Laura DeBruce (’91) to Premiere Her Documentary Film “On Sanibel: The Hurricane Diaries” at Fort Myers Film Festival
Laura DeBruce is an attorney, entrepreneur, and independent documentary filmmaker. She is the founder of Starfish Lane Productions, a Sanibel-based company focused on stories of community resilience and environmental change. Read more.
Michaeleen Crowell (CAS’96, LAW’99) Named Among Washington DC’s 500 Most Influential People of 2025
The former chief of staff to Bernie Sanders was among those who lobbied on behalf of DoorDash on labor and independent-contractor issues as the food-delivery app ratcheted up its lobbying activity in Washington. Read more.
Jesse M. Boodoo (’10) Appointed as Chief Legal Counsel to Massachusetts Governor Healey
Jesse Boodoo currently serves as Deputy Chief Legal Counsel in the Governor’s Office, where he advises on a wide range of legal matters and is one of the principal legal advisors to the Governor and Lieutenant Governor. Since the early days of the Healey-Driscoll Administration, Boodoo has helped lead the Governor’s Legal Office, supervising the legal […]
Sam Sargent (CAS’08, LAW’13) is Appointed Santa Clara VTA’s Director of Strategy and Transformation
Santa Clara VTA has appointed Sam Sargent as director of strategy and transformation. Sargent brings over a decade of public transportation experience to this new role, which will focus on strategic board priorities, regional and ridership growth initiatives and organizational development. Read more.
Mohammad “Mo” Alturk (’09) Joins Greenberg Traurig, LLP in the Corporate and Franchise & Distribution Practice
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP added Mohammad “Mo” Alturk to its Dallas office as a shareholder in the Corporate and Franchise & Distribution Practice. Alturk joins the firm after 14 years at Baker McKenzie, where he was a partner. “Mo’s extensive experience in global transactions, coupled with his vast understanding of complex corporate matters and commitment to client success, further […]
Gina A. Fonte (CAS’95, LAW’98) Named One of Massachusetts’ “Go to Lawyers for Construction”
Blending a specialized knowledge of construction safety issues and OSHA regulations with a practical approach to problem-solving, Gina A. Fonte has distinguished herself as a premier litigator at Boston’s Holland & Knight. Fonte concentrates her practice in construction litigation and transactions, energy and renewable energy. insurance, commercial litigation and OSHA workplace safety and whistleblower claims. […]
Adam C. Ponte (’12) Named One of Massachusetts’ “Go to Lawyers for Construction”
Adam C. Ponte represents developers and contractors in complex residential and commercial construction projects, from preparation and negotiation to project execution. He deals with a wide range of matters ranging from formal demand correspondence to litigation, in both federal and state courts. Ponte earned his law degree from Boston University School of Law after having […]
Harlin Adelman (CAS’87, LAW’90) Begins His Term as President of the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland’s Board of Directors
Adelman, chief legal officer for University Hospitals (UH) Health System, was elected this past December and will serve a one-year term. “It’s so valuable for us to have him as board president,” says Colleen Cotter, Legal Aid’s executive director. “Harlin knows how nonprofits run and is part of a very sophisticated nonprofit. He brings all […]
Ary Rosenbaum (’98) Discusses His Job Interview Catastrophes
A friend of mine is interviewing for a new job. What was supposed to be one interview has morphed into three. All, it did was bring up bad memories for me. There is nothing as hopeful and agonizing as interviewing for a position. I probably could write a book on interview catastrophes. The first catastrophe […]
Jason Webber (’09) Named a 2025 “Go to Construction Lawyer” by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
Rubin and Rudman is pleased to announce that Jason Webber, a partner in the firm’s Real Estate and Construction groups, has been named a 2025 “Go To Construction Lawyer” by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. The award recognizes the top construction lawyers in the region whose expertise, accomplishments, and creative thinking have made them standouts in this practice area. With a practice focused on […]