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Andrew Schatkin (1976)
Andrew Schatkin (VLS 1976) writes, "I am the principal of a law firm in Long Island and New York City, which operates throughout the country. I am listed in Who’s Who in America; Who’s Who in the World; and Who’s Who in American Law. In addition to my J.D. and M. Div. I have a certificate in International Law from the Hague in the Netherlands, and a Certificate in International Human Rights from Strasbourg, France. I have written over 160 legal journal articles, and have contributed five chapters to books in Criminal Law, Evidence, and Family Law. I have recently published a 650 page book, which consists of a compilation of my legal journal articles published by the University Press of America. I have a forthcoming book consisting of my more general literary, philosophical, and theological essays. I will always be grateful for the education I received at Villanova Law School."
Submitted on Nov 20 2009
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Jeffrey Smith (2005)
Jeffrey H. Smith (VLS 2005) recently co-authored with Joseph R. Pozzuolo, Esquire and Jeffrey S. Pozzuolo of Pozzuolo Rodden, P.C. an article entitled "Structure a Buy-Sell Agreement for Maximum Utility" published by Thomas Reuters in the October 2009 edition of Practical Tax Strategies. A courtesy copy is available at www.pozzuolo.com.

Submitted on Nov 17 2009
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Robert Horst (1991)
Robert Horst (VLS 1991) writes, "In response to an environment of increasing litigation within our client base, attorneys from Nelson Levine De Luca & Horst, a national law firm focused on the insurance industry, have authored “Extra-Contractual Litigation Against Insurers,” a book published this month by Law Journal Press. Written by firm founder Robert T. Horst, Partner Mark H. Rosenberg and edited by firm Chairman Michael R. Nelson, the book examines both the legal underpinnings of novel causes of action and the practical aspects of bringing claims and defending against them.

According to Horst, the topic is particularly timely due to the increase in legal actions against insurers as well as new and novel strategies of plaintiffs. “No matter which side of the fence you're on, this book will help you assess the viability of a claim and represent your clients effectively,” he said.

The authors provide a detailed discussion of trial tactics, covering each phase of trial from commencing an action through discovery, evidentiary rulings and jury instructions, to verdict and damages. Specific topics include the insurer's third-party bad faith in refusing to settle; first-party bad faith in refusing to pay benefits; bad faith claims involving specific lines of insurance; common law claims; unfair claims settlement practices; alternative theories of liability, and more.

All three authors have extensive legal experience representing insurers in a number of business matters. “Our careers have been completely devoted to the business of insurance. We’re grateful for this opportunity to bring our knowledge together and share insights on litigated insurance disputes from both sides of the table,” said Horst. The book may be purchased at lawcatalog.com."
Submitted on Nov 17 2009
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Michael Merlie (1985)
Michael Merlie (VLS 1985) has joined the Chester County law firm of Gawthrop Greenwood.(www.gawthrop.com) Michael, whose practice is concentrated in business law, finance and banking, commercial transactions, maritime and real estate law, has represented institutional, corporate and entrepreneurial clients in a wide variety of matters, with a particular expertise in maritime financing. He also assists entrepreneurs in all phases of start-up organizations. Previously a partner with Knapp McConomy Merlie LLP, he was a certified public accountant with a Big Five accounting firm in Philadelphia prior to his legal career. A member of the American and Pennsylvania Bar Associations and the Maritime Law Association of the United States, Merlie is admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States. He serves on the Board of Directors of Great Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce, and on the advisory boards of Continental Bank and Archbishop John Carroll High School.
Submitted on Nov 16 2009
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Sandra (Buschmann) Knapp (1986)
Sandra (Buschmann) Knapp (VLS 1986) has joined the Chester County law firm of Gawthrop Greenwood. (www.gawthrop.com)
Sandra, whose practice is concentrated in business law, commercial transactions, maritime and real estate law, finance and banking, represents clients in a broad range of transactional and general corporate matters, including marine finance and U.S.-based joint ventures for international companies. She frequently is involved in multimillion-dollar financing and acquisition transactions for companies both nationally and internationally.

Practicing in the Philadelphia area for more than 20 years, she previously was managing partner of Knapp McConomy Merlie LLP. She is a member of the Maritime Law Association of the United States, formerly a member of its Board of Directors and past Chair of its Marine Finance Committee. She also is a member of the American and Pennsylvania Bar Associations and is admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States. She serves on the Advisory Board of Historic Yellow Springs, is a member of the International Business Council of the Chester County Economic Development Council, a past Board member of the Seamen’s Church Institute and is named in the International Who’s Who of Shipping & Maritime Lawyers.
Submitted on Nov 16 2009
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Donald DeLeo (1967)
Donald DeLeo (VLS 1967) was re-elected to a 6th term as the Surrogate/Judge of the Hudson County, New Jersey Surrogate’s Court in the November 3, 2009 General Election. His term is for 5 years.
Submitted on Nov 16 2009
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Michelle Boss (2002)
Michelle Boss (2002) writes, "Michelle Boss has attained certification as a National Certified Counselor (NCC) through the National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. (NBCC). Currrently employed by Madison Public Schools in Connecticut as a School Counselor, Michelle joins more than 40,000 NCCs who are certified through NBCC. Michelle also is serving on the Connecticut School Counselor Association (CSCA) Executive Board as VP-Elect for Middle School Counselors."
Submitted on Nov 13 2009
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Anthony Galani (2008)
I have recently launched my own CPA tax practice. I provide tax preparation, advisory and planning services for individuals, partnerships and corporations. I work diligently to reduce my clients’ tax liabilities so they can enjoy maximum tax savings. If I could be of any service to you or your business, please feel free to contact me at tgalani@comcast.net
Submitted on Nov 10 2009
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Gerald Murphy (1991)
Gerald Murphy (1991) writes, "Commanding Officer of VT-22 since April 2009."
Submitted on Nov 7 2009
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Amber (Kyle) Blake (2000)
Amber (Kyle) Blake (2000) recently accepted a position at The City of Durango located in Durango, CO as the Multi Modal Coordinator. Amber recently was employed at Baltimore Metropolitan Council as Transportation Planner, GIS.
Submitted on Nov 4 2009
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Corey Higgins (2002)
Corey Higgins (VLS 2002) has been named by the publications Boston magazine and Law & Politics to the 2009 list of Massachusetts “Rising Stars.”
Submitted on Nov 2 2009
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Mary Doherty (1978)
Mary Doherty (VLS 1978) -- The Philadelphia Business Journal has named Mary Cushing Doherty, Partner and Family Law attorney at High Swartz LLP, a 2009 Woman of Distinction. The award recognizes 26 of the region’s most dynamic women who are making headlines in their professional field and in their community.

