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ALUMNI NewsWhat’s New with your Fellow Alumni1949The Rev. Joseph E. Horgan has beenappointed chaplain to the Rhode IslandSupreme Court. He is the first person tohold the post in the state’s history.1951Carl Morano was honored at theOfficial National Commemoration of thePurple Heart Stamp at Mount Vernon,George’s Washington historic estate, duringthe summer of 2003. Morano joinedother recipients of the Purple Heartmedal for the ceremony, which alsoincluded members of Congress. Themedal is the military’s highest awardedhonor for bravery in battle. Morano wonit, in addition to a Bronze Star, for hisinfantry service in Europe during WorldWar II. In his professional life, Moranohas been a self-employed criminal attorney.He counts among his highestachievements the saving of six defendantsfrom the electric chair.1954Albert A. Rapoport assists Florida seniorcitizens who get involved in the courtsystem through the Elder Justice Officeat the West Palm Beach Courthouse. Healso represents investors and stock brokersin arbitration before the NASD andNew York Stock Exchange.1962Warren Andrew (Cody) Schneider hasretired after 41 years in the field of law.He graduated from The CatholicUniversity of America in 1958 and fromthe Columbus School of Law four yearslater. He also holds a degree fromGeorgetown University School of Law.Schneider served as legal officer duringthe Vietnam War on the USS Kittyhawkand spent several years in the JAG Corpsbefore transferring to the East Coastoffice of the Department of Justice inNew York City, where he specialized inmaritime law. He transferred to the WestCoast office in 1977 and was appointedassistant attorney in charge where he hasremained. Schneider and his wife,Dorothy, report they have immediatetravel plans in their future and that he isvery happy with his decision to retire.1966Louis J. Bovasso has joined the internationallaw firm Greenberg Traurig, LLPas a shareholder in the intellectual propertypractice in its Los Angeles office.He counsels and litigates a broad rangeof intellectual property matters, focusinghis practice on obtaining, enforcing andlicensing U.S. and foreign trademarksand patents.1967Daniel Mecca is chair of the civil subcommitteeof the New Jersey SupremeCourt’s Committee on ComplimentaryDispute Resolution.1973Eric Christopher Landman, an attorneywith the Somerset, N.J., law firm ofSherman & Viscomi, Esqs. was installedas a trustee to the New Jersey State BarAssociation (NJSBA) at the organization’srecent annual meeting in Atlantic City. AnNJSBA member for 20 years, Landmanreceived the association’s DistinguishedLegislative Service Award in 1995 for hiswork on legislation that toughens thepenalties for the unauthorized practice oflaw. Landman chaired the NJSBAUnlawful Practice Committee from 1994to 1996, and again from 1998 to 1999. Hehas also served as a member of the association’snominating committee.1976Stanford Ladner has joined the New Yorkbasedlaw firm of Fulbright & JaworskiLLP, it was announced in June. He isamong five attorneys who are part of thefirm’s recently announced expansion of itspublic finance and asset finance practices.He will concentrate his practice on publicfinance matters, leasing transactions andfinancial products. Ladner has substantialexperience in leasing, both domestic andcross-border, with an emphasis on transportationand utility transactions.1977Terrell N. Roberts III was profiled inThe Washington Post for his efforts filinglawsuits in police brutality cases. He isconsidered the most prominent civilattorney on behalf of alleged brutalitycases in Prince George’s County,Maryland.1980Robert C. Dalton was among thisyear’s recipients of the U.S. JusticeDepartment’s John Marshall Award, thedepartment’s highest award for itsattorneys. A member of the OrganizedCrime and Racketeering Section,Dalton was recognized for his work in aseries of complex RICO and terrorismcases.Jack Panella, a judge in the PennsylvaniaCourt of Common Pleas, 3rdJudicial District, was elected to thePennsylvania Superior Court inNovember 2003. Judge Panella was thetop vote getter of six candidates vyingfor three seats on the court.Suzette Peyton spent the summer of2003 in a derivative shareholder jurytrial that eventually resulted in a $6.9million verdict for her firm’s client.Peyton practices in Nashville, Tenn.Paul J. Reinstein, afounding partner ofKeiffer, Johnston,Reinstein & Papirmeister,LLC, hasbeen named a Fellowof the American Academyof MatrimonialLawyers, an association of the nation’stop matrimonial attorneys. Mr. Reinsteinhas also recently been elected Chair ofthe Family & Juvenile Law Section forthe Maryland State Bar Association.1981Rebecca Cox has been promoted tosenior vice president, government affairsfor Continental Airlines. She joined thecompany in 1989 and has previously38CUALAWYER /Winter 2004