Patrick Krekels ’88

5/20/24: After more than 23 years with the financial services company Swift, Patrick Krekels is retiring as General Counsel at the end of June. In retirement, he plans to study art history, travel, volunteer, catch up on reading, and spend more time with family.

Susanna Lee ’14

4/23/24: Susanna Lee ’14 has been named to the National Association of Women Lawyers’ 2024 Rising List. The NAWL Rising List recognizes early- to mid-career attorneys committed to NAWL’s mission by either advancing women in the profession or advocating for women under the law.

Christopher Pratt ’09

5/20/24: Christopher W. Pratt has been appointed an at-large circuit judge on the Eighth Judicial Circuit, with his appointment effective June 10. Previously, Pratt was Adams County’s chief public defender; he will now fill the remainder of a term left vacant with the removal of Judge Robert Adrian.

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