Columbus School of Law

Thomas J. Harrison, B.S., 1995, George Mason University; J.D., 2000, Widener University School of Law; Founding Partner, Harrison Law LLC. 

 

John Hinton III, B.A., 1977, Union College Schenectady, N.Y.; J.D. 1980, Dickinson School of Law, Carlisle, Pa.; Prosecutor, Criminal Enforcement Section,Tax Division, U.S. Department of Justice. 

 

David B. Hodgkinson, B.A., 1991, Dickinson College; J.D., 1994,Gonzaga University School of Law; Division Director, Security and Law Enforcement Division/EUR/ACE, Department of State. 

 

Sandra L. Hodgkinson, B.A., 1992, Tulane University; M.A., 1995, University of Denver, Graduate School of International Studies; J.D., 1995, University of Denver, College of Law; Special Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of Defense, Department of Defense. 

 

John B. Holt, B.S. 1972, United States Naval Academy; J.D. 1977, Vanderbilt University; Trial Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice. 

 

Ahmad Iravani, B.A., 1996, University of Therami, 1998, Haze Elmeich of Ghom (University of Islamic Studies); M.A., 1998, University of AAllama Tabatabae; Instructor, The Catholic University of America, School of Theology and Religious Studies; In charge of Islamic Studies and Dialogue at the Center for the Study of Culture and Values,, The Catholic University of America. 

 

Peter Jeffrey, B.A., 1994, Xavier University; J.D., 2004, The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law; Member and Director of Litigation, Mahoney & Jeffrey, PLLC.

 

Marvin E. Johnson, B.B.A., 1972, Kent State University; M.S., 1974, University of Wisconsin; J.D., 1980, The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law; Founder and Director of the Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution.

 

Patrick M. Jordan, B.S., 2001 Gettysburg College; J.D., 2007, The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law; Presidential Management Fellow, Community Planning & Development for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 

 

The Honorable Richard Jordan, B.A., 1974, Georgetown University; J.D., 1977, The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law; Judge, Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Maryland. 

 

Robert W. Keene, B.A., 1977, University of Maryland; J.D., 1980, University of Baltimore; Partner, Miles & Stockbridge. 

 

Charles H. Kennedy, B.A., 1968, Florida State University; J.D., 1976, University of Chicago Law School; Partner, Wilkinson Barker and Knauer, LLP.

 

John V. Kenny, B.A., 1969, Providence College; J.D., 1972, The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law; Founder & Chief Operating Officer, Eluminate Group, Inc. 

 

Stephen Klitzman, B.A., 1966, University of Pennsylvania; M.A., 1969, Stanford University; J.D. 1975, Georgetown University Law Center; Deputy Chief, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs; former Associate Director, FCC Office of Legislative Affairs, and Senior Attorney, FCC Office of General Counsel.

 

Paul G. Kong, B.A., 2000, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor; J.D., 2003, The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law; Programme Officer, International Committeee of the Red Cross. 

 

William J. Kotapish, B.A., 1977, University of Virginia; J.D., 1987, The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law; Assistant Director, SEC Division of Investment Management, Office of Insurance Products.

 

Al Lambert, B.A., 1997, New York University; J.D., 2002, Harvard Law School; Senior Counsel, The Boeing Company, Boeing Defense Systems. 

 

Matthew J. Laskoski, B.S., 2001, Carnegie Mellon University; J.D., 2004, George Mason University School of Law; Associate, Patton Boggs LLP. 

 

Stephen E. Leach, B.A., 1972, Yale College; J.D., 1976, Stanford University Law School; Partner, Leach Travell Britt PC. 

 

John L. Leary, B.A., 1971, St. Joseph’s College; Ph.D., 1981, M.A., 1973, University of Maryland; J.D., 1987, The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law; Benefits Counsel, International Union of Operating Engineers. 

 

Laura J. Lederer, B.A., University of Michigan; J.D., 1994, DePaul College of Law; President, Global Centurion 

 

 

Trina A. Longo, B.A., 1994, University of Scranton; M.A., 1994, University of Scranton; J.D., 2000, University of Virginia; Owner, Schiffrin & Longo, P.C. 

 

Mark S. Lynch, B.A., 1976, University of Maryland College Park; J.D., 1979, Delaware Law School; LL.M., 1995, University of Baltimore Law School; Principal, The Lynch Law Group LLC. 

 

Kurt Martens, Bachelor degree in law, 1993, KULAK; Licentiate degree in law, 1996, K.U. Leuven; Licentiate degree in canon law, 1997, K.U. Leuven; Doctorate in canon law, 2004, K.U. Leuven; Associate Professor, School of Canon Law, The Catholic University of America.

 

Patrick McCarty, B.A., 1980, University of Virginia; J.D., 1986, The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law; Managing Director , Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs, ICAP.

