Jackson Flower ’25 Publishes Paper in the Penn Undergraduate Law Journal
The article is based on a capstone paper Flower wrote for his minor in law, justice and society at W&L.
Alumni in Action Archive (231 Stories)
Staying Involved Through Spring Term
Abroad and on campus, W&L alumni donated their time and shared their knowledge and experiences to enhance several Spring Term courses.
Valerie Fulton ’17L Appears on ‘Jeopardy!’
Valerie Fulton, who lives and practices law in Greenville, South Carolina, discusses her selection for the popular quiz gameshow.
Alumni Spotlight: Steve Halpin ’15L
Steve Halpin is senior counsel in the New York City office of King & Ruiz LLP and a member of the W&L Law Council.
W&L Alumni and Student Awarded NSF Fellowships
Oriana Gutierrez ’24, Connor Lafo ’26 and Gabrielle Ursin ’25 have received pre-doctoral graduate research fellowships from the National Science Foundation to support their research.
Emma Malinak ’25 to Present Final DeLaney Center Dialogue Discussion of the 2025-26 Academic Year
Malinak will offer personal perspective on covering the Black community in present day Lynchburg, Virginia.
Beyond the Classroom
Lela Casey ’25 took her education around the world with a series of immersive language learning opportunities made possible by W&L’s Office of Fellowships.
To the Moon and Back with Andy Scott ’99
Scott, systems analysis integration lead for the Orion program at Lockheed Martin, shares about his role in the Artemis II mission.
W&L Announces 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners
This year's honorees will be recognized during Alumni Weekend from April 30-May 3.
Washington and Lee University to Host 2026 Entrepreneurship Summit
The two-day program will be held on campus March 20-21.
Alumni Spotlight: Alexandra Clark ’21L
Alexandra Clark is an associate in the antitrust and competition practice at Latham & Watkins in Washington, D.C.
Finding the Why
Phil Marella '81 is the founder of Dana's Angels Research Trust, an organization dedicated to funding research on Niemann-Pick disease type C.
Path to Professorship
For Troy Larsen ’22, the dream to become a professor began as an undergraduate and became a reality thanks to opportunities made possible by W&L’s Office of Fellowships.
Alan Carrillo ‘18L Recognized as a Best Lawyer Under 40
Carrillo is a partner in the Dallas office of Brown Fox and focuses his practice on commercial litigation.
From the Sidelines to the World Stage
Kaylee Hartung ’07 will cover two of the world’s premier sporting events during a single month.
Alumni Spotlight: Micaela Owens ’19L
Micaela Owens is a partner at Cruser Mitchell in New Jersey and focuses her practice on litigation in a variety of civil law contexts.
Refining an Industry
Eric Herrera ’20 was recently named to the 2026 Forbes 30 Under 30 list for his work with chemical manufacturing startup MaverickX, which he cofounded with Jesse Evans ’20.
Alumni Spotlight: Tom Boss ’24L
Tom Boss is an associate at Williams and Connolly in Washington, D.C.
Michelle Drumbl Publishes Article in the Temple Law Review
The article examines state legislation and case law from U.S. bankruptcy courts to explore protections for debtors who are entitled to refundable tax credits.
Alumni Spotlight: Arman Nikkhoo ’19L
Arman Nikkhoo is senior counsel in the Houston office of Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani.
Where Tradition Meets Entrepreneurship: The University Store’s Student and Alumni Connection
The University Store has become an unexpected incubator, offering a platform to launch and grow entrepreneurial ventures.
Jenna Lorence ‘17L Appointed Solicitor General of Alaska
Lorence is the first person to hold the newly created position meant to strengthen the state's appellate advocacy.
Gabriella Passidomo Smith ’19L Elected Chairman of the Florida Public Service Commission
Passidomo Smith will lead the commission's efforts to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective utility service for Floridians.
John Folsom ’73, P’03 Receives the Order of the Palmetto
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster bestowed Folsom with the state’s highest civilian honor.
Sarah Powell ‘93L Appointed General Counsel for Planet Fitness
Powell will advise one of the largest and fastest growing fitness center operators.
Alumni Spotlight: David Thompson ’19L
David Thompson is a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army and currently serves as an instructor at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College.
The Journey to ‘Jeopardy!’
TJ Fisher ’15 held a five-game winning streak in October 2025, securing a spot in the Tournament of Champions.
Alumni Spotlight: MK Mallery ’21L
MK Mallery is currently a managing associate in the Global Finance Group at Sidley Austin in Dallas, where she represents borrowers in a variety of lending and debt transactions.
2025 Ball Award Winners Make an Impact in Students’ Lives
Alina de Zoysa ’25 and Henry Chen ’25 are applying lessons learned at W&L to their work helping K-12 students succeed.
