2011 UB Law Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Awards

At the 49th UB School of Law Alumni Association Annual Dinner and Presentation of the 2011 Distinguished Alumni Awards, four 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

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Place

Hyatt Regency Buffalo
2 Fountain Plaza, Buffalo

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Honorees

Award for the Judiciary: Hon. Paula L. Feroleto ’82

Administrative Judge, New York State Supreme Court, Eighth Judicial District. For her conscientious and diligent performance in the judiciary. Presented by Hon. Erin M. Peradotto ’84

Award for Private Practice: Jeffrey L. Tanenbaum ’76

Retired Partner, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. For his leadership by example as a private practitioner. Presented by Garry Graber ’78

Award for Community Service: Howard S. Rosenhoch ’76

Partner, Jaeckle Fleischmann & Mugel LLP. For his many contributions to the betterment of our community. Presented by Richard F. DiGiacomo ’76

Award for Public Service: Kathleen M. Mehltretter ’78

Former Acting U.S. Attorney. For her commitment to public service. Presented by Denise E. O’Donnell ’82

Award for Service by a Non-Alumnus: Christopher J. O’Brien

Partner, O’Brien Boyd, PC. For Outstanding Service to the University and the Community by a Non-Alumnus. Presented by Dean Makau W. Mutua

Speakers and Co-Chairs

Master of Ceremonies Laurie Styka Bloom ’83, President, UB Law Alumni Association. Remarks presented by Makau W. Mutua, Dean, University at Buffalo School of Law; Hon. Erin M. Peradotto ’84, Garry Graber ’78, Richard F. DiGiacomo ’76, Denise E. O’Donnell ’82.

Dinner Co-Chairs were Brian M. Melber ’96 and Mary Penn ’99.

Interviews Featuring These Awardees

  • Hon. Paula L. Feroleto '82
    1/8/26
    Hon. Paula L. Feroleto ’82 served as the district administrative judge for the 8 Judicial District of New York since 2009. Elected to the Supreme Court bench in 2005, she was previously in private practice for 20 years.
  • Jeffrey L. Tanenbaum ’76
    12/1/25
    Jeffrey L. Tanenbaum ’76, a retired partner in the New York City office of Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP, focused on bankruptcy and reorganization. He was named 2010 Dealmaker of the Year by The American Lawyer for his role as counsel to General Motors in the bankruptcy of auto parts manufacturer Delphi.