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Devan Patel ‘20 J.D.

Devan Patel ‘20 J.D. was a guest on Center for Christian Virtue’s podcast The Narrative to talk about Pope Leo’s AI encyclical, Magnifica humanitas. Listen to his insights here.
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In Memoriam: Robert E. Frost ‘64 J.D.

It is with great sadness that Notre Dame Law School announces the passing of Robert E. Frost ‘64 J.D. After serving as a veteran in the U.S. Army, Frost spent...
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Ryan McCaffrey ‘06 J.D.

Ryan McCaffrey ‘06 J.D. has been named to Loeb & Loeb’s firm as a Real Estate Finance Partner. Over the course of his legal career, McCaffrey spent more than a...
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In Memoriam: James R. Anthony ‘66 J.D.

Notre Dame Law School is saddened to announce the passing of James R. Anthony ‘66 J.D. While an undergraduate, Jim had also joined the Army's ROTC -- Reserved Officer Training...
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Sean Hilson ‘13 J.D.

Sean Hilson ‘13 J.D. has joined Sheppard as a partner. Hilson's practice focuses on all aspects of debt financing in transactional matters, including secured and unsecured credit facilities related to...
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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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Tom Dixon ‘88 J.D.

Tom Dixon ‘88 J.D. has been named to the Indiana Football of Fame. Prior to his legal career, Dixon was a standout offensive lineman for Bishop Dwenger High School where...
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Nicole Matusko ‘08 J.D.

Nicole Matusko ’08 J.D. has been appointed to the 55th District Court in Ingham County, Michigan, effective August 10, 2026. Matusko is chief assistant prosecutor at the Ingham County Prosecutor’s...
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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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2026 Notre Dame Religious Liberty Summit: Day 3 Recap

Wednesday morning of the Notre Dame Law School Religious Liberty Summit began with a keynote address from Rabbi Meir Soloveichik of Yeshiva University. Rabbi Soloveichik serves as the rabbi of...
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Notre Dame Law Professors Offer Insight on Supreme Court Rulings

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court concluded its 2025–26 term with landmark decisions addressing birthright citizenship, mail-in voting, religious liberty, and presidential authority. Professors Richard Garnett, Derek Muller, Ashley Sanchez, and...