17, 2008.
A profile of Vernon Parker, L'88, a candidate for the Paradise Valley, Arizona, Town Council, appeared in the Arizona Republic, February 15, 2008.
"Sprint Nextel Appoints Activist Shareholder to Its Board", coverage in the Washington Post, February 13, 2008, featuring Ralph Whitworth, L'85, and Patrick McGurn, L'87.
"Sikh Turning Heads as Kenneth Cole Model", a profile of Sonny Caberwal, L'04, in IndiaPost.com, February 13, 2008.   Another profile of Caberwal, "Kenneth Cole Ad Delights Sikhs and Goes National", appeared on the Sikh News Network, February 16, 2008.   A third profile, "He's the 'Picture' of Individualism, Diversity", ran in the Courier-Tribune (North Carolina), February 24, 2008.
"Loch Ness Monster Quest Nears End", a profile of Robert Rines, L'47, in the Boston Globe, February 11, 2008.
"Helped Free Wrongly Convicted Man", a news obituary for William J. Cooney, L'62, in the Chicago Tribune, February 10, 2008.
"He's No Softy", a profile of Ryan Waid, L'04, in the Rocktown Weekly (Virginia), February 9, 2008.
The West Virginia Record reported that Joyce McConnell, L'90, is one of six candidates for dean of the West Virginia University College of Law, February 4, 2008.  A profile of McConnell appeared in the Dominion Post (West Virginia), March 1, 2008.
A profile of Stacey Stern Albert, L'94, the new director of technology policy in Eastman Kodak's Washington office, appeared in the National Journal, February 2, 2008.
"Attorney Tackles Complex Legal Cases", a profile of Peter J. Diedrich, L'81, in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune (California), February 1, 2008.
A news obituary for Joseph Francis, L'48, appeared in Tulsa World, February 1, 2008.
"From Court to Court", a profile of Lindsay Amstutz, L'06, president and founder of the Lady Lawyers Basketball League, in the Georgetown Voice, January 31, 2008.
"Politician from Evanston Seeks to Diversify Office", a profile of Cook County, Illinois, Commissioner Larry Suffredin, L'72, a candidate for State's Attorney, in the Daily Northwestern, January 30, 2008.
"Longtime IRS Lawyer Joins Nixon Peabody", coverage in the National Law Journal, January 30, 2008, featuring Susan P. Reaman, L'81.
"Associate Bonuses 'Fairly Healthy' This Year", coverage in the Legal Times, January 28, 2008, featuring Robert Ruyak, L'74.
The nomination of Mila Kofman, L'96, as superintendent of the Maine Bureau of Insurance, drew coverage in the Insurance Journal, January 28, 2008.
"Gay Chief Executives Come Out Winners", coverage in the Philadelphia Inquirer, January 28, 2008, featuring Alba Martinez, L'85, president and chief executive officer of United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania.
The reappointment of Robert E. Crowley, L'71, as a Maine Superior Court Justice, drew coverage in the Portland Press Herald (Maine), January 22, 2008.
"Young, Female, Energetic and, Now, Dean", a profile of Nora V. Demleitner, L'94, the first woman dean of Hofstra Law School, in the New York Times, January 20, 2008.
"The Big Cheese", a profile of Mark Murphy, L'88, the new president and CEO-elect of the NFL's Green Bay Packers, in the Post-Standard (Syracuse), January 18, 2008.
The New York Post reported that Alan Wiener, L'68, received the "Harry B. Helmsley Distinguished New Yorker Award" from the Real Estate Board of New York, January 17, 2008.
A news obituary for Diane Wolf, L'95, appeared in the New York Sun, January 17, 2008.
Gretchen M. Nelson, L'83, president of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, was named a "Person of the Year" by the Metropolitan News-Enterprise (California), January 14, 2008.
A profile of Marco Gonzales, L'98, a candidate for the 3rd U.S. Congressional seat in New Mexico, appeared in the Santa Fe New Mexican, January 10, 2008.
The candidacy of Sharen Swartz Neuhardt, L'76, for the 7th U.S. Congressional seat in Ohio drew coverage in the Dayton Business Journal, January 10, 2008.
"Amazon Consolidates in Growing Area of Seattle", coverage in the New York Times, January 9, 2008, featuring Bruce Blume, L'80.
