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March 21, 2015, Declared Ellen Ash Peters ’54 Day in Connecticut by Governor Malloy
Governor Dannel Malloy has proclaimed that March 21, 2015, is Ellen Ash Peters ’54 Day in the state of Connecticut.
Peter J. Kalis ’78 to be Honored by The Legal Intelligencer
Peter J. ’78 will be honored by The Legal Intelligencer as one of the Lifetime Achievement Award recipients at an awards dinner on May 20.
Jean L. Tom ’02 Joins Tax-Exempt Organizations Practice at Davis Wright Tremaine
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP announced that it has expanded its tax-exempt organizations practice with a New York-based team of five attorneys including Jean L. Tom ’02.
Laura Sack ’91 to Head Employment/Labor Law Practice at Davis Wright Tremaine
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP announced its national employment and labor law practice has expanded to the East Coast with the addition of three lateral partners, including Laura Sack ’91.
Stefan Pryor ’06 Named Rhode Island Commerce Secretary
Gina Raimondo ’98, governor-elect of Rhode Island, has selected Connecticut education commissioner Stefan Pryor ’06 to serve as Rhode Island's first commerce secretary.
Three Yale Law School Alums, One Student Receive 2015 Skadden Fellowships
Four of the 2015 Skadden Public Interest Fellowships have been awarded to Yale Law School alumni and a student.
Margaret Marshall ’76 to Recieve 2014 We Are Boston Leadership Award
Margaret H. Marshall ’76 has been selected to receive the 2014 We Are Boston Leadership Award, which honors the outstanding accomplishments of individuals and organizations who embrace diversity and immigrant heritage.
Winston Chan ’00 Elected Partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
The practice of Winston Chan ’00 focuses on government and regulatory enforcement defense, internal investigations and compliance counseling, with particular experience in anti-corruption, antitrust, environmental, False Claims Act, financial fraud, and healthcare matters.
President Salovey Remembers Elga Wasserman ’76, Pioneer for Gender Equity
In his "Notes from Woodbridge Hall" column, President Salovey voiced his admiration for Elga Wasserman ’76, who helped bring coeducation to Yale, and who passed away earlier this month.
Alexander Dreier ’95 Named Vice President and General Counsel of Yale
Alexander Dreier ’95, an attorney with an international practice in higher education, will be Yale’s next vice president and general counsel, effective March 23, 2015, President Peter Salovey announced.