William H. Groner (’80) to Receive an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from Binghamton University
Binghamton University announced that alumni Nana Banerjee, William H. Groner, and Susan Marenoff-Zausner will receive State University of New York (SUNY) honorary doctorates this year during the University’s Commencement, May 14-16, 2026. William H. Groner ’77 will be awarded the Doctor of Laws during the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences Commencement ceremony at 8:30 a.m. on […]
Edward F. Cohn (’11) Shares Lessons Learned as a Criminal Defense Attorney and How They Translate to Business
Most business leaders will never stand inside a courtroom. But every single one of them will face moments that feel exactly like it, a moment when the pressure is immense, the stakes are real, the information is incomplete, and the decision cannot wait. I have spent 23 years as a criminal defense attorney in Tucson, Arizona. I […]
Felecia W. Ettenberg (’95) Appointed as Chief Legal Officer of Ardelyx
Ardelyx, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARDX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative medicines that meet significant unmet medical needs, today announced the appointment of Felecia W. Ettenberg, a seasoned leader with more than 25 years of legal experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, as Chief Legal Officer (CLO). She will oversee Ardelyx’s legal, […]
Jennifer Hodges (’05) Promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Lumen Technologies
Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) announced today that Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer & Head of Public Sector Mark Hacker will retire to pursue a vocation in ministry, entering formation for the diaconate. Jennifer Hodges, currently serving as Senior Vice President of Corporate Governance, Securities, Transactions and Litigation, has been named Executive Vice President […]
Johannes Schlemmer (’24) Write About His Experience in BU Law’s LLM Program
After the strenuous exam preparation and completion of the First State Examination, I quickly realized that I desperately wanted to get away from the stresses of the past few years. This made it the perfect time to realize my long-held dream of pursuing an LL.M. degree in the USA. Read more.
Vincent DeMore (’07) Nominated by Governor Maura Healey to Massachusetts Parole Board
Governor Maura Healey today nominated Vince DeMore to serve on the Massachusetts Parole Board. If confirmed by the Governor’s Council, DeMore will fill the vacancy created when Tonomey Coleman was confirmed as an Associate Justice on the District Court. Read more.
Mark Kronfeld (’95) Appointed as Managing Director and Head of Bankruptcy, Restructuring, and Special Situations at Nardello & Co.
Global investigations and advisory firm Nardello & Co. announced today that Mark Kronfeld has joined the firm’s New York office as Managing Director and Head of the firm’s expanding Bankruptcy, Restructuring, and Special Situations Practice. Kronfeld brings three decades of experience as a bankruptcy lawyer, restructuring advisor, independent fiduciary, prosecutor, and professor, with significant expertise in high-stakes […]
Scarlet Feng (’14) Appointed of Counsel at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has appointed Scarlet Feng as Of Counsel in Hong Kong, further strengthening its China‑related international capital markets capability. Scarlet advises issuers and underwriters on equity and debt capital markets transactions, supporting Chinese companies listing in Hong Kong. Read more.
Deborah Schwartz (’83) Joins eHealth Radio to Discuss Her New Book Is EmmaCare
Deborah Schwartz who has had a decades-long career as a healthcare attorney before becoming an author joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Healthcare Channels. Her new book is EmmaCare. Read more.
Melanie Kido (’92) Joins Fidelity National Financial as Vice President, Northeast Underwriting Counsel
Melanie Kido will serve as vice president, Northeast Underwriting Counsel (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont). Kido joins FNF with more than 20 years of experience underwriting residential and complex commercial real estate transactions. She has served in senior underwriting roles with both regional and national underwriters, most recently as vice president […]