Jerome F. “Jerry” Weihs (’76) Passes Away at 78
Jerome F. “Jerry” Weihs, 78, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, March 10, 2024 at Shrewsbury Nursing & Rehabilitation, with his loving family by his side. He was predeceased by his beloved bride, Lila M. (Wetherell) Weihs, who passed in August of 2023, with whom he shared 30 wonderful years. Read more.
John Petrella (’88) Joins Jackson Lewis in its Berkeley Heights location
With Dina’s focus in human resources counseling, John’s high-stakes trial experience and Doug serving as a key resource for labor and workplace safety matters in the state, we are thrilled to welcome such talented attorneys and bolster our ability to meet rising demand in New Jersey and beyond,” Jason C. Gavejian, managing principal of the […]
Former Federal Prosecutor Jennifer W. Corinis(2000) Joins Oberheiden P.C. as New Litigation Counsel
Oberheiden P.C., a premier Dallas-based litigation and compliance firm, proudly announces the addition of Jennifer W. Corinis to its team as Litigation Counsel. With a distinguished 25-year career that spans across various sectors of the legal system, Corinis brings a wealth of experience and expertise, particularly in federal civil and criminal litigation, as well as appeals. Read […]
Donna Freyleue (’86) is One of the Candidates for Trustee for the Village of Baldwinsville Election
Village of Baldwinsville residents will be casting their ballots for mayor and three trustee seats. There are also two propositions on the ballot. Village elections will be held from noon to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, at Village Hall, 16 W Genesee St, Baldwinsville. There are six candidates for three trustee seat. In addition, […]
Jay Kogan (’86) Receives the the PWC Daniel Brandhorst Dealmaker 2024 Counsel of the Year Award
The Association of Media and Entertainment Counsel (AMEC) is pleased to announce the distinguished recipients of the 2024 Counsel of the Year Awards. This prestigious annual event recognizes outstanding legal professionals who have demonstrated excellence and innovation in the field of media and entertainment law. This year, Jay Kogan (’86) is the recipient of the […]
Gregory Gaudette (’87) Appointed to NM Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission
The New Mexico Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission has appointed Gregory Gaudette, an attorney in Los Lunas, as its newest member. Gaudette has owned his own legal practice in Los Lunas for 25 years and specializes in criminal defense. He was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 1986 and to the New Mexico Bar in 1991. […]
Edwin E. Kaarela (’53) Passes Away
Attorney Edwin Eino Kaarela, 96, of Westminster passed away on February 29, 2024. He was born in Fitchburg on February 14, 1928 to Eino and Elsa Kaarela. Ed was predeceased in 2013 by his loving wife, Janice Shirley (Wuth) Kaarela. Over the course of their marriage of nearly 60 years, Ed and Jan shared many […]
Warner Fletcher (’73) Directs Millions in Giving to Benefit the Community
Warner Fletcher wasn’t always convinced he wanted to continue in his family’s business. It wasn’t until returning from a three-year stint in the U.S. Navy at 25 years old, he felt confident a career in law was the right choice. Read more.
Cristina M. Lopez (2003) Nominated to Serve as One of the Judges of the Connecticut Superior Court Bench by Governor Lamont
Gov. Ned Lamont nominated 13 women and nine men as judges of the Superior Court Friday, a move aimed at ensuring diversity and expertise within the state judiciary. Notable nominees include former Hartford Mayor Pedro E. Segarra and Christine Jean-Louis, general counsel to the lieutenant governor. “One of the most notable honors of my responsibilities […]
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Pamela Wheeler (’95) is Interviewed
Q: I’m reasonably confident you’re the first person I’ve interviewed for Personal Lines who led the Women’s National Basketball Players Association. Tell me about that job and how it came to be. A: I was the founding director for the WNBA players union. The WNBA players unionized in 1998, and they selected the NBA Players […]