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school newsstudent awardsAlumni President BrittGrants DistinguishedStudent Awards for theFitzgerald ClassThe faculty, staff, and students of Cooley LawSchool gathered in the auditorium on July 21 forthe Honors Convocation of Trinity Term 2006.Alumni Association President Diane J. Britt(Chandler Class, 1983) was on hand to grant theDistinguished Student Award to Lisa Esser andDiea Kroulik of the graduating John W.Fitzgerald Class.The 16 students nominated for this term’sDistinguished Student Award furnished a varietyof information, including résumés and letters ofreference that were reviewed by the executivecommittee. Nominees were also personally interviewedas part of the selection process. Membersof each graduating class were evaluated on thecriteria of character, academic accomplishment,leadership, and extracurricular activities in thedecision to grant the Distinguished StudentAward.Fitzgerald Class Distinguished Student Lisa Esserwill sit for the February 2007 Michigan BarExamination. Esser is seeking a position at herexternship location, the Southfield law firm ofSommers Schwartz Silver & Schwartz, P.C., or atthe Federal Defender’s Office. Later in hercareer, Esser would like to become a judge onthe Michigan Court of Appeals.Esser’s reaction to winning the award was that“this award is not just another notch on therésumé, it represents something much greater —respect from a group of people I have looked upto my entire law school career. I am honored tobe associated with some of the most brilliant andsincere people I have ever had the pleasure ofmeeting.”She went on to say that “I have never thought ofmyself as a distinguished student and all thatentails, but rather, just another person trying tofind their place. When asked about my academicaccomplishments, extracurricular activities, andleadership in my interview with Mr. Parsell, I hadto rack my brain because I have never done anyof those things for the purpose of getting anaward or recognition; rather, I did them to meeta lot of amazing people along the way. Thanksagain!”Fitzgerald Class Distinguished Student DieaKroulik will sit for the February 2007 Florida barexamination. Kroulik would like to work at herexternship location in Boca Raton, Fla., atMcClosky, D’Anna & Dieterle, L.L.P., focusing oncommercial litigation. Eventually, Kroulik plans tobecome a partner in the firm, continuing herpractice in corporate and commercial law, andperforming pro bono service in family law.The alumni association is proud and pleased togive recognition to these outstanding membersof the Fitzgerald Class and extends its best wishesfor their continuing success.Cooley Students and Alumni GetAcquainted at May Lansing MixerCooley Law School and the Alumni SpecialEvents Committee hosted an alumni receptionand student mixer at the Lansing campus on May23. One hundred forty-three guests, includingCooley faculty, staff, graduates from the mid-Michigan area, and current students joined cohostsAlumni Association President Diane Britt(Chandler Class, 1983), Special EventsCommittee Chair Aletha L. Honsowitz (WitherellClass, 1990), and Alumni Relations DirectorDarryl Parsell (Wiest Class, 1979) for theevening in the Cooley Center.Alumni President Britt said she “felt the groupwas energized and enjoying the opportunity toget together. The setting was conducive to conversationsbetween alumni and students, as peoplecould move freely through the area to talkwith each other.”Special Events Chair Honsowitz said that hercommittee was “happy to sponsor mixers thatbring students and alumni together. The mixersprovide students the opportunity to meet andbegin networking with practicing attorneys thatshare the common experience of being graduatesof Cooley. For alumni, it is an opportunity to meetup with former classmates; learn how the alumniassociation and Cooley continue to provideopportunities for graduates, share their lawschool experiences with current students, learn ofthe issues and challenges facing today’s law1. From left, Lisa Esser receives the Distinguished Student Award from Alumni President Diane Britt. 2. Diea Kroulik, Distinguished Student Award Winner. 3. From left, Associate Dean of Enrollment &Student Services Paul Zelinski, and Leadership Achievement Award winners Jacqueline Alexander and Robyn Bass.14 BENCHMARK TRINITY 2006
