The Advocate (Vol. 3 Issue 12)

College of William & Mary Law School William & Mary Law School Scholarship Repository Student Newspaper (Amicus, Advocate ) Archives and Law School History 2006 The Advocate (Vol 3, Issue 12) Repository Citation "The Advocate (Vol 3, Issue 12)" (2006) Student Newspaper (Amicus, Advocate ) 34 https://scholarship.law.wm.edu/newspapers/34 Copyright c 2006 by the authors This article is brought to you by the William & Mary Law School Scholarship Repository https://scholarship.law.wm.edu/newspapers The Advocate VOLUME III, ISSUE TWELVE WILLIAM & MARY SCHOOL OF LAW C o n g t u l a t i o n s C l a s s o f 0 ! A Message from the Dean Dear Class of 2006, To my real surprise, it has been almost three years since we encountered each other in the front hall of the Law School on August 17, 2003 I was standing near the front doors blocking your path till you shook my hand and got a W&M Law School bumper sticker You have been the first class to enjoy the North Wing throughout your stay at Marshall-Wythe, and the first class to have Justice Sandra Day O’Connor as your Chancellor You are the class that will have her as your graduation speaker (a real coup for ’06) And, of course, your class was catalytic in getting the school moving toward “high stall” restrooms, badly needed for decades and finally built thanks to you You’ve stayed long enough to see our new law library rise from the earth, but you’ll get out of Dodge before we begin noisily gutting the old library to rebuild it as a seamless part of the new whole Your timing is impeccable Your class gift effort has been extraordinary It will help feed the Law School’s Loan Repayment Assistance Program, a vital new initiative William & Mary had by far the largest number of law students (228) among the eight Virginia law schools who pledged hours as part of the Virginia Bar Association’s Community Service/Pro Bono Service Program Our bone marrow fundraising was successful this year at a record level On these fronts and many others, with your class leading the way, citizen lawyers are alive and well at Marshall-Wythe 226 years after Thomas Jefferson and George Wythe created a law school to produce them Virtually all our student organizations (those that have been around for eons, those born in 2005/06, and those in between) have been in full cry during your third year, which means while you were at the forefront of most of them Our student government, journals, moot court, trial team, to name just a few, have been made a real difference for the better this academic year This has been a year rich with events – symposia, conferences, visiting speakers, and other happenings We could spend most of our time savoring what’s served daily on these fronts Early last fall we had General Zinni here as the Carter Lowance Fellow, and as the year winds down we had the Chief Judge of the State of New York, Judith Kaye, here as our Marshall-Wythe Medallion recipient The U.S Court of Appeals for the Continued on pg 14 Wednesday, April 19, 2006 CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES JURIS DOCTOR August 2005 MARCUS MATTHEW BAUMANN, Washington, DC B.A., Northwestern University, 1998 KERRI CORNING RUST, Columbia, SC B.A., Washington and Lee University, 2000 KEVIN A SACHS, Holmdel, NJ B.A., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 1998 Matthew Carson Widmer, Milford, OH B.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1999 December 2005 MELINDA RENEA HASBROUCK, Capital Heights, MD B.S, Towson University, 1999 GREGORY DAVID ROHRBOUGH, McLean, VA B.A., Hampden-Sydney College, 1992 May 2006 JESSICA DIANE ABER, Alamo, CA B.A., University of Richmond, 2003 KATHERINE ELLEN ALLNUTT, Sterling, VA B.A., College of William & Mary, 2003 KATHERINE AMY AMBROGI, Newton, NJ B.A., University of Pennsylvania, 2001 JENNIFER O ANDRESS, Madison, AL B.A., Yale University, 2003 SARAH BROOKE ARMSTRONG, Waverly, IA B.A., Drake University, 2002 JEREMY CHRISTOPHER AUSTIN, Chesapeake, VA B.A., College of William & Mary, 2002 M.B.A., College of William & Mary, 2006 JOSHUA ELLIS BAKER, Manassas, VA B.A., Hillsdale College, 2001 SARAH KIRK BAKER, Lynwood, IL A.B., University of Illinois at Chicago, 2002 JONATHAN WAYNE BARLOW, Enterprise, UT B.A., University of Utah, 2003 MATTHEW STEVEN BARNDT, Souderton, PA B.A., The Pennsylvania State University, 2003 DAVID AUSTIN BARONI, Westerville, OH B.A., University of Notre Dame, 2003 THOMAS WALTER BARROW, Huntsville, AL B.A./B.A., University of Alabama, 1998 JOHN CHRISTOPHER BAUER, Fairfax, VA B.S., University of Virginia, 1999 M.B.A., East Carolina University, 2003 ERIC PETER BENSON, Lunenburg, MA B.A., The George Washington University, 2002 MEGAN ELIZA BISK, Princeton, MA B.A., University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 2003 BRADFORD SCOTT BOOTH, Lincoln, RI B.A., Colby College, 2003 DANIEL BROOME-RAINES, Lovettsville, VA A.B., Georgetown University, 2001 JESSICA MARIE DEERING BRUBAKER, Onalaska, WI B.A., University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1999 SAMUEL ROTH BRUMBERG, Richmond, VA B.A., University of Richmond, 2003 S DOUGLAS BUNCH, Waynesboro, VA B.A., College of William & Mary, 2002 Ed.M., Harvard University, 2003 DAVID JONATHAN BYASSEE, Santa Ana, CA B.A., Chapman University, 2003 AIMEE MARIE BYRNE, Portland, OR B.A., Boston University, 2002 JOHN NICHOLAS CALL, Salt Lake City, UT B.A., University of Utah, 2001 M.B.A., College of William & Mary, 2006 KELLY ELIZABETH CAMPANELLA, Atlanta, GA B.A., University of Virginia, 2002 SARAH MARIE CANE, Silver Spring, MD B.S., Michigan State University, 2003 CURTIS GRANT CARLL, Ormond Beach, FL B.A., University of Florida, 2003 JACQUELINE LEE CARRY, San Diego, CA B.S.B.A., Georgetown University, 2002 G DAVID CARTER JR., Orange, VA B.A., College of William & Mary, 2001 LAUREN MARIE CERMINARO, Pittsburgh, PA B.A., The Pennsylvania