Mark Popovich
Eric Sachtjen
Isabel & Austin Harris
Arthur Rizer
Shane McFetridge
Robin Haynes
Robert Stone, β94 Robert Stone, a 1994 graduate and former editor-in-chief of the Gonzaga Law Review, splits his time between his law practice and his other passion, the outdoors. His outdoor interests include hunting and fishing, as well as flying his float plane. Stone recently helped launch an outdoor hunting and fishing show called βAlaska Outdoors Television,β which airs nationally. When Rob is not practicing personal injury, heβs flying his airplane all over Alaska hunting and fishing. He is known in Alaska as not only one of the best attorneys, but also a go-to guy for outdoor adventure.
1999
2003
John J. Durkin, a partner in the Tacoma law firm of Troup, Christnacht, Ladenburg, McKasy & Durkin, Inc. PS, was awarded the Professionalism Award by the Washington State Association for Justice at the annual convention at Whistler, British Columbia, recently. The award goes to a member of the 2,500 member organization βwho, by conduct and leadership, promotes professionalism and brings dignity and pride to the legal profession by promoting civility, courtesy and honor among lawyers.β
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Declan Spencer OβConnor
2003
Mark C. Popovich of Isle of Wight, Va., was appointed by the Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors as county attorney. Prior to his appointment, Popovich served as the countyβs assistant county attorney since Sept. 2004.
Arthur Rizer published his first book, βLincolnβs Counsel: Lessons from Americaβs Most Persuasive Speaker,β based on the law practice and presidential speeches of Abraham Lincoln. Visit www.lincolnscounsel.com to learn more.
Jessie and Aleana Harris, β00, are proud to announce the birth of their twins, Isabel and Austin Harris. (Isabel β left, Austin right). Though twins, they were born on different days. Austin was born at 11:42 p.m. on May 29 and Isabel arrived at 12:31 a.m. on May 30, 2011.
2004
2000 John J. Durkin, β80
Brooke Kuhl
Eric J. Sachtjen completed his first Ironman distance race at the 2011 Ironman Coeur dβAlene, Idaho. Ryan and Courtney Beaudoin are proud to announce the birth of their third son, Brody, born Aug. 12. Ryan is an attorney at Witherspoon Kelley. Courtney is an attorney at Winston & Cashatt, in Spokane.
2002 Lorber, Greenfield & Polito, LLP has promoted Shane McFetridge to managing partner. McFetridge handles construction defect matters on behalf of general contractors and developers, as well as casualty defense matters involving private and commercial auto and trucking accidents, premises liability, and product liability claims.
Brooke Kuhl accepted a position with Browning Kaleczyc Berry & Hoven in Missoula, Mont. Her practice emphasizes corporate defense of environmental claims and employment claims. Kuhl clerked for the Hon. John Warner of the Montana Supreme Court after law school.
2005 Michael Meinert has joined the law firm of Boornazian, Jensen & Garthe, in Oakland, Calif., as an associate. He will continue his practice in construction defect litigation, handling matters for general contractors, developers, and subcontractors. He and his wife, Juliet, reside in the East Bay of the San Francisco area with their family.
2006
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Robin L. Haynes was named partner at Reed & Giesa, PS of Spokane. Her practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, including extensive work with receivership law and consumer protection. In addition, she has handled litigation involving construction, insurance bad faith, trade secrets and personal injury.