CLASS NOTES
1990s to 2000s Terry D. Garnett ’90 has been named a partner in Goodwin Procter’s Patent Litigation Practice. He will focus on high-stakes patent litigation and licensing matters with an emphasis on the information technology industry.
Kathy Bazoian Phelps ’91 has co-authored a book with the Honorable Steven Rhodes titled The Ponzi Book: A Legal Resource for Unraveling Ponzi Schemes. Published by LexisNexis, it is a resource for a comprehensive understanding of the competing rights, claims and defenses of all of the parties impacted by a Ponzi scheme. Says UCLA Law Professor Kenneth Klee, the book is “… an invaluable resource for lawyers and judges enmeshed in the thicket of Ponzi scheme litigation. Clearly written and accessible, the book provides key insights into Ponzi cases and how they differ from ordinary bankruptcy litigation. I am glad I have the book in my library and have already used it in my Ponzi scheme cases.” Read more about the book at www. theponzibook.com.
James B. Conte ’92 has been honored by Chicago Lawyer in its selection of “Leading Lawyers - Intellectual Property Law.” Following the publication of Conte’s selection for Chicago Lawyer’s list, American Registry seconded the honor and added him to the “Registry of Business Excellence(TM).” Conte is a partner in the Chicago office of Husch Blackwell and is a member of the firm’s Intellectual Property Department.
Ruth Bermudez Montenegro ’92 was appointed by Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. to a judgeship in the Imperial County Superior Court. Montenegro has served as assistant county counsel for Imperial County since 2011. She fills the vacancy created by the death of Judge Barrett J. Foerster ’67.
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Robert Offer ’92, of Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern, 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.
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Brette Simon ’94 has joined Bryan Cave LLP as a partner in the firm’s Los Angeles offices. She will practice with the firm’s Transactions Client Service Group.
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Laurence Solov ’94 has been named president and CEO of Breitbart News Network. Solov has served on the company’s board of directors since its inception.
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Peter A. Hernandez ’95 has been appointed to a judgeship in the Los Angeles County Superior Court by Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. Hernandez served as an assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California since 1999.