John “Jack” DeWalt ’02 passed away on March 16, 2025. He was 51. In 2014, Jack partnered with two friends and colleagues, Melissa Chawla ’02 and Marian Saksena, to form DeWalt, Chawla + Saksena, LLC. One of Jack’s dreams was to open his own firm, and he took great pride in celebrating its 10-year anniversary. …
Hon. Deborah Sundquist ’88 was inducted into the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers as a Fellow. The College honors lawyers throughout the nation whose sustained performance in the practice of their profession exemplifies the highest standards of professionalism and achievement by granting them membership as Fellows. Judge Sundquist serves on the Workers’ Compensation Court of …
Catherine J. Wasson ’88 was awarded emeritus status upon her retirement from Elon University School of Law last summer. During her 32-year career, she directed the writing programs at two law schools, and also taught classes in Family Law, Client Counseling, Negotiations, and Appellate Practice. She is forever grateful to William Mitchell for her legal …