Class Notes Category: Career
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Lisa Chin, Ph.D. ’97
Lisa Chin, Ph.D. ’97, has been named CEO of Treehouse, an organization whose mission is to “create a world where every child that has experienced foster care has the opportunities and support they need to pursue their dreams and launch successfully into adulthood.” Chin was previously the founding Executive Director at Year Up Puget Sound…
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Douglas R. Littlefield, Ph.D. ’87
A new book by Douglas R. Littlefield, Ph.D. ’87, “Ruling the Waters: California’s Kern River, the Environment, and the Making of Western Water Law,” has been published by the University of Oklahoma Press. From the press release for the book: When Europeans first arrived at what is now California’s San Joaquin Valley, they found a…
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Angela Agrusa ’84
Law firm DLA Piper has selected Angela Agrusa ’84 — co-chair of the firm’s business and commercial litigation sub-practice, as well as its food and beverage sector — to serve as managing partner for its Los Angeles office. Agrusa represents international brands, major companies and prominent individuals in high-stakes, complex commercial cases and class actions.…
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Karen B. Goldberg ’91
Selman Breitman LLP attorney Karen B. Goldberg ’91 has been elected to the firm’s partnership. “Karen immerses herself in her cases, learning everything about her clients and their business challenges,” said Selman Breitman Name Partner Neil Selman. “This approach allows her to provide excellent service to her clients. She is a great asset to the…
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Debra (Hinkel) DiNapoli ’73
Debra (Hinkel) DiNapoli ’73 is CEO of Senior Planning Services (SPS), which marked its 30th anniversary with the acquisition of Ventura-based Meditech Services. SPS serves people and families in the Santa Barbara area in need of elder care. Senior Planning Services was launched by Suzanne McNeely, a social worker in Santa Barbara who had seen…
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Jaxie Stollenwerck Alt ’94
Jaxie Stollenwerck Alt ’94 was recently named Co-Chief Executive Officer of Stryve Foods in Dallas, Texas. Before joining Stryve as Chief Marketing Officer last spring, Alt spent 17 years at Dr. Pepper Snapple Group in Dallas. She had worked her way up from Associate Brand Manager to Chief Human Resources Officer. Among the jobs she…
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Hanna Garth, M.A. ’09, Ph.D. ’14
Hanna Garth, M.A. ’09, Ph.D. ’14, has published her first book, “Food in Cuba: The Pursuit of a Decent Meal.” The book follows Cuban families as they struggle to maintain a decent quality of life in Cuba’s post-Soviet welfare state by specifically looking at the social and emotional dimensions of shifts in access to food.…
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Adam Mendler, MBA ’10
Adam Mendler, MBA ’10, launched a new business, leadership and personal/professional development podcast, “Thirty Minute Mentors,” consisting of one-on-one interviews with America’s most accomplished and insightful people on how they made it to the top and how listeners can too. “My goal is to give listeners access to invaluable content from the best network of…
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Matthew Miller ’90
Matthew Miller ’90 has joined DLA Piper’s litigation practice as a partner in the firm’s in San Francisco office. Miller has extensive experience in cryptocurrency and blockchain matters, as well as complex business litigation and breach of contract and unfair competition matters, including misappropriation of intellectual property, business interference torts, breach of employment contracts and…
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Andrew J. Guilford ’72, J.D. ’75
Recently retired U.S. District Judge Andrew J. Guilford ’72, J.D. ’75, has joined Judicate West, one of California’s leading providers of private dispute resolution services, as a member of its roster of neutrals. Judge Guilford will be based in the Santa Ana office and is available for mediations, arbitrations and private judging assignments nationwide. “Andy…