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VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF LAW
O N E H U N D R E D AND FIFTY-FIFTH YEAR
COMMENCEMENT
NINETEEN H U N D R E D AND NINETY-EIGHT
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
SCHOOL OF LAW
Friday, May 22,1998
Eleven O'Clock in tlie Morning
PRESIDING
REVEREND EDMUND J. DOBBIN, O.S.A., S.T.D.
President of the University
MUSICAL SELECTIONS
WESTMINSTER BRASS
James W Hala, Director
PROCESSIONAL
Marshals,
DORIS DELTOSTO BROGAN, B.A., J.D.
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Professor of Law
WILLIAM JAMES, B.A„ J.D., M.S.L.S.
Associate Dean for Information Services
Professor of Law
MICHAEL MULRONEY, B.S.C., J.D.
Director, Graduate Tax Program,
Professor of Law
INVOCATION
REVEREND GEORGE F. RILEY, O.S.A., B.A., M.A., M.A., PH.D.
Special Assistant to the President for Alumni and External Affairs
NATIONAL ANTHEM
DIANE PATRICIA CARMAN '98
GREETINGS
MARK A. SARGENT, B.A., M.A., J.D.
Dean of the School of Law, Professor of Law
HONORARY DEGREE
PRESIDENT DOBBIN, DEAN SARGENT
ADDRESS
AMBASSADOR ROBERT S. GELBARD, A.B., M.RA.
MEDALLION AWARD
PRESIDENT DOBBIN, DEAN SARGENT AND DEAN BROGAN
STUDENT ADDRESS
EDWARD KENNETH BERNATAVICIUS, B.S.
Class of 1998
PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES
DEAN SARGENT
DISTRIBUTION OF DIPLOMAS
DEAN SARGENT, DEAN BROGAN
AND THE FACULTY OF THE SCHOOL OF LAW
CONFERRING OF DEGREES
PRESIDENT DOBBIN
CLOSING REMARKS
DEAN SARGENT
BENEDICTION
J. WILLARD O'BRIEN, B.S., J.D.
Dean and Professor of Law Emeritus
RECESSIONAL
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MEMBERS OF THE PROCESSIONAL
MARSHALS
MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 1998
MEMBERS OF THE FACULTY
GERALD ABRAHAM, A.B., J.D., Professor of Law
LEWIS BECKER, B.S., LL.B., Professor of Law
DONALD N. BERSOFF, B.S., M.A., Ph.D., J.D., Director of Law/Psychology Program, Professor of Law
JOHN J. CANNON, A.B., J.D., Professor of Law
GILBERT P CARRASCO, B.A., J.D., LL.M., Professor of Law
ARNOLD B. COHEN, A.B., LL.B., Professor of Law
JOSEPH W. DELLAPENNA, B.B.A., J.D., LL.M., Professor of Law
JOHN P. DOBBYN, A.B., J.D., LL.M., Professor of Law
DONALD W. DOWD, A.B., J.D., Professor of Law
STEVEN R FRANKINO, A.B., J.D., Professor of Law
THE HONORABLE ABRAHAM J. GAFNI, B.A„ B.H.L., J.D., Professor of Law
RUTH GORDON, B.A., J.D., LL.M,, Professor of Law
JOHNY. GOTANDA, B.B.A., 3.D., Associate Professor of Law
JOHN M. HYSON, B.A., M.A., LL.B., Professor of Law
CATHERINE J. LANCTOT, B.A., J.D., Professor of Law
DON W. LLEWELLYN, B.A., J.D., LL.M., Professor of Law
HOWARD R. LURIE, A.B., J.D., Professor of Law
JAMES EDWARD MAULE, B.S., J.D., LL.M., Professor of Law
JOHN F MURPHY, B.A., LL.B., Professor of Law
J. WILLARD O'BRIEN, B.S., J.D., Dean and Professor of Law Emeritus
LEONARD PACKEL, B.S., J.D., Professor of Law
CRAIG W. PALM, B.A., J.D., Director of the JD/MBA Program and Professor of Law
ANNE BOWEN POULIN, B.A., J.D., LL.M., Professor of Law
FREDERICK P ROTHMAN, A.B., J.D., Professor of Law
MARCUS SCHOENFELD, A.B., J.D., LL.M., Professor of Law
LOUIS J. SIRICO, JR., B.A., J.D., Professor of Law
WALTER JOHN TAGGART, A.B., J.D., Professor of Law
RICHARD C. TURKINGTON, B.A., J.D., LL.M., Professor of Law
WILLIAM D. VALENTE, A.B., J.D., Professor of Law Emeritus
ELLEN WERTHEIMER, B.A., J.D., Professor of Law
RAYMOND E. GALLAGHER, A.B., LL.B., Visiting Professor of Law
KATHELEEN RAE GUZMAN, B.A., J.D., L.L.M., Visiting Professor of Law
YOLANDA P. JONES, B.A., J.D., M.S.L.S., Assistant Director for Computer and Information Services
LYNNE MAXWELL, B.A., M.A., M.S.W., M. L. S., J.D., Legal Research Instructor
NAZARETH PANTALONI III, B.A., J.D., M.I.S., Assistant Director for Reader Services
DIANE PENNEYS EDELMAN, B.A., J.D., Legal Writing Instructor
MICHAEL T. FLANNERY, B.A., J.D., Legal Writing Instructor
LAURIE MAGID, B.S., J.D., Legal Writing Instructor
JOHN RANDOLPH PRINCE, B.A., J.D., Legal Writing Instructor
ROSEANN B. TERMINI, B.S., M.ED., J.D., Legal Writing Instructor
SHEILAH VANCE-LEWIS, B.A., J.D., Legal Writing Instructor
BRETT M. AMDUR, B.A., J.D., Teaching Fellow
APRIL MARA MAJOR, B.S., J.D., Teaching Fellow
ROGER V. ASHODIAN, B.A., J.D., Adjunct Clinical Instructor
MEMBERS OF THE ADMINISTRATION AND HONORED GUESTS
MICHAEL MULRONEY, B.S.C., J.D., Director, Graduate Tax Program, Professor of Law
WILLIAM JAMES, B.A., J.D., M.S.L.S., Associate Dean for Information Services, School of Law, Professor of Law
DORIS DELTOSTO BROGAN, B.A., J.D., Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, School of Law, Professor of Law
REVEREND GEORGE F. RILEY, O.S.A., B.A., M.A., M.A., Ph.D., Special Assistant to the President for Alumni and External Affairs
HAROLD GILL REUSCHLEIN, A.B., J.D., J.S.D., LL.D., L.H.D., Dean Emeritus, School of Law
DOROTHY A. MALLOY, B.A., J.D., Vice President and General Counsel
RICHARD A. NEVILLE, A.B., M.S., M.S., ED.D., Vice President for Student Life
JOHN R. JOHANNES, B.S., A.M., PH.D., Vice President for Academic Affairs, Professor of Political Science
HELEN K. LAFFERTY, B.S., M.S., PH.D., Vice President of the University
REVEREND FRANCIS X. MCGUIRE, O.S.A., D.D., Former Villanova University President
AMBASSADOR ROBERT S. GELBARD, A.B., M.P.A., Special Representative of the President and the Secretay of State for Implementation of
the Dayton Accords
J. WILLARD O'BRIEN, B.S., J.D., Dean and Professor of Law Emeritus
MARK A. SARGENT, B.A., M.A., J.D., Dean, School of Law, Professor of Law
REVEREND EDMUND J. DOBBIN, O.S.A., A.B., M.A., M.S., S.T.L., S.T.D., President of the University
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CONFERRING OF THE HONORARY DEGREE
AMBASSADOR ROBERT S. GELBARD, A.M., M.RA.