The selection of former Maryland deputy comptroller Stephen Cordi, L'68, as director of the D.C. Office of Tax and Revenue drew coverage in the Washington Post, January 8, 2008.
"Coolest Tech Show to Showcase Hottest Gadgets", coverage in the Detroit Free Press, January 7, 2008, featuring Gary Shapiro, L'87, president of the Consumer Electronics Association.
A profile of Gregory Fess, L'71, appeared in the National Law Journal, January 7, 2008.
The announcement by Cook County, Illinois, Commissioner Larry Suffredin, L'72, of his candidacy for State's Attorney drew coverage in IndiaPost.com, January 6, 2008.
An interview with former Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, Judge Bernard Podcasy, L'48, appeared in the Citizen's Voice (Pennsylvania), January 6, 2008.

"U.S. District Chief Judge Calls a Career Recess", a profile of outgoing Chief Judge Thomas F. Hogan, L'66, of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia in the Washington Post, January 4, 2008.

It was reported by the Associated Press on January 3, 2008, and the Star Tribune (Minnesota) on January 4, 2008, that Frank Magill, L'85, first assistant U.S. Attorney for Minnesota, has been named acting U.S. Attorney for Minnesota.
Matt Gerson, L'84, vice chairman of the board of directors for the Prevent Cancer Foundation, was named a "Washingtonian of the Year" by Washingtonian Magazine in the January 2008 issue.
An interview with Rep. Josh Shapiro (D-Pa.) L'02, Deputy Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, appeared in the January 2008 issue of the Philadelphia Jewish Voice.
 
2007
 
"Right and Wrong Blasting Memo", an opinion piece by Mark Grabowski, L'07, in the Mississippi Press, December 30, 2007.
"Polls by End of 2008 Crucial for Foreign Investment", coverage in the Daily Star (Bangladesh), December 30, 2007, featuring Michigan State Senator Hansen Clarke, L'87.
"A Communications Lesson from Afar", a letter to the editor by Mark Grabowski, L'07, in the St. John's Telegram (Canada), December 28, 2007.
"New Judge Won't Bench Volunteerism", a profile of New Hampshire Federal District Court Judge Joseph Laplante, L'90, in the Nashua Telegram, December 26, 2007.
"Local Legally Blind Man a Top D.C. Attorney", a profile of Jerrod Harrison, L'07, in the Farmington Daily Times (New Mexico), December 26, 2007.
A news obituary for Nicholas H. Zumas, L'56, appeared in the Washington Post, December 26, 2007.
The election of Charles J. Kalil, L'76, senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary of the Dow Chemical Co., to the company's board of directors, drew coverage in the Midland Daily News (Michigan) on December 24, 2007, and the Bay City Times (Michigan) on January 8, 2008.
The appointment of Peter H. Barry, L'75, as chairman of the board of the Center for Human Development, drew coverage in The Republican (Springfield, Massachusetts), December 21, 2007.
The nomination of Josh Lichtblau, L'90, as the head of New Jersey's Division of Gaming Enforcement, drew coverage in the Press of Atlantic City, December 20, 2007.
A profile of newly elected New York State Supreme Court Justice Robert J. Miller, L'74, appeared in the Jewish Press, December 19, 2007.
"Mitchell Report Proves Honesty Is Best Policy...", an opinion piece by Mark Grabowski, L'07, in the Allentown Morning Call (Pennsylvania), December 19, 2007.
The appointment of Nora V. Demleitner, L'94, as the first woman dean of Hofstra Law School drew coverage in Long Island Business News on December 17, 2007, and the New York Law Journal and Newsday on December 18, 2007.
The release of the report by former Sen. George Mitchell (D-Maine), L'61, on past steroid use by Major League Baseball players made international headlines including the New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Sydney Morning Herald (Australia), RTE News (Ireland), AFP (France) and Globe and Mail (Canada), December 14, 2007.
"Capehart Lauded for Achievement", a profile of West Liberty State College President Robin Capehart, L'91, in the Wheeling Intelligencer (West Virginia), December 13, 2007.
The appointment of Cheryl Patten, L'82, as staff aide to Dranesville, Virginia, Supervisor-elect John Foust, drew coverage in the Great Falls Connection (Virginia), December 13, 2007.