State University, 2003 APRIL BLACKMORE CHANDLER, Charleston, SC B.A./B.A., College of Charleston, 1999 ANDREW WILLIAM CHESTER, Brighton, Ontario, Canada B.A., Royal Military College of Canada, 1988 M.A., Carleton University, 1989 JACQUELINE KAREN CHIANG, Yorktown, VA B.A., Northwestern University, 2003 STEPHEN JOHN CLARKE, Colts Neck, NJ B.A., Case Western Reserve University, 2003 NOELLE JEAN COATES, Burlington, CT B.S., Georgetown University, 1997 JOHN OLIVER COX, Goochland, VA B.S., James Madison University, 2000 M.A., University of Maryland - College Park, 2003 MELISSA NOELLE CROSS, Grapevine, TX B.A., University of Richmond, 2003 LAURA CATHERINE DANIEL, Midlothian, VA A.B., Duke University, 2003 MELISSA ARIAIL DANIEL, Claxton, GA A.B.J., University of Georgia, 2003 JAMES MONTGOMERY DAVIS-SMITH, Nashville, TN B.A., Johns Hopkins University, 2000 ANDREW KOBENA DE HEER, Clementon, NJ B.A., Temple University, 2001 NICHOLAS MARTIN DEPALMA, Woodbridge, VA B.A., George Mason University, 2003 NIRAV NARENDRA DESAI, Annandale, VA B.S., University of Virginia, 2000 ADRIENNE LOUISE DI CERBO, Annandale, VA B.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2002 MICHAEL EDWARD DICK, Winchester, VA B.A., Virginia Military Institute, 1977 SHARI LYNN DIENER, Baltimore, MD A.B., Cornell University, 2001 BLYTHE ERIN DILLON, Oakton, VA A.B., Vassar College, 1999 COLLEEN R DIVER, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ B.A., Colby College, 1995 CORREY A DIVINEY, B.A., Southern Virginia University, 2000 MICHAEL ROY HAMME DURAN, Rochester, NY B.A., State University of New York at Buffalo, 2003 PATRICK DURING, Fairfax Station, VA B.A., Clemson University, 2002 LAUREN DUFF EADE, Timonium, MD A.B., Cornell University, 2001 CHRISTINA LORRAINE EBERHART, Ellicott City, MD B.S., Lehigh University, 2000 JAMES CHARLES EGAN, Chittenango, NY B.A., Canisius College, 2003 JENNIFER KATHERINE EISCHEID, Lake Forest, IL B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign, 2003 THE ADVOCATE AMBER L ELDRED, Newport News, VA B.S., College of William & Mary, 2003 JEANNETTE KATHERYN ELLIS, Ormond Beach, FL B.S., Winthrop University, 2002 JENNIFER ANN EVANS, Maple Valley, WA B.A., New Mexico State University, 2003 CASEY LYNNE EWART, Lewes, DE B.A., University of Delaware, 2003 JOHN STEPHEN FEINOUR JR., Camp Hill, PA B.A., University of Pennsylvania, 2002 LAURA NICOLLE FELLOW, Mission Viejo, CA B.A., Brigham Young University, 2002 KIMBERLY GRACE FINNIGAN, Saranac Lake, NY B.A., Middlebury College, 1998 BRIAN MATTHEW FLAHERTY, Duxbury, MA A.B., Bowdoin College, 2002 ANNE ELIZABETH FORKNER, Cartersville, GA A.B.J., University of Georgia, 2003 KRISTY LORRAINE FOX, Bartow, FL B.A., University of South Florida, 2003 MELINDA ANN FREYFOGLE, Ramstein, Germany B.A., University of Pennsylvania, 2002 MELANIE ANNE FRIEND, Exchange, WV B.A., Thiel College, 2003 KIMBERLY ANN GAINEY, Palmdale, CA B.A., California State University - Long Beach, 2002 SANDHYA GANAPATHY, Martinsville, NJ B.A., Boston University, 2003 MATTHEW M GAYLE, Virginia Beach, VA B.A., College of William & Mary, 2003 JEFFREY PETER GEIGER, Arlington, VA B.A., College of William & Mary, 1999 DONALD PATRICK GOODMAN III, Springville, NY B.A., Christendom College, 2003 NICHOLAS HEYWARD GRAINGER, Richmond, VA B.A., Davidson College, 2002 KEVIN DANIEL GROSS, Queens, NY B.A., State University of New York at Binghamton, 2001 MATTHEW THOMAS GUNLOCK, Dayton, OH B.S., Arizona State University, 2003 SETH REED HANSEN, Boise, ID B.A., Brigham Young University, 2003 STEPHANIE LYNN HARRIS, Medford, NJ A.B., Cornell University, 2002 M.P.P., College of William & Mary, 2006 NICOLAS THOMAS HEIDERSTADT, Charlottesville, VA B.A., University of Virginia, 2001 BRIAN MATTHEW HENDRICKS, Bartlett, IL B.A., Augustana College, 1996 M.P.P., College of William & Mary, 1998 JOSHUA DAVID HESLINGA, Cape May Court House, NJ B.A., Washington and Lee University, 1998 ALVIS LEON HESTER SR., Oxford, NC B.A., Saint Leo University, 1994 M.B.A., College of William & Mary, 1997 JENNIFER LEIGH HILLMAN, Knightdale, NC B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2000 JASON SHIN HOBBIE, Falls Church, VA B.A., University of Virginia, 2001 JAMES DANIEL HOBGOOD, Richmond, VA B.A., University of Richmond, 2002 DANA MICHAEL HOLLYWOOD, Woburn, MA B.A., Boston University, 1992 M.A.L.D., Tufts University, 1999 HEATHER LEIGH HOPKINS, Syracuse, NY B.A., Hamilton College, 2000 JAMES HOWARD HUTCHINSON, Alexandria, VA B.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2003 HANNAH WHITE HUTMAN, New Market, VA B.A., Columbia Union College, 2003 MICHAEL RAYMOND IOFFREDO, McLean, VA B.A., University of Virginia, 2003 A JOSEPH JAY III, Springfield, VA B.A., College of William & Mary, 2003 CHRISTOPHER CARNEY JOHNSON, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI B.S., United States Naval Academy, 1999 DEMARION PERKINS JOHNSTON, Richmond, VA B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University, 1998 RAJDEEP SINGH JOLLY, Miami, FL B.A., University of Miami, 2003 EMILY ANN JONES, Michigan City, IN B.A., Purdue University, 2002 DONALD GORDON JUDY, Madison, VA B.A., University of Virginia, 1997 M.A.Ed., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2000 LEE ERIC KAUFMAN, Clifton Park, NY B.S Union College, 2002 M.B.A., Union College, 2003 MICHAEL THOMAS KAUFMAN, Cincinnati, OH B.A., College of Charleston, 2003 JASON SCOTT KIRWAN, Manhawkin, NJ B.A., The George Washington University, 2001 KRISTOF G KOLETAR, Berkeley Heights, NJ B.A., Seton Hall University, 2002 JAMES NICHOLAS KORNEGAY, Mount Olive, NC B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2000 TANJA MARJA KORPI, Williamsburg, VA B.A., College of William & Mary, 2003 NICHOLE MICHELLE KOSSLER, Arcanum, OH B.A., Wittenberg University, 2001 JAMES SAMUEL KRUEGER, Memphis, TN B.S., University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2000 