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W&L Law Alum Wins MLK Award
Friday, January 20, 2012 — Andy Lark, a 1982 graduate of the Washington and Lee School of Law, won a 2012 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service's Keeper of the Dream Award, in Summit, N.J., on Jan. 17.

W&L Alumna Rebecca Connelly ‘88L Appointed Bankruptcy Judge
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 — Washington and Lee alumna Rebecca Connelly has been appointed a U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge for the Western District of Virginia. She is the first female to serve as a bankruptcy judge in the State.

W&L Law Grad Terry Flynn '90L a Recess Appointee
Friday, January 06, 2012 — Washington and Lee law alumnus Terence F. Flynn '90L was in the news this week, when President Barack Obama named him to a recess appointment on the National Labor Relations Board.

W&L Alum John Klinedinst '71, 78L Named CEO of the Year
Saturday, December 17, 2011 — Washington and Lee alumnus and trustee emeritus John Klinedinst, CEO and shareholder of Klinedinst P.C., has been named Most Admired CEO by the San Diego Business Journal.

Two W&L Law Alums at Center of Mine Disaster Settlement
Thursday, December 15, 2011 — Booth Goodwin '96L and Steven Ruby '06L are the U.S. attorneys in West Virginia who handled the Massey Energy case on behalf of the government.

William Goodell '80L To Lead Hedge Fund Trade Group
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 — Washington and Lee School of Law alumnus William Goodell '80L has been elected Chairman of the The Managed Funds Association, a leading hedge-fund industry trade group.

W&L Law Alum Praised for Work During Building Collapse
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 — Ernani DeAraujo, a 2008 graduate of the Washington and Lee School of Law, received praise last month for his work as neighborhood liaison for Boston's mayor, Thomas Menino.

W&L Law School Alum Raj Prasad '99L receives Albert Schweitzer Award from Animal Welfare Institute
Monday, November 14, 2011 — Raj Prasad, a 1999 graduate of Washington and Lee's School of Law, is in Washington, D.C., today to receive the Albert Schweitzer Award from the Animal Welfare Institute in recognition of his work in the Wayne County, Mich., Prosecutor's Office.

W&L Law Alumna Honored by ODU
Thursday, October 13, 2011 — Angelica D. Light, a 1975 graduate of Washington and Lee's School of Law, is being honored this Friday as an honorary alumna of Old Dominion University.

Vito Gagliardi '89L Honored for Service to New Jersey Police Chiefs Association
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 — At its annual conference, the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police presented the 2011 President's Award to Vito A. Gagliardi '89L, who has served the Association as General Counsel for the last 15 years.

Julia Slater '93L Takes Center Stage as She Prepares For DA Reelection
Monday, May 16, 2011 — Julia Slater '93L is profiled in the Columbus, Georgia Ledger-Enquirer on her tenure as chief prosecutor for the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit and her plans to seek reelection.

Malinda E. Dunn ‘81L Named Executive Director of the American Inns of Court
Friday, April 08, 2011 — Brigadier General (Ret.) Malinda Dunn, a 1981 graduate of the Washington and Lee University School of Law, has recently joined the American Inns of Court as executive director. She brings 28 years of experience in the United States Army to the role.

Legal Hero Mary Cromer '06L Profiled on Sierra Club Website
Monday, March 28, 2011 — Mary Cromer '06L, a Staff Attorney for the Appalachian Citizens' Law Center, is featured in the Legal Heroes section of the Sierra Club website. Cromer is representing Kentuckians for the Commonwealth in a challenge to Kentucky's permitting of a mountaintop removal coal mine just upstream from one of the state's best rafting destinations.

Sepideh Khansari '09L Coauthors Article for Law.com
Wednesday, February 09, 2011 — Sepideh Khansari '09L, an associate with Miller and Martin in Nashville, coauthored an article for Law.com on a website practice known as history sniffing and the growing number of related lawsuits from internet users claiming invasion of privacy.

Ben Mathis '84L Appointed Georgia Special Asst. Attorney General
Wednesday, February 02, 2011 — Ben Mathis '84L, managing partner of Freeman Mathis and Gary, LLP in Atlanta, has been appointed a Special Assistant Attorney General to assist in representing the State of Georgia in the legal challenge to the Federal Healthcare Reform Act.