Alumni Spotlight: Matt Bass ‘19L
Matt Bass currently works as Employment and Commercial Counsel at Rent the Runway, an e-commerce platform that allows users to rent, subscribe, or buy designer apparel and accessories.
2025 Five-Star Distinguished Alumni Awards
These alumni exemplify leadership, service and professional excellence and will be honored during Five-Star Festival, Oct. 3–5, 2025.
Thomas Grove ’02 Wins a Pulitzer Prize with Wall Street Journal Team
The Central and Eastern European correspondent’s article was a part of a Wall Street Journal series investigating Elon Musk that won best national reporting.
Bringing Humanity Into The Conversation
Kate LeMasters ’15 cultivated a career of addressing public health inequalities with marginalized societies.
Alumni Spotlight: Hector Quesada ’21L
Hector Quesada is an associate at Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Alumni Spotlight: Lauren Morina ’20L
Lauren Morina serves as director and corporate counsel for Hibbett Retail, a leading athletic fashion retailer.
Jonathan Gould ‘01L Confirmed as New Comptroller of the Currency
Gould was sworn in on July 10 to lead the office he previously served as senior deputy and chief counsel.
Patrick Barthle ‘12L Named Rising Star by Law360
Barthle earned a top spot as one of five cybersecurity and privacy attorneys under 40.
Alumni Spotlight: Morgan Sexton ’21L
Morgan Sexton is Corporate Counsel Director at Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc., the largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the United States.
Allie Stankewich ’23 Awarded SIT Alice Rowan Swanson Fellowship
While working for the Fulbright program as a teaching mentor in Uganda, Stankewich partnered with a local organization to build a fish farm social enterprise.
Dan Howell ’13L Named an Emerging Leader by The M&A Advisor
The award recognizes young professionals for success in mergers and acquisitions, turnarounds, and financing.
Remarkable Women
At the 2025 undergraduate Commencement, Barbara Jenkins ’92L, Kate Jenkins Howard ’99 and Kylie Therrien ’25 became the first female triple generation legacy at Washington and Lee University.
Trident FC Performs Well at The Soccer Tournament (TST)
The team representing W&L alumni advanced to the knockout stage of the $1 million winner-take-all event in Cary, North Carolina.
Trident Rising: How the W&L Alumni Network Brought a Professional Soccer Team to Life
Classmates Mikel Parker ’99 and Jason Jarecki ’99 serve as co-owners of Trident FC, a professional soccer team that will compete in a $1 million winner-take-all soccer tournament in June.
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
Brandon Chalk '00 followed his love for the outdoors all around the world, summiting the highest peaks on each of the seven continents with his wife, Kristine Chalk.
Alumni Spotlight: Karen Vallejos Corrales ’20L
Karen Vallejos Corrales is Executive Director of the Dream Project, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting Virginia students whose immigration status presents barriers to higher education.
Angelica Didier Light ‘75L to Deliver Law Commencement Address
Commencement is scheduled for Friday, May 16 beginning at 10 a.m. on the lawn in front of University Chapel.
School of Law Celebrates Distinguished Graduates during Law Alumni Weekend
Charlie Tomm ’68, ‘75L was honored with the Outstanding Alumnus Award. Eone Beck ‘95L and Sarah Kathryn Stahling ‘15L were recognized for volunteer work.
Ainsley Daigle ’13 Named to Billboard’s Women in Music 2025 List
The vice president at Firebird Artist Management was honored in the multisector category.
W&L Announces 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners
This year's honorees will be recognized during Alumni Weekend from May 1-4.
Alumni Spotlight: Caroline Crosbie ’20L
Caroline Crosbie is an associate in the New York Office of Simpson Thacher.
Brooke deRosa ’01’s ‘The Yellow Wallpaper’ Enjoys World Premiere at Carnegie Hall
DeRosa composed the music for the opera based on the short story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman.
Brett Strohsacker ’06 Gives a Bird’s-Eye View of Super Bowl Victory
The vice president of football communications for the Philadelphia Eagles enjoys his team’s second Super Bowl victory.
Meg Smith ’12 Named a ‘40 Under 40’ by The Roanoker Magazine
The chief operating officer for MKB, Realtors was recognized for her significant impact on the real estate industry and community in Southwest Virginia.
Alden Wicker ’09 to Serve as the Fishback Visiting Writer at W&L
The author will deliver the Fishback Lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 12, via Zoom.
Alumni Spotlight: Anjelica Hendricks ’15L
Anjelica Hendricks is an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School where she focuses on criminal law.
Steve Abraham ’80, ’83L Named a Washingtonian of the Year for 2024
As founder and president of Wilderness Leadership and Learning, Abraham has impacted hundreds of youths in the D.C. area.
Alumni Spotlight: Adam Hawks ’23L
Adam Hawks is an associate at Patten, Wornom, Hatten & Diamonstein, L.C. in Newport News.
