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 […]
Bonnie and Peter McCausland (’74) and the McCausland Foundation Are Recognized for Their $75 Million Gift to The University of South Carolina with the Renaming of the College of Arts & Sciences
The University of South Carolina’s College of Arts & Sciences, the school’s largest college, was renamed Wednesday morning after the announcement of a ‘transformative gift’ of $75 million from a prominent alumnus and his family. As of April 23, the official name is McCausland College of Arts and Sciences, in recognition of the gift from Bonnie and […]
Ondine Galvez-Sniffin (’97) Represents a Massachusetts Family Alleging ICE Agents Smashed a Car Window and Detained a Man Whom They Say Had Applied for Asylum
A Massachusetts family is demanding answers from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice), complaining its agents smashed a car window with a large hammer and detained a man whom they say had applied for asylum. A lawyer for the family also claims agents were not looking for the man in the car, Juan Francisco Mendez, when they […]
Beth Masterman (LAW’83, GRS’92) Presented with “Excellence in Education Award” at the Education 2.0 Conference, USA Edition 2025
Beth Masterman’s accolade at the Education 2.0 Conference underscores the importance of visionary leadership in education. Her exceptional blend of expertise and dedication not only enhances the educational landscape but also inspires a new generation of leaders and thinkers. This award not only celebrates her achievements but also sets a benchmark for excellence, encouraging educators […]
Catherine Zhang (’13) Joins Carlton Fields from Mass. Boutique
Carlton Fields announced Monday that a pair of experienced healthcare attorneys joined the firm’s Los Angeles and Tampa, Florida, offices after a stint with Massachusetts boutique Kajko Weisman & Colasanti LLP. Shareholder Catherine Zhang and of counsel Frederick Ou joined Carlton Fields in late March and early April, respectively, after practicing at Kajko Weisman since December 2019. The […]
Jess Coleman (’19) Discusses City Council District 1 Campaign in Recent Interview
Jess Coleman has always been invested in Lower Manhattan: he lives in Tribeca, grew up in Battery Park City — his parents still live at Gateway — played little league here, helped his parents with their community actions, like the Run for Knowledge to fund the PS 89 library, interned for Margaret Chin in high […]
Andy Smetana (’04) Fuels Startup Successes
Andy Smetana took what he considers an “unconventional” path to transactional law. When he graduated from Boston University School of Law, he sensed the conditions weren’t right for dealmaking. “Although I knew what I wanted to do in law before heading to law school, the economic climate in 2004 meant that I couldn’t immediately jump […]
Lynne M. Durbin (’81) Is Profiled by the Daily Record as a 2025 Lifetime Achievement Honoree
Lynne M. Durbin, president of InLine LLC, has built an extensive legal career spanning corporate counsel roles and nonprofit leadership positions throughout Maryland. Durbin previously served as vice president, general counsel and secretary at Adhesives Research Inc. until 2014, developing the legal department and settling major product liability litigation for $1.5 million, avoiding potential liability […]