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    "content": "<h1>CLASS NOTES</h1>\r\n<h4>Keep up with your former classmates and fellow Widener Law Commonwealth alumni. Fill out the <a href=\"ipl://570//W10=////\">class notes submission form</a> to share your milestone.</h4>\r\n<p>Jump to class of: <a href=\"#first\">1992-1999</a> | <a href=\"#second\">2000-2009</a> | <a href=\"#Third\">2010-2021</a></p>\r\n<hr />\r\n<h5><a id=\"first\"></a>Class of 1993</h5>\r\n<p><strong><img src=\"irl://2834//\" alt=\"photo of alum\" style=\"float: left;\" width=\"100\" />Christie Corado&nbsp;</strong>recently joined MIB Group, Inc.&nbsp;as General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Chief Privacy Officer.&nbsp;Corado joins MIB from Truist Insurance Holdings, Inc. where she served as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel responsible for the legal and regulatory functions impacting the company and its subsidiaries<strong>.</strong> <a href=\"https://www.mibgroup.com/news/2021_05_corado.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More</a></p>\r\n<p><strong><img src=\"irl://3064//\" alt=\"photo of alum\" style=\"float: left;\" width=\"100\" />Todd Shill</strong>, an entertainment lawyer at Pillar+Aught in Harrisburg, PA, recently represented executive producers Nyle DiMarco and Sami Housman on the Oscar-nominated Netflix documentary &ldquo;Audible.&rdquo; The documentary follows the Maryland School for the Deaf&rsquo;s football team on their journey to defend their winning streak, while simultaneously coping with the tragic loss of a close friend to suicide.</p>\r\n<div class=\"clear\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n<p><img src=\"irl://3039//\" alt=\"photo of alum\" style=\"float: left;\" height=\"75\" width=\"109\" /></p>\r\n<h5>Class of 1995</h5>\r\n<p><strong>Terence Sawyer</strong> has been unanimously selected by the Loyola University Maryland Board of Trustees to be its 25th president. Sawyer, who previously served as senior vice president of the university, is its first layperson to serve as president, as all previous presidents have been ordained Jesuit priests.</p>\r\n<h5>Class of 1996</h5>\r\n<div>\r\n<p><strong><img src=\"irl://2693//\" alt=\"photo of alum\" style=\"float: left;\" width=\"100\" />Craig Wolfson</strong> and <strong>Susan Klein-Wolfson</strong> are pleased to announce the opening of their new law firm, Wolfson and Klein-Wolfson, PLLC. The firm is based in Syosset (Long Island), New York, and is focused on 1) Employment Law; 2) Estate Planning &amp; Elder Law; and 3) Residential Real Estate. Please check out our website at <a href=\"https://www.wkwlawfirm.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.wkwlawfirm.com</a>, and spread the word!</p>\r\n</div>\r\n<h5>Class of 1997</h5>\r\n<p><strong><img src=\"irl://2836//\" alt=\"photo of alum\" style=\"float: left;\" width=\"100\" />Dana A. Bernstein, </strong>former associate at McCarthy Weidler, P.C., has joined Philadelphia law firm Spector Gadon Rosen Vinci, P.C.&rsquo;s Estates and Trusts department as an associate. Ms. Bernstein&rsquo;s practice focuses in the areas of commercial law, taxation, special needs planning and estate and wealth preservation planning.</p>\r\n<h5>Class of 1999</h5>\r\n<p><strong><img src=\"irl://2841//\" alt=\"photo of alum\" style=\"float: left;\" width=\"100\" />Zachary M. Rubinich&nbsp;</strong>recently participated as a Speaker during the Risk Insurance Management Society (RIMS) Live 2021 Annual Virtual Conference where he co-presented: Avoiding Risk Exposure Across State Lines: Practical Considerations for Multi-Jurisdictional Workers&rsquo; Compensation Cases. He was also selected as a 2021&nbsp;<em>Pennsylvania Super Lawyer</em>&nbsp;- Workers' Compensation.</p>\r\n<h5><a id=\"second\"></a>Visitor 2001</h5>\r\n<p><strong><img src=\"irl://2829//\" alt=\"photo of alum\" style=\"float: left;\" width=\"100\" />Flavia Naves&nbsp;</strong>recently marked her first anniversary as general counsel for Circle, a global financial technology firm that enables businesses of all sizes to harness the power of digital currencies and public blockchains for payments, commerce and financial applications worldwide. Circle is undergoing a business combination with Concord Acquisition Corp, a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition corporation with $276 million in trust.