Leane English Cerven ‘83, has been promoted to Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary of Northwest Indiana Bancorp and Peoples Bank SB. Leane joined the Bancorp and the Bank in 2010. She previously held positions as an Associate Attorney for Mayer Brown and as Vice President and Legal Counsel for Bank One (now Chase) in Chicago, IL.

 Gwenn R. Rinkenberger ’84, accepted an appointment as the Juvenile Magistrate for the Porter Circuit Court. She is currently handling        all of the delinquency, CHINS and paternity cases for Porter County.

Shannon R. Summers ‘03, recently had a commentary published in The Chronicle of Higher Education entitled “Enlist the Power of a 401(k).”

Jarred McBride ’10, has been promoted to the Sex Crimes Bureau of the Maricopa County Attorney\’s Office in Phoenix, Arizona. (NO PIC)

Kyle Bruett ‘12, has joined the McHenry County, Illinois State’s Attorney as an Assistant State’s Attorney in the Criminal Division. He was previously an intern for the Lake County, Illinois State’s Attorney and was a Legal Associate at FONA International, Inc.

 Suzanne Kleinedler ’13 and Megan Wilkening ’13, were awarded the Lake County Bar Association Scholarship for the 2012-2013 school year at the Lake County Bar Association Installation Dinner. LCBA Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic performance and quality  extracurricular activity and community involvement.

Distinguished Barrister Award Recipient-

Rhett Tauber ’71, ’74, Senior Partner, Tauber Law Offices in Schereville IN.

Up and Coming Lawyers-

  Katherine A. Brown Henry ’06, Associate, Cline Farrell Christie & Lee P.C., Indianapolis

Timothy A. Emerick ’06, Associate, Barnes & Thornburg LLP, South Bend.

Mentor Match Program

Valparaiso Law School is the only law school at present that has worked directly with the Indiana State Bar Association’s PLEADS (Professional Legal Education, Admission, and Development Section) council and it’s Mentor Match program. The focus of the program is to match attorneys to potentially more experienced attorneys for career advice and guidance. Jeff Earl, Class of 2008 and Central Indiana Alumni Council President is the alumni liaison on the PLEADS council. He has asked that we continue to help with this program. If you agree to help with this initiative, you will receive some materials from the ISBA directly. If you have any specific questions, I will send them to Jeffrey Earl so he can contact you directly. Here is a link to learn more about the program, its history and its benefits: http://www.inbar.org/ISBALinks/MentorMatch/tabid/382/Default.aspx.

3L Cane Walk

Four of the finest alumni in the Valparaiso area came to bid the outgoing 3L Class a farewell to Valparaiso Law and a word of welcome to the legal profession. This year’s 3L class advisor, Professor Clare Nuechterlein ’76, Judge Mary L. Harper ’75, Judge David Chidester ’81 and Andrew Lucas ’08 spoke to the Class of 2013 who had gathered at Parea in downtown Valparaiso after participating in the 3L Cane Walk on April 19. The 3L Cane Walk is a Valparaiso Law tradition that began in the early 1900s, but ended for some years during World War II. The procession tradition was revived in 2004. The 3Ls were abundantly grateful to the alumni for taking time out of their schedules to impart some wisdom to them and, even more thankful for Judge Chidester who offered to mentor anyone in the class just because they are a Valparaiso Law grad. Judge Chidester shared, “I like my undergraduate institution just fine. But Valparaiso Law is what made me who I am today. It was this school that made me a lawyer and for that I am grateful.”

Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer will receive an honorary degree at the ceremony. Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer graduated from Valparaiso University in 1976 and earned her law degree from the University of Chicago Law School. Following a one-year clerkship with Justice Rosalie Wahl of the Minnesota Supreme Court, Judge Pallmeyer practiced in the area of commercial litigation for several years with the Chicago law firm of Hopkins and Sutter. In 1997, President Clinton nominated her for a seat in the U.S. District Court in Chicago. The Senate confirmed her nomination on October 21, 1998. In March 2002 and April 2003, Judge Pallmeyer traveled to Romania to consult with Romanian court officials on judicial administration and court reform.

