Category: Class Notes

4/23/24: Thomas D. Berghman has been promoted to Equity Shareholder at Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C. in Dallas. Thomas is a member of the Firm’s Bankruptcy, Restructuring + Insolvency practice, where he represents virtually all constituencies in bankruptcy proceedings.

4/23/24: Hua Howard Wang has been promoted to Partner at Windels Marx Lane & MIttendorf, LLP, in the Madison, NJ office, where he has practiced since 2019. Howard’s practice focuses on patent litigation and opinion work related to pharmaceutical, medical device and chemical fields.

4/23/24: Faegre Drinker announced its 2024 leadership appointments, including Brian Garrison as the Indianapolis office leader. Garrison is a labor and employment partner who has been with the firm since 2005. He represents and counsels employers on a broad range of complex labor and employment matters, with a particular focus on traditional labor issues.

4/23/24: Lewis Roca proudly announces the appointment of Jennifer Van Kirk to its Executive Committee, effective April 1, 2024. A seasoned partner based in the Phoenix office, Van Kirk specializes in intellectual property law. Her background spans trademark and brand protection, copyright licensing, and international trademark strategies.

4/23/24: Bodman PLC announced Ryan C. Washburn has joined the firm as a senior associate in the Business Practice Group, based in the firm’s Ann Arbor office.

4/23/24: Collin Delaney was selected for the U.S. Air Force’s 2023 Donald C. Rasher Award, recognizing outstanding contributions to the JAG Corps’ education and training programs. Collin is a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force Reserve and serves as the Staff Judge Advocate for the 301st Fighter Wing. In his civilian capacity, Collin is a […]

5/20/24: After more than 23 years with the financial services company Swift, Patrick Krekels is retiring as General Counsel at the end of June. In retirement, he plans to study art history, travel, volunteer, catch up on reading, and spend more time with family.

4/23/24: Susanna Lee ’14 has been named to the National Association of Women Lawyers’ 2024 Rising List. The NAWL Rising List recognizes early- to mid-career attorneys committed to NAWL’s mission by either advancing women in the profession or advocating for women under the law.

4/23/24: John F. Early, of Elgin, IL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.

5/20/24: Christopher W. Pratt has been appointed an at-large circuit judge on the Eighth Judicial Circuit, with his appointment effective June 10. Previously, Pratt was Adams County’s chief public defender; he will now fill the remainder of a term left vacant with the removal of Judge Robert Adrian.