Presented by
MARK A. SARGENT
Dean
Ambassador Robert S. Gelbard was appointed by the President of the United States to be Special Representative of the
President and the Secretary of State for the Implementation of the Dayton Accords in April of 1997. He is a career Foreign
Service Officer. From 1993 to 1997, he was the Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement.
Prior to that assignment, he served as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs from 1991 to 1993
and as Ambassador to Bolivia from 1988 to 1991.
Before being named Ambassador to Bolivia, Ambassador Gelbard was Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South America
from 1985 to 1988. Other assignments include service as Director of the Office for Southern African Affairs, Deputy Director of
the Office of West European Affairs, and tours in Europe, Asia, South America and Washington D.C. Ambassador Gelbard joined
the Foreign Service in 1967 following service in the Peace Corps in Bolivia.
He earned his Bachelor's degree from Colby College in 1964 and an M.P.A. from Harvard University in 1979.
As Special Representative, he is now facing the crucial challenge of finding a solution to the volatile situation in the province
of Kosovo.
CONFERRING OF THE MEDALLION AWARD
J. WILLARD O'BRIEN, B.S., J.D.
Dean and Professor of Law Emeritus
Presented by
DORIS DELTOSTO BROGAN
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
The Medallion Award is conferred by Villanova University in recognition
of the outstanding achievements of the recipient and his generous service to the School of Law.
Professor J. Willard O'Brien served with distinction as Dean of the School of Law from 1972 to 1983 and as Professor of Law
from 1965 to 1998. His research interests include human rights issues and the Holocaust.
He has written chapters for two books: "The Subversion of Justice: Lessons in Legal Ethics" and "The Obligation of a Law
School to Instruct Students on Morality," and he has also published articles in the Fordham, Syracuse and Villanova Law
Reviews.
Professor O'Brien received his law degree from Fordham University School of Law, where he was the editor-in-chief of the
Fordham Law Review. Following his graduation from law school, he was in private practice with the firm of Cahill, Gordon,
Reindel and Ohl in New York City (1957-62), and was an Assistant Professor of Law at Syracuse University College of Law
(1962-65). He also served as the Director of the Connelly Institute on Law and Morality at Villanova.
Admitted to practice before the New York Court of Appeals, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New
York, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New
York and the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, he belongs to the Canon Law Society, the Order of the Coif, the American Bar
Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Association, and is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Interfaith Council on
the Holocaust.
HONOR GRADUATES
SUMMA CUM LAUDE
Diane Patricia Carman
Scott Brendan Connolly
Colleen C. Donnelly
Kurt Alexander Mayr II
Jennifer A. O'Leary
Brennan J. Torregrossa
MAGNA CUM LAUDE
Andrew W. Boczkowski
Michael Ross Davis
Steven Kenneth DiLiberto
Christine Moyles Kovan
Erin Duncan Murray
Mathew S. Rotenberg
Melissa Rebecca Ware
LAUDE
Catherine M. Ames
Michael Gordon Barton
Benjamin J. Buder
Julie Alyssa Daniel
Timothy Robert Deckert
Michael Gerard Deegan
Kara A. Dougherty
Michael Eric Dresnin
John Farr Gross
Gregory J. Hauck
Brian Scott Kestenbaum
Vincent Anthony LaMonaca
Craig Robert Lareau
Christina Ann Mathes
Theresa C. Micucci
Michael James Palumbo
Caroline J. Patterson
Amy Elizabeth Pizzutillo
Chad Michael Shandler
Karin Dianne Towers
Ryan James Watts
THE ORDER OF THE COIF
The Order of the Coif is the National Honor Society devoted to the encouragement of high standards of legal scholarship with
chapters in leading law schools throughout the country. Graduates in the top ten percent of the class are eligible for election to
the Order of the Coif.
The Order takes its name from the word used to designate the cap which all the members of the Order were required to wear.
This cap or coif was originally of white lawn or silk, forming a close-fitting hood, to be seen today in old engravings, pictures
and effigies of distinguished Judges and Serjeants. Serjeants were an order of the highest rank of barrister at the English or Irish
bar. By the ancient privileges of the Serjeants, this coif was not to be taken off, even in the royal presence. When wigs came into
fashion the coif was changed, no longer being worn as a complete hood, but merely as a circular piece of white lawn fastened to
the top of the wig.
