Classes 1980-1989
In Memoriam: Kathleen Moriarty, ‘80 J.D.
It is with great sadness that the Law School announces the passing of Kathleen Moriarty on December 20, 2022 in New York. Moriarty was considered the “ETF Pioneer” who helped...
Gregory M. Shumaker ’87 J.D. to succeed Stephen J. Brogan ’77 J.D. as Jones Day’s managing partner
Notre Dame Law School alumnus Gregory M. Shumaker ’87 J.D. will be the next managing partner of Jones Day, the firm announced. He will be the third consecutive ND Law graduate...
Peter C. Lutz, ‘86 J.D.
Hodgson Russ, LLP announces that partner Peter Lutz was named in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in America® for his work in real estate law. Lutz practices in the...
Frederic X. “Fritz” Shadley, ‘78 BS, ‘81 J.D.
Ulmer & Berne LLP announces that partner Fritz Shadley has been recognized by Benchmark Litigation in the areas of Construction and Product Liability. Shadley practices out of Ulmer & Berne’s...
Ophelia S. Camina, ‘82 J.D.
Ophelia Camina is featured in LAWDRAGON as a “Lawyer Limelight”. Camina is a partner at Susman Godfrey in Dallas, a former member of the Executive Committee, and one of the...
In Memoriam: Mark J. Adey, ‘88 J.D.
It is with great sadness that the law school announces the passing of Mark Adey in South Bend, Indiana, on July 12, 2022 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer....
Hon. Daniel J. Buckley, ‘77 BA, ‘80 J.D.
The Honorable Daniel Buckley, former Presiding Judge of the Superior Court of LA County, has joined Signature Resolution as a Mediator & Arbitrator. Judge Buckley brings over 40 years of...
Frederic X. (Fritz) Shadley ‘78 BS, ‘81 J.D.
Ulmer & Berne LLP announces that Fritz Shadley has been recognized by Chambers 2022 for his work in Construction in Ohio.…
John V. Smith, II, ‘79 BA, ‘82 J.D.
Floran Glennon is pleased to announce that John Smith has joined the firm’s Chicago office as a shareholder. Smith concentrates his practice in civil litigation with extensive experience in medical...
William “Chip” T. Cavanaugh, Jr., ‘84 J.D.
Munsch Hardt is pleased to announce that partner William “Chip” Cavanaugh has been ranked by Chambers USA in its 2022 guide in the area of Real Estate.
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James B. Niehaus ‘83 J.D.
The Cleveland firm of Frantz Ward is pleased to announce that James Niehaus '83 J.D. has been named chair of Frantz Ward’s Litigation Practice Group. Niehaus focuses his practice on competition...
Christopher M. Shaw ‘89 J.D.
Barclay Damon announces that Chris Shaw '89 J.D., partner, has joined Barclay’s rapidly expanding Health Care Controversies Team. He is also a member of the firm’s White Collar & Government...
Heather McManus ’86 J.D. named general counsel at American Kennel Club
The American Kennel Club appointed Heather McManus ’86 J.D. this past fall to serve as the organization’s general counsel. McManus joined the AKC in 1993 and was appointed vice president...
Todd A. Leeson ‘89 J.D.
Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Roanoke partner Todd Leeson '89 J.D. was named to Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s 2021 class of “Leaders in the Law”. Leeson has over 30...
Robert A. LaBerge ‘83 J.D.
Bond Schoeneck & King is proud to announce that Robert LaBerge was included in the 2022 New York Best Lawyers in America in the areas of Employment Law - Management...
Lawrence M. Cuculic ‘84 J.D.
Larry Cuculic has been named president and CEO of BWH Hotel Group and will take over his new role on December 1, 2021 after the departure of longstanding leader David...
Frederic X. (Fritz) Shadley ‘78 BS, ‘81 J.D.
Partner Frederic X. (Fritz) Shadley, Group Leader of Ulmer’s Construction Practice Group, has been recognized by The National Law Journal in its 2021 list of Real Estate and Construction Trailblazers,...
In Memoriam: Diana Lewis ’74, ’82 J.D.
Judge Diana Lewis, a member of the University of Notre Dame’s Board of Trustees for 27 years, died Wednesday (Oct. 20) in West Palm Beach, Florida. She was 68. “Diana...
In Memoriam: Dennis C. Cusack, ‘85 J.D.
It is with great sadness that the law school announces the passing of Dennis Cusack of Oak Park, Illinois on July 27, 2021. Cusack, a long-time shareholder of Johnson &...
John C. McCarron, ‘87 J.D.
John McCarron, a partner at Downey Brand, was named a Top Lawyer by Sacramento Magazine in the areas of Food & Agriculture Law and Nonprofit Organizations.…
William T. “Chip” Cavanaugh, Jr., ‘84 J.D.
Chip Cavanaugh, a shareholder at Munsch Hardt, a Texas-based mid-sized commercial law firm, was recently featured in the Chambers USA 2021 rankings for his work in Real Estate law.…
In Memoriam: Edith Meyers Rob '88 J.D.
It is with a heavy heart that the Law School announces the passing of Edith "Edyie" Meyers Rob on July 2, 2021, in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania. Rob most recently served as...
William T. “Chip” Cavanaugh, Jr., ‘84 J.D.
Chip Cavanaugh, a shareholder at Munsch Hardt, a Texas-based mid-size commercial law firm, was recently named to D Magazine’s 2021 “Best Lawyers in Dallas” list in the practice area of...
Walter F. Brown, ‘85 J.D.
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP is pleased to announce that Walter Brown will join the firm as a partner in the Litigation Department. Brown along with three other...
David C. Scheper, ‘85 J.D.
David Scheper has joined Winston & Strawn as part of an expansion of the firm’s West Coast presence in Los Angeles. Scheper’s boutique firm, Scheper, Kim & Harris, LLP merged...
E. Bryan Wilson, ‘86 J.D.
On March 1, 2021, Bryan Wilson began serving as the Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Alaska. Wilson, who has served as First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District...
In Memoriam: Donald A. Doheny Jr., ‘76, ‘81 J.D.
It is with great sadness that the law school announces the sudden passing of Donald Doheny Jr. of Saint Louis, Missouri on December 9, 2020. In addition to his time...
Timothy J. Abeska, ‘82 J.D.
The Indiana Bar Foundation is pleased to announce that Timothy Abeska, board member and retired attorney of Barnes & Thornburg, LLP, has created the Timothy J. Abeska Endowed Civic Education...
William T. “Chip” Cavanaugh, Jr., ‘84 J.D.
Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C. is delighted to announce that partner William “Chip” Cavanaugh has been recognized on the 2020 Texas Super Lawyers® list in the Real Estate practice...
In Memoriam: Michael K. Kelley, ‘84 J.D.
It is with sadness that the law school announces the passing of Michael “Mike” Kelley on October 11, 2020 in Portland, Oregon after a heroic 22-month battle with advanced cancer....