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Russell H. Carpenter ’68 Endows Teaching Program at Moses Brown School
Russell H. Carpenter ’68, a 1959 graduate of Moses Brown School, has generously made a $3.6 million gift to his alma mater. The gift constitutes the single largest contribution to the school’s endowment in its 230-year history
Pace University Appoints David Yassky '90 as Law School Dean
Starting in April, Pace University's law school will be led by David S. Yassky, who served as taxi commissioner under Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and greeted all riders from their seat-back televisions.
Senate Confirms Jeffrey Meyer ’89 for District Court
Jeffrey Alker Meyer ’89, a law professor at Quinnipiac University and former federal prosecutor, was confirmed by the Senate as a U.S. District Court judge in Connecticut.
Judith Areen '69 Named Seventh Executive Director of AALS
The Association of American Law Schools has appointed Judith Areen ’69 of the Georgetown University Law Center to the position of Executive Director. Areen has been serving, since the fall of last year, as Interim Executive Director of the association.
Chambers USA Recognizes Edward Steiner '83 as a Leader in his Field
Thirteen attorneys at KMK Law have been selected for inclusion as “Leaders in Their Fields” in the 2014 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Business Lawyers®, published by Chambers & Partners Publishing. Among those 13 attorneys is Edward E. Steiner, a 1983 Yale Law School graduate.
The Toronto Star Recognizes Jamil Jivani '13 for Community Safety Initiative
On Sunday, February 9, 2014, The Toronto Star showcased the work of Jamil Jivani '13. Jamil is the founder of the Policing Literacy Initiative, a group of 20 young leaders in the city bridging research and advocacy to improve police services and community safety in Toronto.
Logan Beirne '08 Named Washington Historian Winner of 2014 William E. Colby Award
Norwich University officials have named Logan Beirne ’08 the 2014 William E. Colby Award winner for his book, Blood of Tyrants: George Washington & the Forging of the Presidency.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor ’79 Delivers the James A. Thomas Lecture at Yale Law School
Justice Sotomayor ’79 returned to Yale Law School February 3, 2014 for a conversation on her jurisprudence with Linda Greenhouse M.S.L., Knight Distinguished Journalist-in Residence and Joseph Goldstein Lecturer in Law at Yale Law School.
Professor Nancy Marder '87 Inducted into the Warren E. Burger Society
Kent College of Law Professor Nancy S. Marder ’87 was inducted into the National Center for State Courts’ (NCSC) Warren E. Burger Society in ceremonies held in Washington, D.C. Professor Marder is being honored for her work with National Center for State Courts’ conference panels and jury projects.
Michael D. Gadarian '05 Elected new Member at Bousquet Holstein PLLC
Bousquet Holstein PLLC is pleased to announce that Michael D. Gadarian ’05 has been elected a new Member of the firm.