Renee Inomata (’93), A. Davis Whitesell (’85), and Lorraine P. Stark (’12) Were Selected for Inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America® 2026 Edition
Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America is based on an extensive peer-review process designed to capture the aggregate opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical and legal practice area. Best Lawyers has been published since 1983 and highlights the top 5% of practicing attorneys in each practice area. Its 2026 […]
Greg Hayken (’01) Is Profiled for His Work as a Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of CACI International
Corporate law may not conjure up television images of lawyers making impassioned arguments during murder trials. But Greg Hayken, a veteran in-house counsel with 22 years of corporate legal experience, finds the work fascinating and exciting, nevertheless. Read more.
Martha Anne Toll (’83) Is Interviewed on the Between the Covers Podcast
Today’s guest, the writer and literary critic Martha Anne Toll, earned a BA in music from Yale and a law degree from Boston University. She began her career in corporate law and as an honors attorney for the US Treasury. Read more.
Sanghyun Ahn (’24) Is Profiled for His Work in Boosting Korea–Việt Nam Growth via Investment, Education and Jobs
Sanghyun Ahn, a veteran CEO with over a decade of cross-border leadership, drives growth through investment, jobs and educational partnerships. Read more.
Karen T. Nakasone (’95) Is Sworn In as Chief Judge of the Intermediate Court of Appeals
In a ceremony attended by colleagues, friends, and family, Karen T. Nakasone was sworn in today as Chief Judge of the Intermediate Court of Appeals (ICA), while Karin L. Holma and Taryn Tomasa took the oath of office as Judges of the Circuit Court of the First Circuit. Read more.
Martha Anne Toll’s (’83) Novel, Duet for One, Is Featured in Boston University’s Alumni Summer Reading List
In Toll’s second novel, Adam, a gifted violinist and the son of a two-piano musical couple, struggles with their legacy and his relationship with English professor Dara, herself wounded by divorce. Read more.
Pythias “Pete” Temesgen (’13) Receives the Courier Eco Latino Lift Him Up Award
Appointed to the Muscogee County State Court bench by Governor Brian Kemp in 2022 and elected in 2024, Judge Temesgen has built a distinguished career rooted in integrity, excellence, and service. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University and his Juris Doctor from Boston University […]
Daniel S. Dornfeld (LAW’93, Questrom’94) Elected to the Board of Directors of the Real Estate Institute of Long Island
Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP partner Daniel S. Dornfeld was elected to the Board of Directors of The Real Estate Institute of Long Island located at Stony Brook University. Mr. Dornfeld earned his J.D. from Boston University School of Law, his MBA from Boston University School of Management and his BA from Colgate University. Read more.
Aleksey Shtivelman (’12) Earns Board Certification in International Litigation & Arbitration from the Florida Bar
Shutts & Bowen LLP is proud to announce that Miami partner Aleksey Shtivelman has been awarded Board Certification in International Litigation & Arbitration by The Florida Bar. This prestigious designation recognizes Aleksey as an expert in the field and reflects his substantial experience and peer recognition in navigating cross-border disputes. Read more.
Lee Berk’s (’67) Biography “Lee Berk: Leading the Berklee Way” Is Reviewed
Lee is quoted in chapter three as saying “My father came home one evening and reported that Fred Berman (Lee’s trumpet teacher) had come into his office and said, ‘Larry, I had a dream last night that the name of the school was changed to Berklee and named after Lee.’ ‘That’s it!’ [Lawrence] said, bestowing […]