John Balla (’13) Appointed to Serve as a Judge in the San Bernardino County Superior Court
John Balla, of San Bernardino County, has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the San Bernardino County Superior Court. Balla has served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California since 2024, where he was also an Assistant U.S. Attorney from 2019 to 2024 and […]
Caitlin Calvo (’22) Recognized by the Daily Business Review as a Most Promising Newcomer Award Finalist
Over the past few years, I have independently developed and sustained a personal mentorship effort focused on supporting law students and undergraduate students at key decision points in their professional development. Initially, I started as a mentor through organizations such as the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, the Hispanic National Bar Association, and Boston University […]
Colin Darke (’08) Is Profiled for His Work in Fintech and Passion for Art
When Grosse Pointe Farms attorney Colin Darke talks about simplifying complexity, he might be referring to financial regulations or to the way his hands move effortlessly across a blank page, sketching two sides of an image at the same time. A fintech legal expert and an internationally recognized ambidextrous artist, Darke has built a career […]
Ruth Mattson (’08) Joins Nixon Peabody LLP as a Partner
Nixon Peabody LLP has expanded its Private Clients practice with the addition of Ruth Mattson, who joins as a partner in the firm’s Boston office. A member of the firm’s International Private Clients team, Ruth focuses their practice on international estate planning and multinational estate administration, assisting individuals, families, and closely held businesses with cross-border matters and complex tax compliance. Ruth […]
Meredith Brown (’88) Featured in Spring 2026 Issue of California School Business Magazine
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo (AALRR) is pleased to share that Partner Meredith Brown has been featured in the Spring 2026 issue of California School Business Magazine, published by the California Association of School Business Officials. In the article, Meredith shares details about her background in assisting school districts and other public entities in navigating their […]
Christina Lau (CAS’11, LAW’16) Is a 2026 Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Up and Coming Lawyer
Christina Lau, Assistant General Counsel II at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, has been named a 2026 Up & Coming Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as part of its annual Excellence in the Law Awards. The award recognizes Massachusetts attorneys who have been members of the bar for 10 years or less and have already distinguished themselves […]
Marie Benedict (’93) to Talk at the United Theatre About Her Latest Book “Daughter of Egypt”
Marie Benedict, the Pittsburgh-based author known for using real — mostly forgotten — women as inspiration for her bestselling works of historical fiction, was on the phone Tuesday morning to discuss her new book and her upcoming visit to Westerly. Benedict, a history-loving attorney who attended Boston College and Boston University Law School, will be […]
Bruce Meyer (’86) Is Profiled for His Role as Interim Executive Director of the Major League Baseball Players Association
Bruce Meyer always knew he wanted to be a trial attorney. “I liked the idea of being an advocate, and thought I might be good at it,” Meyer said. But no matter the complexities of any court case, convincing a judge and jury figures to be easier than holding together a diverse membership of 1,200-plus […]
Ramona Nee (’01) Is Announced as the Third Ever Executive Partner and First Female Executive Partner at Weil Gotshal & Manges
Women continue to soar to new heights in Biglaw, and now one of the top firms in the country is welcoming a woman into its top leadership role. Weil Gotshal & Manges recently announced that Ramona Nee, who currently serves as one of the firm’s two co-managing partners alongside Jonathan Soler, will become its next executive partner. Nee’s […]
Andrew Averbach (’95) Joins Womble Bond Dickinson’s Business Litigation Practice Group as a Partner
Womble Bond Dickinson announced that Andrew Averbach, former Solicitor of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, has joined the firm’s Business Litigation Practice Group as a partner in Washington, D.C. Averbach’s addition places the firm among a limited number of practices with senior, first-hand NRC experience and strengthens Womble’s ability to serve clients across the full […]