</p>\r\n<h5>Class of 2005</h5>\r\n<div>\r\n<p><strong><img src=\"irl://2696//\" alt=\"photo of alum\" style=\"float: left;\" width=\"100\" />Michael J. Dennin</strong>, had the great pleasure of rising through the ranks and becoming President of the Camden County Bar Association for 2019-2020. During his tenure, the association was able to raise funds for charity, conduct numerous networking events, and provide top notch CLE and mentorship to the bar. He currently is a trial attorney at the Law Offices of Vincent J. Ciecka practicing plaintiffs personal injury and workers compensation cases in NJ and PA.</p>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n<h5>Class of 2006</h5>\r\n<p><strong><img src=\"irl://2831//\" alt=\"photo of alum\" style=\"float: left;\" width=\"100\" />Keli Neary&nbsp;</strong>was recently honored by the&nbsp;<em>Legal Intelligencer</em>&nbsp;as a &ldquo;power player.&rdquo; <a href=\"https://www.law.com/thelegalintelligencer/2021/05/03/the-legal-intelligencer-announces-2021-professional-excellence-award-winners/?slreturn=20210509122125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More</a></p>\r\n<div class=\"clear\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n<h5>Class of 2007</h5>\r\n<p><strong><img src=\"irl://2833//\" alt=\"photo of alum\" style=\"float: left;\" width=\"100\" />Jonathan D. Koltash</strong>&nbsp;recently&nbsp;assumed the position of House of Delegates Chair for the Pennsylvania Bar Association following the close of their annual meeting, which was held on May 21.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<div class=\"clear\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n<h5>Class of 2008</h5>\r\n<div>\r\n<p><strong><img src=\"irl://2697//\" alt=\"photo of alum\" style=\"float: left;\" width=\"100\" />Niki Carter</strong>&nbsp;recently joined defense contractor BAE Systems, Inc. as associate general counsel of procurement. In her new role, she supports BAE&rsquo;s chief procurement officer, vice president of procurement, and vice president of contracts and advises on matters of compliance, U.S Department of Defense government contracting, business strategy, and real estate matters.</p>\r\n</div>\r\n<h5>Class of 2010</h5>\r\n<p><img src=\"irl://3036//\" alt=\"photo of alum\" style=\"float: left;\" height=\"100\" width=\"100\" /><strong>Ryan Webber</strong> recently opened his own practice, Webber Law PPLC, in Mechanicsburg, PA, which focuses on elder law, special needs, trusts, and probate matters.</p>\r\n<div class=\"clear\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n<h5><a id=\"Third\"></a>Class of 2011</h5>\r\n<div>\r\n<p><strong><img src=\"irl://2644//\" alt=\"photo of alum\" style=\"float: left;\" width=\"100\" /></strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>Paul D. Edger</strong>&nbsp;has been appointed as a Senior Deputy Attorney General in the Bureau of Consumer Protection. He also recently took over as Chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Young Lawyers Division and was once again named as a&nbsp;<em>Pennsylvania Super Lawyer</em>&nbsp;Rising Star (3<sup>rd</sup>&nbsp;year in a row).</p>\r\n</div>\r\n<h5>Class of 2012</h5>\r\n<div>\r\n<p><strong><img src=\"irl://2695//\" alt=\"photo of alum\" style=\"float: left;\" width=\"100\" />Josh Bovender</strong> has been elevated to equity partner with Thomas, Thomas &amp; Hafer LLP. He is a lawyer in the Harrisburg office, where he splits the bulk of his practice between representing entities in commercial litigation matters and representing insurers and their insureds with regard to general liability cases.</p>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n<h5>Class of 2013</h5>\r\n<div>\r\n<p><strong><img src=\"irl://2694//\" alt=\"photo of alum\" style=\"float: left;\" width=\"100\" />Douglas S. Wortman&nbsp;</strong>recently received the Pennsylvania Bar Association&rsquo;s Pro Bono Award.&nbsp;The Annual Pro Bono Award of the PBA&rsquo;s Legal Service to the Public Committee honors attorneys who have performed significant pro bono service. This year marks the 34th year that the committee has given out awards to pro bono champions across the state.&nbsp;<a href=\"https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/A74438CC-7587-4D01-8E75-26054A66537E/r/A74438CC-7587-4D01-8E75-26054A66537E_ef3c2b2f-f945-4fa7-a914-6ada06553a89/l/FED05FA6-01ED-492C-B9B2-8E2E714F8D0C/c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More</a></p>\r\n</div>\r\n<h5>Class of 2015</h5>\r\n<div>\r\n<p><strong><img src=\"irl://2832//\" alt=\"photo of alum\" style=\"float: left;\" width=\"100\" />Patrice M. Turenne&nbsp;</strong>was recently named as Chair-Elect of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Young Lawyers Division following the close of their annual meeting, which was held on May 21.