Ever wonder what's going on with your former classmates? Welcome to Class Notes online where you can stay abreast of the latest professional activities and other important milestones in your classmates' lives. Visit often, as we are frequently updating the site, with information compiled from alumni, including news published in local and national media.
Michele E. Cosenza opened her own firm, The Law Offices of Michele E. Cosenza, PLLC, in New York City, practicing in the areas of business finance and bankruptcy. She represents debtors, creditors, financial and investment institutions, hedge funds, secured lenders, landlords, and other parties-in-interest in complex bankruptcy cases, non-judicial corporate restructurings, and distressed debt transactions. (12/01/09)
Elizabeth S. Doerfler was promoted to Deputy Bureau Chief of the Sex Crimes/Special Victims Bureau in the King County District Attorney’s Office. Doerfler has served as an Assistant District Attorney in Kings County for the past 10 years. (8/30/10)
Frank R. Dudis was promoted to deputy bureau chief in the Public Assistance Crimes Unit of the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office. He also participated in the New York City Bar’s CLE program, “You Don’t Practice Criminal Law & You Get That Midnight Call… NY Criminal Practice 101.” (12/01/09)
Leah M. Eisenberg became a partner in the New York office of Arent Fox LLP in the firm’s bankruptcy and financial restructuring group. Eisenberg focuses her practice on corporate reorganization, bankruptcy matters, and inter-creditor issues. She is also a member of the Steering Committee for the firm’s Women’s Leadership Development Initiative. (03/13/09)
Kenneth D. Faltischek was promoted to Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel for Sandata Technologies, LLC. Faltischek is responsible for developing and implementing Sandata’s legal strategy and information technology and software product offerings, as well as working on the company’s aggressive growth strategy. Headquartered in Port Washington, N.Y., the company is a leading nationwide provider of information technology solutions to the home healthcare industry. (8/30/10)
Leslie A. Kramer has been elected as a shareholder of Hangley, Aronchick, Segal & Pudlin in Philadelphia and is a member of the firm’s litigation group. Prior to joining the firm, Kramer served as a law clerk for the Honorable Russell M. Nigro of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. (3/16/10)
Douglas H. Mannal was elected partner in the Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy Group of Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP. Mannal represents creditors’ committee, bank agents, ad hoc bondholder groups, indenture trustees and other parties in all aspects of bankruptcy cases, out-of-court restructurings, and other distressed situations. He also advises hedge funds and financial institutions regarding investments in distressed companies. (8/30/10)
Catherine Paszkowska was promoted to Principal Court Attorney to Acting Supreme Court Justice Barbara Jaffe `84 of the New York State Supreme Court in New York County. (8/30/10)
Deirdre J. Sheridan joined the New York office of Schoeman, Updike & Kaufman, LLP as counsel in the firm’s litigation practice. Sheridan focuses her practice on complex business litigation, including representation of clients in employment, intellectual property, products liability, ERISA and other commercial matters. She is a member of the Judiciary Committee of the New York City Bar. She was formerly an associate at Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP. (8/30/10)
Bennett S. Silverberg, previously with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, joined the New York office of DLA Piper as counsel in its Restructuring Group. He represents debtors and creditors across a wide array of industries, including automotive, food, manufacturing, real estate, lending, technology, and telecommunications, in chapter 11 reorganization cases and out-of-court restructurings. (3/16/10)
Joshua M. Silverman, vice president for business affairs and assistant general counsel business & legal affairs of Marvel Entertainment, Inc., was an integral player in the noteworthy acquisition of Marvel by the Walt Disney Company, which took place in August. Under the terms of the deal, Disney will acquire ownership of Marvel including its more than 5,000 Marvel characters. (12/01/09)
Maurice Smith, formerly with Berdon CPAs and Advisors, has joined Hunter Group CPA as a manager in the tax department. His practice focuses on areas of trust and estates, as well as corporate and nonprofit matters. (3/16/10)
Fiona St. John-Parson and her husband, Robert Sloane, welcomed the birth of their daughter, Miranda Isabel, in September 2009. She is a manager at ProMutual Group in Boston, MA. (12/01/09)
David I. Zalman was elected partner in the Litigation Department of Kelly Drye & Warren LLP. He practices in the areas of commercial and complex civil litigation, including contract disputes, unfair competition, theft of trade secrets, lender liability, corporate fraud, insurance bankruptcy litigation, advertising, foreclosure and employment related matters. (8/30/10)