Catherine M. Ames
Andrew W. Boczkowski
Benjamin J. Butler
Diane Patricia Carman
Scott Brendan Connolly
Michael Ross Davis
Michael Gerard Deegan
Steven Kenneth DiLiberto
Colleen C. Donnelly
Kara A. Dougherty
Michael Eric Dresnin
John Farr Gross
Christine Moyles Kovan
Vincent Anthony LaMonaca
Kurt Alexander Mayr II
Theresa C. Micucci
Erin Duncan Murray
Jennifer A. O'Leary
Amy Elizabeth Pizzutillo
Mathew S. Rotenberg
Brennan J. Torregrossa
Melissa Rebecca Ware
THE AWARD OF PRIZES
CENTER FOR FORENSIC ECONOMIC STUDIES, INC. AWARD
MICHAEL BRUCE ANDRE
LISA MICHELLE NOBILE
The Center for Forensic Economic Studies, Inc. Award is given to graduating seniors in recognition of outstanding
achievement in civil trial practice.
DAVID G. BUTTERWORTH EDITOR ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
DAVID M.CESSANTE 1998
The David G. Butterworth Editor Achievement Award is given annually to the Environmental Law Journal editor who has
demonstrated outstanding dedication and service to the Journal.
DR. ARTHUR CLEMENT PULLING AWARD
DANIEL VINCENT LOGUE
The Dr. Arthur Clement Pulling Award was established by Neale F. Hooley, Esquire, of the Class of 1956, in memory of the
distinguished first Librarian of the School of Law. It is given annually at the Law Review dinner to the student submitting the
best contribution to the current volume of the Villanova Law Review.
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY AWARD
KURT ALEXANDER MAYR II
The Fidelity National Title Insurance Company Award is given each year, in honor of the late Gordon M. Burlingame, to the
graduating senior achieving the highest cumulative average for the three years of law study. The prize is provided by Fidelity
National Title Insurance Company in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
HERMAN J. OBERT AWARD
KURT ALEXANDER MAYR II
ROBIN ALISSA LONGAKER
The Herman J. Obert Award is given annually to the graduating students attaining the highest grade in the course in Corporations.
HERMAN MITCHELL SCHWARTZ AWARD
REDA BAGUSINSKIENE
The Herman Mitchell Schwartz Award is given by Shirley Schwartz Weisman, of the Class of 1971, in memory of her father,
and awEirded annually to the person in the graduating class who, in the opinion of the faculty, has contributed the most to the
achievement of equality of opportunity and treatment for women, either within the Law School, in the legal profession, or in
society at large.
HYMAN-GOODMAN AWARD
VINCENT ANTHONY LAMONACA
The Hyman-Goodman Award is given annually to the graduating student who, in the opinion of the faculty, has done the most
for the graduate's class and the School of Law through both academic and extracurricular achievement. The Award was
established by the family of Myron A. Hyman, Esquire, of the Class of 1964.
JAMES J. MANDERINO AWARD FOR TRIAL ADVOCACY
JENNIFER WALSH CLARK
ELIZABETH GUZIK
The James J. Manderino Award for Trial Advocacy is given each year by the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association to the
graduating seniors in recognition of outstanding achievement in Trial Advocacy. James Manderino was a brilliant orator, and
was a renowned advocate of the less fortunate, the poor, the unemployed and the victims of society. In that sense he was
viewed by trial lawyers as the embodiment of the highest ideals to which a trial lawyer may ascribe.
JOHN M. HYSON STAFF ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
CHRISTOPHER JONATHAN URBAN 1997
JENNIFER MARIE WELDING 1998
The John M. Hyson Staff Achievement Award is given annually to the Environmental Law Journal staff members who have
contributed most to the Journal through writing, editing, source checking, and who exhibit the attitude and motivation to
promote Journal excellence.
JOSEPH R. WENK AWARD
CRYSTAL CROMWELL McCRAY
The Joseph R. Wenk Award was established in memory of Professor Wenk, Class of 1969 and a member of the Law School
faculty from 1973 until his death in 1979. The Award is given to the graduating student who has made the greatest
contribution to the Villanova Community Legal Services program.
LAW ALUMNI AWARD
RISHONA ALICIA BECK
The Law Alumni Award is given annually to the third year student who, in the opinion of the faculty, has shown the greatest
scholastic improvement from the end of the first year to the end of the second year.
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LEONARD LEVIN MEMORIAL AWARD
CATHERINE M. AMES
KURT ALEXANDER MAYR II
The Leonard Levin Memorial Award is given annually to the graduating students who attained the highest grades in the
Decedents, Estates and Trusts course.
MOOT COURT BOARD DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
PHILIP GELSO
The Distinguished Service Award is given to the member of the Moot Court Board who has made an outstanding contribution
to the work of the Board. The recipient is selected by vote of all members of the Board. Announcement of the Award was
made at the dinner following the final argument of the Reimel Competition.
REIMEL MOOT COURT AWARDS
DIANE PATRICIA CARMAN 1998
JENNIFER WALSH CLARK 1998
DANIEL JOSEPH BARRY 1997
The Reimel Awards are given each year in honor of the late Honorable Theodore L. Reimel to the finalists in the annual
Reimel Moot Court Competition.
REVEREND JOSEPH ULLMAN AWARD
SCOTT BRENDAN CONNOLLY
DIANE PATRICIA CARMAN
The Reverend Joseph Ullman Award is given annually to students who attain the highest grade in the course in Criminal Law.
The prize was given by Jacob Kossman, Esquire, in memory of the late Reverend Joseph Ullman, a priest of the Archdiocese
of Philadelphia.
ROBERT R GARBARINO DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
TIMOTHY ROBERT DECKERT 1997
The Robert P. Garbarino Staff Achievement Award is given to the second-year staff member of the Sports and Entertainment
Law Journal who exhibited excellence in writing, and who contributed to the success of the Journal.
ROMAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARD
KURT ALEXANDER MAYR II
The Roman Catholic High School Alumni Award is given annually to the student who attains the highest average for the first
year of law study. The Award is made annually in memory of the late President Judge Vincent A. Carroll.
