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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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In Memoriam Stephen F. Botsford ‘75 J.D.

It is with great sadness that Notre Dame Law School announces the passing of Stephen F. Botsford ‘75 J.D. As a successful business owner and philanthropist, Botsford supported Notre Dame...
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In Memoriam: Angela E. Russo ‘79 J.D.

It is with a heavy heart that Notre Dame Law School announces the passing of Angela E. Russo ‘79 J.D. Throughout her 35-year law career, Angela was known as a...
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In Memoriam: Thomas S. Botkin ‘78 J.D.

It is with great sadness that Notre Dame Law School announces the passing of Thomas Botkin ‘78 J.D. He owned his own law firm and practiced in St. Joseph County...
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Mike O’Connell ‘74 J.D.

Jefferson County Attorney Mike O'Connell ‘74 J.D. received the Louisville Bar Association's highest honor. O'Connell was selected for the Justice Martin E. Johnstone Special Recognition Award. The local bar association describes...
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In Memoriam: Coley O'Brien ‘72 J.D.

It is with great sadness that the Notre Dame community mourns the passing of Coley Carroll “Coley” O’Brien ’72 J.D., who died August 21, 2025, in Naples, Florida. While on…
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Robert E. Barton ‘72 J.D.

Miller Nash LLP is proud to announce that Bob Barton, one of the Pacific Northwest’s most accomplished trial attorneys, has joined the firm’s renowned litigation department. Based in the Portland...
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In Memoriam: David L. Cwik, ‘79 J.D.

It is with a heavy heart that the law school announces the passing of David Cwik on May 21, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. After earning his degree from Notre Dame...
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Patrick A. Salvi, ‘78 J.D.

Patrick A. Salvi has been named among the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers for 2025. Mr. Salvi is the founder and sole managing equity partner of Salvi, Schostok &...
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Bruce L. Sendek, ‘77 J.D.

Butzel is pleased to announce that attorney and shareholder Bruce Sendek has been named to Crain’s Detroit Business’ 2025 list of Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys. Individuals selected serve…
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Patrick A. Salvi, ‘78 J.D.

Patrick Salvi has been named to the 2025 Top 10 Illinois Super Lawyers list, marking his twelfth consecutive year receiving this honor. He has also been named to the Illinois...
Thomas C. Rink

In Memoriam: Thomas C. Rink, ‘67, ‘70 J.D.

It is with a heavy heart that the law school announces the passing of Thomas Rink on November 5, 20024 in Cincinnati, Ohio surrounded by his family. Rink practiced law...
Arnie H. Campbell, ‘75 J.D.

In Memoriam: Arnie H. Campbell, ‘75 J.D.

It is with deep sadness that the law school announces the passing of Arnold “Arnie” Campbell on June 21, 2024 in Venice, Florida. Campbell worked briefly as a lawyer before...
Janet L. Miller

In Memoriam: Janet L. Miller, ‘79 J.D.

It is with great sadness that the law school announces the passing of Janet Miller on July 13, 2024 in Lambertville, Michigan. Following law school, Miller moved to Cleveland to...
How The Saints Shaped History

Randy Petrides, ‘77 J.D.

Randy Petrides shares that he has recently written a book titled, How the Saints Shaped History. Petrides describes it as a readable walk through Catholic church history with an emphasis...

Stephen J. Mitchell. ‘73 J.D.

Congratulations to Stephen Mitchell who was recently honored by the Florida Bar at a Recognition Luncheon as a member who has been in good standing and has been a 50-year...

Kathleen Z. McCarthy, ‘73 J.D.

Congratulations to Kathleen McCarthy who was recently honored by the Florida Bar at a Recognition Luncheon as a member who has been in good standing and has been a 50-year...

Marcia K. Lippincott, ‘73 J.D.

Congratulations to Marcia Lippincott who was recently honored by the Florida Bar at a Recognition Luncheon as a member who has been in good standing and has been a 50-year...

Steven L. Josias, ‘73 J.D.

Congratulations to Steven Josias who was recently honored by the Florida Bar at a Recognition Luncheon as a member who has been in good standing and has been a 50-year...