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class of 1996
Bryan M. Cassis opened The Cassis Law
Office. He will continue to <strong>focus</strong> his practice
on labor and employment law and business
litigation. Cassis represents companies in
state and federal court employment litigation
and advises management on all human
resources and employee discharge issues.
He also represents plaintiffs in harassment,
discrimination and wrongful discharge
lawsuits.
Greta Hoffman opened her new office at
6711 Dixie Highway in Florence, Ky. Hoffman
will continue practicing in family law and
minor criminal matters while she expands her
practice in mediation.
Jeffrey S. Rosenstiel of Frost Brown Todd
LLC was reappointed to chair the Ohio State
Bar Association’s banking, commercial and
bankruptcy law committee. In his practice,
Rosenstiel represents businesses and financial
institutions as well as other creditors in the
litigation of debt instruments. Rosenstiel
serves as an adjunct professor at Chase
College of Law. Also, he served as president of
Leadership Northern Kentucky’s class of 2008.
Kelly A. Schoening, a partner with the law
firm of Dressman, Benzinger & LaVelle (DBL),
was named a 2008 Outstanding Woman of
Northern Kentucky. The award was established
in 1984 to honor women serving the Northern
Kentucky community who exemplify notable
achievement, service to their profession or
community, and the qualities of integrity,
perseverance and leadership.
class of 1997
Thomas W. Landon was promoted to vice
president at Fifth Third Bank. He serves
as a senior trust officer, and in the estate
settlement department he is responsible for
legal analysis of estate administration issues,
preparation of court documents, tax returns
and property division. He resides in Union
Township with his wife and their three children.
class of 1998
Linda Averbeck was honored by the
Cincinnati Business Courier as part of the 2008
Forty Under 40 class. Averbeck is a senior
attorney in the Internal Revenue Service’s
Office of Chief Counsel, where for 10 years she
has provided assistance to IRS examiners.
Brian R. Redden joined Beckman Weil
Shepardson LLC as a member. Redden serves
clients in the areas of general business, civil,
and personal litigation, including employment
discrimination, trade secret, and non-compete
litigation, commercial and personal real estate
litigation, and construction law. In addition,
he has experience in representing professional
athletes in the negotiation and enforcement
of player and endorsement contracts and has
assisted a number of professional athletes
in the creation and operation of charitable
foundations and for-profit businesses.
class of 1999
William R. Adkins, with offices in
Williamstown, Ky., received the 2008 Nick
of Time Award from the Northern Kentucky
Volunteer Lawyers program for accepting
numerous referrals, often on short notice, to
represent legal aid clients at court hearings.
class of 2000
Jane Ann Pancake, a partner with Ferreri
& Fogle, PLLC, is managing its Huntington,
W.Va., office. Pancake concentrates her
practice in workers’ compensation defense.
She is a volunteer for Hosparus and ECHO
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(Exploited Children’s Help Organization)
and has participated in legal aid pro bono
clinics. Pancake was the editor of The Kentucky
Children’s Rights Journal during law school.
class of 2002
Mary P. Burns, trust counsel at Johnson Trust
Company, was elected to the Cincinnati Estate
Planning Council board of trustees. Burns is
also currently president of the Estate Planning
Council of Northern Kentucky.
Debbie L. Davis, with offices in Covington,
Ky., received the 2008 Distinguished <strong>New</strong>
Volunteer Award from the Northern Kentucky
Volunteer Lawyers program for accepting
numerous pro bono cases as a new member
of the program and for demonstrating
exceptional commitment and concern for her
clients.
Sean Land of the Owensboro law firm
Stevenson & Land announced that the firm
has relocated its offices in Owensboro to 100
West Third St, suite 302. The firm’s contact
information, including its telephone and
facsimile numbers, remains the same.
class of 2003
M. Suzanne Van Wert announced the
opening of her new office in Lexington.
Formerly the Law Office of M. Suzanne Van
Wert, PLLC, she has joined partner Rachelle
Higgins Brown ’04 to form the new firm Van
Wert Brown. Van Wert will <strong>focus</strong> her practice
on business and corporate transactions,
information technology, intellectual property
and equine transactions. She is also a
mediator in the areas of business, information
technology and equine law.
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