SAINT IVES MEDAL
KURT ALEXANDER MAYR II
The Saint Ives Medal is awarded annually by the faculty of the School of Law to the graduate attaining the highest cumulative
average for the three years of law study.
SAINT THOMAS MORE SOCIETY AWARD
DIANE PATRICIA CARMAN
COLLEEN C. DONNELLY
The Saint Thomas More Society Award is given each year by the Saint Thomas More Society in the Philadelphia area to the
students attaining the highest cumulative average for both semesters of the third year of law study.
SCRIBES AWARD
KURT ALEXANDER MAYR II
The Scribes Award is given by the Law School to the graduating member of the Law Review who has, in the opinion of the
Editor-in-Chief, demonstrated an ability to do outstanding legal writing and editing. Announcement of the Award was made at
the annual Law Review dinner.
SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT LAW
EDITORIAL BOARD ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
CHRISTINE MARIE GORGONE
The Editorial Board Achievement Award is given in recognition of an outstanding member of the Executive Board.
STEVEN P. FRANKINO DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
COLLEEN C. DONNELLY
KARA A. DOUGHERTY
THERESA C. MICUCCI
The Distinguished Service Award is given to the graduating members of the Board of Editors of the Villanova Law Review
who have made outstanding contributions of an editorial and administrative nature.
WAPNER, NEWMAN & WIGRIZER AWARD FOR
EXCELLENCE IN TRIAL ADVOCACY
CHRISTINE R OLIVER
RICHARD. E. O'NEILL
An Award is given by Wapner, Newman & Wigrizer to the students who have demonstrated excellence in Trial Advocacy.
RECOGNITION OF MERITORIOUS SERVICE
Many of our students have rendered service to the School of Law through involvement in co-curricular activities and student
governance.
Co-Curricular Activities
Presented Alphabetically
MOOT COURT BOARD
The Moot Court Board is an honorary student organization comprised of students demonstrating outstanding written and oral
advocacy skills. Students are selected for Board membership by one of three methods; through exceptional performance in the
first-year Moot Court I Program, the second-year Reimel Moot Court Competition, or the third-year try-out procedure.
The Board is dedicated to the development of student appellate advocacy and coordinates a wide range of activities aimed at
achieving that goal. Members represent the Law School in national moot court competitions, organize and administer every facet
of the Reimel Competition, and supplement the instruction of the Law School's legal writing program for first-year students.
PHILIP GELSO
Chairperson
SAMIR SELIM NEJAME
Writing Competition Coordinator
MICHAEL BRIECHLE
Bench Memo Coordinator/
First Year Legal Writing Liaison
MICHAEL BRUCE ANDRE
MONICA ANNE WIDMAIER
Reimel Evaluators
CHRISTINE P OLIVER
Office Manager
Office Manager 1996-97
JEFFREY M. VONA
Outside Competition Coordinator
CHRISTOPHER PAUL ALT.F.N
VERONICA FRABIZZIO
Reimel Administrators
Staff
JOSEPH M. ARMSTRONG
DANIEL JOSEPH BARRY
DOUGLAS JOHN BOHN
BRENDAN R BURKE
CHRISTOPHER SEAN CONNELL
PETER ANDREW GREINER
EVAN KEITH HAMBLETON
BRIAN SCOTT KESTENBAUM
HIENTRINH MINH LE
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LANI MARGUERITE LOMBARDI
Staff Member 1996-97
LISA MICHELLE NOBILE
GARY P SICA
JENNIFER MARIE WELDING
Staff Member 1996-97
VILLANOVA ENVIRONMENTAL LAW JOURNAL
The Villanova Environmental Law Journal is a national legal publication dedicated to the scholarly review of environmentallyrelated topics. The Journal is published two times per year by a staff of student writers who have been invited to join the Journal
on the basis of their performance in an open-writing competition.
GREGORY J. HAUCK
Editor-in-Chief
RACHEL MARY WHITE
Executive Editor
PATRICK J. HOLSTON
Special Projects Editor
JENNIFER MARIE WELDING
Business Editor
CHRISTOPHER JONATHAN URBAN
Symposium Editor
KIMBERLY CHASE CAVANAGH
Managing Editor of Outside Articles
ERK THOMAS KOONS
Production Editor
CHRISTOPHER M. E JAARDA
Managing Editor of Student Works
DAVID M. CESSANTE
CAREN ELANE GROKULSKY
ROBERT TODD GROLNICK
FIDEL D. NWAMU
TIMOTHY J. SULLIVAN
Editors of Student Works
HANS J. CROSBY
JOHN DEGROFF TALBOT II
BRIAN EDWARD TETRO
Editors of Outside Articles
Staff
BRIAN HUGH BUCK
JOSEPH ANTHONY CULLEN
BRIAN LEE MURLAND
Staff Member 1996-97
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JEFFREY RACHO
CHRISTOPHER DANIEL STRUNK
Staff Member 1996-97
VILLANOVA LAW REVIEW
The Villanova Law Review, published five times a year, is prepared and edited by a group of law students. The Review
examines every significant phase of legal development. Membership on the Review is one of the greatest professional
responsibilities in the Law School, and one of the greatest achievements.