The selection of David Arkush, L'07, as the next director of Congress Watch, a division of Public Citizen, drew coverage in National Journal's Congress Daily, December 13, 2007.
"From a Pentagon Desk to the Front Lines", a profile of Paul McHale, L'77, assistant secretary of defense for homeland defense, in the Philadelphia Inquirer, December 10, 2007.
"Judge Assignment Could Aid Nacchio Appeal", coverage in the Rocky Mountain News, December 10, 2007, featuring Judge Jerome A. Holmes, L'88, of the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
The nomination of U.S. District Judge William E. Smith, L'87, to the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals drew coverage in the Providence Journal, December 7, 2007.
The nomination of Douglas Shulman, L'99, as commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, drew coverage in Times Community Newspapers (Ohio), December 6, 2007.

The departure of George LeMieux, L'94, as chief of staff to Gov. Charlie Crist (R-Fla.) drew extensive coverage, including the Palm Beach Post, News-Press (Florida) and Associated Press on December 6, 2007, and St. Petersburg Times, Gainesville Sun and Orlando Sentinel on December 7, 2007.
"Councilman Strives to Support Middle Class in the City", a Q&A with New York City Councilman Eric N. Gioia, L'98, in the New York Daily News, December 4, 2007.
"Dick Durbin's Challenge", a profile of Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin (D-Ill.), L'69, in Chicago Tribune Magazine, December 2, 2007.
"Baseball's Bonds Missing His Cue", an op-ed by Mark Grabowski, L'07, in the Asbury Park Press (New Jersey), November 29, 2007.
"Is Rouse Still Right? - Kenneth Ulman", a profile of Howard County Executive Kenneth Ulman, L'01, in the Howard County Times (Maryland), November 29, 2007.
The nomination and anticipated confirmation of Kathleen Boucher, L'85, as chief liaison with local governments and organizations to the Montgomery County, Maryland, Council, drew coverage in the Washington Post, November 29, 2007.
"Chavez Sees Self as Perfect Successor to Domenici in U.S. Senate Post", a profile of Martin Chavez, L'78, mayor of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and a candidate for the U.S. Senate, in the Carlsbad Current-Argus (New Mexico), November 28, 2007.
The selection of Mark H. Murphy, L'88, as president and chief executive officer of the NFL's Green Bay Packers, drew extensive coverage, including the Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Daily Herald, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, Capital Times (Wisconsin), and Associated Press on November 28, 2007, and the Green Bay Press-Gazette on November 30, 2007.  Stories about his approval by the team's board of directors appeared in the Chicago Daily-Herald, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Wisconsin State Journal on December 3, 2007, and Associated Press on December 4, 2007.
"Key Largo Lawyer Rescues Cuban Migrants", an article about the rescue of 22 Cuban migrants by Joe Zumpano, L'95, in the Florida Bar Journal, December 1, 2007.
"Peek Inside CNN's Inner Sanctum", coverage in the St. Petersburg Times (Florida), November 28, 2007, featuring Sam Feist, L'99, CNN's political director.
"Ceremonies on Tap for 9 New Judges", coverage in the Arizona Republic, November 26, 2007, featuring Judge Joseph C. Welty, L'88, newly appointed to the Maricopa County, Arizona, Superior Court.
"Attorney Quiet but Not Shy about Planned Run for Fresno Council Seat", coverage in the Fresno Bee, November 23, 2007, featuring Andreas Borgeas, L'00, a candidate for Fresno, California, city council.
The nomination of Grace C. Becker, L'94, to be assistant attorney general for civil rights at the U.S. Department of Justice drew coverage in the Korea Times, November 21, 2007.
A news obituary for Gerald William Farquhar, L'63, appeared in the Washington Post, November 20, 2007.
"Make It a Lot Worse - Lie About It", an opinion piece by Mark Grabowski, L'07, in the Philadelphia Inquirer, November 20, 2007.
"Fine-Tuning Eyed for Student Debt Program", coverage in the National Law Journal, November 19, 2007, featuring Rachel Batterson, L'00.
"Minor Honored by Luxembourg Government", coverage in the Rocky Mount Telegram (North Carolina), November 19, 2007, featuring Richard G. "Rick" Minor, L'94.
