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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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R. Lindsay Wilson II ‘97 J.D.

R. Lindsay Wilson II ‘97 J.D. has joined Anderson & Kreiger LLP as Counsel in its Real Estate practice. He brings more than 25 years of experience advising clients across...
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Stephen Scallan ‘95 J.D.

Stephen Scallan ‘95 J.D. has been named Litigation Partner at Hahn Loeser’s Chicago office. Scallan advises businesses in high-stakes commercial disputes, including complex shareholder litigation, fraud and Racketeer Influenced and...
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Andrew Woodmansee ‘93 B.A., ‘96 J.D.

Andrew Woodmansee ‘93 B.A, ‘96 J.D. has been appointed to Trethera Corporation’s Board of Directors as an independent director. He brings more than 30 years of experience advising life sciences...
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Coquese Washington ‘92 B.A., ‘97 J.D.

Coquese Washington ‘92 B.A., ‘97 J.D. has been named an assistant coach for SMU’s Women’s Basketball team for the 2026-27 season. She arrives at SMU with extensive experience in program...
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In Memoriam: Melissa C. Brown ‘97 J.D.

It is with great sadness that Notre Dame Law School announces the passing of Melissa C. Brown ‘97 J.D. Melissa joined the ND Law community at the age of 44...
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Tim Gerend ‘96 J.D.

Tim Gerend ‘96 J.D. was profiled by the Milwaukee Business Journal. Gerend has spent 25 years at Northwestern Mutual and currently serves as the financial services giant’s CEO. Read the...
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Todd Barnes ‘99 J.D.

Todd Barnes ‘99 J.D. has been named Partner at Dean Omar Branham Shirley, LLP. He is a veteran litigator known for successfully arguing landmark cases before the Indiana Supreme Court,...
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Chief Judge Robert Burns ‘91 J.D.

Chief Judge Robert Burns was reappointed in the 29th Judicial District, which is Wyandotte County. He has served as a district judge since 2004 and chief judge since 2019. Burns...
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Anastasia Tonello ‘98 J.D.

Ice Miller is pleased to announce that University of Notre Dame Law School Alumni and highly regarded international immigration lawyer Anastasia Tonello has joined the firm’s Workplace Solutions practice as...
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John Stoddard ‘92 J.D.

John Stoddard, a partner with Detroit-based business and land use law firm Dalton…
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James R. Sweeney II, J.D. ‘96 J.D.

James R. Sweeney has been named the Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. Judge Sweeney was sworn in as a U.S. District Judge...
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Kevin K. Fitzharris, ‘90 J.D.

Barrett McNagny LLP is pleased to announce that Kevin Fitzharris has been elected as a member into the American Board of Trial Advocates, an invitation-only organization. Fitzharris, a partner, is...
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Gina Gunning, ‘89 BA, ‘95 J.D.

ARRAY Technologies announces the appointment of Gina Gunning as its new Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary. Gunning joins ARRAY with more than 25 years of legal and compliance experience...
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JoAnn Chávez, ‘86 BBA, ‘90 J.D.

JoAnn Chávez, Founder, President and CEO of Michigan Hispanic Collaborative (MiHC), was recognized as a 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month Game Changer honoree. Ilitch Sports + Entertainment’s Game Changers series celebrates...
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Max Siegel, ‘86, ‘92 J.D.

Congratulations to Max Siegel ’86, ’92 J.D., attorney and CEO of USA Track and Field, for being recognized as one of the Indiana Lawyer 2024 Diversity in Law honorees. Dean...
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Brian Butler, ‘95 J.D.

Stites & Harbison, PLLC is pleased to announce that Brian Butler was inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL) on September 28, 2024 at the...
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Mark Wattley, ‘91 J.D.

Mark Wattley has joined The Rockefeller Foundation as Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer. Wattley’s responsibilities will include shaping and implementing the organization’s talent vision and strategy, with a...
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Andrew T. Blum, ‘95 BA, ‘98 J.D.

Bodman PLC is pleased to announce that Andrew Blum has joined the firm as a member in the Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Practice Group. Blum, who is based in...
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Brian Butler, ‘95 J.D.

Stites & Harbison, PLLC is pleased to announce that partner Brian Butler has been elected a Fellow of the American Board of Criminal Lawyers (ABCL). Butler is one of only...
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Brian L. Hurt, ‘99 J.D.

Steptoe & Johnson is pleased to announce that Brian Hurt has joined its Dallas office as a Member in the firm’s Labor and Employment Department. Hurt will focus his practice...
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John F. Kuckelman, ‘99 J.D.

John Kuckelman has been appointed Group General Counsel of Novo Nordisk, effective April 1, 2024. Kuckelman will be based at the company headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark and will serve as...
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Kevin Warren, ‘90 J.D.

Kevin Warren ‘90 J.D., President and CEO of the Chicago Bears, was recognized with two prestigious awards on Super Bowl Weekend. He was honored with the Steinberg DeNicola Humanitarian Award,...
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Ellen Donovan McCann, ‘90 J.D

Littler is pleased to announce that it has added Ellen Donovan McCann as a senior counsel in its Boston office. McCann joins the firm from Unum where she most recently...
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Michelle Porter, ‘97 J.D.

Goulston & Storrs is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Porter as Co-Managing Director, effective April 1, 2024. Porter will be the first woman in that role for the...
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John F. Crowley, ‘92 J.D.

John Crowley has been appointed as the CEO of Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO). His inspiring journey, portrayed in the motion picture movie "Extraordinary Measures," reflects his unwavering dedication to finding...
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Edward S. Kiel, ‘91 J.D.

President Joe Biden has nominated Judge Edward S. Kiel to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. Judge Kiel would be the first Korean American to serve...