BRENNAN J. TORREGROSSA
Editor-in-Chief
MICHAEL D. GOLDEN
Executive Editor
KARA A. DOUGHERTY
THERESA C. MICUCCI
Managing Editors of the Symposium
COLLEEN C. DONNELLY
Managing Editor of Production
LISA ANNE SABATING
Managing Editor of Business and
Research
DANIEL VINCENT LOGUE
KURT ALEXANDER MAYR II
AMY ELIZABETH PIZZUTILLO
Managing Editors of Outside Articles
CAROLINE J. PATTERSON
Managing Editor of Writing Competition
ANDREW W BOCZKOWSKI
DEBORAH LYNN CIRILLA
SCOTT BRENDAN CONNOLLY
JULIE SHAO-WEI LU
JEANNINE MARIE THOMSON
Managing Editors of Student Works
Associate Editors
JENNIFER AUERBACH
DIANE PATRICIA CARMAN
MICHAEL ROSS DAVIS
STEVEN KENNETH DILIBERTO
MICHAEL ERIC DRESNIN
WALTER ANDREW FIGEL
JOSHUA HEATH GRABAR
JOHN FARR GROSS
DOMINIQUE HUNEYCUTT
Associate Editor 1996
CHRISTINE MOYLES KOVAN
CRAIG ROBERT LAREAU
Associate Editor 1996
VINCENT ANTHONY LAMONACA
Associate Editor 1996
Staff
CATHERINE M. AMES
CAROLINE NICOLE BURNICKI
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ERIN DUNCAN MURRAY
JENNIFER A. O'LEARY
DAVID K. RICHTER
MATHEW S. ROTENBERG
KARIN DIANNE TOWERS
Associate Editor 1996
MELISSA REBECCA WARE
VILLANOVA SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT LAW JOURNAL
The Sports and Entertainment Law Joumal is a legal publication focusing on issues arising in the context of sports and
entertainment law. The Joumal publishes articles by students and outside authors which are edited by student members of the
Journal. It was approved by the faculty in 1994. The Joumal selects its members based on performance in an open-writing
competition.
LAURA LEE GRIBBIN
Editor-in-Chief
JAMES JOSEPH MASTROIANNI
Executive Editor
CHRISTINE MARIE GORGONE
Managing Editor of Outside Articles
STEPHANIE M. HOFMAN
DAVID FERDINAND KWEE
Editors of Outside Articles
LISA L. ECKL
Special Projects Editor 1996-97
CHRISTINA ANN MATHES
Special Projects Editor
JENNIFER WALSH CLARK
WILLIAM BENNETT COOPER III
Symposium Editors
TIMOTHY ROBERT DECKERT
Business Editor
ROBIN ALISSA LONGAKER
SCOTT A. MacNAIR
Managing Editor of Student Work
DOLORES MARIE SPINA
WILLIAM J. SQUIRES III
Editors of Student Work
Staff
CATHERINE M. AMES
GEORGIA M ERASER
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JOHN FRANCIS McCABE IV
Student Governance
HONOR BOARD
The Honor Board is composed of elected students from each class and is empowered to investigate and adjudicate student
violations of the Code of Conduct. Among other functions, the Honor Board continually evaluates the rules governing all acad­
emic endeavors, including examination procedures, and recommends and implements changes as warranted.
EDWARD KENNETH BERNATAVICIUS
Chair
ANDREW JON WOZNIAK
Vice Chair
DIANE PATRICIA CARMAN
JENNIFER WALSH CLARK
ABIGAIL MARTAS RIVERA
CHRISTINA ANN MATHES
CAROLINE J. PATTERSON
AMY ELIZABETH PIZZUTILLO
STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION
The Student Bar Association maintains liaison between the students and faculty. All law students at the School are members
of the Student Bar Association. The purpose of the Association is to coordinate the activities of the student body; to promote
law-related and social extracurricular activities; to promote cooperation with various professional and community organizations;
and to further the general welfare of the School of Law.
LISA MICHELLE NOBILE
President
Secretary 1996-97
Class Representative 1995-96
CATHLEEN KELLY
ABA 3rd Circuit Governor
ABA Representative 1996-97
Class Representative 1995-96
GREGORY J. HAUCK
Treasurer 1996-97
PETER JOSEPH THOMPSON
Student Organization Liaison 1996-97
Class Representatives
MICHAEL D. ALCARO
JENNIFER AUERBACH
Class Representative 1995-96
WILLIAM LINERO, JR.
Class Representative 1995-96
SHERYL LYNN McKAY
Class Representative 1996-97
LANI MARGUERITE LOMBARDI
Class Representative 1996-97
MARK JOEL MOORE
Class Representative 1996-97
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VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
Mark A. Sargent, Dean
MAY 22, 1998
Gayle Michelle Abramson, B.A., 1994, Pennsylvania State University, University Park
Jeremy Ari Adams, B.A., 1995, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Michael D. Alcaro, B.A., 1995, University of Scranton
Christopher Paul Allen, B.S., 1995, Pennsylvania State University, University Park
Ruth Ann Amar, B.S., 1994, Saint Joseph's University
Catherine M. Ames, B.A., 1992, University of Pennsylvania
Michael Bruce Andre, B.S./B.A., 1993, University of Iowa
Joseph M. Armstrong, B.S., 1995, University of Scranton
Jennifer Auerbach, B.A., 1995, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Reda Bagusinskiene, Diploma of Law, 1988, Vilnius State V. Kapsukas University
Deborah Marie Bailey, B.A., 1995, Villanova University
Daniel Joseph Barry, B.A., 1995, Ursinus College
Michael Gordon Barton, B.A., 1991, Syracuse University
Rishona Alicia Beck, B.A., 1995, University of Pennsylvania
Edward Kenneth Bematavicius, B.S., 1994, Lynchburg College
Stephen Robert Bishop, B.A., 1993, Hamilton College
Andrew W. Boczkowski, B.A., 1995, Canisius College
Douglas John Bohn, B.A., 1994, College of the Holy Cross
Michael Gavan Brennan, B.A., 1995, Saint John's University
Michael Briechle, B.A., 1995, State University of New York, College at Buffalo
Garrett W, Brindle, B.A., 1995, Lehigh University
Suzanne M. Braney, B.A., 1991, Temple University
Brian Hugh Buck, B.CE., 1995, Villanova University