MAUREEN FOLEY KUFRO, Williamsburg, VA B.A., State University of New York at Stony Brook, 1987 STEVEN JAMES LACY, East Wenatchee, WA B.A., Brigham Young University, 1999 M.T.A., The George Washington University, 2002 ANNE CATHERINE LAHREN, Virginia Beach, VA B.B.A., University of Miami, 1999 M.B.A., University of Miami, 2001 SETH DANIEL LASKO, Monroe, NY B.A., State University of New York at Binghamton, 2001 JUSTIN MICHAEL LAUGHTER, Chester, VA B.A., University of Virginia, 2003 DAWN CHRISTINE LEEMON, Appleton, WI B.A., University of Oklahoma, 2002 SCOTT JAMES LEONHARDT, Clarks Summit, PA B.A., University of Delaware, 2000 ERIC MICHAEL LEPPO, Spring Grove, PA B.S., The Pennsylvania State University, 2003 BRIAN JOEL LEVY, Berwyn, PA B.A., University of Virginia, 2002 MICHAEL WILLIAM SMITH LOCKABY, Salem, NH B.A., University of Virginia, 2002 ANDREW CLIFFORD LOUIS, Dallas, TX B.B.A., Baylor University, 2003 LAMONT DEMETRIUS MADDOX, Norfolk, VA B.A., University of Virginia, 1992 M.B.A., College of William & Mary, 2006 ANGELA NOELLE MANZ, Charlotte, NC B.A., University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 2001 SARA VIRGINIA MARISKA, Burke, VA B.A., University of Virginia, 2003 MATTHEW WILLIAM MARZETTI, Alexandria, VA B.A., University of Virginia, 2001 ERIN COLLEEN MCCOOL, Abingdon, VA B.A., University of Virginia, 2000 STEPHEN LEWIS MCDONALD, Jefferson City, MO B.S., University of Missouri, 2003 JEFFREY BRIAN MEAD, Katy, TX B.A./B.J., University of Texas at Austin, 1994 JESS DANIEL MEKEEL, Chapel Hill, NC B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2003 Wednesday, April 19, 2006 CATHERINE SUSANNE MILLER, Virginia Beach, VA A.B., Duke University, 2002 CATHERINE HOPE MOLLOY, Tampa, FL B.A., University of South Florida, 2003 CHRISTOPHER RAY MOORE, Hedgesville, WV B.S., Shepherd College, 2002 JOSHUA T MORRIS, B.S., Vanderbilt University, 2003 DAVID MCLEAN MORRISON, Williamsburg, VA B.S., University of Alabama, 2001 DANIEL VICTOR MUMFORD, Bilbao, Spain B.S., Duke University, 1996 ANDREA MICHELLE MUSE, Roanoke, VA B.A., College of William & Mary, 2003 GEORGES ZACHARY MUSALIA NABWANGU, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada B.S., McGill University, 1997 M.B.A., Bentley College, 2003 LLOYD CHRISTOPHER NOLAND, Newport News, VA B.A., Washington and Lee University, 1999 M.B.A., College of William & Mary, 2006 JUSTIN ALAN NORWOOD, Portland, OR B.A., Carleton College 1999 M.A., University of Pennsylvania, 2002 CRYSTAL LYNN NORRICK, Virginia Beach, VA B.S., Old Dominion University, 1997 M.B.A., Old Dominion University, 2006 JOHN DALRO OWENS III, Eustis, FL A.B., Princeton University, 2001 M.B.A., College of William & Mary, 2006 ELIZABETH ANN PANNILL, Houston, TX B.A., Kenyon College, 1997 ROBERT EDWARD PEALO, Dryden, NY B.S., Cornell University, 2003 DANIELLE LYNN PELLEGRIN, Bourg, LA B.A., University of Louisiana, 2002 JON PATRICK PERDUE, Indianapolis, IN B.A., Florida Agricultural and MechanicalUniversity, 2001 M.A.S.S., Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, 2003 GENEVA NICOLE PERRY, Cheyenne, WY B.S., University of Wyoming, 1997 ANDREA RUTH PHELPS, Castleton, NY B.A., Colgate University, 2003 ERIC JAMES POHLNER, Bel Air, MD B.A., University of Maryland, College Park, 2001 JOHN WILLIAM POLLOM, Danville, KY B.A., Hanover College, 2003 EVELYN ROSE MARIE PROTANO, Manalapan, NJ B.A., University of Pennsylvania, 2003 DANIEL HART RAMISH, Vienna, VA B.S., University of Virginia, 2002 BRET WILLIAM RAWSON, Winchester, VA B.A., University of Phoenix, 1996 M.A., Brigham Young University, 1998 BRENDAN MICHAEL RELYEA, Wappingers Falls, NY B.A., New York University, 2001 GEORGE ETHAN REYNOLDS, Williamsburg, VA B.A., College of William & Mary, 1996 M.A.Ed., College of William & Mary, 1999 RYAN CHARLES RIESTERER, Sandusky, OH B.A., Baldwin-Wallace College, 2002 MEGAN BRIDGET RILEY, Madison, CT A.B., Dartmouth College, 2003 JENNIFER R RINKER, Houston, TX B.A., University Texas at Austin, 1996 M.A., University Texas at Austin, 1998 GREGORY R ROBERSON, San Leandro, CA B.A., University of California, San Diego, 2001 BRANDON THOMAS ROGERS, Carmel, IN B.S., University of Virginia, 2003 NIKKI LEIGH ROHRBAUGH, Reston, VA B.A., University of Virginia, 2003 MARC MICHAEL ROSE, Williamsburg, VA B.A., Kenyon College, 1985 M.A., University of Virginia, 1991 M.B.A., Northwestern University, 1999 BRETT WILLIAM RUDDUCK, Wilmington, OH B.A., Miami University of Ohio, 2003 WILLIAM BRADLEY RUSSELL JR., Tampa, FL B.S., Florida State University, 2002 MARK ALEXANDER SAPIRIE, Jupiter, FL B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1996 J MAREN SCHMIDT, WILLIAMSBURG, VA B.A., College of William & Mary, 2000 TANYA DARLENE SCHUESSLER, Denton, TX B.A./B.A., University of North Texas, 1999 M.B.A., University of North Texas, 2002 ELIZABETH ASHLEIGH SCHULLER, Poquoson, VA B.A., College of William & Mary, 2002 JOSEPH ERIC SCIULLI, West Middlesex, PA B.A., University of Pennsylvania, 1998 MATTHEW ADLEY SHAW, Poughkeepsie, NY B.S., Cornell University, 2001 MATTHEW STEPHEN SHELDON, Charlottesville, VA B.A., College of William & Mary, 2002 ALBERT SHENG, Fort Lee, NJ B.S., University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, 2003 RACHEL ELIZABETH SHOAF, B.A., Mary Baldwin College, 2001 MARGARET ELIZABETH SHOUP, Warrenville, SC B.S., University of South Carolina - Aiken, 2003 DOUGLAS ALLEN SMITH, Bowie, MD B.A., The Catholic University of America, 2002 M.A., The Catholic University of America, 2003 SHANE LANDON SMITH, Lazbuddie, TX B.B.A., West Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1988 DEVIN HALLETT SNYDER, Pittsburgh, PA B.A., Colgate University, 2002 BRIAN RUSSELL SOISET, Lilburn, GA A.B., The University of Georgia, 2003 ANNE CHRISTINE SOMMERS, Richmond, VA B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2002 BRADLEY JAMES SPEDALE, Baton Rouge, LA B.A., Loyola