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Classes 2020-present

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Devan Patel ‘20 J.D.

Devan Patel ‘20 J.D. was a guest on Center for Christian Virtue’s podcast The Narrative to talk about Pope Leo’s AI encyclical, Magnifica humanitas. Listen to his insights here.
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Matthew W.E. Bradley ‘20 J.D.

Colorado Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera has appointed Matthew W.E. Bradley ‘20 J.D. to serve as a judge on the 13th Judicial District Court. Judge Bradley previously served as a Magistrate...

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Classes 2010-2019

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Eric Hageman ‘13 B.Arch., ‘16 J.D.

Eric Hageman ’13 B.Arch., ’16 J.D. participated in the National Press Club's Headliners: Cocktails & Conversation program, "The Free Press on Trial: A Conversation with Toni Locy, Laura Handman and...
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Alyssa Slaimen ‘19 J.D.

Alyssa Slaimen ’19 J.D. has been appointed vice president of government and external affairs at the Digital Media Association (DIMA). Slaimen will lead DIMA's engagement with legislators and regulators in...
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Sean Hilson ‘13 J.D.

Sean Hilson ‘13 J.D. has joined Sheppard as a partner. Hilson's practice focuses on all aspects of debt financing in transactional matters, including secured and unsecured credit facilities related to...

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Classes 2000-2009

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Christopher Spring ‘01 J.D.

Christopher Spring ’01 J.D. has been nominated by Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey to serve on the Massachusetts Trial Court. Spring has operated a private practice for the past 20 years,...
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Christian Schultz ‘00 MBA, ‘01 J.D.

Christian Schultz ‘00 MBA, ‘01 J.D. has joined Norton Rose Fulbright as a partner in the firm's Washington, D.C., office. Schultz joins from Arnold & Porter and previously served for...
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Ryan McCaffrey ‘06 J.D.

Ryan McCaffrey ‘06 J.D. has been named to Loeb & Loeb’s firm as a Real Estate Finance Partner. Over the course of his legal career, McCaffrey spent more than a...

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Classes 1990-1999

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In Memoriam: John S. Hosinski ‘90 J.D.

It is with great sadness that Notre Dame Law School announces the passing of John S. Hosinski ‘90 J.D. John spent his entire 34 year legal career practicing in the...
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Anthony Franze ‘95 J.D.

Anthony Franze ’95 J.D. was featured in City Pulse. The article profiles his successful career as a legal thriller author and highlights his latest novel, “The Anniversary.” To date, Franze...
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In Memoriam: Mary Kathryn Hartigan ‘91 J.D.

It is with a heavy heart that Notre Dame Law School announces the passing of Mary Kathryn Hartigan ‘91 J.D. Hartigan built a distinguished legal career spanning more than three...

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Classes 1980-1989

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Tom Dixon ‘88 J.D.

Tom Dixon ‘88 J.D. has been named to the Indiana Football of Fame. Prior to his legal career, Dixon was a standout offensive lineman for Bishop Dwenger High School where...
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Judge Mary Beth Kelly ‘87 J.D.

Michigan’s Third Circuit Court has named its jury assembly room for Judge Mary Beth Kelly ‘87 J.D. Judge Kelly was the first woman to serve as the court’s Chief Judge,...
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Timothy VerHey ‘87 J.D.

The United States Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance the nomination of Timothy VerHey ‘87 J.D. to be U.S. attorney for the Western District of Michigan. VerHey was appointed to...

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Classes 1970-1979

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In Memoriam: Antonio Colacino ‘74 J.D.

It is with great sadness that Notre Dame Law School announces the passing of Antonio Colacino ‘74 J.D. Tony had a distinguished career as an attorney, practicing law for over...
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Judge Roland Chamblee Jr. ‘73, ‘77 J.D.

Judge Roland Chamblee Jr. '73, '77 J.D. was recently featured in the South Bend Tribune. The article chronicles his upbringing in South Bend, his time at Notre Dame as an...
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In Memoriam Thomas F. McKenna ‘74 J.D.

It is with great sadness that Notre Dame Law School announces the passing of Thomas F. McKenna ‘74 J.D. After completing law school and passing the Indiana Bar, the family...

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Classes 1960-1969

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In Memoriam: Leo G. "Gary" Stoff Jr. ’69 J.D.

It is with great sadness that Notre Dame Law School announces the passing of Leo G. "Gary" Stoff Jr. ’69 J.D. Gary had a distinguished career as a corporate attorney...
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In Memoriam: Robert E. Frost ‘64 J.D.

It is with great sadness that Notre Dame Law School announces the passing of Robert E. Frost ‘64 J.D. After serving as a veteran in the U.S. Army, Frost spent...

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Classes 1950-1959

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In Memoriam: Norman H. Stark ‘59 J.D.

It is with great sadness that Notre Dame Law School announces the passing of Norman H. Stark ‘59 J.D. Upon graduation from law school in 1959, he was called to...
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In Memoriam: Richard C. Clark ‘59 J.D.

Notre Dame Law School sadly announces the passing of Richard “Dick” Cunningham Clark ‘59 J.D. Dick joined the law firm of Clausen Miller Gorman Caffrey and Witous in 1959. He...

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Classes 1940-1949

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In Memoriam: Robert L. Miller Sr. '42, '47 J.D.

Robert L. Miller Sr., a longtime St. Joseph County judge and advocate for veterans, passed away on April 27. He was 98. "Judge Miller represented the best of us," Dean Nell...
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In Memoriam: George B. Newitt, ’48 J.D.

p(image-right). !/assets/282061/canva_photo_editor_9_.png(Canva Photo Editor 9)! George Newitt, attorney and longtime Wheaton College trustee, died at the age of 100 in Wheaton, Illinois on April 18, 2018. Newitt began his legal...

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