Brendan P. Burke, B.S., 1995, Boston University
Brian J. Burke, B.A., 1994, Saint Joseph's University
Caroline Nicole Bumicki, B.S., 1995, State University of New York, College at Buffalo
Benjamin J. Butler, B.S., 1995, Pennsylvania State University, University Park
Diane Patricia Carman, B.A., 1989, Villanova University
Lisa Christine Castaiieda, B.A., 1975, California State University, Long Beach
Kimberly Chase Cavanagh, B.A., 1994, Boston University
David M. Cessante, B.S., 1995, Western Michigan University
Deborah Lynn Cirilla, B.A., 1994, Villanova University
Jennifer Walsh Clark, B.MUS., 1992, Bucknell University; M.M., 1994, University of Minnesota
Theodore F. Claypoole, B.A., 1995, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Jennifer Blythe Cohen, B.A., 1995, Florida Atlantic University
Christopher Sean Connell, B.S., 1995, Villanova University
Scott Brendan Connolly, B.B.A., 1988, University of Notre Dame
William Bennett Cooper III, B.A., 1995, University of Pennsylvania
Hans J. Crosby, B.S., 1989, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; M.B.A., 1995, Drexel University
Joseph Anthony Cullen, B.B.A., 1995, Saint Bonaventure University
Julie Alyssa Daniel, B.A., 1995, Syracuse University
Michael Ross Davis, B.A., 1993, Loyola College in Maryland
Timothy Robert Deckert, B.S., 1995, Houghton College
Michael Gerard Deegan, B.S., 1991, Villanova University
Margaret Celeste DeKeukelaere, B.A., 1994, Villanova University
Patricia Ho Derstine, B.A., 1995, Gwynedd-Mercy College
Steven Kenneth DiLiberto, B.A., 1992, The State University of New Jersey, Rutgers
Colleen C. Donnelly, B.A., 1993, University of Virginia
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Jean Margaret Dorton, B.S., 1987, West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Kara A. Dougherty, B.A., 1994, Tulane University
Paul Joseph Dougherty, B.A., 1992, Loyola College in Maryland
Michael Eric Dresnin, B.B.A., 1994, Emory University
Regina Chegne Drummond, B.A., 1994, University of Virginia
Brian Richard Elias, B.A., 1995, Lehigh University
John P. Elliott, B.A., 1993, Georgetown University
Philip Engman, B.A., 1995, Wilkes University
Patricia K. Eppler, B.S., 1982, Saint Joseph's University
Paul Thomas Fabiano, B.S./B.A., 1992, University of Delaware
Matthew Robert Farkas, B.A., 1994, College of New Jersey
Roza Ferdowsmakan, B.A., 1994, Arizona State University
Christina Lynn Fichera, B.A., 1995, Drew University
Walter Andrew Figel, B.5., 1995, University of Pennsylvania
Aaron Howard Fox, B.A., 1995, The State University of New Jersey, Rutgers
Veronica Frabizzio, B.A., 1995, University of Delaware
Georgia M. Fraser, B.A., 1995, The State University of New Jersey Rutgers
Philip Gelso, B.A., 1995, University of Scranton
Lisa Lauren Getson, B.A., 1995, University of Pennsylvania
Joshua Greg Gillman, B.A., 1994, Franklin and Marshall College
Michael D. Golden, B.A., 1991, Georgetown University
Christine Marie Gorgone, B.A., 1995, Villanova University
Joshua Heath Grabar, B.A., 1995, University of Pennsylvania
Peter Andrew Greiner, A.B., 1995, Colgate University
Laura Lee Gribbin, B.A., 1995, University of Scranton
Caren Elane Grokulsky, B.A., 1995, Pepperdine University
Robert Todd Grolnick, B.A., 1995, University of Maryland, College Park
John Farr Gross, B.A., 1994, Muhlenberg College
Elizabeth Guzik, B.A., 1995, Elms College
Evan Keith Hambleton, B.S., 1995, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Tiffany L. Harmon, B.A., 1993, Temple University
Gregory J. Hauck, B.S., 1993, Villanova University
Jacqueline M. Heitmann, B.A., 1995, Villanova University
Cara Higgins, B.A., 1995, West Virginia University, Morgantown
Diana Chi-Chieh Ho, A.B., 1993, Elon College
Stephanie M. Hofman, B.S., 1995, Villanova University
Patrick J. Holston, B.A., 1995, University of Notre Dame
David Louis Horvath, B.A., 1994, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Margaret Lauren Hughes, B.A., 1995, University of Delaware
Scott David Hynd, B.A., 1995, Clemson University
Christopher Michael Fredricks Jaarda, B.A., 1995, Furman University
Mark A. Karbiner, A.fi., 1994, Colgate University
Cathleen Kelly, B.A., 1995, Long Island University, C.W. Post Center
Janet Y. Kennedy, B.A., 1994, Montclair State College
Brian Scott Kestenbaum, B.A., 1995, University of Pennsylvania
Amy B, Kohler-Howard, B.A., 1995, Moravian College
Erik Thomas Koons, B.A./B.A., 1995, The State University of New Jersey, Rutgers
Lynne Rochelle Koshar, B.A., 1995, University of Maryland, College Park
Christine Moyles Kovan, B.A., 1988, Kenyan College
David Ferdinand Kwee, B.A., 1995, Johns Hopkins University
Jeffrey Fitzgerald Laffey, B.S., 1995, Saint Joseph's University
Adam Lee Lantz, B.S., 1987, Pennsylvania State University, University Park
Hientrinh Minh Le, B.A., 1994, Yale University
Allison Heather Leonard, A.B., 1995, Stonehill College
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Karen Marie Lewandowski, B.A., 1993, Boston College
Christopher James Lhuher, B.A., 1992, University of Delaware
Wilham Linero, Jr., B.S., 1994, University of Tampa
Susan A. List, B.S./B.A., 1995, University of Delaware
John P. Lock, B.A., 1995, Boston University
Daniel Vincent Logue, B.A., 1995, Saint Joseph's University
Carlo Anthony Lombardi, B.S., 1995, Saint Joseph's University
Lani Marguerite Lombardi, B.S., 1994, The State University of New Jersey, Rutgers
Robin Alissa Longaker, B.A., 1995, University of Central Florida