University, New Orleans, 2001 M.B.A., College of William & Mary, 2006 PATRICK FRANCIS SPEICE JR., Erie, PA B.A., Wake Forest University, 2003 SARAH ELIZABETH SPIERS, Staunton, VA B.A., Mary Washington College, 1997 STEPHANIE LUANN SPIRER, Monroeville, PA B.A., Ohio Northern University, 2003 RACHEL JUHAS SUDDARTH, Alexandria, VA B.A., University of Virginia, 2001 JENNIFER LYNN STIEFVATER, Ephrata, PA B.A., The Pennsylvania State University, 2001 CHRISTOPHER DAVIES SUPINO, Westwood, NJ A.B., Cornell University, 2003 NINI TIN, Reston, VA B.A., College of William & Mary, 2002 CHRISTINE RENEE TOLLEFSON, Alexandria, VA B.A., University of Virginia, 1999 ALICIA TRACY, Charlottesville, VA B.A., University of Virginia, 2001 CHRISTINE ANN TRAPASSO, Cranbury, NJ B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2001 NICOLE AYN TRAVERS, Derwood, MD B.F.A., Emerson College, 2003 EDWARD PAUL TRIVETTE, Richmond, VA B.A., Virginia Commonwealth University, 2002 EMILY LOUISE TULLI, Ashland, VA B.A., Bridgewater College, 2002 THOMAS SCOTT UZZLE, Richmond, VA B.A., College of William & Mary, 2001 THE ADVOCATE AMRISH V WADHERA, Gaithersburg, MD B.A., University of Maryland - College Park, 2003 LAUREN ELOISE WALCHLI, Reno, NV B.A., University of Oregon, 2003 ROBIN ELIZABETH WALKER, Herndon, VA B.A., University of Alabama, 1999 LAURIE ANNE WEEKS, Lawrence, KS B.A./B.J., University of Missouri, 2001 M.A., Oxford Brookes University, 2003 BRAINERD HUNT WHITBECK III, New York, NY B.A., Amherst College, 2003 JOSHUA DAVID WHITLOCK, Abingdon, VA B.A., Brigham Young University, 2002 KENNETH RAYMOND WIGGINS, Daytona Beach, FL B.A., Florida State University, 2002 KEVIN SCOTT WILKES, Grand Haven, MI B.A., Michigan State University, 2000 LINCOLN DEANE WILLIS, Smyrna, DE A.B., Dartmouth College, 1998 EVAN MICHAEL WOOTEN, Woodbridge, VA B.A., University of Virginia, 2001 MEGAN A WOTHERSPOON, Fairfax, VT A.B., Cornell University, 2003 SARAH FAITH WRIGHT, Broken Arrow, OK B.S., Oral Roberts University, 2002 DATHAN JOHN YOUNG, Midlothian, VA B.A., Brigham Young University, 2003 READE H YOUNG, Chicago, IL B.A., DePaul University, 2003 ANNE-MARIE KATHLEEN ZELL, Nappanee, IN B.A., Indiana University - Bloomington, 2003 SETH BRADLEY ZUCKER, Teaneck, NJ B.A., The George Washington University, 2003 MASTER OF LAWS IN THE AMERICAN LEGAL SYSTEM May 2006 ABDIYEV BEKZOD RAHMATULLAYEVICH, Angren City, Uzbekistan LL.B., Tashkent State Institute of Law, 2003 HONG CHEN, LL.B., Nanjing Institute of Meterology, 1990 LL.M., Nanjing University, 1999 JONAS JONATHAN CONRAD, Ann Arbor, MI B.A., University of Michigan, 1989 LL.B., University of Edinburgh, 1997 XIAOBO DENG, Jingzhou, China LL.B., China University of Political Science and Law, 2005 ALIREZA GHAZIZAHEDI, Williamsburg, VA LL.B., Tehran Islamic Azad University, 1998 LL.M., Tehran Islamic Azad University, 2001 AINSLIE HODGES, Berkeley Vale, N.S.W., Australia B.A./LL.B., University of Technology, Sydney, 2003 JIANG HUANG LL.B., China University of Political Science and Law, 2005 ANTON ALEXANDER KARPOV, Moscow, Russia LL.M., Moscow M.V Lomonosov State University, 1999 SUNG HO KIM LL.B., Seoul National University, 1993 SUSHIL KUMAR, London, England LL.B., Queen Mary College, University of London, 2005 SUN XI, BEIJING, P.R China LL.B., Capital Normal University, 2005 NATALYA TLEPOVA, Astana, Kazakhstan B.A., Seyfullin University, 1996 LL.B., Kazakh State Law Academy, 2003 ORDER OF THE COIF The Order of the Coif is a national scholastic honor society in law Its purpose is “to foster a spirit of careful study and to mark in a fitting manner those who have attained a high grade of scholarship” in the study of law The English Order of the Coif was the most ancient and one of the most honored institutions of the common law Its origins may antedate the Norman Conquest The American Order of the Coif was founded in 1912 Membership in it is the highest academic honor a law student may achieve It is equivalent to membership in Phi Beta Kappa for undergraduates, recognizing the scholastic achievement of students selected from the upper ten percent of their class AWARDS GIVEN AT GRADUATION The Citizen Lawyer Award This award honors a graduate or friend of the Law School who stands squarely in the Jeffersonian tradition of outstanding citizenship and leadership The Walter L Williams Jr Memorial Teaching Award This annual award is named in honor of the late Professor Walter L Williams Jr., who died in 1991 The winner is selected by the graduating class The Lawrence W I’Anson Award The Lawrence W I’Anson Award is presented annually to a member of the graduating class who in the judgment of the Law School faculty has shown evidence of great professional promise through scholarship, character and leadership The award, supported by an endowment given by the Beazley Foundation of Portsmouth, Virginia, honors the late Lawrence W I’Anson, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia and first President of the Board of Directors of the National Center for State Courts The George Wythe and John Marshall Awards These awards have been made possible through the generosity of William & Mary graduates Robert Friend Boyd and Sara Miller Boyd The Wythe and Marshall Awards recognize exceptional character, leadership and selfless service to the Law School community The Wythe Award goes to a member of the law school student body and the Marshall Award to a member of the faculty or staff The Thurgood Marshall Award Given annually by the William & Mary Law School Association, the Thurgood Marshall award goes to that member of the Marshall-Wythe community, whether student, faculty member, friend or alumnus, who best exhibits the ideals of distinguished public service exemplified by Justice Marshall 6 Dear Jennifer, Nicole, David, Nick, and Raj: Thank you for all your hard work in bringing news and entertainment to Marshall-Wythe every