Practice Profile: Jonathan Gould ’01L Is a Partner in the Financial Markets Group at Jones Day
With extensive experience in government and business, Jonathan Gould provides financial regulatory and strategic advice to financial services providers of all types.
Alumni Spotlight: Roy Abernathy ’20L
Roy Abernathy is an associate attorney for Crowell & Moring in the Advertising and Brand Protection and Litigation and Trial practice groups.
Alumni Spotlight: Kate Thompson ’21L
Kate Thompson is a clerk for the Honorable Ronald L. Buch of the United States Tax Court.
Alumni Spotlight: Adrianne Williams ‘17L
Adrianne Williams is an Assistant Corporate Counsel at Amazon and owner of an athletic workout brand called The Fitness Collaboration.
Practice Profile: Elizabeth Summers ‘12L is an Estate Planning Consultant with Wealthspire Advisors
As Senior Vice President and Director of Wealth Strategy, Family Wealth at Wealthspire Advisors, Elizabeth Summers helps families plan for their future and solve the problems that keep them up at night.
Alumni Spotlight: Cole Bollman ’16, ’19L
Cole Bollman is an associate in the Corporate, Finance and Investments practice group at King & Spalding LLP in Atlanta.
W&L Alumni Receive Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarships
Three Washington and Lee University graduates received scholarships from the National Leadership Honor Society to support graduate and professional study.
Alumni Spotlight: Kimberly Shi ’21L
Kimberly Shi works as an associate in the National Security group at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP.
Building a Dream Team: Austin Brown ’13L
As as top NBA sports agent, Brown knows the power of making authentic connections.
Cultivating a Community of Care
Through the Davis Projects for Peace Grant and a Fulbright ETA, Allie Stankewich ’23 is building relationships with the communities she serves in East Africa.
W&L Alumna Maria Kisker ’21 Selected for Fulbright to Taiwan
Kisker will pursue a master’s degree in political economy at National Tsing Hua University.
Alumni Spotlight: Michael Brown ’19L
Michael Brown is an Air Force JAG officer serving as Victims’ Counsel at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana.
Alumni Spotlight: Morgan Fiander ’16L
Morgan Fiander is a litigation associate at Fried Frank in New York City, where she represents clients in a variety of real estate, financial, and general commercial disputes.
Live from the Paris Olympics
Alex Maragos ’13’s love of journalism started through the profession’s inside access to sports. He brings it full circle in covering the 2024 Paris Olympics for NBC 5 Chicago.
Alumni Spotlight: Matt Kaminer ’18, ’22L
Matt Kaminer is clerking for Judge Julio Fuentes of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
W&L’s Tess Deyerle ’24 Selected for Teaching Assistant Program in France
Deyerle will teach English to French public school students before pursuing a career in special education.
W&L Outcomes: Pari Ahmadi ’24
Pari Ahmadi ’24 will be working as a clinical research coordinator at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute before attending medical school.
W&L Alumnus Benji Hess ’23 Earns U.S. Teaching Assistantship to Austria
Hess will teach English in Austria and prepare for a career as an educator.
Alumni Spotlight: Tomi Akinmola ’21L
Tomi Akinmola is a judicial clerk for the Hon. Jamar K. Walker of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
W&L Law Presents Alumni Awards during 2024 Reunion Celebration
Bill Oast ’71, ‘74L was honored with the Outstanding Alumnus Award. Calvin Awkward ’06, ‘09L and Kathy McLaughlin ‘19L were recognized for volunteer work.
W&L Alumni and Student Awarded NSF Fellowships
Emma Aldrich ’22, Tanajia Moye-Green ’23 and Jules Seay ’24 have received pre-doctoral graduate research fellowships from the National Science Foundation to support their research.
2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards
Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Distinguished Alumni Award winners
Alumni Spotlight: Thuan Tran ’21L
Thuan Tran is an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney for Fairfax County.
W&L Alumna Lane Johansen ’22 Selected for Fulbright to Poland
Johansen has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to teach English to students in Poland.
Alumni Spotlight: Arthur Vorbrodt ’17L
Arthur Vorbrodt is a senior counsel in the Transactions Practice Group at Foley & Lardner in Dallas.
William Toles ’92, ’95L Named Fellow of American College of Trial Lawyers
Toles, a member of the W&L Board of Trustees, was recently named a fellow of one of the premier legal associations in North America.
Alumni Spotlight: Noriya Shahadat ’21L
Noriya Shahadat is an associate in the Environmental and Mass Tort litigation group at McGuireWoods.
Alumni Spotlight: Looking Ahead with Freedi Friedfeld ’83L
Freedi Friedfeld '83L steers ClearVision Optical through COVID and beyond.
Alumni Spotlight: Eugene Butler ’98L is Making a Difference
Last year, Butler became the first Black judge in Virginia’s 24th District.