Julie Shao-wei Lu, B.A., 1994, University of Virginia
Chad Daniel Lubas, B.S., 1995, York College of Pennsylvania
Scott A. MacNair, B.A., 1994, State University of New York, Center at Albany
Joseph Neil Madden, A.B., 1995, Colgate University
Michael P. Maguire, B.A., 1995, Villanova University
Tracey L. Mark, B.A., 1995, Lynchburg College
Matthew Steven Marrone, B.S., 1995, University of Richmond
Abigail Martas Rivera, B.A., 1992, Bryn Mawr College
James Joseph Mastroianni, B.S., 1995, Boston College
Christina Ann Mathes, B.A., 1995, College of William and Mary
Scott Andrew Mayer, B.S., 1995, Cornell University
Kurt Alexander Mayr II, B.A., 1994, University of Vermont
Daniel Edward McCabe, B.A., 1995, West Chester University of Pennsylvania
John Francis McCabe IV, B.A., 1995, University of Delaware
Crystal Cromwell McCray, B.A., 1990, Boston College
Judy Lynn Mclntire, B.A., 1995, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Sheryl Lynn McKay, B.A., 1995, University of Delaware
Robert Francis McLean II, B.A., 1994, Boston College
Michael William Mervine, B.A., 1995, Vanderbilt University
Theresa C. Micucci, B.A., 1994, La Salle University
Christopher Lee Minakowski, B.A., 1994, Pennsylvania State University, University Park
Mark Joel Moore, B.S., 1989, Hampton University
Moira Byrne Mulroney, B.A., 1991, Boston College
Brian Lee Murland, B.S., 1995, Cornell University
Alison Lynne Murphy, B.A., 1995, Lafayette College
Michael Murphy, B.S., 1984, Saint Joseph's University
Erin Duncan Murray, B.A., 1995, University of Notre Dame
Marsha Elizabeth Murray, A.B., 1995, Colgate University
Samir Selim NeJame, B.A., 1995, Syracuse University
Lisa Michelle Mobile, B.A., 1995, King's College
Jeffrey Michael Novell, B.S., 1995, Florida State University
Natalie M. Nugent, B.S., 1995, Saint Joseph's University
Fidel D Nwamu, B.S., 1992, Temple University
Tess M. O'Boyle, B.S., 1995, University of Scranton
Jennifer A. O'Leary, B.A., 1990, University of Chicago
Christine P. Oliver, B.A., 1995, Dickinson College
Michael Joseph O'Neill, B.A., 1994, University of Scranton
Richard E. O'Neill, B.A., 1993, Western Washington University: M.B.A., 1994, Western Washington University
William Francis O'Shea III, B.A., 1991, Villanova University
Faith Hammes Paine, B.S., 1995, Saint Joseph's University
Ricardo Palacio, B.A., 1994, University of Delaware
Michael James Palumbo, B.S., 1993, Pennsylvania State University, University Park
Caroline J. Patterson, B.A., 1995, Cabrini College
Jennifer Lynn Perlberger, B.A., 1995, Haverford College
James M. Peterson, A.B., 1994, Albright College
Donald Petrille, Jr., B.S., 1994, College of William and Mary
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Monica Courtney Piotrowski, B.S., 1988, Union College
Lisa A. Pitliuk, B.A., 1992, Syracuse University
Amy Elizabeth Pizzutillo, B.S., 1994, Arizona State University
Rachelle Lee Popowitz, B.A., 1994, Carlow College
James F. Preston, B.S., 1994, Moravian College
Jennifer Jeanne Prince, B.A., 1995, Villanova University
Donald James Quigley, B.S./B.A., 1995, Suffolk University
Jeffrey Racho, B.S., 1991, University of Notre Dame: M.Ch.E., 1994, Villanova University
Rhon Carl Reid II, B.A., 1995, University of Maryland, College Park
Matthew James Rice, B.S./B.A., 1994, Villanova University
David K. Richter, B.A., 1995, The State University of New Jersey, Rutgers
Kathryn Elizabeth Roberts, B.A., 1994, Ithaca College
Laurence Douglas Rogers, B.A., 1995, State University of New York, Center at Albany
Mathew S. Rotenberg, B.A., 1995, Pennsylvania State University, University Park
Emily Marie Ryan, B.S./B.A., 1995, Widener University
Lisa Anne Sabatino, B.A., 1993, Pennsylvania State University, University Park
Joanne F. Sallit, B.S., 1995, University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Anthony Scardino, B.A., 1993, Villanova University
Christopher S. Seymore, B.A., 1995, Monmouth College
Chad Michael Shandler, B.A., 1994, Villanova University
Meredith T. Shepherd, B.S,, 1993, James Madison University
Gary P. Sica, B.A., 1994, Villanova University
Laura Ann Skrovanek, S.A., 1995, University of Pennsylvania
Dolores Marie Spina, B.A., 1995, University of Pennsylvania
William J. Squires III, B.A., 1992, Merrimack College: M.S., 1995, Baylor University
Christopher Daniel Strunk, B.A., 1995, Boston College
Geoffrey Mark Strunk, B.A., 1995, Pennsylvania State University, University Park
Timothy J. Sullivan, A.B., 1994, Colgate University
Aimee Lyn Sunday, B.A., 1994, Pennsylvania State University, University Park
Daniel Brendan Sweeney, B.A., 1994, Boston College
John DeGroff Talbot II, A.B., 1994, Princeton University
Elizabeth Bantivoglio Tedeschi, A.B., 1995, Dartmouth College
Brian Edward Tetro, B.A., 1995, James Madison University
Gregory Michael Thomas, B.A., 1995, Fairfield University
Peter Joseph Thompson, B.A., 1992, Villanova University: Ed.M., 1994, Widener University
Jeannine Marie Thomson, B.A., 1995, Connecticut College
Brennan J. Torregrossa, B.A., 1995, Dickinson College
Matthew Abe Totino, A.B., 1995, Cornell University
Brian S. Umpierre, B.S., 1995, University of Scranton
Christopher Jonathan Urban, B.S., 1995, Lehigh University
Edward Alan Walls, B.A., 1995, University of Maryland, College Park
Gregory Michael Walsh, B.A., 1995, Georgetown University
Adam Qiaojan Wang, LL.B, 1986, Peking University
Adam T. Warcholak, B.A., 1994, Franklin and Marshall College