Mr. Allen Fore will be the commencement speaker for this year’s ceremony. Mr. Allen Fore is the director of public affairs for Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. Mr. Fore has more than 25 years of experience in law, government, public affairs and public relations at local, state, and national levels. At Kinder Morgan, Mr. Fore manages public affairs, government relations, and community relations activities for existing company assets and major expansion projects. Before joining Kinder Morgan, Mr. Fore was a Senior Vice President at Fleishman-Hillard, an international communications company. Mr. Fore has served in the Bush Administration and was an assistant attorney general of Illinois and general counsel to the lieutenant governor of Illinois. Mr. Fore was a Ronald W. Reagan Scholar and earned his B.A. degree at Eureka College, he graduated from Valparaiso University Law School in 1991. He is a member of the Gromley Society, and is on the National Council of the Law School.

For more information on Commencement, please click here: http://www.valpo.edu/law/current-students/commencement

Allen Fore

At Kinder Morgan, Allen manages public affairs, government relations, and community relations activities for existing company assets and major expansion projects.

Before joining Kinder Morgan, Mr. Fore was a Senior Vice President at Fleishman-Hillard, an international communications company. Mr. Fore has served in the Bush Administration and was an assistant attorney general of Illinois and general counsel to the lieutenant governor of Illinois.

Mr. Fore was a Ronald W. Reagan Scholar and earned his B.A. degree at Eureka College, he graduated from Valparaiso University Law School in 1991. He is a member of the Gromley Society, and is on the National Council of the Law School.

Read more on the Commencement page

During the 2012-2013 academic year, student organizations of the Law School made significant contributions in order to help improve the lives of others. By raising $15,488 in monetary contributions as well as through donating hours of hard work and support, the student organizations’ impact was large.

For example, Phi Alpha Delta, ensured local children have shoes to wear through the TOMS Project. The Property Law Society helped raise money for the local Housing Opportunities charity.  The Student Bar Association helped improve the home lives of women and children by supporting The Caring Place. The Running Club gave support to those going through extreme hardship by contributing to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the American Red Cross.

The impact was not just limited to these human charities, but the law school organizations supported animals as well. The Business Law Society helped raise money for the Lakeshore Paws organization, which helps to find homes for abandoned animals. The Military Veterans Law Association lent its support to the Pets For Vets program, to help improve the quality of life for not only pets, but also for American Veterans.

Finally, this spring the Equal Justice Alliance raised $373 from various fundraisers to help fund awards Public Interest Grants.

The Student Bar Association and the organizations of Valparaiso University Law looks forward to continuing this good work into the next school year.

Class of 2013 Champagne Reception

Friday, May 24, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Old Town Banquet Center

Please RSVP by May 20^th to: http://www.valpo.edu/law/champagne-reception-rsvp

Commencement

Saturday, May 25, 10:00 a.m., in University Chapel

For more details click here: http://www.valpo.edu/law/current-students/commencement/additional-information

Wesemann Café Menu

The café will be closed from May 18 – 27.

Summer Hours: Starting, May 28 – July 18, Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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LOCAL PRO BONO OPPORTUNITY

VOLUNTEER FROM ANYWHERE! LIVEHELP PROGRAM

What is LiveHelp? LiveHelp is an online chat service available on the public, legal-information websites, www.IllinoisLegalAid.org  and www.AyudaLegalIL.org.  The goal of the LiveHelp Program is to put the law within reach by expanding access Illinois Legal Aid Online services. We do this by helping website visitors find the information they need to resolve their legal problems.

Who is involved? Illinois Legal Aid Online is seeking motivated law student volunteers to staff this innovative service. Volunteers can complete their shifts from any computer with internet access, making this a flexible volunteer opportunity. Illinois Legal Aid Online provides training and ongoing support to its LiveHelp volunteers through attorney oversight.