</p>\r\n<div class=\"clear\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n<h5>Class of 2017</h5>\r\n<p><strong>Justin Shedron</strong>, an Army helicopter pilot, was promoted to the rank of major. Major Shedron is admitted to the bar in both Pennsylvania and Ohio and intends to practice law upon his retirement from the Army.</p>\r\n<p><strong><img src=\"irl://2942//\" alt=\"photo of alum\" style=\"float: left;\" width=\"100\" />Angela Lucci</strong> married Douglas P. Solomon on April 17, 2021 in Archbald, PA. The couple has postponed their wedding twice due to the COVID-19 pandemic and ultimately had a wedding with their closest family members. Their wedding consisted of a celebration of nuptial mass at St. Thomas Aquinas Church of Christ the King Parish in Archbald, followed by a dinner reception at Arcaro and Genell's in Old Forge, PA.</p>\r\n<div class=\"clear\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n<h5>Class of 2018</h5>\r\n<p><strong><img src=\"irl://2840//\" alt=\"photo of alum\" style=\"float: left;\" width=\"100\" />Robert T. Moran </strong>has been admitted as a member to the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Membership is limited to attorneys who have acted as principal counsel in <a href=\"https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/A74438CC-7587-4D01-8E75-26054A66537E/r/A74438CC-7587-4D01-8E75-26054A66537E_ef3c2b2f-f945-4fa7-a914-6ada06553a89/l/2AF07B5D-30F4-4E94-9FE6-C1DAC1D8379D/c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">one or more cases</a> which resulted final judgment, award or settlement in favor of his or her client in the amount of <a href=\"https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/A74438CC-7587-4D01-8E75-26054A66537E/r/A74438CC-7587-4D01-8E75-26054A66537E_ef3c2b2f-f945-4fa7-a914-6ada06553a89/l/950E25EF-95C2-4A4E-992C-655A2C70962A/c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">one million dollars</a> or more. There are over 5000 members throughout the country. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members.</p>\r\n<p><strong><img src=\"irl://2838//\" alt=\"photo of alum\" style=\"float: left;\" width=\"100\" />La Tasha C. Williams&nbsp;</strong>was recently appointed as the&nbsp;assistant district attorney with the York County District Attorney&rsquo;s Office.</p>\r\n<div class=\"clear\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n<h5>Class of 2019</h5>\r\n<p><strong><img src=\"irl://2835//\" alt=\"photo of alum\" style=\"float: left;\" width=\"100\" />Coulter D. Ebbert</strong>&nbsp;recently joined Saxton &amp; Stump as an associate attorney, with a focus on serving commercial and healthcare clients, particularly in professional liability and product liability cases.</p>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n<h5>Class of 2020</h5>\r\n<p><img src=\"irl://3034//\" alt=\"photo of alum\" style=\"float: left;\" height=\"114\" width=\"109\" /><strong>Benjamin Gingerich</strong> has joined Russell, Krafft and Gruber, LLP in Lancaster, PA. He began his legal career as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Howard F. Knisely in the Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County and gained additional experience serving as a summer associate for a law firm in York, PA</p>\r\n<div class=\"clear\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n<p><img src=\"irl://3055//\" alt=\"photo of alum\" style=\"float: left;\" height=\"121\" width=\"100\" /><strong>Sarah Holloway</strong> recently joined the Saxton and Stump law firm in Lancaster, PA, working in the firm&rsquo;s Regulatory and Government Affairs, Workplace Safety and Utilities and Real Estate teams. She previously served as legal counsel to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives&rsquo; finance committee, where she played a key role in drafting and analyzing legislative policy and advising representatives on state and federal law, notably concerning taxation and fiscal policy.</p>",
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    "box_content": "<h5>Contact Us<br /><br /></h5>\r\n<p><strong>Development and Alumni Engagement Office</strong><br /><strong>Email:&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"mailto:AlumniCWLaw@widener.edu\">AlumniCWLaw@widener.edu</a><br /><strong>Phone: </strong>717.541.3905</p>",
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