fortnight We will miss you tremendously, but we will take solace in the fact that you’ll be bringing news and entertainment, in one way or another, to the real world Lord knows it could use your wit and vim Best wishes, Kelly, Myriem, Tara, Will and the rest of The Advocate staff Nicole, Nick, Raj, David, and Jen: You guys set the best kind of example for the rest of us Your heart, your energy, and most of all your good humor through all things were an inspiration - always The Advocate will miss you muchly, and so will I Cheers, Myr PS - Nicole, you are, of course, exceedingly fabulous Nicole - You were editor extraordinaire, master of the photo montage, and sex educator to 600 law students Those will be some tough heels for Will to fill David - Muckraking news at the law school was no easy task, but you must have been undercover on Wednesday nights Thanks for sacrificing so many Friday afternoons to editing Raj - Chaachaajee and so much more Your creativity and free spirit will be sorely missed I hear the toaster in the lounge is not giving anymore exclusive interviews Nick - ARRGH matey, what would a newspaper be without a pirate at the helm of copy editing? - Kelly Joanne Pereira Wednesday, April 19, 2006 Dear Graduating Eds: I can’t believe it was almost two years ago when I first met you all I was a wideeyed 1L, and you were seasoned second-years You welcomed me aboard the good ship Advocate, quickly making me a member of the crew and putting me to work scrubbing the Features deck I still remember writing my first article covering last year’s SBA softball tournament I think I just went ahead and wrote it because I thought I should, since I was going to be there anyway and since I had some sports coverage experience Imagine my surprise days later seeing Jennifer’s parallel story on the same event! It was then I realized that our beloved little paper did not have any delusions of grandeur We were all law students putting a newspaper together on the side, and that was just fine, thank you very much You all taught me to have fun with the newspaper—to take the job of bringing news and features to the law school seriously, but not too seriously Nicole, your columns were an inspiration Fortunately, they did not literally inspire me to anything Hearing about the Victoria’s Secret annual sale was quite enough for me But your stylish and humorous take on the age old topic always got people picking up the paper, and I always admired it You were also a selfless and effortless leader these past two years You leave a strong legacy, and I hope to it justice Thanks Jennifer, your business savvy and BLAWGing ability are unmatched—only when I attempted to write a BLAWG or two myself did I realize just how much of an art form it was Thank you for keeping the paper in the black—it helps us print in both black and white and in color! David, your workmanlike approach to the news is inspiring Maybe that sounds strange, given your California ’tude, dude, but it’s true I was always impressed with your ability to cover, either by delegating to others or writing yourself, the important events on campus You never let us see you sweat Thanks for lending that to the paper Wherever the future takes you, keep it up Nick, your sharp eye and even sharper wit are tremendous assets Thank you for sharing them with us for a while I hope you’re able to share them with the wider world (and maybe even get paid for it) Raj, your friendship and Features leadership have been important and enjoyable aspects of my law school experience From Sikhism to Queen to metaphysics to Koko the gorilla, you can always speak or write knowledgably and effectively about just about anything Your passion and humor are contagious Thank you for making the world a more honest and happy place As I prepare to take over the helm next year, I have begun to appreciate more fully all you have done for the paper over the past few years I thank you for giving me and the rest of the law school a publication better off than when you found it More than your talents and abilities, though, I will miss your company and friendship I wish you all the best in your future endeavors When you all become successful, as I’m sure you will be, please don’t be strangers For everything you’ve given to The Advocate, thank you Fondly, William Y Durbin The Green Leafe Café Congratulates the Class of 2006! Thank you for Three Years of Diligent Patronage Neill, Glen, Kevin, Nate and the rest of us all look forward to many years of continued good times with the Law Students: Our favorite clientele! THE ADVOCATE What does this mean for you? We ranked FIRST in the country out of 156 major law firms in the 2005 AmLaw Summer Associates Survey Year after year we are first in the overall rating as a place to work, getting high marks for training, mentoring, collegiality and family friendliness And it doesn't end there We've also consistently ranked in the top 10 in the AmLaw Midlevel Associates Survey Because we believe that a fulfilling legal career is a marathon, not a sprint, many summer associates spend their whole careers with us, developing strong bonds with clients we have served Want to be part of a winning team? for decades and forging new client relationships Contact Randi S Lewis at 410.385.3563 through excellent client service 8 Wednesday, April 19, 2006 THE ADVOCATE Wednesday, April 19, 2006 10 Brian R Soiset Jonathan Wayne Barlow Matthew Thomas Gunlock Brainerd H Whitbeck ("Tripp") Tripp—You did it! Congratulations, counselor, and all good wishes for a bright future and a wonderful life Mom, Dad and Caroline Hannah White Hutman Words cannot express the pride we feel for your accomplishments and the hope we have for your future A little advice from Albert Einstein: “Out of clutter, find simplicity From discord, find harmony In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” Mom & Dad