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Findling received the NAACP’s Civil and Human Rights Award and an commendation by the Legislative Black Caucus of Georgia. He has been named as one of Georgia’s Legal Elite in Georgia Trend Magazine, Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Top Lawyers in Georgia and as a Georgia “Super Lawyer” by Atlanta Magazine. He was the co-author for the DOJ Research Report, Crime Scene Investigation, a Guide for Law Enforcement. Findling is an NACDL Life Member, who joined the Association 1988 and has served multiple terms on the Board of Directors. His commitment to NACDL includes service as chair of the Forensic Sciences Committee, chair of the Membership Committee, and as co-chair of the Discovery Reform Committee. Findling is a 1981 graduate of Oglethorpe University and a 1984 graduate of the Emory University School of Law. He is married with three children. They are long time members of Temple Emanu-El.
Wedding Announcement
Deitch Ellis
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endy and Gilbert Deitch of Sandy Springs and Susan and Earl Wasserman of Atlanta are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Samantha Danielle Deitch to Benjamin Aaron Ellis, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Oppenheim of Sandy Springs (formerly of Glenview, Illinois). Samantha is the granddaughter of Norma Chase Cantor of Hallandale, Florida, the late Norman Chase of Brattleboro, Vermont and the late Mr. & Mrs. A. B. Deitch of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Benjamin is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Leon Levinthal of Northbrook, Illinois.
B’nai Mitzvah
Hartz Family Celebrates B’nai Mitzvah
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n August 23, 2014, Melinda and Ethan Hartz, 8th and 9th graders at The Galloway School, became Bat and Bar Mitzvah at Temple Sinai. They honored their simcha with a donation to Canine Cell Mates, which pairs rescued dogs with inmate trainers from the Fulton County Jail. Ethan and Melinda are the grandchildren of Ellen and Raphael Levine of Atlanta, Ruth Hartz of Jenkintown, PA, and Harry Hartz of blessed memory. Parents, Jennifer and Eric Hartz, and older sisters Jessica and Samantha, are filled with love and joy for this B’nai Mitzvah.
The Right Place. The Right Time. Welcome Home!
Samantha is a graduate from the University of Arizona where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and was a member of Alpha Epsilon Phi sorority. She owns and operates TASTE by Sam catering. Benjamin is a graduate from Indiana University where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Business from The Kelley School of Business. He is employed at Carter’s, Inc. as Allocations Manager.
A February 2015 wedding is planned in Atlanta.
Birth
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ara and Ross Kogon of Atlanta of Sandy Springs are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter, Freyda Glory Kogon, born July 15, 2014. Her first name, Freyda, is in loving memory of her maternal great great Aunt, Freyda Siegel. Freyda’s middle name, Glory, is honor of Sara and Ross’ mentor and dear friend, Gordon Zacks. Ecstatic and loving siblings are Marion (age 6), Gerald (age 4) and Morris (age 2). Proud grandparents are Judy and Marty Kogon of Atlanta and Naomi and Jeffrey Stonberg of Wellesley, MA. Delighted great-grandmother is Helen Cohen of Atlanta.
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