 

Troy McCurry, B.A.,2001, The University of Georgia; J.D., 2006, The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law; Associate Counsel, The Republican National Committee. 

 

Kathleen McDermott, B.A., 1982, Wright State University; J.D., 1986, Suffolk University Law School; Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius. 

 

Margaret S. McGuire, B.A., 1998, The Catholic University of America; M.A., 1999, The Catholic University of America; J.D., 2002, The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law; Senior Counsel to the Director and Deputy Director of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Andrew C. Mergen, B.A., 1986, University of Wisconsin-Madison; J.D., 1989, George Washington University Law School; Assistant Section Chief, Appellate Section of the Environment and Natural Resources Division, United States Department of Justice 

 

Erica Miles, B.A., 1998, Barnard College, Columbia University; J.D., 2003, The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law; Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Division, Office of Immigration Litigation. 

 

J. Frederick Miller Jr., B.A., 2000, Loyola College in Maryland; J.D., 2003, The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law; Attorney-Adviser, U.S. Surface Transportation Board, Office of Proceedings. 

 

Joyce A. Mitchell, B.A., 1966, Tennessee A & I State University; J.D., 1974, Howard University School of Law; Partner, Joyce A. Mitchell & Associates, P.C. 

 

Patrick A. Mulloy, B.A., 1963, King’s College; M.A. 1965, University of Notre Dame; J.D., 1971, The George Washington University Law School; L.L.M., 1978, Harvard Law School; Commissioner, United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission; Washington Representative/Consultant, President Emeritus, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. 
 

Ragan Naresh, B.A., 2001, Tulane University; J.D., 2007, Georgetown University Law Center; Associate, Kirkland & Ellis, LLP 

 

Pilar C. Nichols, B.S., 2002, Pennsylvania State University; J.D., 2005, The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law; Partner, Tomes, Slater, Nichols, Moody, & Gomez LLC. 

 

Morris A. Nunes, B.A., 1970, B.S., 1970, University of Pennsylvania; J.D., 1975, Georgetown University Law Center; Owner and Managing Attorney, Morris A. Nunes, Atty., PC. 

 

Laura Palguta-Barbour, B.S., 1984, The Catholic University of America; J.D., 1989, The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law; Career Clerk to the Honorable Loren A. Smith, United States Court of Federal Claims. 

 

Patrick J. Petit, B.A., 1966, Benedictine University; M.L.S., 1973, University of Maryland, College Park; J.D., 1978, The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law. 

 

Scott J. Pivnick, B.A., 1992, University of Connecticut; J.D., 1995, The George Washington University Law School, Partner, Alston & Bird. 

 

James Q. Pope, B.A., 1978, University of Virginia; J.D., 1983, The George Washington University Law School; M.S.S., 1994, Virginia Commonwealth University; Attorney/Mediator/Trainer, Law Offices of Pope & Pope. 

 

Michael Powell, B.A., 1985, College of William and Mary; J.D.,1993, Georgetown University; CEO, NCTA

 

Donald E. Purcell, B.A., 1969, University of Maryland; J.D., 1972, The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law; Chairman, Center for Global Standards Analysis.

 

Jeffrey S. Puretz, B.A., 1976, University of Maryland; J.D., 1981, The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law; Partner, Dechert LLP.

 

Mina Mazaheri Raskin, B.A., 1986, University of Pennsylvania; J.D., 1989, Georgetown University Law Center; LL.M., 1992, Georgetown University Law Center; EEO Officer, Bureau of Prisons. 

 

The Honorable Deborah A. Robinson, B.S., 1975, Morgan State University; J.D., 1978, Emory University; United States Magistrate Judge, United States District Court for the District of Columbia. 

 

Stewart C. Robinson Jr., B.A., 1970, University of Texas at Austin; J.D., 1973, University of Texas at Austin School of Law; Deputy Director, Office of International Affairs, Criminal Division, U.S. Department of Justice. 

 

Mark Ruddy, B.S., 1995, Fairfield University; Professional Program in Business, 1996, New York University; J.D., 2000, The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law; Private Practice. 

 

Michael J. Ryan Jr., B.A., 1985, Villanova University; J.D., 1991, The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law; Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Board Services, Corporate Board Member, An NYSE Euronext Company.

 

David I. Salem, B.A., 1978, State University of New York at Albany; J.D./M.B.A., 1982, University of Maryland; Assistant U.S. Attorney District of Maryland, U.S. Department of Justice.

 

The Honorable Lee F. Satterfield, B.A., 1980, University of Maryland; J.D., 1983, The George Washington University Law School; Chief Judge, D.C. Superior Court. 

 

William A. Schreiner Jr., B.A., 1992, State University of New York College at Oswego; J.D., 1997, New York University School of Law; Counsel, Zuckerman Spaeder LLP. 

