Denise Cleveland-Leggett (’84) Appointed Regional Administrator for the Southeast Region (Region IV) at the US Department of Housing and Urban Development
US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced the appointment of Denise Cleveland-Leggett as the Regional Administrator for the Southeast Region (Region IV). “I am honored to welcome Denise Cleveland-Leggett back to HUD,” said HUD Secretary Scott Turner. Read more.
Franco Torres (’11) Joins Western State College of Law as Visiting Assistant Professor of Law
Professor Torres is a legal executive and educator with more than 15 years of experience in immigration law and public service. A graduate of Boston University School of Law, he has led legal teams at nationally recognized nonprofits and taught immigration law and advocacy at St. John’s University School of Law and Fullerton College. He […]
Peter Palladino (’85) Joins Holland & Knight as Partner
Peter Palladino, a finance practitioner known for his loan structuring and negotiation, workout and insolvency experience, has joined Holland & Knight as a partner in Boston. Palladino was previously a partner at Choate Hall & Stuart, where he served in various leadership roles. Read more.
Rebeca Carrillo Martinez (LAW’92, Hon.’25) and Clarence B. Jones (’59) Receive 2025 Best of BU Distinguished Alumni Awards
Each year at the Best of BU Alumni Awards, the Boston University Alumni Association (BUAA) recognizes Terriers who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in their respective fields. For their contributions, these individuals receive the Distinguished Alumni Award and Young Alumni Award—the highest honors bestowed upon alumni by the University. Read more.
David Mebane (’84) Named Among the NJBIZ 2025 Law Power List
Mebane is executive vice president and general counsel at RWJBarnabas Health. With more than three decades with the health care system, which he played a part in establishing, Mebane is responsible for all of RWJBarnabas’ legal work, insurance and compliance, and he is president of its captive insurance company. Read more.
Sean Lynch (’06) Joins the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America as a Member
Sean Lynch is a licensed attorney holding both a doctorate in jurisprudence and a Legum Magister (LL.M) from Boston University School of Law’s, Morin Center for Banking and Financial Law. His love of books and literature began with a childhood reading of the Wilson Rawls classic, “Where the Red Fern Grows.” Read more.
Eric Stine (’97) Discusses AI and Connected Digital Experiences as CEO of Sitecore
If the web is no longer one-size-fits-all and instead geared towards segments of one, how do brands avoid creating a thousand disconnected experiences, and manage each experience effectively? Agility requires embracing both technology and customer behavior shifts at the same time—without losing your brand voice. Today we’re going to talk about how AI and more […]
Christopher Brolly (’05) Joins UBS as Financial Advisor
UBS Global Wealth Management US announced that Christopher Brolly has joined the firm as a Financial Advisor. He joins the UBS Greater New England Market, led by Market Executive James Ducey, and will report to Boston Wealth Management Senior Market Director Robert Covino. Read more.
Michael Dougherty (’97) Makes Stops on Campaign Trail for Colorado Attorney General
Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty, who served on the trial team in the 2021 Mark Redwine murder case, visited Durango this week during his campaign for Colorado attorney general. The visit was part of his summer “Know Your Rights” tour across Colorado, featuring seminars on hate crimes, gun laws and immigration. His Wednesday event […]
Mitch Baruchowitz (’99) Is Profiled as Owner of Westchester Soccer Club
The rising popularity of soccer in US, especially with the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, really jumpstarted Mitch Baruchowitz’s decision to create a new franchise in New York. Read more.