Love Generally
W&L holds a special place in the hearts of its alumni.
Life After Fulbright
W&L alumni’s Fulbright experiences expand their worldviews and shape their post-graduate careers.
Wangdali C. “Wali” Bacdayan ’92 Sworn in as Rector of Washington and Lee University
The board elected Bacdayan as the university’s 32nd rector during its October 2023 meeting.
Ryan Snow ‘01L Installed as 136th President of the Virginia Bar Association
W&L alumni Chip Nunley '81 and Mark Peake ‘88L will also serve in leadership roles with the organization.
2024 Five-Star Distinguished Alumni Awards
Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Five-Star Distinguished Alumni Award winners
Alumni Spotlight: Patrick Bolling ’14L
Patrick Bolling is a principal at Woods Rogers, advising a variety of employers in traditional labor and employment.
Alumni Spotlight: Lauren Griffin ’19L
Lauren Griffin is an associate at Alston & Bird LLP, working in the Intellectual Property Litigation group based in the Charlotte, North Carolina office.
W&L Alumni Receive Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarships
Three Washington and Lee University graduates received scholarships from the National Leadership Honor Society to support graduate and professional study.
For Ross Draber ’10, people come first
The United Bank senior executive engages with the W&L community through student recruitment and event participation.
2023 Distinguished Young Alumni Awards
Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Distinguished Young Alumni Award winners
W&L Outcomes: Lauren Shelby ’23
Lauren Shelby ’23 will be pursuing her master’s degree at New York University.
W&L Outcomes: Andrew Tartakovsky ’23
Andrew Tartakovsky ’23 received a Fulbright grant to teach English in Azerbaijan.
Alumni Spotlight: Carson Cox ’22L and Trey Smith ’22L
Carson Cox and Trey Smith, both new associates at Troutman Pepper in Richmond, are involved with a pro bono case concerning veteran's benefits.
W&L Outcomes: Charlotte Dross ’23
Charlotte Dross ’23 is working in public relations as a postgraduate intern at Jackson Spalding.
W&L Outcomes: Sadie Charles Calame ’23
Sadie Charles Calame ’23 is working as a construction lead for Teton Habitat for Humanity.
Alumni Spotlight: John Henry ’98L
Following his entrepreneurial passions, John Henry gets comfort from his discomfort.
W&L Outcomes: Harris Hubbard ’23
Harris Hubbard ’23 will attend graduate school at Rutgers University Business School before joining Wells Fargo as an investment banking analyst.
Alumni Spotlight: Jessica Tracy ’13L
Jessica Tracy is General Counsel at video hosting, sharing, and services platform provider Vimeo.
W&L Outcomes: Tahri Phillips ’23
Tahri Phillips ’23 will be pursuing a master’s degree at the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar.
Alumni Spotlight: Stanley Sacks ’44, ’48L
Virginia’s, and perhaps the nation’s, oldest practicing lawyer.
Alumni Spotlight: Negin Farahmand Wood ’12L
Negin Farahmand Wood is Senior Assistant Public Defender at Office of the Public Defender for Fairfax County.
W&L Outcomes: Caroline Wise ’23
Caroline Wise ’23 is working as a backcountry guide for St. Elias Alpine Guides in Alaska.
W&L Outcomes: Allie Stankewich ’23
Allie Stankewich ’23 will spend the summer in Tanzania before pursuing a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Uganda.
Alumni Spotlight: Ryan Redd ’15L
Ryan Redd is an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Lubbock Division of the Northern District of Texas.
W&L Outcomes: Blake Sanchez ’23
Blake Sanchez ’23 is working as a management consultant in the Public Health Segment at Guidehouse in Washington, D.C.
W&L Outcomes: Ellie Penner ’23
Ellie Penner ’23 received a Boren Scholarship to study Hindi in India.
W&L Outcomes: Gabby Emge ’23
Gabby Emge ’23 will be pursuing her J.D. at Harvard Law School.
Catching up with Laura Lemon ’16
W&L’s campus culture — from small classes to the Speaking Tradition — gave Lemon the communication skills and confidence to succeed.
Catching up with Mike Weaver ’20
Weaver’s advice for current students: Take advantage of every opportunity and embrace respectful debate.
Catching up with Sarah Tilbor ’08
For Tilbor, W&L instilled a healthy curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.
Catching up with Kathryn Young ’19
Young learned the critical skills to excel at her job from the veteran journalists in Reid Hall.
Catching up with Wes Haydon ’09
Haydon credits the W&L community for inspiring him and guiding him toward success.
W&L Honors Distinguished Alumni, Returning Classes at Reunion Weekend
The university welcomed more than 940 alumni and guests from the classes of 1973–2008 back to campus for its annual spring reunion festivities.