Mehssa Rebecca Ware,
1995, University of Pennsylvania
Ryan James Watts, B.A., 1989, Queen's University (Canada): M.A., 1990, Queen's University, Canada
Walter J. Weinrich, B.S., 1995, Saint Joseph's University
Jennifer Marie Welding, B./4., 1994, Saint Joseph's University
Vanessa Kelly Whalen, B.A., 1995, William Smith College
Rachel Mary White, B.S./B.A., 1991, Villanova University
Monica Anne Widmaier, B.A., 1994, Catholic University of America
Michael Benjamin Willner, B.S., 1995, Camegie-Mellon University
Andrew Jon Wozniak, B.A., 1995, Michigan State University
Neil Warner Yahn, B.S., 1992, West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Demosthenis Alexander Zeppos, B.A., 1995, Lehigh University
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JURIS DOCTOR AND MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
JURIS DOCTOR DEGREES
DECEMBER 31, 1997
Dominic A. Parole, B.A., 1993, Lafayette College
Reza Taleghani, B.A., 1994, Brown University
MAY 22, 1998
Jeffrey M. Vona, B.S., 1989, Pennsylvania State University, University Park
VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
AND ALLEGHENY UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES
JOINT PROGRAM IN LAW AND PSYCHOLOGY
JURIS DOCTOR DEGREES
MAY 22, 1998
Lisa L. Eckl, B.A., 1993, Mercyhurst College
Dominique Huneycutt, A.B., 1992, Dartmouth College; M.A., 1997, Hahnemann University
Vincent Anthony LaMonaca, B.A., 1992, Villanova University
Craig Robert Lareau, B.A., 1990, Yale University
Karin Dianne Towers, B.A., 1991, Hofstra University
MASTER OF LAWS IN TAXATION
SEPTEMBER 1, 1997
Steven Brylski, B.A., 1992, State University of New York Center at Stony Brook; J.D. 1996 Ohio Northern University
John Anthony Ciccarone, B.S./B.A., 1991, University of Delaware; M.B.A., 1994, Widener University; J.D., 1994, Widener University
School of Law
Robert Freedenberg, Jr., B.B.A., 1986, Temple University; J.D., 1991, Temple University
Amy Elizabeth Hayes, B.S., 1991, Fairmont State College; J.D., 1996, West Virginia University
Sherwood Christopher Henderson, B.A., 1992, Davidson College; J.D., 1996, Campbell University-Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law
Erica A. Intzekostas, B.A., 1993, University of Rochester; J.D., 1996, Brooklyn Law School
Scott Andrew Lavin, B.S., 1991, Tulane University; J.D., 1996, Hofstra University
Andrea Stewart Lawrence, B.S., 1988, University of Virginia; J.D., 1993, Villanova University School of Law
Kenneth R. Vennera, B.S., 1989, University of Pennsylvania; J.D., 1994, Widener University School of Law
Tricia Ann Watson, B.S., 1993, Trenton State College; J.D., 1996, Widener University School of Law
Eric Phillip Wilenzik, A.S., 1989, Brown University; J.D., 1992, Drake University
DECEMBER 31, 1997
Kathleen Mary Barry, B.A., 1991, Boston College; J.D., 1994, University of Connecticut School of Law
Daniel Francis Carmody, B.A., 1993, Loyola College in Maryland; J.D., 1996, Georgetown University Law Center
Julie Cote Rumberger, LL.B., 1990, University of Montreal; LL.M., 1992, University of London, Kings College
Mary Portoriero Dressendofer, B.A., 1992, Montclair State College; J.D., 1997, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Jonathan Hirt Hagen, B.A., 1985, University of Pennsylvania; M.B.A., 1992, Temple University; J.D., 1996, Temple University
Diana R. Ivanovic, B.S., 1983, Villanova University; M.B.A., 1992, Villanova University; J.D., 1995, Villanova University School of Law
Susan Walker O'Donnell, B.A., 1974, Duke University; J.D., 1991, Widener University School of Law
Stacy E. Schwarz, B.A., 1989, University of Maryland; J.D., 1992, New England School of Law
J. Baldwin Siedlarz III, B.S., 1991, Drexel University; J.D., 1994, Widener University School of Law
Pamela Shaiman, B.S., 1990, Pennsylvania State University: J.D., 1994, Villanova University School of Law
Brendan J. Sherman, B.A., 1988, Mount Saint Mary's College; J.D., 1991, Widener University School of Law
Peter Walter Ulicny, B.A., 1984, Bates College; J.D., 1990, Western New England College School of Law
MAY 22, 1998
Majadi Derrick Abdullah, B.A., 1993, Savannah State College; J.D., 1996, Ohio Northern University School of Law
Steven R. Antico, B.S., 1980, University of Scranton; M.A., 1984, Saint Joseph's University; J.D., 1987, Temple University
Michael D. Caparro, B.A., 1990, Villanova University; J.D., 1994, Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University
Peter Alfonso Falivene, B.A., 1993, Vanderbilt University; J.D., 1996, The State University of New Jersey, Rutgers
Robert C. Gerhard III, B.A., 1992, Dickinson College; J.D., 1995, Dickinson School of Law
Scott Mathew Hanula, B.A., 1985, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; J.D., 1990, Seton Hall University
Daniel J. Kaliner, B.A., 1992, Washington University; J.D., 1995, University of Pennsylvania
Kimberlee Sue Knopf, B.A., 1990, Dickinson College; J.D., 1996, Widener University School of Law
Jeffrey Michael Medaglio, B.S., 1977, Villanova University; J.D., 1983, Villanova University School of Law
Marc Joseph Miles, B.A.., 1993, Earlham College; J.D., 1996, Villanova University School of Law
John Christopher Papandon, B.S., 1986, Tulane University; J.D., 1989, Tulane University
Thomas J. Wagner, B.A., 1978, Franklin and Marshall College; J.D., 1981, University of Tulsa
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