Lauren Cerminaro “Just Do It?” Well, you’ve done it! Throughout this journey, you’ve met the challenges and taken control You’ve always been a shining star and you shine brighter every day We love you and we’re proud of you not only for your accomplishments but for the special person you are We know we shouldn’t use the “P” word, but sometimes you just have to shout out loud, “Son, we are proud of you!” You and Kathryn have worked so hard to reach this goal We wish you both a life of happiness and success! We love you! Mom and Dad To yesterday, the little guy whose ideas and dreams were always BIG! For today, the man whose hard work and determination have made those dreams reality We’ve always believed that you would it! We are so proud of you, Matt! Congratulations! Love always, Mom, Dad and Danielle Hannah, you have been writing “contwacts” since you could talk, it is so nice to know that they will now really be legal contracts…we are happy for your successes and proud of all that you James Nicholas Kornegay Love, Mommie, et al One phase of a journey that began with a little fellow stumbling out the door to learn about the world will shortly conclude The family of Nicholas Kornegay wishes him to know how proud they are that the dedication to his dream is now realized We love you Nick Daddy, Mama & family Nick DePalma Evan Michael Wooten Mom & Dad Joshua David Heslinga Congratulations Even! Now it’s on to LA Devin Hallett Snyder We love you, Mom and Dad Congratulations Joshua! We are filled with thankfulness for a son and grandson like you Your accomplishments reflect wise use of the talents and abilities God has given you Love, Mom & Dad, Grandmother & Gramps Nikki Kossler Your hard work and dedication have brought you to this day We’re very proud of you and your achievements You’ve been a blessing since you were born Love, joy and happiness is what you bring to our lives Remember, it’s downhill! Love, Dad, Mom and Luke Congratulations Nick! We are proud of all of your achievements and hope to see you continue your creative pursuits—writing and music—as you realize success in your career Jennifer Rinker Mom, Dad, Lyndsey and Jenn Nikki Leigh Rohrbaugh We love you thisssss much! Lawyer? What happened to gypsy princess? Congratulations! Dad, Mom & Bud Love, Mom & Dad So much charm and fabulousness in one such smart cookie How DO you it? All our best wishes and love From Mom, Larry and Scott THE ADVOCATE Eric James Pohlner Eric—Thank you for a wonderful Mother’s Day present We are all proud of you and love you Mommy Christine A Trapasso Dear Christine—Since you were a young child we have always been amazed at your dedication to education and your love of learning Your hard work has produced great results and will continue to so as you enter the practice of law in Philadelphia Congratulations on a job well done 11 Anne C Lahren Dear Annie, you have always sought adventure May you have good times and success on your journey! Love, Mom, Dad and Jeff Nicolas Heiderstadt J Stephen Feinour Jr Steve—Congratulations on your graduation We know that you will make a difference in the world and wish you success and happiness always We are proud of you! “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams Live the life you have imagined.” -Thoreau Love, Mom, Dad, Kate and Allessandro Daniel Hart Ramish With much love, Mom and Dad We are very proud of you and your accomplishment Georges Z M Nabwangu Tess & Dad With Love and Pride, Mom and Dad Congratulations on your law school graduation! We marvel at the wide range of activities you have pursued, and we’re very proud of you and all of your accomplishments We know you have a bright future ahead! Our warmest wishes for every success Dad and Mom Sarah— You may have the degree, and you may be a lawyer Remember you are still the same old Sarah we have always known and loved This is a photographic record of the moment we told you that you were eventually going to kindergarten After twenty years of formal education, you have now earned the right to stick your tongue out at us again (Feel free to use picture for resume.) Sarah Cane Love, Mom & Dad, Dominick, Justine, Jonathan and Jon Sarah B Armstrong Brandon Thomas Rogers Arts, Languages, Science, History, Finance, and now Law You are well on the way to becoming a true Renaissance man Congratulations from the entire family for a job well done SARAH CANE, STUDENT OF LAW SCHOOL, WILLIAM AND MARY Studious, Self-motivated, Smart, Skillful, Serious, Sympathetic, Saucy! Ambitious, Altruistic Able, Analytical, Accepting, AvantGarde, Admirable! Rational, Realistic, Resourceful, Resolute, Reliable, Receptive, Responsible! Alert, Amiable, Appreciative, Affectionate, Animated, Assiduous, Accomplished! Hard-Working, Humorous, Humanitarian, Hopeful, Hospitable, High-spirited, Honest! We debated fifty words that rang true, Putting it simply, we’re proud of you Sandra and Joe Cane, Theresa and Joey Jennifer Stiefvater From the moment you were born, we have been proud of you The path that’s brought you to this point has required hard work and perseverance As you start your new adventure, we wish you much success and happiness Love, your family Wednesday, April 19, 2006 12 Jeff Mead What an achievement!! You have been successful academically, as a businessman, at making many friends, and now you’re completing your law school studies We are so very proud of you and your accomplishments We know you will also succeed in your legal career We love you!! Dad & Mom Michael Edward Dick To: Mike Dick (the Colonel), son, father, brother and friend— From high school, VMI and all around the world, with perseverance and hard work, you have “kept the promises and gone the miles.” Congratulations—Semper Fi Mother and Dad, Ryan, Tom, Alisa and family, Tim and Karen Megan Bisk Curtis Grant Carll Son—A mother could not wish for more I am very proud of you