Alumni Spotlight: Josh Keruski ‘21L and Ainsley-Brooke Satterwhite ‘22L
Josh Keruski ‘21L and Ainsley-Brooke Satterwhite ‘22L are both stationed at Fort Novosel in Alabama as members of the U.S. Army JAG Corps.
Catching up with Greg Barrow ’87
Barrow’s experience at W&L gave him the confidence to work through any challenge or opportunity.
W&L Law Presents Alumni Awards during 2023 Reunion Celebration
David “Freedi” Friedfeld ‘83L was honored with the Outstanding Alumnus Award. Nan Hannah ‘93L, Tom Mitchell ‘93L, and Kit Thomas ‘18L were recognized for volunteer work.
Growing a Greener Future
For W&L alumni Kevin Green ’07 and Amanda Green ’06, nature and nurture go hand-in-hand.
Catching up with Padget Sutherland ’17
Sutherland's advice for current students: "Don’t take yourself too seriously!"
2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards
Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Distinguished Alumni Award winners
Meet Tucker Kavanagh ’16
Kavanagh encourages current students to "never be afraid to reach out to the W&L network."
Alumni Spotlight: Ben Richie ’22L
Ben Richie works for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in the Division of Corporation Finance’s Disclosure Review Program.
Catching up with Rebecca Dunn Piatt ’16
Whether it was inside the classroom or out and about on campus, Rebecca Dunn Piatt '16 looks back on her time at W&L fondly.
Leading Lives of Consequence
Laura Adelman Philipson ’01 and Hayley Huber ’23 discuss their experiences as W&L students.
Alumni Spotlight: Junior Ndlovu ’20L and Natey Kinzounza Ndlovu ’20L
Junior and Natey Kinzounza, who met at W&L Law, are both trial attorneys who honed their skills in moot court and summer externships.
Leading Lives of Consequence
Joe Framptom '66 and Nate Unger '24 discuss their experiences as W&L students.
2023 Five-Star Distinguished Alumni Awards
Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Five-Star Distinguished Alumni Awards winners
Lisa Hedrick ‘08L Named 2022 Mergers and Acquisitions Legal Advisor of the Year
Lisa Hedrick, partner and chair of the M&A and Finance practice group at the firm Hirschler Fleischer, has been recognized for her work in the field.
Leading Lives of Consequence
Caroline Boone Mitchell ’89 and Peyton Tysinger ’23 discuss their experiences as W&L students.
Catching up with Kassie Scott ’18
Scott's advice for current students: "There is no one way to do college. Do it your way and make it count."
Leading Lives of Consequence
Gene Perry '75, '78L and Cheick Toure ’23 discuss their experiences as W&L students.
W&L Alumnus Appointed Secretary General of the Financial Stability Board
John W. Schindler will serve a five-year renewable contract with the organization that promotes international financial stability.
Lucy Ortiz ’15 Awarded Luce Scholarship
The scholarship provides young scholars with an immersive experience in Asia through which they can learn to "be comfortable being uncomfortable."
Hon. Robert Payne ’63, ’67L Receives Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Award
The Honorable Robert E. Payne, senior United States District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA), has been awarded the prestigious Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Award for 2023 by the Virginia State Bar Section on Criminal Law.
Leading Lives of Consequence
Tracey Thornblade Belmont '92 and Posi Oluwakuyide ’24 discuss their experiences as W&L students.
Meet Elizabeth Mugo ’19
Mugo says that, above all, W&L taught her to "always be curious."
Leading Lives of Consequence
Hardin Marion and Carter Chandler discuss their experiences as W&L students.
Beautiful Struggle
Janssen Evelyn ’06L uses resilience and intentional joy to find his purpose.
Painting with Words
After a successful career in big law, Michael Cohen ’90L returns to his passions of poetry and painting.
Career Paths: Chris Chino ’21L
As a public defender, Chris Chino enjoys fighting for his clients in the "theatre of trial."
W&L’s Kristina Lozinskaya ’22 Among 2024 Class of Schwarzman Scholars
Lozinskaya, a 2022 graduate, will receive a master’s degree in global affairs from Tsinghua University in China.
Bill Benson ’92: Rocketman
Bill Benson ’92 worked on NASA’s Space Launch System which will enable astronauts to begin their journey into deep space.
W&L Presents Axios Co-Founder Mike Allen ’86
Allen will give a public talk on the W&L campus on Oct. 31 at 4 p.m. in Stackhouse Theater.
Career Paths: Namrata Kang ’21L
Nam Kang enjoys solving the puzzles in compliance investigations as a member of the regulatory team at Troutman Pepper.
2022 Distinguished Young Alumni Awards
Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Distinguished Young Alumni Award winners
Warren Buff ‘21L Awarded Equal Justice Works Fellowship
Buff will serve as the Housing Justice Fellow with Community Legal Services of Prince George’s County, Maryland.