"A Murder Conviction Torn Apart by a Bullet", coverage in the Washington Post, November 19, 2007, featuring Suzanne K. Drouet, L'85, L'90.
"Life's a Bowl of Grapes", a profile of Vivian S.Y. Tseng, L'80, vice president, general counsel and secretary of Welch Foods Inc., in the National Law Journal, November 19, 2007.
"New Mexico Supreme Court Judge Visits Farmington", a profile of Charles W. Daniels, L'71, in the Farmington Daily Times (New Mexico), November 15, 2007.
"Well-Done Deal", a profile of Ronald D. Gifford, L'85, the new president and Chief Executive Officer of Indy Partnership, appeared in the Indianapolis Star, November 13, 2007.
A profile of Sean Coffey, L'87, appeared on Bloomberg.com, November 13, 2007.
A profile of Holly Little, L'98, appeared in Kingwood Now (Texas), November 11, 2007.
The appointment of W. Kenneth Ferree, L'92, as president of the Progress & Freedom Foundation think tank drew coverage in National Journal's Congress Daily on November 9, 2007.
"Life After Serving on the State's Highest Bench", an interview with former New Jersey Chief Justice James R. Zazzali, L'62, in NJBIZ, November 5, 2007.
"Bus Refurbished in Elma to Teach History", coverage in the Buffalo News, November 2, 2007, featuring Van Henri White, L'89, who established the Center for the Study of Civil and Human Rights in Rochester, New York.
A Q&A with Joseph Girardi, L'84, a candidate for the 16th legislative district of New York, appeared in the Oyster Bay Enterprise-Pilot (New York), November 2, 2007.
U.S. News & World Report reported on November 1, 2007, that Shannen Coffin, L'94, is stepping down as counsel to Vice President Cheney and will head back into private practice at his former law firm Steptoe & Johnson.  A blurb appeared in the Legal Times on November 12, 2007.
The Howard County Times (Maryland) reported on November 1, 2007, that Mary Murphy, L'89, is one of four candidates under consideration for Howard County Circuit Court Judge.
"The Vietnam Memorial's History", an article in the November 2007 issue of Washingtonian magazine, featuring Robert Doubek, L'74.
"Mystery a Passion for U.S. Attorney", a profile of June Jeffries, L'78, in the Topeka Capital-Journal, October 31, 2007.
"After This, Law's 'Heavy Lifting' Will Seem Tame", coverage in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, October 29, 2007, featuring Carolyn E. Welch, L'02, who recently won the Most Fit Young Lawyer Competition sponsored by the Chicago Bar Association's Young Lawyers Section.
A news obituary for Douglas W. Davis, L'74, appeared in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on October 29, 2007.
"Springfield Council at Crossroads", coverage in The Republican (Springfield, Massachusetts), October 28, 2007, featuring Patrick J. Markey, L'92, a candidate for city council.
"A Lawyer's Calling: Helping the Homeless", a profile of Sczerina Perot, L'96, in the Washington Post, October 28, 2007.
"Large Field Spreads Out GOP Cash", coverage in the Orlando Sentinel, October 28, 2007, featuring Tico Perez, L'86.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on October 21, 2007, that Andrew Brandt, L'85, is one of eight candidates under consideration to be the new president of the NFL's Green Bay Packers.
"A Counter History", coverage in the New York Times, October 21, 2007, featuring Mark Federman, L'69.
A Q&A with Ted Berry, L'82, an incumbent Hamilton County, Ohio, municipal judge who is running for re-election, appeared in the Cincinnati Enquirer, October 19, 2007.
The appointment of Charles W. Daniels, L'71, to the New Mexico Supreme Court drew coverage in New Mexico Business Weekly, October 17, 2007.
Newsday reported on October 12, 2007, that Rita Ciolli, L'77, will become editor of the newspaper's editorial pages.
News obituaries for Harry Dent, L'59, architect of President Nixon’s 1968 "Southern strategy" and founder of the modern day South Carolina Republican Party, appeared in The State (South Carolina) on September 30, 2007, the New York Times on October 2, 2007, the Washington Post on October 3, 2007, and the Washington Times on October 5, 2007.
"Brooklyn Democrats' Judicial Nominating Convention Proceeds Without a Hitch", coverage in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle (New York), September 26, 2007, featuring Robert J. Miller, L'74.
