2010 UB Law Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Awards

Zoom image: Left to right: Harvey L. Kaminski '77, Hon. Thomas P. Franczyk, Hon. Erin M. Peradotto '84, Hon. E. Jeannette Ogden '83, Hon. Frank J. Clark '67 People standing and smiling: Harvey L. Kaminski '77, Hon. Thomas P. Franczyk, Hon. Erin M. Peradotto '84, Hon. E. Jeannette Ogden '83, Hon. Frank J. Clark '67.

Left to right: Harvey L. Kaminski '77, Hon. Thomas P. Franczyk, Hon. Erin M. Peradotto '84, Hon. E. Jeannette Ogden '83, Hon. Frank J. Clark '67

Roger Jones standing with books behind him.

Roger J. Jones ’83

At the 48th UB School of Law Alumni Association Annual Dinner and Presentation of the 2010 Distinguished Alumni Awards, five alumni and one non-alumnus were recognized for the valuable contributions that they have made to their profession and community.

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Date

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Place

Hyatt Regency Buffalo
2 Fountain Plaza, Buffalo

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Honorees

Award for the Judiciary: Hon. Erin M. Peradotto ’84

Associate Justice, New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Department. For her conscientious and diligent performance in the judiciary. Presented by Laurie Styka Bloom ’83

Award for Private Practice: Roger J. Jones ’83

Partner, Latham and Watkins LLP. For his leadership by example as a private practitioner. Presented by Dean Makau W. Mutua

Award for Community Service: Hon. E. Jeannette Ogden ’83

Buffalo City Court Judge and Acting Erie County Family Court Judge. For her many contributions to the betterment of our community. Presented by Lisa J. Allen ’90

Award for Public Service: Hon. Frank J. Clark ’67

Former Erie County District Attorney. For his commitment to public service. Presented by Robert L. Boreanaz ’89

Award for Business Achievement: Harvey L. Kaminski

President/CEO, Prestige Capital Corp. For his exemplary performance in business. Presented by Richard F. DiGiacomo ’76 

Award for Service by a Non-Alumnus: Hon. Thomas P. Franczyk

Judge, Erie County Court. For Outstanding Service to the University and the Community by a Non-Alumnus. Presented by Brian M. Melber ’96

Speakers and Co-Chairs

Master of Ceremonies Robert L. Boreanaz ’89, President, UB Law Alumni Association. Remarks presented by Makau Mutua, Dean and SUNY Distinguished Professor, UB School of Law; Laurie Styka Bloom ’83, Lisa J. Allen ’90, Richard F. DiGiacomo ’76 and Brian M. Melber ’96. Boreanaz gave a tribute to William R. Greiner, Former President, University at Buffalo. 

Dinner Co-Chairs were Lisa J. Allen ’90 and Brian M. Melber ’96.

Interviews Featuring These Awardees

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    Harvey L. Kaminski ’77, retired president and CEO of Prestige Capital Corp., was honored by the SUNY Board of Trustees and the School of Law when a renovated first-floor classroom in John Lord O’Brian Hall was named the Harvey L. Kaminski Classroom.