CLASS NOTES
David Wheeler Newman ’77 David Wheeler Newman ’77 received the prestigious Dana Latham Award for lifetime achievement in
the field of taxation law. He was honored with the award from the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Taxation Section at the annual Dana Latham Award Luncheon on June 1, 2012, held at the Omni Los
Angeles Hotel. Newman is a partner at Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP where he heads the firm’s Tax
Department and serves as chair of the charitable sector practice.
JOHN BRANCA
John Branca ’75, a partner at Ziffren Brittenham LLP, was honored with the 2012 Entertainment Law Initiative (ELI) Service Award at the GRAMMY Foundation’s 14th Annual Entertainment Law Initiative Luncheon & Scholarship Presentation on February 10, 2012 at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. He was also named to The Hollywood Reporter’s 2012 “Power Lawyers” list, which highlights the 100 most influential entertainment attorneys in America. He was included in the “talent dealmakers” category.
Jack S. Martin ’76 announced his retirement from the Boeing Company after a career in aerospace spanning 34 years. He also would like to give thanks to his wife Sonia C. Martin, who passed away on December 24, 2009 after a heroic battle with cancer, for a wonderful 27 years of marriage.
Howard King ’77, of King Holmes Paterno & Berliner, was named to The Hollywood Reporter’s 2012 “Power Lawyers” list, which highlights the 100 most influential entertainment attorneys in America. He was included in the “litigation” category.
Adrian Andrade ’76 was appointed by Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. to the 37th District Agricultural Association, Santa Maria Fair Park. Andrade has been the owner of Adrian S. Andrade and Associates since 1991. MELANIE COOK
Bradley Coates ’76 recently published the fourth edition of his award-winning book Divorce with Decency: The Complete How-To Handbook and Survivor’s Guide to the Legal, Emotional, Economic, and Social Issues. Bradley is the founder of Coates and Frey, Hawaii’s largest divorce and family law firm, and he now serves as of counsel to the firm. He is a popular author and international lecturer on human and romantic relationships and the “dynamics of divorce.”
Bruce G. Iwasaki ’76 has been appointed to a judgeship in the Los Angeles County Superior Court by Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. Iwasaki has been a partner at Lim Ruger and Kim LLP since 2006.
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Melanie Cook ’78, of Ziffren Brittenham LLP, was named to The Hollywood Reporter’s 2012 “Power Lawyers” list, which highlights the 100 most influential entertainment attorneys in America. She was included in the “talent dealmakers” category. Melanie was also named National Reunion Challenge Chair for UCLA Law's 2013 Reunion Challenge. Gary Stiffelman ’79, of Ziffren Brittenham LLP, was named to The Hollywood Reporter’s 2012 “Power Lawyers” list, which highlights the 100 most influential entertainment attorneys in America. He was included in the “talent dealmakers” category.
GARY STIFFELMAN