Need Volunteer Hours? Want to Make a Difference in People’s Lives? Be a LiveHelp Operator!

Training session –

May 29, 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

DEPAUL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW 25 E JACKSON BVLD ROOM 341

TO RSVP OR FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT VIANNIE BELL, (312) 977-9047 VBELL@ILLINOISLEGALAID.ORG

Summer 2013 Externs

If you have been selected as a summer 2013 extern, be sure you complete the proper registration form, available online at: 

http://www.valpo.edu/law/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1-EEPDF-ExRegForm.pdf.  The summer drop/add deadline is Thursday, May 30, 2013 and you must complete this form, obtain the proper signatures and be registered in DataVU by this date to receive academic credit.  Contact Lisa.Cannon@valpo.edu if you have questions.

Non-Judicial Externs – SUMMER 2013

Learning Objective – due Friday, May 31 - The purpose of this report is to state your goals and expectations for the semester in your externship.  Understanding your goals will guide your reflections expressed in your work journal.  Submit to TWEN for Professor Curt Cichowski to review.

State Judicial Externs – SUMMER 2013

Early Report – due Friday, May 31 - The purpose of this early report is to confirm you have started your hours, set a work schedule and identify any problems that need to be remedied. Submit a brief email message to Prof. Vance at ruth.vance@valpo.edu detailing your externship experience to date.

Alumni Mentor Program

Attention Students! Sign up for the Alumni Mentor Program! This is an available resource for all students. With over 100 Alumni volunteers signed up to participate, you won’t want to miss this opportunity. The program is accessible through Strategy, click here for more details on how to get started!

Chicago Alumni Lunch Series – Students Welcome!

Friday, May 31, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Municipal Bar + Dining Co. – 216 W Ohio St., Chicago, IL 60654

The only cost is the price of your own meal.

To expedite service, view the lunch menu in advance and make a selection from the menu. Place your order on the RSVP form. Please submit your selection by May 24. Thank you!

http://www.valpo.edu/law/chi-alumni-quart-lunch-series

Assistant Professor Faisal Kutty’s article, The War on Terror and the Need for Muslim Support, an expanded version of his op-ed last month in the Toronto Star  which argues that the Muslim community has risen to the challenge of addressing the mainstream about extremists within, and that, to win the war on terror, democratic governments must foster productive bridge building with the majority of Muslims who oppose jihadist ideology…was published by  http://jurist.org/forum/2013/05/faisal-kutty-muslim-support.php

The University bookstore will be conducting rental check-in’s and buybacks on the Café Patio during the following days:

Monday, May 13, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 16, 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Please bring all your books, rented and purchased, to the Café Patio.  They will buy them no matter where you bought them*

*Current market value applies

Commencement

Saturday, May 25, 10:00 a.m., in University Chapel

For more details click here: http://www.valpo.edu/law/current-students/commencement/additional-information

Wesemann Café Menu

The café will be closed from May 18-27. Summer Hours: Starting, May 28 – July 18, Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Wesemann Café Menu 5/13 – 5/17: Wesemann Cafe

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Alumni Mentor Program

Attention Students! Sign up for the Alumni Mentor Program! This is an available resource for all students. With over 100 Alumni volunteers signed up to participate, you won’t want to miss this opportunity. The program is accessible through Strategy; click here for more details on how to get started!

Chicago Alumni Lunch Series – Students Welcome!

Friday, May 31, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Municipal Bar + Dining Co. – 216 W Ohio St., Chicago, IL 60654

The only cost is the price of your own meal.

To expedite service, view the lunch menu in advance and make a selection from the menu. Place your order on the RSVP form. Please submit your selection by May 24, 2013. Thank you!

http://www.valpo.edu/law/chi-alumni-quart-lunch-series

Summer 2013 Externs

If you have been selected as a summer 2013 extern, be sure you complete the proper registration form, available online at:  http://www.valpo.edu/law/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1-EEPDF-ExRegForm.pdf.  The summer drop/add deadline is Thursday, May 30, 2013 and you must complete this form, obtain the proper signatures and be registered in DataVU by this date to receive academic credit.  Contact Lisa.Cannon@valpo.edu if you have questions.

