Classes 1980-1989
Brian T. Moynihan, ‘84 J.D.
Brian Moynihan, a 1981 Brown graduate and chair and CEO of Bank of America, has been elected to serve as Brown’s 22nd chancellor. His term effective July 1, 2024. “It...
In Memoriam: Pamela Jean Mills, ‘82 J.D.
It is with great sadness that the law school announces the passing of Pamela Mills on September 8, 2023 in Des Plaines, Illinois. Mills practiced law in Chicago and was...
Susan J. Curry, ‘89 J.D.
Congratulations to Susan Curry who was honored with the Leonard Jay Schrager Award of Excellence by the Chicago Bar Foundation at the annual…
James B. Betterman, ‘83 J.D.
Lathrop GPM is pleased to announce that James Betterman was recognized in Chambers High Net Worth 2023 with regional honors in the directory for Kansas. Betterman is Senior Counsel in...
Frederic X. “Fritz” Shadley, ‘78 BS, ‘81 J.D.
Ulmer & Berne LLP is pleased to announce that Partner Fritz Shadley was honored by Chambers USA for 2023 in the area of Construction Law in Ohio.
William (Chip) T. Cavanaugh Jr., ‘84 J.D.
Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C. is pleased to announce that Shareholder Chip Cavanaugh has been included in the 2023 edition of Chambers USA. Cavanaugh was ranked for excellence in...
Scott Cessar, '87 J.D.
Scott…
In Memoriam: Michael P. Ripp, ‘83 J.D.
It is with a heavy heart that the law school announces the passing of Michael Ripp on February 11, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. Beginning in 1986, Ripp practiced law at...
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…
Frederic X. “Fritz” Shadley, ‘78 BS, ‘81 J.D.
Ulmer & Berne LLP announces that partner Fritz Shadley has been recognized by Benchmark…
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.
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…
Robert A. LaBerge ‘83 J.D.
Bond Schoeneck & King is proud to announce that Robert LaBerge was included in the 2022 New York Best…
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…
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 …
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...