A Natural Fit
Jim Lawson ’77 has been hiring W&L grads since 1999.
Career Paths: Georgi Pisano Goetz ’20L
Although clerking after law school was not part of her plan, Georgi Pisano Goetz '20L is about to start her third after stops in Baltimore and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Sarah Streeper ’14 Recognized for Commitment to Animal Welfare
During the pandemic, she launched a helpline to support struggling pet owners.
W&L Outcomes: Avery Schiffman ’22
Since graduation, Schiffman has worked as an account executive at Anomaly on the Crown Royal team in SoHo, New York City.
Paul Trible ’71L Honored for Service to Virginia
Governor Glenn Youngkin has proclaimed July 31, 2022 to be The Honorable Paul S. Trible, Jr. Day in the commonwealth of Virginia.
Career Paths: Casey Floyd ’15L
With his company NOCAP Sports, Casey Floyd '15L helps athletes and agents negotiate and transact NIL deals.
Henry Leventis ’03L Nominated for U.S. Attorney Post
W&L Law alumnus Henry C. Leventis '03L has been tapped by President Joe Biden to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee.
W&L Outcomes: Andrea Levan ’22
Andrea Levan '22 is a paralegal specialist in the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C.
W&L Outcomes: Cole McPheeters ’22
By his sophomore year at W&L, McPheeters knew he wanted to go into investment banking after graduation. Today, he works as an investment banking analyst in Houlihan Lokey's Industrials group in New York City.
W&L Outcomes: Emma Cleveland ’22
Cleveland is working as a trip leader for an active travel company in Alaska this summer, and she plans to work in Europe this fall.
W&L Outcomes: Elizabeth Grist ’22
Elizabeth Grist '22 will spend next year conducting research in Melbourne, Australia as a Fulbright Scholar. Her project assesses the barriers and stigma associated with receiving medication for opioid use disorder.
W&L Outcomes: Jin Ni ’22
This fall, Jin Ni ’22 will pursue her master’s degree in human rights at University College London in the United Kingdom.
W&L Outcomes: Leah Jackson ’22
Leah Jackson ’22 always knew she wanted to pursue the health field. Thanks to summer internships and dedication, she heads off to Harvard this fall to follow her passion.
W&L Outcomes: Rett Daugbjerg ’22
After a successful summer internship in 2021, W&L's Rett Daugbjerg '22 is now working for JLL's Capital Markets group in Atlanta, Georgia.
W&L Outcomes: Kristen Xu ’22
Kristen Xu ’22 worked diligently during her time at W&L to accomplish her dream of working with a beauty company after graduation. Currently, she is a global marketing coordinator at NARS Cosmetics in New York.
W&L Outcomes: Riwaj Shrestha ’22
Shrestha worked with the Office of Career and Professional Development at W&L to "engineer" the perfect career after graduation.
W&L Outcomes: Rob Rosen ’22
Rosen utilized summer internships to help land his current role as an analyst at SVB Securities.
Pranita Raghavan ’02L Appointed to NEH Operations Post
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has announced the appointment of Pranita A. Raghavan as NEH’s new Assistant Chair for Planning and Operations.
W&L Celebrates Return of Alumni to Campus for Reunion Weekend
The weather might have been slightly damp, but spirits were high as alumni enjoyed one another's company.
Running to the Fire
As global head of litigation for 3M, Courtney Enloe ‘97L is never bored. And that’s the way she likes it.
W&L’s Janey Fugate ’15 Awarded National Science Foundation Fellowship
Fugate will use her graduate research fellowship from the National Science Foundation to study the migration patterns of bison in Yellowstone National Park.
2022 Distinguished Alumni Awards
Washington and Lee University is proud to announce the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award winners.
W&L Graduate Katie Cones ’21 Awarded Fulbright ETA to Bulgaria
The English Teaching Assistantship provides Cones a stipend to teach English to students in Bulgaria and lead cultural exchange activities.
W&L Law Presents Alumni Awards during 2022 Reunion Celebration
Bobby Hatten '72L was honored with the Outstanding Alumnus Award. Jim Seevers '97L and Bo Mahr '17L were recognized for volunteer work.
Made in the U.S.A.
Capt. Connor Smithson ’13 channels his creative energies into his small woodworking shop specializing in custom flags, plaques and furniture pieces.
Bootleggers and Aliens
Phil Brown '85L blends history and science fiction in his inaugural novel "It Gives You Strength."
Katie Volk ’18 Presents Study on Alzheimer’s Disease
Katie Volk ’18 will give a seminar on her doctoral dissertation research on March 16 at 5 p.m. in the Science Addition Room 214.
Black Alumni Celebrate SABU and the 50th Anniversary of the First Black Ball
The on-campus events took place March 3 – 5.