Non-Judicial Externs – SUMMER 2013

Learning Objective – due Friday, May 31 - The purpose of this report is to state your goals and expectations for the semester in your externship.  Understanding your goals will guide your reflections expressed in your work journal.  Submit to TWEN for Professor Curt Cichowski to review.

State Judicial Externs – SUMMER 2013

Early Report – due Friday, May 31 - The purpose of this early report is to confirm you have started your hours, set a work schedule and identify any problems that need to be remedied. Submit a brief email message to Prof. Vance at ruth.vance@valpo.edu detailing your externship experience to date.

Alumni Reception

Alumni from the Indianapolis area met at Harry & Izzy’s for networking and socializing over lunch. Professor Nuechterlein spoke to the group about the latest law school developments and Professor Ed Gaffney also made an appearance. There were 35 alumni in attendance and the Central Indiana Alumni Council is looking to do these lunches quarterly. Be on the lookout for the next luncheon invitation which is set to take place in September. All are invited!

Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins Game and Lunch
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Pre-Game Lunch – 1:30 p.m.
Game – 3:10 p.m.
U.S. Cellular Field, Upper Terrace Suite (400 level)

Enjoy the game from the outside terrace, or stay in air conditioned comfort and watch the action on multiple flat screen televisions while enjoying a cold beverage. We will arrive early enough for guests to obtain a Ron Kittle bobblehead, and we may have a Ron Kittle sighting on the terrace!

Tickets are $100 for adults, and $60 for children, students and young alumni (graduated after 2003) and their spouses. Tickets include the game, buffet lunch and open bar.

Those living near campus can take advantage of chartered bus transportation for $25 per person. The bus will leave campus from in front of the Athletics-Recreation Center at 12:30 p.m. and will return immediately following the game.

Passes also are available for parking at U.S. Cellular Field for $20 each.

Tickets are limited, so purchase yours early. Registration deadline is July 26. Register online now, or call the office of alumni relations at 800.833.6792, ext. 23 or 219.464.5142.

Directions to U.S. Cellular Field Upper Terrace Suite:

Every person must have a ticket to enter the park. All bags and packages are subject to inspection.

Go to Gate 4 (entrance off 35th Street) and take the elevators (located outside directly in front of the gate) to Level 4 OR enter any gate and proceed behind home plate on the main level to access the elevators. At Level 4 proceed LEFT all the way to the end of the hallway. A guest service representative will be at the entrance of Upper Terrace Suite to check tickets.

The University bookstore will be conducting rental check-in’s and buybacks on the Café Patio during the following days:

Monday, May 13, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 16, 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Please bring all your books, rented and purchased, to the Café Patio.  They will buy them no matter where you bought them*

*Current market value applies

Commencement

Saturday, May 25, 10:00 a.m., in University Chapel

For more details click here: http://www.valpo.edu/law/current-students/commencement/additional-information

Wesemann Café Menu

The café will be closed from May 18-27. Summer Hours: Starting, May 28 – July 18, Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Wesemann Café Menu 5/6 – 5/10: Wesemann Menu

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Alumni Mentor Program.  Attention Students! Sign up for the Alumni Mentor Program! This is an available resource for all students. With over 100 Alumni volunteers signed up to participate, you won’t want to miss this opportunity. The program is accessible through Strategy, click here for more details on how to get started!

Central Indiana Alumni Lunch Series – Students Welcome!

Tuesday, May 7, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Harry & Izzy’s Downtown – 153 Illinois St.  Indianapolis, IN 46225

The only cost is the price of your own meal.

To expedite service, view the lunch menu in advance. Be prepared to place your order upon arrival.

http://www.valpo.edu/law/cia-quarterlylunch-may13

Chicago Alumni Lunch Series – Students Welcome!

