Class Notes Category: Career
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Christine Avila ’69
Christine Avila ’69 is in rehearsals for the world premiere of “Detained,” opening Feb. 19 at The Fountain Theatre in Los Angeles. Performances will continue through April 10 with three public previews taking place Feb. 16–18. The play is a compilation of true stories that explores the rippling impact of mass deportations on families. Avila…
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Richard L. Gillespie ’03
Richard L. Gillespie ’03, an attorney in the San Francisco and Walnut Creek offices of Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, was elevated to shareholder, effective Jan. 1. Gillespie counsels employers of all sizes and industries in all aspects of labor and employment law, including individual, class and collective actions…
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Kate (Benjamin) Frenzinger ’99
Griesing Law, LLC announced the addition of Kate Frenzinger ’99 as a member in the firm’s employment practice group, where she will be heading Griesing’s Scottsdale, Arizona, office. “We are delighted that Kate has joined our team leading our practice in Arizona,” said Francine Friedman Griesing, the firm’s founder and managing member. “Kate brings a…
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Samir Soni ’90
Samir Soni ’90, an actor, director, writer and producer active in Bollywood cinema and Indian TV for over 25 years, is the author of a new book, “My Experiments with Silence: Diary of an Introvert,” on the topic of mental health and self-discovery. Soni earned his bachelor’s degree cum laude in business economics, and then…
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Celeste M. Greene ’91, Ph.D.
A book by Celeste M. Greene ’91, Ph.D., “Environmental Justice and Resiliency in an Age of Uncertainty,” will be published by Routledge in June and can be ordered via her website.
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Thomas Liu ’94
Thomas Liu ’94 has joined Windes as a tax partner. He is based out of Windes’ Orange County office, located in Irvine. Liu joins Windes with more than 20 years of experience in public accounting. Prior to joining Windes, Liu was a tax principal at a national top 10 accounting firm and a tax partner…
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Sandra Cano ’99, Ed.D. ’18
Sandra Cano ’99, Ed.D. ’18 was recently featured on Spectrum News 1’s “LA Stories,” which highlights people who shape lives and create an impact throughout the community. Cano is executive director of City Year L.A., the first Latina to lead the organization. Cano is a life-long educator who grew up in many of the communities…
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Janie Thompson ’08, J.D. ’13
Janie Thompson ’08, J.D. ’13, has joined the Los Angeles office of Tucker Ellis LLP. Thompson has a comprehensive trademark practice ranging from counseling, clearance, domestic and foreign prosecution, and portfolio management through the enforcement and litigation of trademark disputes. She works closely with clients to develop effective brand protection strategies, including through informal dispute…
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Mikey Tanha ’02
Mikey Tanha ’02 is the CEO and co-founder of Noble 33, an environmentally friendly hospitality firm that is dedicated to driving the hospitality industry toward sustainability. Currently, the Noble 33 portfolio includes Toca Madera West Hollywood, Toca Madera Scottsdale, Madera London, Café Fig DTLA, La Casita DTLA, Sparrow DTLA, soon-to-be-open Toca Madera Las Vegas and…
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Carlos Dominguez ’01
Carlos Dominguez ’01 has been appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to serve as a Judge in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Prior to his appointment, Dominguez served as a Deputy Attorney General at the California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General since 2009. Prior to that, he was in private practice and served…