Love, Momma P.S The fish will always be waiting for you Andrea Muse Laura Catherine Daniel Congratulations on the successful completion of your second Marshall-Wythe experience The world awaits you! Little Laura, ready to learn; Danced for 20 years, Always hit the books hard, Soon her J.D she will earn She’s been an inspiration to all of us, She is kind and caring; If she’s your lawyer, In her you can trust Congratulations LAURA DANIEL! Mom, Pop-pop, Dad and Grandpa James Samuel Krueger Curtis—Congratulations on a job well done You continue to impress us We look forward to toasting many more of your successes Love, Kendall I, II, & III Love, Mom, Dad and John Christine Tollefson Nehls Congratulations! Christine, we are proud of your accomplishments and wish you our best in all that the future holds! James—Your mother and father are so very proud of you for your accomplishments and for your values, good sense, and hard work We know you will make this world a better place Uncle Curtis, You will always have a room at our house We love you Brandy, Kendall II, Kendall III, and Jordan Grant Love, Mom & Dad (also Yogurt and Lucille) We send our congratulations and best wishes for success in the court and on the course! See you in Atlanta! Mom, Dad, Matt, Ali and the Grandmothers Joseph E Schiulli Dad Evelyn Rose Marie Protano Brian Levy Elizabeth Ann Pannill Congratulations Megan! You are absolutely amazing I love you very much Love, Mom & Dad Future editor Lizzie Pannill, age 9, at work on her first casenote Mom, Dad and your adoring family Joe, we are so proud of your achievement and your past accomplishments Good luck in your future endeavors! We love you! The Sciulli Family—Mom and Dad, Christine, Mike Dearest Evelyn, Dreams come true! They just require hard work, persistence and belief in yourself Continue to dream Congratulations on fulfilling a great dream Our pride in you is immeasurable! Good luck at Dewey and always be happy Love forever, Dad, Mom, Marion and Ralph THE ADVOCATE Stephanie LuAnn Spirer 13 Catherine Hope Molloy Michael Duran Mom, Dad, Jaclyn, Nana & Grandma We are so proud of your accomplishments and of you as a human being Pursue your dreams with the same tenacity and excellence you have demonstrated in the past years and the happiness and success you deserve in both your personal and professional life will be yours Love you! David M Morrison Mom & Dad Stephanie, we are so proud of you as you complete another chapter in your journey of life and embark on a new pathway May you find the road smooth traveling as you embark on towards your next destination Katie, congratulations from Mom, Dad, Billy, Danny and JJ—and our admiration and love Your future is as bright as you want to make it Jennifer Eischeid Nicole Ayn Travers It seems like yesterday that Your infectious smile could make all the problems of the day go away Just wanted you to know … It still does We couldn’t be happier for you on this day You deserve so much Mom, Dad and Hayes James Daniel Hobgood Nicole—we are so proud of your accomplishments! Our love and congratulations! Mom, Gram, Ali and Megan Christopher D Supino Congratulations and best wishes, Christopher and to the entire class of 2006 You will be a great attorney! Contracts, torts, study groups at The Leaf You made it, Jenny—must be a relief! So with love and pride, your family came from afar To celebrate your goal of joining the Bar And while your accomplishments and talents are many Know that we love you just because you’re Jenny! Mom, Dad and Nancy Kristof G Koletar With love, Mom & Dad & Lisa Catherine S Miller Casey Lynne Ewart Congratulations—we couldn’t be prouder! Follow your dreams, Casey Lynne “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams”—Eleanor Roosevelt “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams Live the life you have imagined.”—Henry David Thoreau Grampy E., Gramma & Grampa M “I can’t believe it—reading & writing actually paid off!”—H Simpson Casey Lynne, how time has flown since you were that little imp! We wish you a flourishing legal and music career—as another wise man advised, “work hard, play hard!” With all our love, Mom, Dad & Erin Jennifer Evans With admiration for your perseverance, with pride in your achievements, with joy as you graduate from law school and with love and gratitude always, Mother and Dad Kate, always know how much we love you and how proud we are of you Congratulations on all of your achievements Our thoughts and prayers will always be with you All of our love, Mom, Dad, Cristin and Elisabeth Kris—Congratulations! We’re so proud of you May you face your future with an open heart, seek out new experiences with an open mind and embrace your destiny with open arms Cherish the dreams that you seek for they’re the treasures that make you unique Love, Mom, Dad, Rik & Meems Jennifer - We are very proud of you for all of your hard work and accomplishments over the past three years We know you’ll make a wonderful lawyer and are excited to see what the future holds for you Love Mom, Dad and Michelle Wednesday, April 19, 2006 14 A Fond Farewell Messages from the William & Mary Administration and Faculty Continued from pg Fourth Circuit sat in our courtroom again not long ago From my perspective, you’ve been a class that cares about each other, works hard to thrive academically, and makes time for immersion in a broad range of activities that have zip to with books and outlines Your leader Meg Bisk describes the class as “extremely motivated (be it winning moot court tournaments or Halloween costume contests), extremely committed (to studying, extracurricular activities, and, of course, social activities) and extremely passionate (about everything from winning an intramural championship to pursuing a dream job) Meg has captured the essence! Your approach to law school has been robustly healthy, and it’s made