UDC Law student Laura Newman sat down with Josh Basile ’13 to discuss his career and how his education at UDC Law and his life experiences shape his work. Laura Newman: Tell us about yourself. Joshua Basile: My journey has been for the last thirty-six years. Eighteen years ago, my life got […]
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Class Notes September 2022
Class of 1975 Nancy Shia ’75 is running for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner for ANC 1C07. Class of 1978 Mary Ann Stiles ’78 is featured in the second edition of the Top 50 Fearless Leaders Publication by International Association of Top Professionals. Class of 1982 Deborah Sines ’82 worked on the […]
Read MoreGenet Amare ’17 establishes scholarship to support parents, legal guardians attending UDC Law
Adjunct Professor and bar coach in the UDC Law Academic Success Program Genet Amare ’17 has established the Amare and Ava Scholarship to support parents and legal guardians in law school who demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is named after her father and her daughter to honor the roles they’ve […]
Read MoreFour UDC Law alumnae featured in literary tribute to influential Latina leaders
In August, Elsie Guerrero ’20 published Latinas Poderosas!, a book celebrating Latinas who are “making a difference in the community by redefining the meaning of leadership and changing lives,” according to the official description. UDC Law alumnae Liana Montecinos ’18, Samantha Rowe ’20 and Flor De Maria Garay ’20 are featured in the book.
Read MoreDipti Pidikiti-Smith ’06 and Todd Zinicola ’04 appointed as judges in Fairfax County General District Court
Earlier this summer, the Virginia General Assembly appointed Dipti Pidikiti-Smith ’06 and Todd Zinicola ’04 to serve as judges on the Fairfax County General District Court.
Read MoreClass Notes August 2022
Class of 1993 Vikram Kapil ’93 was elected to the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Board of Directors. Class of 2020 Kalani Browne ’20 started a new job as an Assistant District Attorney with the Bronx County District Attorney Office. Kyle Rush ’20 moved from Temporary Contract Attorney to […]
Read MoreClass Notes July 2022
Class of 1978 Mary Ann Stiles ’78 will be inducted into the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) Hall of Fame in December. Class of 1987 Karen Newton Cole ’87 was elected to the D.C. Bar Board of Governors. Class of 1996 Joe Werner ’96 is running for Governor of […]
Read MoreAlumni POV: Perspectives on Today’s Hottest Issues
UDC Law’s diversity sets Firebird Nation apart from other law schools, and that diversity goes beyond who we are to what we stand for. To celebrate and explore that diversity, UDC Law is introducing “Alumni POV,” an opportunity for you to share your expertise and perspective on today’s biggest issues. […]
Read MoreUDC Law Immigration and Human Rights Clinic client from East Africa granted asylum after nearly two years of working on her case
On June 21, 2022, Imani*, an Immigration and Human Rights Clinic client from East Africa, was granted asylum after nearly two years of work with the clinic. Associate Dean of Clinical and Experiential Programs Lindsay M. Harris and three 2022 graduates – Delali Dagadu, Loishirl Hall and Pearl Mansu – […]
Read MoreClass Notes June 2022
Class of 1976 and Class of 2008 “Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting,” directed by Aviva Kempner ’76 and produced by Yancey Burns ’08, will be screened at the Kennedy Center on the Millennium Stage June 30 at 8:30 p.m. Class of 1983 Stephen Merrill Smith ’83 […]
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