Jeff Dusek '76L Profiled in San Diego Union-Tribune Upon Retirement
Saturday, January 15, 2011 — Jeff Dusek '76L, a career prosecutor in San Diego, was profiled recently by the San Diego Union-Tribune as he prepares for retirement after 34 years on the job.

Terence F. Flynn '90L Named to National Labor Relations Board
Wednesday, January 05, 2011 — President Obama has nominated a Washington and Lee law alumnus, Terence F. Flynn, of the Class of 1990, to fill an open position on the five-member National Labor Relations Board.

David Friedfeld '83L Appears on Voice of America Show The Growth Strategist
Tuesday, January 04, 2011 — Last June, Washington and Lee alumnus David "Freedi" Friedfeld '83L was the guest on the Voice of America show The Growth Strategist discussing family-owned businesses.

Edward Neufville '03L Featured on NBC Nightly News
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 — Edward Neufville '03L was featured recently on NBC Nightly News in a story about living with a stutter and the new movie "The King's Speech," which explores the life of King George VI of England.

Reggie Aggarwal ’94L and Cvent Profiled in Washington Post
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 — Reggie Aggarwal '94L, founder and CEO of event planning software leader Cvent, was profiled in a recent issue of the Washington Post.

Albert Orgain '71L Inducted into Aviation Hall of Fame
Friday, November 05, 2010 — Albert M. Orgain IV, a 1971 graduate of the Washington and Lee School of Law, may be known first for his success as a trial lawyer.But Al is equally well known for his love of flying.

Robert Grey '76L Talks Legal Diversity with The AM Law Daily
Thursday, October 14, 2010 — Robert Grey '76L, executive director of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, talks with The Am Law Daily about the LCLD's first annual conference and the inaugural initiatives launched at the event.

Kevin White '04L Named Volunteer of the Year
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 — Richmond lawyer Kevin A. White '04L has been named Outstanding Volunteer of the year by the Pro Bono Clearinghouse program of the Greater Richmond Bar Foundation.

W&L Law Alumni James and Maynard Turk Honored by Roanoke Pre-law Program
Tuesday, October 05, 2010 — Roanoke College's pre-law program has been named in honor of Judge James C. Turk '52L, a senior judge on the U.S. District Court, and his brother, S. Maynard Turk '52L, retired vice president and general counsel of Hercules, Inc.

Talcott Franklin '95L Launches Mortgage Securities Clearinghouse for Investors
Thursday, September 23, 2010 — Talcott Franklin '95L has started a new venture to help get money back for investors in residential mortgage-backed securities that went bad. Franklin created a clearing house where investors can pool claims and potentially create the necessary legal clout to force mortgage lenders to buy back improperly made loans at the heart of the securities.

Lizanne Thomas '82L Talks Corporate Governance
Monday, September 20, 2010 — Lizanne Thomas '82L discussed corporate governance during an engaging question-and-answer session published last week in the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

Linda A Klein '83L Chairs ABA House of Delegates
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 — Linda A. Klein '83L, long a leader in the Atlanta legal community, today became chair of the American Bar Association House of Delegates, the policy-making body of the largest voluntary membership professional organization in the world.

Mike Michaeles '68L Elected to ABOTA
Tuesday, July 27, 2010 — Michael Michaeles, an alumnus of the classes of 1965 and 1968L, has been elected to The American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), the national organization whose aim is to foster improvement in the ethical and technical standards of practice in the field of advocacy.

Reggie Aggarwal ’94L Earns Distinguished Corporate Achievement Award
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 — In May, Reggie Aggarwal '94L, founder and CEO of Cvent, was honored by the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS), which presented him its Distinguished Corporate Achievement Award.

Al Carr '71L Joins Duane Morris LLP as Of Counsel
Wednesday, June 09, 2010 — Al Carr '71L, a professor of practice at Washington and Lee School of Law, has joined the Energy, Environment and Resources practice group in the D.C. office of Duane Morris LLP. Carr will continue to teach his federal energy regulation practicum course at the School.

