Category: Class Notes

After an extended sabbatical, Dan Slack is joining the Boston, Massachusetts, law firm of Block & Leviton, LLP, as Of Counsel. He’ll be assisting Block & Leviton in its representation of institutional investors in securities litigation and matters involving fiduciary duty and corporate governance.

Matthew O’Malley has joined merger and acquisitions company SRS Acquiom as Legal Director, Shareholder Advisory.

Andy Reisman joined the Emory University School of Law as an Assistant Teaching Professor, where in 2026–27 he will teach Evidence, Business Associations, and Depositions and Discovery. His article, “The Unbearable Lightness of Data: Ephemeral Messages and Evolving Ethical Duties,” is forthcoming in the Spring 2027 issue of the University of Richmond Law Review.

Shelby L. Robletto has joined Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Bracket in Houston, Texas, as an Associate. Her practice focuses on the defense of employers and insurance carriers for claims arising under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, Defense Base Act, and War Hazards Compensation Act.

Anusha Pullay joined Schwabe in their Seattle office as a Shareholder, bringing a unique blend of complex litigation experience and industry knowledge to the practice, with a deep focus on the maritime and port industry. Pillay has previously represented shipowners and managers, charterers, marine terminal operators, cruise lines, designers, ship-builders, and fishing boat operators.

Steve Flores has joined Michael Best’s Chicago office as an executive compensation partner in the Labor & Employment practice in the Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation group.

Earlier this year, Brian Shaw was named by the American College of Bankruptcy as Chair of its Board of Regents. In May, Shaw was also named the recipient of a pro bono award from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.

Susanna Lee has joined Shure Incorporated as Legal Director, Senior Product Counsel. Founded in 1925 and based in the Chicago area, Shure has been an industry leader in audio electronics, renowned for manufacturing world-class microphones and audio gear that have shaped the music and broadcast industries.

Laura Neubauer was appointed Chief of Organized Crime and Racketeering at the Kings County District Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn, New York, where she has served for over 30 years since earning her JD from Illinois in ’89. She also served two overseas assignments with the United States Department of Justice in 2001–05 and 2015–17.

Bruce Rather recently retired after spending 7 years as an Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney, 2 years as a Special U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, 24 years as a Supervisory Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and 10 years as a contract Polygraph Examiner for the Federal Air Marshals and the U.S. Postal Inspection service. He now lives in Florida loving the Lord and working on his Pickleball game.