2017 UB Law Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Awards
Left to right: Hon. Richard C. Wesley, Marianne Mariano, Tasha E. Moore, Paul R. Comeau, Hon. Richard C. Wesley, David E. Franasiak
At the 55th UB School of Law Alumni Association Annual Dinner and Presentation of the 2017 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
Thursday, May 4, 2017
Place
Hyatt Regency Buffalo
2 Fountain Plaza, Buffalo
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Honorees
Award for the Judiciary: Hon. Gerald J. Whalen ’83
Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, New York State Supreme Court, Fourth Department. For his conscientious and diligent performance in the judiciary. Presented by Marc W. Brown ’99
Award for Private Practice: Paul R. Comeau ’73
Partner, Hodgson Russ LLP. For his leadership by example as a private practitioner. Presented by Jeffrey C. Stravino ‘97
Award for Community Service: Tasha E. Moore ’98
Senior Management Analyst, New York State Unified Court System, Office of Court Administration, Eighth Judicial District. For her many contributions to the betterment of our community. Presented by Marc W. Bown ’99
Award for Public Service: Marianne Mariano ’94
Federal Public Defender, Western District of New York. For her commitment to public service. Presented by Jeffrey C. Stravino ’97
Award for Business Achievement: David E. Franasiak ’78
Partner, Williams & Jensen PLLC, Washington, D.C. For his exemplary performance in business. Presented by Marc W. Brown ’99
Award for Service by a Non-Alumnus: Hon. Richard C. Wesley
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, New York City. For Outstanding Service to the University and the Community by a Non-Alumnus. Presented by Jeffrey C. Stravino ’97
Speakers and Co-Chairs
Master of Ceremonies Brian D. Gwitt ’98, President, UB Law Alumni Association. Remarks presented by: James A. Gardner, Interim Dean, Bridget and Thomas Black Professor and SUNY Distinguished Professor, UB School of Law; Pietra G. Lettieri Zaffram ’01, Marc W. Brown ’99 and Jeffrey C. Stravino ’97.
Dinner Co-Chairs were Marc W. Brown ’99 and Jeffrey C. Stravino ’97