school news1. From left, Kristin Heyse, Laurie Hrydziuszko, and Douglas Meeks at the Lansing Alumni Mixer. 2. From left, Alumni President Diane britt and Cooley Director of Development Tom Garikes at theLansing Alumni Mixer.students, and renew the excitement and enthusiasm that brought them tothe legal profession.”George Oparanozie (Fitzgerald Class, 2006) said that he enjoyed the alumnimixer. “I think it has a personalized feel to it. It is always a good thing forstudents to talk to the alumni who have gone through what the studentsare currently going through in a relaxed setting. The ultimate outcome is awin-win situation because the alumni can look back as they interact with thecurrent students and appreciate where they have gotten, while the currentstudents can look forward to being alumni in the not-so-distant future.”Oparanozie went on to say that “the mixer created an instant mentormenteerelationship in at least two separate situations I observed. I sawtwo different alumni give their respective business cards to two studentsfor future mentoring and professional contact. Personally, I spoke with differentalumni, including the president of the Thomas M. Cooley AlumniAssociation.”Student Pascale Duvert noted that “I do think that these events are worthwhileto see that there’s life after Cooley and success to be had,” whileCharrisse N. Artry “thought that the mixer was a great opportunity forcurrent students to connect with those who have traveled through thesame path. There should be more opportunities for students to connectwith alumni because it gives us hope and inspiration.”The Cooley Law Review staffed a table with information and explained howgraduates are invited to submit articles for publication in that journal. AlsoCareer and Professional Development Assistant Director Julie Mullins wasthere to thank those alumni who attended Alumni Access. Alumni Accessseeks to bring interested alumni together to learn from one another’sexperiences and perspectives in an open and supportive environment. Ifyou would like more information regarding Alumni Access, please contactJulie at (517) 371-5140 ext. 4103 or via e-mail at mullensj@cooley.edu.The Cooley contingent included Student Services Coordinator GoldieAdele (Paterson Class, 2002), Director of Enrollment Programs andStudent Services Bill Arnold, Alumni Association Vice President andProfessor Julie Clement (McDonald Class, 1998), professors Cynthia M.Ward, Judith Frank (Mundy Class, 1986), Richard Henke, Eileen Kavanagh,Ernie Phillips, Otto Stockmeyer, Evelyn Tombers (Lawrence Class, 1991),F. Georgann Wing (Felch Class, 1977), and Nancy Wonch (Kelly Class,1978); Director of Development Thomas Garikes, Director of GraduatePrograms Debra Hirsch (Sherwood Class, 1986), Associate Dean ofCommunity Relations Helen Mickens (Bushnell Class, 1980); Associate Deanfor International, Graduate and Extended Programs William Weiner, andRegistrar Sherida Wysocki.The alumni guests included Karl Benghauser (Morse Class, 1987), AlumniMembership and Outreach Committee Chair George Betts (Moore Class,1993), Constituent Alumni Group Committee Chair Christine Campbell(Potter Class, 1980), Karen Carpenter (Reid Class, 2006), Edward Cook(Morell Class, 1985), Eric Eggan (Dethmers Class, 1981), Robert Ellis (MorseClass, 1987) Brian Fortino (Sherwood Class, 1986), John Frame (EdwardsClass, 2006), Norman Gaffney (Campbell Class, 1976), Stephen Gobbo (BirdClass, 1995), John Haarala (Boyles Class, 2005), Gerard Haddad (WeadockClass, 1999), Kristin Heyse (Swift Class, 2004), Laurie Hrydziuszko (SmithClass, 2003), Lawrence Kish (Marston Class, 1978), Alumni Student ServicesCommittee Chair Garry Kregelka (Paterson Class, 2002), Suzanne Lockwood(Kavanagh Class, 1981), Suzanne Lowe (Long Class, 1981), Judge PaulaManderfield (Goodwin Class, 1982), Irene Mead (Potter Class, 1980),Robert Meade (Flannigan Class, 1999), Douglas Meeks (McAllister Class,2005), Alexandra Nassar (Edwards Class, 2006), Billie J. O’Berry (ManningClass, 1984), Ammie Rouse (Swift Class, 2004), Alecia Ruswinckel(Swainson Class, 2003), Diane Smith (North Class, 1980), Darcel SmithBozen (Mundy Class, 1986), Alumni Association Past President and CooleyLaw School Board Member Charles R. Toy (Kavanagh Class, 1981), MarieWaalkes (Turner Class, 1991), and Dean Winnie (Wiest Class, 1979).Current Cooley students also attended the event including Faheemah Abdullah,George Andonyan, Charrisse Artry, Robert Beaupre, John Brennock, TimishaBrooks, Andrew College, Rebecca Coyle, Wilfred Denis, Eric Dick, MiguelDominguez, Conan Duda, Pascale Duvert, Stephanie Ellis, Noel Erinjeri,Navjyot Francis, Sean Fromang, Larry Furdge, Iniv Gabay, Scott Goldman,Jeremy Goodman, Marianna Guiffre, Issa Haddad, Walli Haley, Chris Harris,Eboney Hughes, Kevonna Hunter, Deborah Innocent, Alyscha Johnson,Rashida Kennedy, Elieso Luna, Barry Malone, Jeremy Marks, Joon Mo Kang,Joe Nafissi, Ciara Nelson, Jennifer Nelson, Adam Newhouse, Johanne Nicolas,Alec Nolan, Ifiok Nwa, Raquel Olivo, George Oparanozie, Jeff Owens, AnnMarie Pape, Maria Pardue, Walter Rivera, Jeffrey Rothstein, Caleb Sandoval,Brian Scarpelli, Marie Schraugher, Denise Service, Hayley Silverberg, LeticiaSmith, William Somerville, Charles Thomas, Chandra Treat, Dan Wagnitz,John Waksmundski, Jonathan Williams, Keyshia Williams, Julieanne Yanez, andAmanda York.BENCHMARK TRINITY 200615
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