Friday, May 31, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Municipal Bar + Dining Co. – 216 W Ohio St.,  Chicago, IL 60654

The only cost is the price of your own meal.

To expedite service, view the lunch menu in advance and make a selection from the menu. Place your order on the RSVP form. Please submit your selection by May 24, 2013. Thank you!

http://www.valpo.edu/law/chi-alumni-quart-lunch-series

Summer Associate Scavenger Hunt and Social! – Indianapolis

 Friday, July 12, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Indianapolis Bar Association (IBA)

135 N. Pennsylvania St., Suite 1500, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Event moves to Scotty’s

1 Virginia Avenue, Indianapolis

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

All law students working or volunteering in Indianapolis are invited to participate.

The Scavenger Hunt will begin at 1 p.m. at the IBA office.  IBA’s Young Lawyers Division will organize the participants into teams of four before sending each team off to “scavenge” for clues and visit many of the City’s great landmarks and cultural destinations. After completing the scavenger hunt, the teams will gather downtown at Scotty’s at 5 p.m. for appetizers and drinks.

Please contact Marissa Hile of the Indianapolis Bar Association ASAP to register.  The best way to register is by email:  mhile@indybar.org.  The cost is $25 per participant. If you have any questions, please call Marissa at (317) 269-2000.

After registering, participants will receive an email confirmation and final information, including team assignments, will be e-mailed on or about Tuesday, July 9, 2013.

Thursday, May 2, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Wesemann Café

• Pick-up caps, gowns & hoods
• Participate in mandatory financial aid exit counseling for federal student loan burrowers
  • Two exit counseling sessions offered:
    • Benson Classroom – 2:40 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.
• Complete the Exit Survey
• Obtain information about bar prep
• Refreshments provided
• WIN PRIZES including an iPad & Graduation Diploma Frames

* Participation at this event is required

For more details click here: http://www.valpo.edu/law/grad-finale

Commencement

Saturday, May 25, 10:00 a.m., in University Chapel

For more details click here: http://www.valpo.edu/law/current-students/commencement/additional-information

Coffee and Community

The next Coffee & Community will be held on Wednesday, May 1 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. in the Wesemann Café.

Gourmet coffee, cookies, and biscotti will be provided as will an alternative beverage and hot tea for non coffee-drinkers. Have a burning question you’ve been waiting to ask a professor? Been wondering who that new staff member is you see every morning in the parking lot? Come to Coffee and Community and get the answer to your question.

The Forum

The Forum is now on the stands!  Pick up a copy or visit: www.vuslforum.org.

Wesemann Café Menu

For the Wesemann Café menu, please click on the following link:  ​

Wesemann Café Menu 4/29 – 5/03: Wesemann Cafe Menu

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Summer 2013 Non-Judicial Extern Orientation

Wednesday, May 1 at 11:00 a.m., in Heritage courtroom with Professor Curt Cichowski.  Contact Lisa Cannon at lisa.cannon@valpo.edu with further questions. Please come dressed in professional business attire for the new Leaders in Law photos for the summer bulletin board update across from the CPC.

Leaders in Law Photos

The CPC has scheduled a series of opportunities for students to have their photos taken for the Leaders In Law Board. All students who have secured law related experiential opportunities for the summer or after graduation are eligible to be included on the board.  This includes externships, SPIS placements, and law clerk positions in the private sector. 3L’s who have secured post graduate full-time employment are also welcome and encouraged to have their photos taken. Please come dressed in professional business attire. Photos will be taken on the following days, Wednesday, May 1 at 11:30 a.m., in the Heritage Courtroom; and May 2 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Spring Externship Final Reports – due Thurs. May 2 by 5:00 p.m. – Submit in Westlaw’s TWEN

1. Remaining time log
2. Final journal
3. Work product
4. Field Supervisor’s Final Evaluation – Ask Field Supervisor to return forms to you for TWEN submission with all your final reports.
5. Part I Student Evaluations of your Externship/Field Supervisor and Faculty Supervisor/Director
6. Non-Judicial Final Analysis/Reflection – This entry should be at least one page in length as a separate Word document. Draw the entire experience to a close taking time to reflect on what was gained through the semester’s externship. Reflect on your learning objective and whether you were able to achieve those items.
7. State Judicial Final Paper – The paper should be 3-5 pages, double-spaced and may be shared with future externs interested in working with a specific employer.

