Class Notes

Jason Hallman ’06 and his wife Kristin Renn ’07 Hallman welcomed their fourth child, Mirabel Sueann, on July 13, 2020. She joins three older brothers Everett (2011), Owen (2013), and Callum (2018).

Therese Ure ’06 J.D. was elected to the U.S. Committee for Irrigation and Drainage (USCID) board of directors in spring 2020.

In February, Benjamin C. Wohlfeil ’06 was promoted to counsel by business law firm Klinedinst in San Diego, California. Prior to joining Klinedinst, Benjamin began his legal career as a criminal prosecutor, handling both trial and appellate matters.

Kyle Lane ’06 joined the commercial practice group as an associate at the law firm of Goldenberg Heller & Antognoli P.C., one of the most experienced personal injury and business and commercial litigation firms in the St. Louis–Southern Illinois region. Prior to joining Goldenberg Heller, he was in private practice with St. Louis– based law firms. Earlier in his career, Kyle served as a summer law clerk for Illinois Third District Judge Barbara Crowder.

Jon Rogers ’06 J.D. was selected to Michiana’s 2018 40 Under 40 class. This program highlights 40 of the area’s “most talented and dedicated” young professionals who excel in their careers and engage in the community.

Madeline Orling ’06 Connolly was appointed as associate circuit court judge for the 22nd judicial district in Missouri. Madeline previously served as an attorney at Tucker Ellis, defending companies in mass tort and product liability civil litigation matters. Her experience also includes a five-year position as assistant circuit attorney in St. Louis, Missouri, where she tried more than 40 criminal cases.