you an unusually collegial group During Opening Rites for your class in the Commonwealth Auditorium at the University Center, I mentioned that your relationship with the law School would last for a relatively brief time on campus and then continue off campus for the rest of your lives From now on, being a graduate of William & Mary Law School will be an important part of your identity Please stay in touch with your legal alma mater and with the friends you’ve made while here Each of you leaves with my very best wishes Those of us whom you leave behind will truly miss you Friends and Graduates, You are truly a remarkable class It has been my privilege to be the classroom instructor to many of you, and also to work with you on moot court and law journals, to see you as you practice trial advocacy, work at the local jail, provide pro bono assistance to the less fortunate In every one of these endeavors you have shown yourselves to be extraordinarily caring and talented individuals I wish you much happiness and good fortune as you move beyond law school, you certainly deserve it! Warm regards, and please stay in touch with those of us remaining in Williamsburg Paul Marcus You may find yourselves in situations that seem to offer no opportunity to act according to your principles - to make use of Cordially, your courage or your compassion or your honesty Taylor Reveley In fact, every situation gives you opportunities to make choices based on your principles Look for those opportunities Behave in ways that make you proud of yourself I wish you the best in all you I encourage you to stay And know that your alma mater is proud of you too in touch with your friends and your law school As you go —Susan Grover forward in life, remember that you have the real capacity to change the world for the better, one client, one case, one day at a time I hope you will stay in touch I am here if you ever need me Best wishes, Judge Baker I offer one of my favorite quotes, and encourage graduates to become members of E.M Forster’s aristocracy: “I believe in aristocracy, though [not] an aristocracy of power, based upon rank and influence, but an aristocracy of the sensitive, the considerate, and the plucky Its members are to be found in all nations and classes, and all through the ages, and there is a secret understanding between them when they meet They represent the true human tradition, the one permanent victory of our queer race over cruelty and chaos.” —E.M Forster, “What I Believe” Eric Kades However successful we may become, let us always remember that we are all just sisters and brothers in the Family of Man My very best wishes to all of you George Helfrich Remember, the court reporter’s primary job is to preserve the record Your primary job is to make the record Always speak up, enunciate clearly, give case cites, and provide word lists including cites When the last words have been spoken, all that remains is the record Court reporters get the last word! Diane M Gray, RPR, CRR, CVR, Court Record Manager THE ADVOCATE 15 A Fond Farewell Messages from the William & Mary Administration and Faculty Best wishes to members of the Class of 2006—you arrived just in time to be sent home to wait out Hurricane Isabel Now, three years later, you’re ready to take on the bar exam In between, you’ve played poker for good causes, supported the bone-marrow drive in astonishing numbers, made up gorgeous Thanksgiving baskets for BLSA, won (or lost) your first oral arguments, won (or lost) your first cases on appeal, surprised us with the quality of your thoughts and ideals in class, sponsored excellent symposia, written thousands of footnotes, and helped make William & Mary a wonderful, good-humored place to be The faculty is lucky, lucky, lucky, to know such an exceptional group of students Now, go out and shake up your world! Jayne W Barnard Trial Advocacy wishes to thank Chris Bauer for his two years of excellent service as a Teaching Assistant and congratulates him on his graduation! We have enjoyed working with you these last three years Work hard, putt straight, put a little backspin on your free throws, and have fun And don't hesitate to contact us when you get a tough reference question Best of luck in everything that comes your way The Law Library Staff Sarah Armstrong, Nick DePalma, Jennifer Evans, Matthew Shaw and Evan Wooten—thank you for the review sessions, the hypotheticals, the handouts, and the handholding You’ve been terrific teaching assistants for the Academic Support Program, and your efforts have helped countless students We appreciate your sharing your time and talent Congratulations on your graduation! Junior Partners – You have been a tremendous asset to the Legal Skills Program, and we will miss your company and your many contributions to the Program May your careers be fi lled with the professionalism and collegiality you brought to us this year Congratulations on your Graduation! Jessica Aber Jonathan Barlow Sarah Baker Tom Barrow Noelle Coates Christina Eberhart Rachel Juhas Michael Kaufman Catherine Molloy Erin McCool Daniel Mumford Geneva Perry ~ Your Legal Skills Partners Geneva—it has been an honor to work with you over the past two years, and I am grateful for your tireless assistance You are an extraordinary partner I thank you and London for your efforts and her patience, and wish you both a future filled with happiness —Patty Congratulations to Casey Ewart Jeff Mead Class of 2006 IBRL Student Fellows Wednesday, April 19, 2006 16 C u t a r g on f o s s a l c s n o i t la We have enjoyed working with and getting to know you You have very promising futures We wish you personal fulfillment and professional success Thank you for all you have done to enrich the life of the law school, the College of William and Mary, and the community at large We will miss you! 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