Matthew Engle '01L Joins UVA Innocence Project Clinic
Tuesday, June 01, 2010 — Matthew Engle '01L, an experienced death penalty defense attorney, has joined the faculty of the University of Virginia as the new legal director of the Law School's Innocence Project Clinic.

James M. Williams '98L Named Top 40 Lawyer
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 — James M. Williams '98L, a partner with the law firm of Gauthier, Houghtaling and Williams in New Orleans, has been named one of the National Bar Association and IMPACT's inaugural Nation's Best Advocates: 40 Lawyers Under 40.

Chris Wolf ‘80L Receives Outstanding Alumnus Award
Thursday, April 22, 2010 — Washington and Lee School of Law graduate Christopher Wolf received the 2010 Outstanding Alumnus Award during Law Reunion Weekend, April 16-17.

Linda A. Klein '83L Nominated as Chair of ABA's House of Delegates
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 — Linda A. Klein '83L, a managing shareholder with Baker Donelson, was nominated as the 2010 Chair of the American Bar Association's House of Delegates during the ABA's 2010 Midyear Meeting.

Mary Beth Long '98L Joins NeuralIQ Government Services
Thursday, February 04, 2010 — Mary Beth Long '98L, formerly of the U.S. Department of Defense, has joined NeuralIQ, Inc., a cyber-crime prevention company that is the only provider of real-time network intrusion forensics.

Michael Pace Presents Virginia Rule of Law Project at World Justice Forum
Monday, February 01, 2010 — Michael Pace '84L traveled to Vienna, Austria for the World Justice Forum to discuss the Virginia Rule of Law program he co-founded. Representatives of 45 nations attended the event.

Ernani DeAraugo '08L Named Mayor's Liason for East Boston
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 — Ernani DeAraugo '08L has been selected as neighborhood liaison by Boston Mayor Thomas Menino. DeAraugo will serve East Boston in his new position.

Dewey Oxner '56, '58L Honored by S.C. Bar Foundation
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 — Dewey Oxner '56, '58L, has been selected to receive the 2009 DuRant Distinguished Public Service Award from the South Carolina Bar Foundation. He is a Shareholder Emeritus of Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., in the firm's Greenville office.

Michael G. Abelow '00L Receives Pro Bono Award from Tennesse Bar Association
Monday, January 11, 2010 — Michael G. Abelow '00L has received the Harris Gilbert Pro Bono Volunteer of the Year Award from the Tennessee Bar Association for his work on the federal case Crabtree v. Goetz.

Chuck James '99L Named Chief Deputy Attorney General
Friday, January 08, 2010 — Virginia Attorney General-elect Ken Cuccinelli has announced his leadership team for the Office of the Attorney General. Law Class of 1999 graduate Charles E. "Chuck" James, Jr. will serve as Chief Deputy Attorney General.

Virginia Price '99L Named One of San Diego's 40 under 40
Thursday, January 07, 2010 — Virginia Price '99L, an shareholder at Klinedinst PC, has been named to the annual 40 under 40 list published by San Diego Metro Magazine.

Jennifer Belcher '05L Takes First Place in Young Farmer Discussion Meet
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 — Jennifer Belcher '05L, an associate in the Trial Practice group at McDermott, Will and Emery in Washington, D.C., placed first in the Virginia Farm Bureau competition where participants work together to build consensus and develop solutions to an agricultural-related problem. Belcher grew up on a beef and dairy farm in Rocky Gap, Va.

Shawn Boyer '97L Named Virginia's Business Person of the Year
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 — Shawn Boyer, a graduate of the law class of 1997, was recently named Virginia's Business Person of the Year. Boyer is founder and CEO of Snagajob.com, the nation's largest part-time and hourly job-posting web site.

David Falck 78L New Top Lawyer at Pinnacle West Capital
Friday, November 13, 2009 — Washington and Lee Law Class of 1978 graduate David Falck has been named executive vice president, general counsel, and secretary of Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and the Arizona Public Service Company.At Pinnacle, Falck will oversee all the company's legal matters and handle issues that involve utility law and public policy issues.

Carrie M. Risatti '99L Featured in Chicago Lawyer Magazine
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 — Carrie M. Risatti '99L is featured in a Question and Answer on Chicago Lawyer's website. Risatti is a principal at Much Shelist and a member of the firm's real estate practice group.

