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 […]
Vicki Shemin (’89) Joins Turco Legal as Partner
Turco Legal, P.C. is proud to announce that Vicki L. Shemin, J.D., M.S.W., LICSW has joined the firm as a Partner based in its Boston office. Ms. Shemin devotes her practice to family law – concentrating on alternative dispute resolution. She has been practicing law for more than 30 years and has experience with all aspects of family […]
Adam Kelson (’02) Appointed Corporate Practice Area Leader at K&L Gates
One of the world’s largest law firms is making strategic moves to prepare for the future, with over a dozen partners stepping into new leadership positions. Read more.
Don Calloway (’05) Will Deliver the Keynote Address at Alabama A&M University’s Freshman Torch Lighting Ceremony
Delivering the keynote address for this year’s Freshman Torch Lighting Ceremony is two-time graduate Don Calloway, a nationally recognized attorney, strategic advisor, political analyst, and advocate for civic engagement. Read more.
Jay G. Reilly (’95) Joins Foley Hoag as Partner
Foley Hoag is pleased to share that corporate transactions attorney Jay G. Reilly has joined the firm as a partner in its Boston and Washington, DC, offices. Reilly has nearly three decades of experience providing solutions-focused advice to life sciences and high-tech companies on both major transactions and day-to-day operational matters. Read more.