Class Notes Category: Accolades
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John W. Ambrecht ’66, MBA ’68
Attorney John W. Ambrecht ’66, MBA ’68, an expert in estate planning and estate tax law, has been named a Super Lawyer for 2020 in a newly published listing of top attorneys throughout Southern California. The designation is earned by five percent or fewer of Southern California-based lawyers annually. This is the 14th time Ambrecht…
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Sherry S. Bragg ’84, J.D. ’87
Sherry S. Bragg ’84, J.D. ’87, of Weintraub Tobin, has been named “Attorney of the Year” by the Veterans Legal Institute (VLI). Honorees of this award are advocates for veterans and have made significant contributions to veterans’ causes. She will be honored at the Lawyers for Warriors 2020 event in Costa Mesa in September. Bragg…
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Desiree de la Torre ’02
Desiree de la Torre ’02 has been named to the class of 2020 Presidential Leadership Scholars. A psychobiology major, de la Torre is currently Director of Community Affairs and Population Health Improvement at Children’s National Hospital in Chevy Chase, Md.
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Jill Kiecolt, M.A. ’76, Ph.D. ’82
Jill Kiecolt, M.A. ’76, Ph.D. ’82, professor of sociology in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of professor emerita by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emerita title may be conferred on retired professors, associate professors, and administrative officers who are specially recommended to…
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Angelica Chéri ’09
A production of the play “Guns & Powder” by Angelica Chéri (née Nutt) ’09 will premier Jan. 28 at the Signature Theatre in Arlington, Va. The show, which was honored in 2018 by the Academy of Arts and Letters with the prestigious Richard Rodgers Award, will run through Feb. 23. Inspired by the true story…
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Thomas Umberg ’77
California State Senator Thomas Umberg ’77 was recently selected by Best Lawyers in America© as a “Best Lawyer” in commercial litigation. Umberg is a founding partner of Umberg/Zipser LLP along with fellow Bruin Dean Zipser ’77. He is a retired US Army Colonel who was elected to the California State Senate in 2018. Senator Umberg…
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Leila Bruderer ’00
Leila (Orr) Bruderer ’00 was among the Downey Brand attorneys recognized by the Legal Services of Northern California (LSNC) for the firm’s pro bono support involving the residents of Butte County following the devastating 2018 Camp Fire. Downey Brand attorneys joined LSNC and other pro bono attorneys and law students at the Chico Disaster Recovery…
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Lynn Cadwalader ’79
Lynn Cadwalader ’79, a partner in law firm DLA Piper’s hospitality and real estate sectors based in San Francisco, was honored as a 2019 “Law360 Hospitality MVP” for her success in high-stakes litigation, complex global matters and record-breaking deals. Cadwalader represents and advises clients on acquiring, developing and operating hotels and mixed-use projects in the…
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Ari Galper ’88
CEO Magazine has published a profile of Ari Galper ’88, CEO and founder of CEO Legacy Books, a sponsor of the magazine’s 2019 Executive of the Year Awards. The winner of CEO of the Year will receive the gift of a Legacy Book.
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Bud Kling ’69, M.S. ’72
There is a new “King of Swing” is California prep annals. Palisades Charter High School Coach Ernest “Bud” Kling ’69, M.S. ’72 (Life member), become the winningest high school tennis coach in state history with the Pali Dolphins Girls Tennis Team’s victory over Bishop Gorman (Nev.) in the third round of the Lightning Classic at…