Matthew E. Cheek '99L Named to Style Weekly’s 2009 Top 40 Under 40 Class
Monday, October 19, 2009 — Matthew E. Cheek, a partner and chair of Williams Mullen's financial services industry service group, has been named to Style Weekly's 2009 Top 40 Under 40 Class. Mr. Cheek was recognized for a host of accomplishments including his work with the Virginia Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, the Boy Scouts of America, and English Speaking Union.

Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Friday, September 11, 2009 — Each year lawyers across the country are recognized for excellence by several professional organizations, and it's not surprising that Washington and Lee Law School graduates are well represented on those lists.

N.C. Bar Association Honors Walter Hannah '50L
Monday, September 07, 2009 — The North Carolina Bar Association has honored Washington and Lee law alumnus Walt Hannah of the Class of 1950 with the dedication of the Walter L. Hannah Justice Fund.

Robert Grey '76L Named Interim Director of Legal Diversity Council
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 — Former ABA President Robert J. Grey, Jr. has been appointed Interim Executive Director of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), an organization of chief legal officers and law firm managing partners dedicated to improving diversity in the legal profession.

Obama Nominates Robert Grey '76L to Legal Services Board
Friday, August 07, 2009 — Robert J. Grey Jr., a 1976 graduate of the Washington and Lee School of Law and a current member of the Board of Trustees, has been nominated by President Barack Obama to the board of the Legal Services Corporation.

Pamela White '77L Named Mary Washington Trustee
Tuesday, August 04, 2009 — The Honorable Pamela J. White, a 1977 graduate of the Washington and Lee School of Law and a former trustee of the University, has been appointed by Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine to the board of her other alma mater, University of Mary Washington.

Fred Earley '83L to Head Mountain State Blue Cross Blue Shield
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 — J. Fred Earley II has been selected to be the new president of Mountain State Blue Cross Blue Shield, effective July 1. Earley joined Blue Cross Blue Shield in 1989 and has served as senior vice president of external operations, general counsel and corporate secretary since 1995.

Greg Duncan '86L Helps Families Win $256 Million Judgement Against Fraudulent Credit Counselors
Saturday, April 11, 2009 — Charlottesville Lawyers Greg Duncan '86L and Garret Smith have settled at $256 million class action suit against a company offering credit counseling and debt consolidation.

Amy King '02L Named the New Face of West Virginia
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 — Amy R. King, a 2002 graduate of the School of Law, has been named the official spokesperson for the state of West Virginia after winning that state's "Come Home to West Virginia" contest. King is a corporate and finance lawyer with Spilman Thomas and Battle, PLLC in Charleston, WV.

William Hill '74, 77L Featured in Super Lawyer Magazine
Friday, March 06, 2009 — William Hill '74, 77L, graces the cover of the latest edition of Georgia Super Lawyers and is the subject of a feature story titled "The Man Who Wouldn't Wait." Hill, who retired from Washington and Lee's Board of Trustees earlier this year, is a partner in the Atlanta firm of Ashe, Rafuse and Hill.

Kevin Nelson '83L Receives Regional Coach of the Year Award
Thursday, March 05, 2009 — Kevin Nelson '83L, a partner with Huddleston Bolen LLP and girls' soccer coach at Charleston Catholic High School, has been named 2008 Mideast Sectional coach of the year by the National Federation of High School Coaches Association.

John DiPippa '78L Named Dean of University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 — John DiPippa '78L has been named Dean at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) William H. Bowen School of Law. Dean DiPippa is a magna cum laude graduate of the Washington and Lee School of Law.

Charles Grant '91 Named Tennessee Bar Pro Bono Attorney of the Year
Friday, January 23, 2009 — Nashville attorney Charles K. Grant, a shareholder with Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell and Berkowitz PC, was honored with the state's top award for pro bono work by the Tennessee Bar Association.

Edward Neufville '03L Featured in Super Lawyers Magazine
Tuesday, December 23, 2008 — Edward Neufville is featured in the January issue of Super Lawyers magazine. The article covers his journey from war-torn Liberia to Olympic athlete to opponent of the U.S. Patriot Act.

