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Tracy Beth Mitrano, JD '95, announced her candidacy for New York's 23rd Congressional District, where she faces incumbent Tom Reed... Read Full Note

Tracy Beth Mitrano, JD '95, announced her candidacy for New York's 23rd Congressional District, where she faces incumbent Tom Reed in the 2018 general election. Mitrano came to Ithaca in 1991 as a visiting professor in the College of Human Ecology (CHE). After earning her JD, she returned to teach in CHE and worked as Cornell's director of information technology policy; in addition to working in corporate law and as assigned counsel, Mitrano has taught at Ithaca College, Keuka College, Syracuse University, Universita Cattolica, and University at Buffalo. "I am the only candidate with the education, experience, and expertise to bring opportunity back to the 23rd District and defeat Tom Reed," writes Mitrano on her campaign website, running on a platform that includes foreign policy goals of negotiating with North Korea, re-establishing peace in Iraq, and pursuing a clear exit strategy in Afghanistan.

Added 01/01/2018

Robin J. Lunge, JD '95, was appointed by New Hampshire Governor Peter Shumlin to serve a six-year term on the Green Mountain Care... Read Full Note

Robin J. Lunge, JD '95, was appointed by New Hampshire Governor Peter Shumlin to serve a six-year term on the Green Mountain Care Board. Since June 2011, Lunge has served as New Hampshire's Director of Health Care Reform, helping coordinate and oversee health care efforts around the state. "I cannot think of anyone more uniquely qualified or better prepared to join the Green Mountain Care Board and complete the important health care reform work ahead," said Governor Shumlin. "There is no one who has a better grasp on where we've been and where we need to go when it comes to health care reform in Vermont. Robin's depth of knowledge, incredible work ethic, and commitment to this state will serve the board well."

Added 02/17/2017

Hillary B. Smith, JD '95, joined the San Francisco office of Square as the company's general counsel. Prior to Square, Smith worked... Read Full Note

Hillary B. Smith, JD '95, joined the San Francisco office of Square as the company's general counsel. Prior to Square, Smith worked as general counsel of Zenefits; general counsel of SuccessFactors; general counsel of Right Media; and senior vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary of DoubleClick. "Hillary has exceptional experience serving as general counsel at several technology companies, both publicly traded and startups, and she's a great fit for our team," said CEO Jack Dorsey.

Added 02/17/2017

Mathew M. Meyer, JD '95, received the 2016 Veterans' Voices Award from the Minnesota Humanities Center in a ceremony on September... Read Full Note

Mathew M. Meyer, JD '95, received the 2016 Veterans' Voices Award from the Minnesota Humanities Center in a ceremony on September 11th. Meyer, who works in private practice in Minneapolis-St. Paul, advises clients on risk-management issues and provides strategic guidance to support their business interests. A Marine veteran, Meyer was honored for volunteering hundreds of hours of pro bono legal services to Reserve Component Service members as an ombudsman with the Defense Department Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve program.

Added 11/07/2016

Hollis S. French, JD '95, was appointed to the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (AOGCC), which oversees oil and gas... Read Full Note

Hollis S. French, JD '95, was appointed to the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (AOGCC), which oversees oil and gas drilling, development and production, reservoir depletion, and metering operations on all lands subject to the state's regulatory powers. In 2002, French was elected to the Alaska Senate, where he served for 12 years and was a member of the Senate Bipartisan Working Group and Chair of the Judiciary Committee; prior to joining the legislature, he had a long career in Alaska's oil industry. "I am pleased to appoint Hollis French to the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission," said Governor Bill Walker. "AOGCC plays an integral role in the state's natural resource development efforts, and Hollis' experience in Alaska's oil industry will make him a valuable addition to the commission."

Added 09/01/2016

Honorable Raymond P. Sciarrino, BS '92, JD '95, was named the Republican nominee for Livingston County District Attorney, and will... Read Full Note

Honorable Raymond P. Sciarrino, BS '92, JD '95, was named the Republican nominee for Livingston County District Attorney, and will face incumbent Democrat Greg McCaffrey in the November election. "My view of a district attorney is that although they represent the people of New York, their job is to do justice," said Sciarrino, who was a Town of Leicester Justice from 2002 to 2013. "You must be able to look at all sides of a potential charge or case to make sure justice is done. Being a defense attorney and a judge allows me to see all the different aspects of a case."

Added 09/01/2016

Kady Bourn, JD '95 has joined Gresham Family & Bankruptcy Law as an associate attorney. Kady previously had her own private law... Read Full Note

Kady Bourn, JD '95 has joined Gresham Family & Bankruptcy Law as an associate attorney. Kady previously had her own private law practice in Astoria for more than 10 years. She later helped found Columbia County's Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program, which provides volunteer advocates for abused and neglected children in foster care. She served as the program's executive director from 2010 to 2013. In 2013, she returned to private practice with LegalShield's Oregon provider firm, Kivel & Howard. Her practice focuses on family law, including divorce, custody, and restraining order proceedings. She also represents grandparents and other relatives of families involved in the foster-care system, and handles bankruptcy, probate, estate planning, and landlord-tenant matters.

Added 03/25/2016

Richard Ledee Jr., JD '95, was named head of capital markets at ProShares, adding more than 17 years of investment industry... Read Full Note

Richard Ledee Jr., JD '95, was named head of capital markets at ProShares, adding more than 17 years of investment industry experience to the company's New York office. "Rich's proven track record in exchange traded fund capital markets makes him a strong fit for this position," says Steve Cohen, the firm's managing director of strategy. "His industry relationships and deep understanding of the market ecosystem will be of significant value as we enhance our capital markets capabilities."

Added 02/01/2016

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