 

Harvey Schweitzer, B.A., 1973, San Francisco State University; J.D., 1976, University of California School of Law, Los Angeles; Attorney at Law Of Counsel, Savit & Szymkowicz, LLP. 

 

John N. Sharifi, B.S., 1998, Purdue University; J.D., 2002, The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law; LL.M. 2005, The George Washington University Law Center; Founding Member, Law Offices of John N. Sharifi, LLC.

 

Jon Schiffrin, B.S., 1992, University of Florida; J.D., 1996, University of Miami School of Law; Founding Officer and Attorney, Schiffrin & Longo, P.C. 

 

The Honorable Richard Schneider, B.A., 1971, Nasson College; J.D., 1985, Georgetown University Law Center; Administrative Judge, United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

 

Reema S. Shocair Ali, B.A., 2000, Emory University; J.D., 2005, The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law; Special Assistant to the Secretary of the Navy, Department of the Navy.

 

Jonathan Schraub, A.B., 1973, Colgate University; J.D., 1977, Georgetown University Law Center; Managing Partner, Sands Anderson 

 

Daniel M. Shemer, B.S., 1977, Frostburg State College; J.S., 1980, University of Baltimore School of Law; President, Shemer Bar Review, LLC. 

 

Brooks Singer, B.A., 1995, University of Arizona; J.D., 1998, The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law; M.A., 2002, The Catholic University of America; Senior Investigator, Civil Rights Division, United States Department of Justice. 

 

E. Andrew Southerling, B.A., 1990, Villanova University; J.D., 1994, The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law; Associate, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. 

 

Kenneth A. Sprang, B.S., 1969, The Ohio State University; M.A., 1973, University of Michigan; J.D., 1978, Case Western Reserve University School; Founding Partner, Perry, Krumsiek & Jack, LLP. 

 

The Honorable Ann Sundt, B.A., 1958, Oberlin College; J.D., 1981, Georgetown University Law Center; Associate Judge, Montgomery County Circuit Court, 6th Judicial Circuit(Retired). 

 

Michael J. Surgalla Jr., B.A., 1979 State University of New York at Buffalo; J.D., 1982, State University of New York at Buffalo; LL.M., 1986, The London School of Economics and Political Science; Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division Human Rights and Special Prosecutions Section. 

 

Cora D. Tekach, B.A., 1984, Rutgers University; J.D., 1991, American University Washington College of Law; Founder, Tekach Law Firm, PLLC, Immigration Practice. 

 

The Honorable James P. Timony, B.S., 1954, Ohio University; LL.B., 1959, Georgetown University Law Center; LL.M., 1961, Georgetown Law Center; Administrative Law Judge (retired), Federal Trade Commission. 

 

Bryan N. Tramont, B.A., 1989, The George Washington University Law School; J.D., 1993, Yale University Law School; Managing Partner, Wilkinson Barker and Knauer, LLP. 

 

Lauren E. Tribble, B.A., 2005, Rice University; J.D., 2008, Duke University School of Law; Legislative Aide for U.S. Senator Bernard Sanders (I-VT).

 

Melinda L. VanLowe, B.A., 1997, University of Virignia; J.D., 2002, American University, Washington College of Law; Attorney, Greenspun, Shapiro, Davis & Leary P.C.

 

Eleanor Vuono, B.A., 1992, Princeton University; J.D., 1995, University of Virginia School of Law; Freelance trial and appellate litigation. 

 

Gerard J. Waldron, B.A., 1982, University of Virginia; M.P.P., 1991, Duke University; J.D., 1990, Duke University; Partner, Covington & Burling LLP. 

 

Arthur C. Walker, B.S., 1993, Georgetown University; J.D., 1996, Georgetown University Law Center; LL.M., 1999, Georgetown University; Partner, Mayer, Brown, LLP. 

 

Seth A. Watkins, B.S.E., 1992, M.S., 1993, Ph.D., 1996, Duke University; J.D., 1999, Duke University School of Law; Of Counsel, Steptoe & Johnson LLP. 

 

Patrick T. Welsh, B.A., 1994, Loyola College; J.D., 1997, Syracuse University College of Law; Senior Corporate Counsel, Federal Regulatory Affairs, T-Mobile USA, Inc. 

 

John B. Williams, A.B., 1974, Hamilton College; J.D., 1978, The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law; Partner, Jones Day. 

 

Kelly Wilson, B.A. 2000, Bucknell University, College of Arts and Sciences; J.D., 2005, The George Washington University School of Law; Assistant Counsel, Under Armour, Inc. 

 

Michele J. Woods, A.B., 1984, Princeton University; 1990, J.D. and LL.M. Duke University School of Law; Senior Counsel for Policy and International Affairs, Library of Congress, United States Copyright Office.