ALUMNI NewsSupreme Court Swearing InOn Monday, November 17, 2003, 67 law schoolalumni were sworn in to the Bar <strong>of</strong> the SupremeCourt <strong>of</strong> the United States. This was the eighthgroup swearing-in sponsored by the law schoolsince 1991. Following the ceremony and receptionat the court, the group celebrated with a lunch atthe law school. The guest speaker was FrankLorson, ’71, former chief deputy clerk <strong>of</strong> theSupreme Court <strong>of</strong> the United States.Dean William Fox andFrank Lorson, ’71, greetJustice Sandra DayO’Connor at the receptionfollowing theswearing-in ceremony atthe Supreme Court.Joseph Notarianni, ’60, and FrancesNotarianni enjoy a moment withJustice Clarence Thomas.HomecomingFrank Lorson, ’71, received the 2003Alumni Achievement Award for <strong>Law</strong> andthe Courts from The Catholic University<strong>of</strong> America. He recently retired after 31years at the U.S. Supreme Court wherehe was the chief deputy clerk. A receptionin his honor was held at the law school onOctober 30, 2003. Following remarks tothe assembled group <strong>of</strong> alumni, friendsand family, Mr. Lorson presented a photo<strong>of</strong> the current members <strong>of</strong> the SupremeCourt to Dean William Fox. The photo issigned by all nine <strong>of</strong> the Supreme Courtjustices.40<strong>CUA</strong>LAWYER /<strong>Winter</strong> <strong>2004</strong>
ALUMNI NewsCross CountryAlumni gatherings nationwideBaltimoreThe Baltimore Alumni Chapter sponsored a pub party at Baltimore’s famous BrassElephant Restaurant on June 4, 2003. Pictured left to right are Timothy Paulas, ’74;Sheryl Zaporkin; Ira Zaporkin, ’80; Colleen Pleasant, ’01, chapter president; JamesAnagnos, ’96; and Todd Canni, ‘04.Ocean City, MarylandGreat weather, great fun! Alumni gathered for breakfast at the Maryland State BarAssociation Annual Meeting at the Fontainebleau Hotel on June 14, 2003. Pictured leftto right are Jeannie Hong and husband Michael Shaw, ’93; Dena Feeney, ’63; ThomasCardaro, ’85; Karen Abrams, ’79; Betsy Cunningham, ’74; Wayne Fleit, ’00; Pr<strong>of</strong>essorRalph J. Rohner, ’63; and J. Andrew McKinney, ’94.Richmond, VirginiaDean William Fox welcomed the new members <strong>of</strong> the Virginia State Bar with a pre-ceremonybreakfast at the Omni Richmond Hotel on Oct. 29, 2003. Seated left to right are AndreaWeiss, ’03; Amanda Schulz, ’03; Mary Blatch, ’03; and Tanya Miller Lennon, ’03. Standingare Jill Martin, ’03; Ryan Sullivan, ’03; Linda Nagel, ’03; Jennifer Outhouse, ’03; ToddTatelman, ’03; Jason Bryk, ’03; Dean Fox; Joseph Shelton, ’03; Paul Walkinshaw, ’03;Thomas Cheng, ’03; and Eun Kim, ’02.Richmond, VirginiaAmong those who attended thebreakfast prior to the VirginiaState Bar Swearing In on June3, 2003, were Sarah Trott deSeve, ’02, Kathryn Feola,’03and Alice Carty, ’99.Washington, D.C.The 19th Annual Securities PracticeLuncheon was held on November 13,2003, at the Army Navy Club inWashington, D.C. The guest speaker atthe luncheon was Barry Goldsmith, executivevice president for enforcement atNASD. Pictured left to right arePr<strong>of</strong>essor David Lipton, Mr. Goldsmithand Dean William Fox.Richmond, VirginiaThe law firm <strong>of</strong> Hirschler Fleischer sponsored an alumni reception at theirRichmond <strong>of</strong>fice on Oct. 28, 2003. A special thanks to Laura Osborne, the firm’sdirector <strong>of</strong> administration, and our alumnae Gina Burgin, ’92, and DeborahFroling, ’93, partners <strong>of</strong> the firm, for their assistance in arranging the event.Pictured left to right are Kelly Harris Braxton; George Braxton, (the law school’sformer director <strong>of</strong> admissions); Katherine Faraci, ’01; James Hayes, ’76; DeanWilliam Fox; Deborah Froling; Gina Burgin; Dennis Smith, ’81; and Steve Faraci.<strong>Winter</strong> <strong>2004</strong> / C UALAWYER 41