Prather named IU general counsel

Mesa Air Group, Inc. named Amy Krallman, ’89, as its new vice president of human resources. Krallman comes to Mesa from 7-Eleven, where she served as vice president of human resources in Dallas, Tex.

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John O. Renken, ’90, was appointed the managing partner of Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP, a Wall Street–based law firm founded in 1854 with 10 offices around the country. Hawkins is recognized as a leading firm in public finance, infrastructure and public-private partnerships.

John D. Bessler, ’91, published his latest book, Private Prosecution in America: Its Origins, History & Unconstitutionality in the Twenty-First Century.

Gregory A. Leyh, ’91, was featured in the article “Top Legal Innovations 2021: Gregory Leyh PC” by Missouri Lawyers Media. Leyh's firm was featured for launching a complaint under the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act making an argument over a given property’s habitability to give tenants more power.

Kellye Testy, ’91, was recognized as a 2022 Legal Rebel by the ABA Journal. The Journal recognized the Law School Admission Council's innovative, equity-serving work during a global pandemic to keep the pipeline of future lawyers strong. Testy is currently a distinguished visiting professor at the Law School.

James R. Williams, ’91, received the James and Marilyn Carey Community Service Award, presented annually to outstanding and often unsung individuals and organizations within the Muncie, Ind. community who have demonstrated devotion to the embodiment of the principles of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Paul A. Bokota, ’92, was featured in an article in Vanguard for his work with The HydraFacial Company, which began publicly trading on the NASDAQ daily stock market as The Beauty Health Company under the stock ticker SKIN in May 2021.

Mark J. Wassink, ’92, was elected managing partner of Warner Norcross + Judd LLP. Wassink concentrates his practice on business, commercial finance and related legal areas.

Eleanor P. Cabreré, ’93, has been named senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary of Navistar. Prior to her promotion, Cabreré served as deputy general counsel, corporate secretary and chief litigation counsel of Navistar, Inc. since March 2021.

Monique (Mo) Matheson, ’93, chief human resources officer at Nike Inc., talked about the shift in employee experience, HR’s role, the power of teams and what it means to be uniquely Nike in the Brunswick Review: The Leadership Issue online article “Unapologetically, Uniquely, Us.” Michael B. Langford, ’94, has joined The Mediation Group in Indianapolis as a fulltime mediator and arbitrator.

DeLaney & DeLaney LLC, founded in 2002 as one of the first mother-daughter law firms in Indiana by Kathleen A. DeLaney, ’95, and Ann M. DeLaney, ’77, celebrated its 20th anniversary. In addition, Kathleen received her 16th consecutive recognition as an Indiana Top 25 Women Super Lawyer.

WEEMS NAMED 2022 DISTINGUISHED LAWYER

The Indiana Lawyer named Alonzo Weems, ’95, of Eli Lilly & Company to its Class of 2022 for Distinguished Lawyers. Weems is a member of the Law School’s Board of Visitors.

Gerry L. Williams, ’95, was featured in the law.com article, “How I Made Office Managing Partner: ‘I Was Intentional About Getting Out and Meeting as Many People as Possible Across the Firm,’ Says Gerry Williams of DLA Piper.”

Krista Duncan Black, ’96, the CEO of TOPDOG Legal Marketing, LLC, completed the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Emerging Leaders Initiative training series as a member of the 2021 Phoenix cohort. The program arms C-level executives of promising small businesses with tools and knowledge to accelerate business growth and improve operational strategies.

THE NATURE CONSERVANCY ADDS BOBO AS DIRECTOR

Jack A. Bobo, ’96, joined The Nature Conservancy (TNC) as director of global food and water policy. TNC is the world’s largest conservation organization, with affiliates in all 50 states and 72 countries. Jack will lead TNC’s global food, agriculture and water policy engagements related to international treaties, the United Nations, and other international organizations. Jack previously served as a senior advisor for global food policy at the U.S. Department of State, SVP for global policy at Intrexon Corporation, and, most recently, as CEO of Futurity, a food foresight company. Bobo is a member of the Law School’s Center for Constitutional Democracy advisory board.

Pornpan Ekaraphanich, ’97, of Linklaters was selected as one of Thailand's Top 100 Lawyers on the 2021 A List by Asia Business Law Journal.

Kenneth L. Parker, ’97, was sworn in as United States attorney, the chief law enforcement official, for the Southern District of Ohio. President Biden nominated Parker on Sept. 28, 2021, and the United States Senate approved his confirmation on Nov. 19, 2021. Parker is a lifelong resident of the Cincinnati region and has served as an assistant United States attorney there since 1999.

PHOTO CREDIT: JACK BOBO