Marc H. Morial, L'83, president and chief executive of the National Urban League and the former mayor of New Orleans, participated in a Q&A with the Miami Herald on September 24, 2007.
"2 Democrats in Race to be State's Top Lawyer", coverage in the Oregonian, September 21, 2007, featuring State Rep. Greg MacPherson (D-Ore.), L'75, who is running for Oregon Attorney General.
"Legal Maneuvers", coverage in the Gaithersburg Business Gazette (Maryland), September 21, 2007, featuring Lawrence A. Shulman, L'67, and Donald R. Rogers, L'70.
"Hopes Pinned Upon One Man's Falafel", coverage in the Queens Tribune (New York), September 21, 2007, featuring Sean Basinski, L'01.
"Finding Her Passion on Capitol Hill", a profile of Laurie Rubiner, L'02, legislative director for Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.), in the New York Times, September 21, 2007.
"Sidley Partner Knows the Art of the Deal", a profile of Imad Qasim, L'82, in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, September 17, 2007.
Jeanne Archibald, L'77, Andrew Shoyer, L'86, and Terence Stewart, L'79, were named among the top 10 international trade lawyers in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area by the Legal Times, September 17, 2007.
The selection of Alba Martinez, L'85, president and chief executive officer of United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania, as one of the 75 Greatest Living Philadelphians, drew coverage in the Philadelphia Daily News, September 17, 2007.
"A Microwave Recipe for Fame", a profile of Andrew Borrok, L'96, in the New York Times, September 16, 2007.
A profile of Mariana Belisario, L'07, appeared in the National Journal, September 15, 2007.
A profile of J. Regan Wilson, L'97, appeared in the Manassas Journal Messenger (Virginia), September 14, 2007.
"Expect the Unexpected from the Statesman from Fairview Park, Dan Sullivan", a profile of Dan Sullivan, L'93, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Economic, Energy and Business Affairs, in the Cleveland Plain Dealer, September 13, 2007.
"Breaking Through the NFL Contract Language Barrier", coverage in the San Jose Mercury News, September 12, 2007, featuring F. Lal Heneghan, L'88, Executive Vice President of Football Operations for the San Francisco 49ers.
A profile of Cliff Hudson, L'80, CEO of Sonic Corp., appeared in the Oklahoma Journal Record, September 10, 2007.
A news obituary for Paul Boland, L'68, an associate justice of the California State Court of Appeal, appeared in the Los Angeles Times on September 7, 2007.
"Ex-Marine Brings the Spirit of the Corps to His Lobbying Shop", a profile of Fred Graefe, L'73, in The Hill, September 4, 2007.
"Morristown Lawyer Loves Helping Drugmakers Improve Patients' Lives", a profile of Linda Pissott Reig, L'93, in the Daily Record (New Jersey), August 28, 2007.
"'I Shall Not Shrink'", a profile of the late Judge Ronald Davies, L'30, a federal judge for the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota who ordered the integration of Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas in the 1950s, in In-Forum (North Dakota), August 26, 2007.
"New Job Inspires Bicycle Journey", a profile of Nathan Swinton, L'07, in the Wyoming Tribune, August 26, 2007.
"A White-Collar Lawyer Who Idolizes Darrow", a profile of John Lauro, L'82, in the New York Times, August 24, 2007.
The selection of Lt. Col. Harrold McCracken, L'92, as the staff judge advocate for the U.S. Army's Southern European Task Force drew coverage in the Lahotan Valley News (Nevada), August 23, 2007.
"Hyattsville Singer a Down-to-Earth 'Diva' Despite Success", a profile of Chinwe Enu, L'04, in the Montgomery County Sentinel (Maryland), August 23, 2007.
The announcement by State Representative Greg MacPherson (D-Ore.), L'75, that he is running for Oregon Attorney General drew coverage in the Albany Democrat Herald (Oregon), August 22, 2007.
The receipt of the John F. Kennedy Outstanding Young Democrat Award by Eric Gioia, L'98, drew coverage in the Western Queens Gazette (New York), August 22, 2007.
"The Ruth Behind the Ruth", a profile of Michelline Haynes Ruth, L'81, in the Jacksonville Daily Record, August 20, 2007.
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