W&L Celebrates Three Distinguished Alumni at the 2022 Five-Star Festival
Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year’s Distinguished Five-Star Alumni Award winners, Preston C. Manning Jr., '52, Henry Coke Morgan Jr., '57,'60L, Charles E. Commander '62.
Samantha McLemore ’02 and Lee Hollis ’86 to Join W&L Board of Trustees
McLemore and Hollis will be sworn in at the board’s spring meeting.
Victor Cardwell ‘87L Elected President of Virginia Bar Association
W&L Law alumnus Victor O. Cardwell ‘87L has been elected to serve as the 134th President of the Virginia Bar Association (VBA). Cardwell’s election marks the first time a Black lawyer has served as VBA President.
Community Foundations
Craig Jones has been an active volunteer in his community, particularly the KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools.
Education Elevators
Allison McJunkin ‘04L helps kids take flight through mentoring program.
The Last 10 Minutes of Your Life
Through her coaching business, Shana Horrigan ’91 works with clients of all ages, in the U.S. and across the globe, who feel they are at a turning point in their lives.
W&L’s Goodin Earns Lexington-Rockbridge Jaycee Award
Jamie Goodin ’10 was named Member of the Year.
Welcome Home, Alumni!
W&L grads who came back for Young Alumni Weekend caught up with friends, visited favorite spots on campus, and reminisced about their time in Lexington.
‘A Sacred Trust’
Paul Schlimm ’87, who retired from the Army as a colonel in 2016, credits W&L with preparing him for command, beginning his 27-year career as an officer.
2021 Distinguished Young Alumni Awards
Washington and Lee University is proud to announce this year's Distinguished Young Alumni Award winners
‘Living Honestly’
Ten years after helping found the LGBTQ Resource Center at W&L, Chris Washnock ’12 has carried its community-building lessons into a career in faith-based advocacy.
WLUR Institution Celebrates a Major Milestone
"The Anti-Headache Machine," a Saturday night radio show hosted by Doug Harwood '74, has turned 50.
Paul Fletcher ’85L Named Executive Director of Virginia Bar Association
Fletcher, who was publisher and editor-in-chief of Virginia Lawyers Weekly for more than 30 years, will lead a volunteer professional association with over 4000 members.
Exploring Appalachia through Data Science
A year after graduating, Tim Pierce ’20 uses data science to map job skills in Appalachian labor markets.
Oren Griffin ’96L Named Dean of Tulsa College of Law
Griffin currently serves as the Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives and a professor of law at Mercer University, where he has taught since 2006.
Kathryn Gerbo ’20 Awarded Postgraduate Scholarship to St Andrews
She will earn her master’s in digital health before attending medical school.
W&L Law Alumnus Edward Neufville ’03L on Olympics, Legal Practice
Neufville, an immigration attorney based in Maryland, competed in the 1996 Olympic games representing Liberia.
Brooklyne Oliveira ’21 Awarded Marquand Scholarship to Yale
The award covers full tuition and includes a $10,000 stipend toward living expenses.
Struggle and Triumph
As the new General Counsel for the Carolina Hurricanes, Nigel Wheeler '15L has fulfilled his dream of a legal career in professional sports.
Immersed in IP
After his start as a prosecutor, Dan Collopy ’81L found his way into intellectual property law, and a career in Asia.
Adventurer in Law
The latest turn in the winding career path of Christopher Riano ’10L finds him leading a national effort to improve civic education and engagement.
From Courtroom to Camera, Advocacy Fuels Brian Buckmire’s Drive for Justice
A public defender with the Legal Aid Society of New York City, Buckmire '14L is also the host of “Law & Crime Daily,” a nationally syndicated program described as ESPN’s ‘SportsCenter’ for courtroom drama.
Spencer Cox ‘01L Sworn In as 18th Governor of Utah
Spencer Cox, a 2001 graduate of Washington and Lee University School of Law, was sworn in Jan. 4 as governor of Utah following his victory in the general election held in November. He is the state’s 18th governor.
A Life Concerned with the World
With podcasts that look inward and outward, the Younis brothers amplify their perspective as global citizens.
Personal Experience Leads Tina Beamon ’97L to Success in the Pharmaceutical Industry
As vice president and chief compliance officer for a pharmaceutical company, Tina Beamon uses her legal background to promote the greater good.
Joy Lee ‘12L Serving as Counsel to the Republican National Convention
Helping plan the 2020 convention has required creativity and flexibility as the COVID-19 pandemic has required big changes to the event.
W&L Law Announces 2020 Alumni Awards
John Sicilian ‘85L, Andy Lee ‘90L and Katie Waibler 15L were honored for their accomplishments and contributions to the law school.
Slowing the Spread
Utah Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox ‘01L is leading the state’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Eric Chaffin ‘96L Organizes Food Drive for Pittsburgh Community
After hearing about job loss following the Coronavirus outbreak, Eric Chaffin knew he wanted to do something to help.
