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Robert Allen ‘81 J.D.

Robert Allen Law advised the buyer on the acquisition of M/Y Here Comes The Sun, the 89-meter (292 feet) flagship of the Amels fleet, in a transaction which closed in international waters...
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Catherine G. Bryan ‘04 J.D.

Catherine G. Bryan ‘04 J.D. has been named trial partner at Tanenbaum Keale LLP. She is a nationally respected trial lawyer concentrating on complex casualty, transportation, insurance defense, and product...
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Shelby Exposito ‘11 J.D.

Shelby Exposito ‘11 J.D. has been named director in Gilmore & Bell, P.C.’s Kansas City Office. Exposito serves as bond counsel to state and local government agencies, cities, counties and...
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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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In Memoriam: Vincent Stamp ‘69 J.D.

Notre Dame Law School is saddened to announce the passing of Vincent Stamp ‘69 J.D. Vince spent more than 50 years with the law firm Dinsmore, practicing environmental law, and...
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Maxwell G. Himmelright ‘25 J.D.

Maxwell G. Himmelright ‘25 J.D. has joined the firm of Snell & Wilmer. Himmelright focuses his practice on bankruptcy. Prior to joining the firm, he served as an extern to...
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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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Justice James Clynes ‘84 J.D.

Justice James Clynes ‘84 J.D. has been honored by The New York State Bar Association’s Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law for his excellence in jurisprudence along with his volunteer and...
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David E. Edwards ‘87 J.D.

David E. Edwards ‘87 J.D. has been promoted to Counsel at White and Williams LLP in Philadelphia, PA. His diverse practice encompasses a range of areas such as antitrust, appellate,...
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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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Jeremy N. Gayed ‘04 J.D.

Jeremy N. Gayed ‘04 J.D. has been hired as a partner at Hartburg Roth Garrott Halverstadt LLP. Gayed brings more than twenty years of experience in business litigation, intellectual property,...
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Laura Ewan ‘12 J.D.

Laura Ewan ‘12 J.D. has been appointed Legislative Chief Counsel for the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union. Ewan brings extensive experience in labor law and union advocacy....
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Michael G. McClory ‘86 B.A., ‘89 J.D.

Michael G. McClory ‘86 B.A., ‘89 J.D. has been hired as senior counsel at Littler Mendelson in he Portland office. McClory joins from the firm Cable Huston and brings more...
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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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Shelby L. Fyles ‘11 J.D.

Shelby L. Fyles ‘11 J.D. has been appointed to the 23rd Judicial District Court in Colorado, effective February 2. Fyles is an associate judge for the City of Aurora, a...
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Nicholas A. Burandt ‘19 J.D.

Nicholas A. Burandt ‘19 J.D. has been named a partner at Honigman LLP. He is based out the firm’s Chicago office and is a member of the Litigation Department. He...
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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...