Maria Feeley '97L Appointed to Serve as Liaison of ABA's Commission on Women in the Profession
Monday, October 13, 2008 — Maria A. Feeley, a partner with Pepper Hamilton LLP, has been appointed by the American Bar Association's Commission on Women in the Profession to serve as a liaison to the Philadelphia Bar Association.

Scott Schneider '98L Appointed to the Louisiana Board of Ethics
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 — Governor Bobby Jindal announced the appointment of Scott Schneider of Mandeville to the Louisiana Board of Ethics.

Marc A. Nichols '98L Named New Chief Operating Officer And General Counsel of Green Advantage
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 — Marc A. Nichols, Esq., has been appointed Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel for Green Advantage. Nichols will be the first COO and General Counsel for Green Advantage. His responsibilities will include oversight of the organization's overall operations, including their green building practitioner certification programs, their relationships with seat-based and online authorized training partners, as well as overseeing all community-building, marketing and communications functions. Nichols will also be responsible for all legal relationships and development of all required policies and partnerships.

Hon. Jack L. Lintner '69L Receives James J. McLaughlin Award
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 — The Honorable Jack L. Lintner '69L is the recipient of the James J. McLaughlin Award from the New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) Civil Trial Bar Section. The Award is presented annually to a lawyer or former judge who has demonstrated civility, legal competence, and professionalism in the practice of civil trial law.

John A. Parkins '72L Named to Delaware Superior Court
Thursday, August 21, 2008 — John A. Parkins '72L was sworn in as a Delaware Superior Court judge on August 21, 2008.

Law Alumna Begins Term as President of Florida Bar Foundation
Friday, August 15, 2008 — Kathleen McLeroy, a 1990 graduate of the Washington and Lee University School of Law, took office July 1 as president of The Florida Bar Foundation.

John DiPippa '78L Named Interim Dean of University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 — John DiPippa, J.D. 1978, has been appointed Interim Dean at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) William H. Bowen School of Law. His appointment reflected the "broad and deep support" of the faculty, according to UALR Provost David Belcher. Belcher said that DiPippa will help articulate a "cohesive vision" for the school and lead the law school's national search for a permanent dean.

Hon. Mark S. Davis '88L Confirmed for the U.S. District Court in Eastern District of Virginia
Monday, June 16, 2008 — Praised on all sides, Judge Mark S. Davis '88L was confirmed for the U.S. District Court in Eastern District of Virginia.

Law Alumnus and SnagAJob.com Founder Shawn Boyer ‘97 named National Small Business Person of the Year
Thursday, May 08, 2008 — During the years following the dot com crash, stories of online businesses closing their virtual doors abounded. But a company founded by Washington and Lee School of Law graduate Shawn Boyer weathered those tough times.

Prescott Prince ’83 Assigned to Defend Alleged 9-11 Mastermind
Thursday, May 08, 2008 — Prescott Prince has been assigned to defend Khalid Shiekh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of the Sept. 11 World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks.

UPDATE: Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Clients of Chris Manning ‘97L
Thursday, May 03, 2007 — A judge in the District of Columbia has dismissed a case against a dry cleaner who was sued for $54 million in damages over a pair of missing pants. The defendents are represented in this case by Chris Manning, '97L.

Goodells Name Law School Classroom for Tiger Fund Founder
Tuesday, April 17, 2007 — On Monday, April 16 at the Washington and Lee University School of Law, law alumni Bill and Betsy Goodell dedicated the Julian H. Robertson Jr. classroom in honor of Julian Robertson, founder of the Tiger Management Corporation investment firm and the Robertson Foundation.

The White-Collar Trial of the Century: Prosecutor Cliff Stricklin ’91 Tackles Enron—And Wins
Friday, November 10, 2006 — Cliff Stricklin ’91 worked hundreds of 15- hour days over the 20 months he served on the Justice Department’s Enron Task Force. By mid-summer 2006, he was able to pause and catch his breath after helping to win convictions against top Enron executives Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling.

On January 31, 2006, opening statements from the prosecution and defense launched the much awaited trial of Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling, accused of engineering a massive fraud at Enron that led to the energy giant’s meltdown in 2001.