Opportunity Alabama
Alex Flachsbart, ‘15L, traded corporate law for the opportunity to revitalize impoverished areas of Alabama.
Bits and Blocks
Kevin Batteh, ’95 and ‘98L, navigates new technology to advise blockchain and cryptocurrency clients.
Porter Hardy ’04L and Smartmouth Brewery Make News with Breakfast Beer
So-called "Lucky Charms" beer release draws hundreds to brewery founded by W&L Law alumnus.
Hon. Jacqueline Talevi ‘83L Named to Inaugural List of Influential Women of Law
Judge Talevi was honored by Virginia Lawyers Weekly for pioneering court-related therapeutic services.
By Land, Sea and Air
Marc Nichols ‘98L oversees legal functions at Saab to assure safety of domestic travelers and the military.
W&L Alumnae Recognized for M&A Work
Three Washington and Lee alumnae and lawyers, two from the law school and one from the college, have been recognized for their work in the legal field of mergers and acquisitions.
W&L Law Alumnae Honored for Pro Bono Work
Amy Conant Hoang ‘13L and Krystal Swendsboe ‘15L were recognized for their efforts in pro bono work.
A World of Knowledge
Peter Strasser '79L brings a wealth of government and international experience to his new position as U.S. Attorney.
Debbie Tang ’03L Named to Washington Business Journal 40 under 40
Tang is a partner in minority-owned executive search firm Bridge Partners where she works to increase diversity in executive positions and on company boards.
Charles Grant ’91L Named Board President of Tennessee Legal Aid Society
Grant will serve as board president of Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, the state’s largest nonprofit law firm.
Two Law Alumni Named 2018 Leaders in the Law
Channing Martin '75, '79 and Marie Washington '03L have been named to the 2018 class of Leaders in the Law by Virginia Lawyers Weekly.
Three W&L Law Alumni Make Listing of Most Influential Black Lawyers
Savoy Magazine’s list of Most Influential Black Lawyers of 2018 includes Kevin Clunis '93L, Ashley Taylor '93L and James Williams '98L
State Bar of Michigan Names Katie Abplanalp Brown ’05, ’11L Outstanding Young Lawyer
The award recognizes a lawyer under the age of 36 who has demonstrated an overwhelming commitment to public service, service to the bar and exceptional leadership.
Law Alumni Honored by Anti-Defamation League
Washington and Lee law graduates Chris Wolf ‘80L and Joe Brown ‘68L have been honored for their work by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).
The Defender: Dan Goldman ‘11L to Lead Northern Virginia Capital Defense Office
Goldman is the first W&L alumnus to lead one of Virginia's four regional capital defense offices.
W&L Law Presents Alumni Awards during 2018 Reunion Celebration
Parker Denaco '68L, Howard Wall '83L, and Matney Rolfe '14L were honored for their contributions to the law school.
A Voice for the Homeless: Sam Petsonk ’13L in the Spotlight for Advocacy Work
For those who remember W&L Law alumnus Sam Petsonk '13L, they will not be surprised by the recent feature in WV Living detailing his work for the homeless population of Charleston.
W&L Law’s Stroud Makes Forbes 30 Under 30 in Law and Policy
Hernandez Stroud, a visiting assistant professor at Washington and Lee University School of Law and a 2015 law graduate, has landed on Forbes' 2018 list of the top 30 Under 30 in Law & Policy.
Robby Aliff ’91, ‘97L Recognized for Giving Back to West Virginia
The West Virginia Bar Foundation has inducted W&L alumnus Robby Aliff as one of its Fellows for exemplary service as an officer of the law.
Sebghatullah Ebrahimi ‘10L: Compliance Officer with Relief International
Sebghatullah Ebrahimi was one of two Afghan law students who came to W&L Law in 2009 to complete a Masters in U.S. Law degree. Now he is back in the U.S. working for an international humanitarian organization.
A Dream Job and a Landmark Case
As the Secular Society Women’s Rights Legal Fellow for the ACLU of Virginia, Gail Deady '11L works on issues related to gender equality, reproductive rights and LGBT discrimination.
Alumni in the Picture: The Millennium Gate Museum Features the Late I-Hsiung Ju
The Millennium Gate Museum at Atlantic Station, in Atlanta, Georgia, which is celebrating its seventh anniversary, has an exhibition of the works of the late Chinese artist I-Hsiung Ju, a former professor of art and artist in residence at Washington and Lee University.
Roger Mudd '50 Accepts Philanthropy Award from the Council of Independent Colleges
Roger H. Mudd, a 1950 graduate of Washington and Lee University and an award-winning journalist, received the Award for Individual Philanthropy from the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) at its annual awards banquet Jan. 6 in San Diego, California. Watch the video and transcript of his acceptance speech.