Alumni Mentor Program

Attention Students! Sign up for the Alumni Mentor Program! This is an available resource for all students. With over 100 Alumni volunteers signed up to participate, you won’t want to miss this opportunity. The program is accessible through Strategy; click here for more details on how to get started!

Central Indiana Alumni Lunch Series

Tuesday, May 7

11:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Harry & Izzy’s Downtown – 153 Illinois Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225

The only cost is the price of your own meal.

To expedite service, view the lunch menu in advance. Be prepared to place your order upon arrival.

http://www.valpo.edu/law/cia-quarterlylunch-may13

Chicago Alumni Lunch Series

Friday, May 31

11:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Municipal Bar + Dining Co. – 216 W Ohio Street, Chicago, IL 60654

The only cost is the price of your own meal.

To expedite service, view the lunch menu in advance and make a selection from the menu. Place your order on the RSVP form. Please submit your selection by May 24, 2013. Thank you!

http://www.valpo.edu/law/chi-alumni-quart-lunch-series

Professor Faisal Kutty’s article, “Muslims Hold Key to Fighting Terror,” which argues that the Muslim community has a duty to the mainstream to address the perception, real or imagined, about extremists within. To read this article please click on the following link: The Toronto Star.

The Valparaiso University Law School Office of Career Planning Center, Phi Alpha Delta and the Sports Entertainment Law Association sponsored a panel discussion dedicated to “Legal Rebels.”

The panel consisted of Beth Kreppein ’01 , FBI Agent-Chicago Police Department Gange Task Force & Co-coordinator of the Crisis Negotiation Team, Jennifer Samble ’97 , Academic & Membership Affairs at the NCAA, and Marc Trent ’08 , Partner at Financial Strategies Group.

All three of these individuals are law alumni who do not use their legal education in conventional ways. Kreppein serves as a legal advisor for the Hispanic Gangs Taskforce and Co-Coordinator of the Crisis Negotiation team. Samble formerly served as Associate Director of Athletics at Valparaiso University and used her knowledge of compliance and sports issues to secure a position with the NCAA. Trent also earned an MBA and uses aspects of both of his degrees in his work in the financial sector.

The panelist stressed the idea that not all graduates want to practice law in a traditional setting. More and more lawyers are actively seeking positions outside the traditional legal field because they are passionate and want to combine their J.D. with another career interest.

Alumni Meeting with Students

During this year’s Spring Break, four Valparaiso Law Students, Judene Hylton, Olivia Robinson, Aquila Robertson and Diesha Williams, ventured to Atlanta, Ga., to attend the Black Law Student Association’s (BLSA) Annual Convention. On March 7, two of our highly respected graduates, Mecca Anderson ’11, Chief of Staff to Chief Justice Carol W. Hunstein and Curtis Martin ’03, Attorney, Miller & Martin PLLC, took time out of their schedules to meet with the students.

Students love the opportunity to meet with alumni as they can gain from expanding their network. Alumnus Mecca Anderson comments “ I found [the students] all quite lovely. They were positive and professional. They were open and talkative and interesting. Certainly, any of those three are free to contact me again should they need me.”

The Office of Alumni Relations is happy to invite alumni to engage with our students as a way to give back to the institution. If you are interested in these types of engagement opportunities, please contact our office at: law.alumni@valpo.edu. A special thanks to Mecca and Curtis for their participation!

FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2013/03/a_family_affair_retiring_muske.html

Andre B. Gammage ’85 ’88 JD, was appointed a magistrate judge of the St. Joseph Circuit Court by Judge Michael Gotsch. Gammage was previously a managing partner of Berger Gammage & Associates, an administrative law judge for South Bend’s Department of Code Enforcement, a deputy prosecutor and public defender. He is the 3^rd black attorney to serve as a judge in the county.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://www.wsbt.com/news/sbt-gammage-appointed-circuit-court-magistrate-20130403,0,2492724.story

Carol Montavon Bealor ’93, is closing the Law Office of Carol Montavon Bealor in Niles, MI where she has practiced since 2004 to serve as the Cass County, Michigan Friend of the Court Attorney Referee where she will hear family court cases. Her new contact email is carolb@cassco.org.

Eric R. Doden ’97, will serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. Doden most recently worked as a principal for Domo Ventures LLC, a boutique private equity firm located in Fort Wayne.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/newsitem.asp?ID=57382

Derrick Julkes ’03, is currently the Kimbrough Bar Association President as of April 2013.

Jenna L. Rager  ’05, has accepted a position as Employment and Policy Legal Professional for the Office of General Counsel at the University of Notre Dame.

Jon R. Rogers  ’06, welcomed a new addition to his family: Brooks Harrison David Rogers was born Monday March 25, 2013 at St. Vincent Hospital in Carmel.  He weighed in at 8 lb, 7 oz and is 21 inches long.  Mom Kelli, Dad, Brother Colton and Sister Harper are all doing great. 

J. Sebastian Smelko ’07, recently accepted a position as General Counsel to the Ports of Indiana. Smelko was formerly Associate Counsel to Governor Mitch Daniels.

Alecia M. Schmuhl ’09, has joined Bean, Kinney & Korman, P.C. in Arlington, Va., as an associate attorney in intellectual property and business transactions.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://www.beankinney.com/latest-news/alecia-m-schmuhl-joins-bean-kinney-korman.php

Kathryn McEnery  ’10, has been named executive director of the Whitefish Theatre Co. McEnery will be just the second executive director of the 34 year old performing arts organization.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://dailyinterlake.com/news/local_montana/article_271f1eaa-5931-11e2-acba-001a4bcf887a.html

Heather A. Looby  ’10, is a member of the Connections for Abused Women and their Children’s Junior Board. For more information on an upcoming event where all are welcomed to participate, click on the following link: http://cawc.org/newsevents/

Amy K. Nowaczyk ’12, was featured in the Northwest Indiana Times. The article highlights how she used her psychology background to pursue a successful career as an elder law attorney.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/crown-point/attorney-use-psychology-background-to-connect-with-clients/article_03a4f0cb-6a44-5bb8-8f38-d7afc4818eea.html

FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2013

11:30 – 1:00 P.M.

Municipal Bar + Dining Co.

     216 W Ohio St  Chicago, IL 60654

The only cost is the price of your own meal.

To expedite service, view the lunch menu in advance and make a selection from the menu. Place your order on the RSVP form. Please submit your selection by

                                 May 24, 2013. Thank you!

See Who’s coming below and join us – RSVP today!

Dave Allen – Class of 1977

Daniel Buksa – Class of 1993

Jonathan Carlson – Class of 2012

Prof. Derrick Carter – Class of 1975

Christi Childers – Class of 2002

Christopher Fleck – Class of 2004

Julie Foster

James Harkness – Class of 1996

Nick Hoeffler – Class of 2013

Kathy Kwak – Class of 2004

Nick Libert – Class of 2004

Heather Looby – Class of 2010

Jayme Matchinski – Class of 1992

Mark Olson – Class of 1965

Jonathan Pasky – Class of 2005

Frank Ponticelli – Class of 2005

Mara Ruff – Class of 2006

Chad Schiefelbein – Class of 1996

Adam Stern – Class of 1994

Kathy Swett – Class of 2011

Me! Add my name to the list!