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JEFFREY AHLIN (A&S ’65) authored two books, “Traitors in the Gestapo” and “Traitors in Treblinka,” both published by Dorrance Publishing Co. “Traitors in Treblinka” shares the accounts of witnesses, survivors and those who experienced the atrocities of Nazis. “Traitors in the Gestapo” tells the story of two Jewish boys, Jenz and Ezekiel, who conceal their identities while growing up in Nazi-occupied Germany, to become involved in secret work to change the course of the war.

JOSEPH L. “LARRY” SHEA JR. (A&S ’74), an attorney with Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea (Shreveport), was named to the “2024 Best Lawyers in America” list for Shreveport across numerous categories, including energy law, environmental litigation, labor and employment litigation, mass tort litigation/class actions: defendants, oil and gas law, real estate law and more. Shea was also named to the “2024 Louisiana Super Lawyers” list.

C. WM. BRADLEY JR. (L ’76), an attorney with Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea (New Orleans), was named “Lawyer of the Year” for medical malpractice law - defendants in New Orleans. He was also recognized among the “2024 Best Lawyers in America” for numerous categories, including commercial litigation, mass tort litigation/class actions: defendants, medical malpractice law: defendants, personal injury litigation: defendants and more. Bradley Jr. was named to the “2024 Louisiana Super Lawyers” list and was included in the “2023 New Orleans Magazine Top Lawyers in New Orleans” list in medical malpractice law.

RICHARD GOLDBLATT (A&S ’76) is working as a wargame scenario designer at NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT) in Norfolk, Virginia. ACT preserves the peace, security and territorial integrity of NATO Alliance member states by leading the strategic warfare development of military structures, forces, capabilities and doctrines.

BRAD MOORE (SSE ’76) received the Tulane School of Science and Engineering 2024 Outstanding Alumni Service Award for his work to develop several water wells in parts of Kenya to provide clean, accessible water to thousands of children, women and men in the country. Moore also assisted the School of Science and Engineering in gaining an Engineers Without Borders chapter and has served as a mentor to students and faculty. 

MICHAEL RUBENSTEIN (B ’90, L ’93), a shareholder in the Houston office of Liskow & Lewis and Board of Tulane member, was recently elected to the firm’s board of directors. Rubenstein has also been appointed as the firm’s deputy general counsel.

CARLOS HERNANDEZ (B ’91) was promoted to Chief Operation Officer of Baptist Health’s Doctors and West Kendall Baptist Hospitals.

LINDA JEFFERSON HOLMES (UC ’92, ’02) has written a book under the pseudonym Naomi Elie about the challenges of military caregiving. The book is titled “Beneath a Veteran’s Honor: A Conspiracy of Injustice.” Holmes is the founder and managing member of Naomi Elie Publications and Productions, LLC. She also previously held a 16-year tenure at Civil District Court for Orleans Parish. Holmes lives in Mississippi.

ANN TURI (NC ’92) authored an article titled “Supported Studies Quid Pro Quo” that was accepted for publication by the International In-House Counsel Journal. Turi, senior legal counsel at GSK, is a licensed legal and compliance professional with experience in legal and regulatory risk in the health care arena. 

MARY-ELLEN HARWOOD (SW ’95) supported Iceland’s social services and mental health needs through an in-depth study of their system of hospitals and clinics. Services are provided non-judgmentally, in both Icelandic and English, at all locations, but found they do have a need for more mental health professionals.

JOSE ALCAINE (B ’98) was honored by the Society of Research Administration International (SRAI) with an Excellence Award and was named Distinguished Faculty at the society’s annual meeting in October 2023 in Seattle. Alcaine received the awards for his significant contributions to and expertise in the field of research administration as well as excellence in teaching. At the annual meeting, Alcaine co-presented sessions covering topics on intercultural communication in research administration and development, award set-up and project implementation, and developing institutional strategies.

DR. ABBY SPENCER (NC ’98) received the Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine (APDIM) Dema C. Daley Founders Award, which honors a member of the internal medicine community who is recognized nationally as an educator, innovator and leader. Spencer is a professor and vice chair of education at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and is the director of the Academy of Educators at the university. 

LELAND G. HORTON (L ’00), a partner with Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea (Shreveport), was named to the “2024 Best Lawyers in America” list for Shreveport in commercial litigation, energy law and environmental litigation. Horton was also named to the “2024 Louisiana Super Lawyers” list.

MICHOLLE WALKER MORDOCK (L ’00), an attorney with Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea (New Orleans), was named to the “2024 Best Lawyers in America” list for New Orleans in medical malpractice law: defendants.

DR. MEREDITH WARNER (M ’00, M ’04) has authored her first book, “Bone on Bone: An Orthopedic Surgeon’s Guide to Avoiding Surgery and Healing Pain Naturally” (BenBella Books). In the book, Warner shares how the underlying principles that extend life, reduce heart disease, prevent diabetes and decrease incidences of dementia should be applied to the overall care for orthopedic problems.

MATTHEW CHARLES CARDINALE (TC ’03) earned a Master of Law (LLM) in environmental and natural resources law from Lewis & Clark Law School, marking Cardinale’s fourth graduate degree. Cardinale has previously earned a Master of Arts degree in sociology from the University of California, Irvine, a Master of Public Administration from the University of New Orleans, and a Juris Doctor from Gonzaga University. 

PETER CIFICHIELLO (TC ’03), a corporate lawyer, joined Bowditch & Dewey as a partner and will be based in the firm’s Boston office.

KELLY CAHN (NC ’05) has launched Kelly Cahn LLC: Art Advisory and Appraisals, offering comprehensive guidance to art collectors during the art-collecting journey, from meticulous research and strategic acquisitions to coordinated collection management, expert appraisals and sales.

JESSICA CHARWIN (SLA ’13) is co-founder of Cultura Coffee, a specialty startup coffee company that directly imports and sells single origin Colombian coffee. Charwin’s startup received mentorship support from the Tulane University Innovation Institute.

AMANDA HADDAWAY (L ’18), managing director of HR Answerbox, a boutique HR consulting firm in Frederick County, Maryland, acquired Trainers and Consultants Referral Network. The network primarily serves the metro DC market to help employers find top-notch HR consultants, trainers, coaches and speakers.  

KIRSTEN BAZET (SLA ’22) has been cast as a parade performer at Walt Disney World, an actor at Universal Orlando Resort and a seasonal stunt performer at Sea World’s Howl-O-Scream.

SORRELL BROWN (B ’22) founded Rellestate Renovations, a construction company based in New Orleans, following graduation. Brown has recently earned his National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies license, one of the most respected general contractor licenses in the United States. Brown is a former member of the Green Wave football team.