Marlén Cortez Morris was featured by Hispanic Executive magazine as a “catalyst for change.” In this feature, Marlén talks about her personal journey to a career in law as a first-generation Latina lawyer, the need for more Latino/a lawyers in the legal field, and tips and resources to help others navigate this path.
Category: 2000s
Austin Kaplan ’08
Austin Kaplan received the 2025 David H. Walter Community Excellence award from the Austin Bar Association at the annual Austin Bar Foundation Gala.
Kirsten Milton ’05
Kirsten A. Milton has been named managing principal of nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C.’s Chicago office. Kirsten represents management in a wide range of labor and employment issues with a particular focus on complex litigation, and she routinely counsels clients on day-to-day workplace matters.
Geri Lynn Arrindell ’06
Geri Lynn Arrindell has joined Constangy as a partner in its St. Louis office.
Christina Kye ’09
Justice Mary K. O’Brien and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced that Christina Soohee Kye has been appointed as a Circuit Judge in the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, Fourth Subcircuit.
Michael Babbit ’08
Mike Babbitt passed away on February 3, 2025, at the age of 42.
Mei Tsang ’02
The Orange County Bar Association recently named Mei Tsang as its president. Mei was also profiled in the January issue of OC Lawyer.
Raymond Ricordati III ’02
1/24/24: Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP has elected Raymond R. Ricordati, III to partnership, effective Jan. 1, 2024.
James English ’08
1/24/24: Clark Hill, an AmLaw200 law firm, has promoted James English to member. He practices out of the firm’s Houston office with the Environmental & Natural Resources group.
Laura Labeots ’03
2/22/24: Lathrop GPM LLP Partner Laura Labeots has been named to the Notable Women in Law list for 2024 by Crain’s Chicago Business. The honor recognizes Labeots for her work as a mentor and role model for other women in her firm and the broader community.