Ms. Doherty and the other 2009 Women of Distinction award recipients will be honored at a reception on December 1 at the Sheraton City Center in Philadelphia. The winners will also be profiled in a special section of the Business Journal’s November 27 issue.

Ms. Doherty has been practicing family law for more than 30 years and has an outstanding record of professional and community service. She is a longtime member and past Chair of the Family Law Section of the Pennsylvania Bar Association; and past Chair of the Family Law Sections of the Montgomery Bar Association and the Philadelphia Bar Association. Additionally, she is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers since 1986, and was state Chapter President in 2006-2007.
Submitted on Nov 2 2009
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Marilou (Taylor) Watson (1994)
Marilou (Taylor) Watson (VLS 1994) , a partner in the Intellectual Property Practice Group at Fox Rothschild LLP, was appointed by Governor Edward G. Rendell to serve on the Pennsylvania Early Childhood Investment Commission. Watson was sworn in on Oct. 19 in a ceremony in Harrisburg along with other new members. The commission, created in September 2008 through Executive Order, is composed of approximately 50 business executives from across the state. Members act as ambassadors for early education, speaking at local events, sharing information on quality early education with their employees and lending their voice in support of public investment for early education. The commission also hosts an annual economic summit, bringing nationally recognized experts in early education, workforce development and economics to Harrisburg. Watson focuses her practice at Fox Rothschild on all aspects of intellectual property law, with particular emphasis on foreign and domestic patent prosecution; client counseling; infringement analysis; patent invalidity and freedom to operate studies and Hatch-Waxman issues related to ANDA filings; and licensing, due diligence and divestiture matters in the chemical and pharmaceutical arts.

Submitted on Nov 2 2009
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John Goodman (1974)
John "Marc" Goodman (VLS 1974)was elected to the Board of Directors of the Kansas County and District Attorneys Association; and was elected to a third term as Prosecuting Attorney for Lyon County, Kansas.
Submitted on Nov 2 2009
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Erika (Hoye) von Hoyer (2006)
Erika von Hoyer (EMBA 2006) recently accepted a position at ListenLogic located in Fort Washington, PA as VP, Operations & Relationship Mgmt. Erika was previously employed at SkillSurvey as Vice President of Marketing and she continues to serve as a social media strategist at 360 Reputation. "Social media monitoring has become central to brand building and engagement. I am thrilled to be a part of the industry's next-generation solution developed by ListenLogic."
Submitted on Oct 29 2009
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Robert Naugle (1970)
Robert Naugle (1970) writes, "Returning to VU in January 2005, Robert Naugle earned a BS Mathematics degree in December 2006 and a MA Mathematics degree in December 2007."
Submitted on Oct 27 2009
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Joel Friedman (1982)
Joel Friedman (1982) writes, I received an Arizona Judicial Branch 2008 Achievement Award for work on the "Appeal Guides for Self-Represented Parties - Industrial Commission Appeals," was honored as 2008-2009 Outstanding Attorney Volunteer by the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law Arizona State University Homeless Legal Assistance Project, and presented a paper and seminar on the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, 4th edition (WAIS-IV) at the October, 2009, National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR) Conference in San Francisco, CA. My children (Aleksandr, 17, and Natasha, 15, both of whom play club and high school soccer) and I are also licensed by the United States Soccer Federation as referees.
Submitted on Oct 26 2009
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Janice (Rowe) Tigani (1982)
Janice (Rowe) Tigani (1982) recently accepted a position at the Delaware Department of Justice in Wilmington, Delaware as a Deputy Attorney General in the Family Division. She previously practiced with the DOJ from 1984 to 1998. After leaving the DOJ, Janice was in private practice for the past 11 years, most recently as a solo practitioner with Tigani Law, LLC.
Submitted on Oct 23 2009
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Peter Zacharias (2005)
Peter Zacharias (VLS2005) – Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Peter K. Zacharias has joined the Firm as an associate in the Intellectual Property and Technology group. Mr. Zacharias will be based in the Firm’s Philadelphia office. Prior to joining Blank Rome, Mr. Zacharias served as an associate at RatnerPrestia, P.C., where he was a member of the Electrical, Computer and Business Method Group and was primarily involved with patent prosecution and risk management. While at RatnerPrestia, he drafted and prosecuted numerous patent applications for electrical, computer and financial inventions, and counseled clients on avoiding the intellectual property rights of others.
Submitted on Oct 9 2009
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Patricia Coonahan (1981)
Patricia Coonahan (VLS 1981)is running for Court of Common Pleas Judge, Montgomery County, PA. For more information, visit www.patcoonahan.com
Submitted on Oct 9 2009
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