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5-4-2013

2013 Commencement, Law

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DAYTON YOU WILL ALWAYS BE UD.

You are a part of a community that continues to make a difference in the wor ld one person at a time.

We wish each of you a life time of fai t h , love, learning and success. Thank you for making our front porch your own. You'll a lways be welcomed home.

You are UD!

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University Marshal Donald Chase

Assistant Marshal Professor Dennis Turner

ORDER OF EXERCISES Processional

Introduction

Invocation

The National Anthem

Dean's Remarks

Provost's Remarks

Presentation of Awards

Student Remarks

Introduction of the

Dr. Alan Kimbrough

Dr. Joseph E. Saliba

Rev. James F Fitz, S.M.

Dr. Alan Kimbrough Andrea Lauren Siddiqi, '13

Dean Paul E. McGreal

Dr. Joseph E. Saliba

Dean Paul E. McGreal

Kyle Allen Bradley, '13

Commencement Speaker Dean Paul E. McGreal

Commencement Address Terry Miller OBE, '77

Conferring of Degrees Dr. Daniel J. Curran

Announcement of Candidates Professor Eric Chaffee Professor Tracy Reilly

Hooding of Candidates Professor Thomas L. Hagel Professor Cooley R. Howarth, Jr.

Alumni Association Welcome

Benediction

Closing Remarks

Recessional

Reception

The Honorable Barbara J . Gorman, '74, '77

Amber Ernestina Alegria, '13 Sutton James Smith, '13

Dr. Joseph E. Saliba

Dr. Alan Kimbrough

Graduates and guests are invited to a reception following commencement at Keller Hall

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COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS SPEAKER

Terry Miller, OBE '77

Serving as General Counsel for the London Organizing Committee of the highly successful 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games since 2006, Therese Lynn Miller developed and led an award­winning, high-calibre legal team, building from a seven-person post­bid group to a Games-time peak of 35 professionals covering the entire spectrum of Games legal issues, support and coverage. Ms. Miller was a key member of various senior management committees, including chairing the Deal Approval Group for review and approval of all significant commercial transactions and serving as Company Secretary and Secretary of the Audit Committee for the 19-member LOCOG Board of Directors.

From 1989 to 2006, Ms. Miller served as counsel for Goldman Sachs International. After joining Goldman Sachs as Executive Director and Senior Counsel in the London Legal Department, she became Managing Director in 1997, General Counsel of Goldman Sachs International in 1999, Counsel to European Management Committee in 2000, and Partner (Participating Managing Director) in 2002. From 2004, Ms. Miller was International General Counsel of GSI and Deputy General Counsel of Goldman Sachs, responsible for all Goldman Sachs legal coverage in Europe and Asia and managing 180 professionals. She was a member of various Goldman Sachs firm-wide committees, director of various Goldman Sachs private companies, and a member of various industry groups, including the Bank of England Financial Markets Law Committee.

Ms. Miller received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Dayton School of Law in 1977, gr aduating summa cum laude. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan and a Master of Laws degree from Georgetown University

Ms. Miller was appointed by Elizabeth II in her right as Queen of the United Kingdom, on advice of the British Government, as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) as part of the 2013 New Year 's Honors list.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Allen M. Hill, Chair Rev. Marti n A. Solma, S.M., Vice Chai r

Daniel J. Curran, Ph.D., Secretary

Cather ine V. Babington Mary H. Boosalis T homas G. Breitenbach Bro. Edward M. Bri nk, S.M. Margaret A . Cavanaugh, Ph.D.

Steven D. Cobb Kevin M. Crotty Richard P. Davis

Rev. James F. Fitz, S.M. John M. Forte Br o. Francisco Gonzalez, S.M., M.D.

George P. Hanley Joseph R. Hi nrichs Bro. Joseph H. Kamis, S.M. Anne Eiting l,:tamar, M.D. Kevin P. Maloney D. Dar lene Gutmann Marlowe

Dennis R. Mar x Richard J. Omlo1· Richard J. Pfleger

Bro. Bernard J. Ploeger, S.M., Ph.D.

H. John Proud, Esq. John C. Riazzi Michael A. Ruffolo Kurtis P. Sanford Kather ine Schipper, Ph .D. Lynton P. Scotland Deborah F lanagan Tobias Rev. Rudy A. Vela, S.M .,

D. Min. Ty J. Will iams Lawrence W. Woerner David P. Yeager

HONORARY TRUSTEES Richard A . Abdoo Will iam S. A nderson Li nda S. Berning Jerome P. Bishop Rev. Bertrand A . Buby, S.M., ST.D.

Bro. Wi lliam J. Campbell , S.M., Ed.D.

Terry D. Carder Rev. T homas A. Cardone, S.M.

A nnette D. Casella Rev. Eugene Contadino, S.M.

William Crotty Thomas J. Danis Michael E. Er vin, M.D. Richar d H. Finan Br o. Raymond L. F itz, S.M., Ph.D.

David P. Fitzgerald Robert E. Frazer T he Honorable Frank P. Geraci, J.D.

Bro. Thomas F. Giardino, S.M.

Richard F. Glennon Bro. Stephen Glodek, S.M.

Jane G. Haley John R. Haley Jean Patrice Har r i ngton ,

S.C., Ph.D. Sarah E. Har ri s, Ph.D. Rev. James L. Heft, S.M., Ph.D.

Jack Hoeft Eugene C. Kennedy, Ph .D. Thomas A . Klein Peter H. Kuntz Rev. Joseph H. Lackner, S.M., Ph.D.

Bruno V. Manno, Ph.D. Rev. Paul M. Mar shall, S.M. Mary C. Mathews Clayton L . Mathi le Thomas 0 . Mathues Marie-Louise McGinnis Rev. John A. McGrath, S.M.,

S.T.D. Charles R. McNamee James W. McSwiney Bro. Rober t J. Metzger, S.M.

Dennis l. Meyer, J.D. Gerald M. Miller Bette Rogge Morse

Robert S. Oel man Gerald S. Office, Jr., J.D. Bro. Ronald L. Overman. S.M.

David C. Phi llips Bro. Anthony J. Pistone, S.M.

T homas M. Rober ts R. Daniel Sadlier John L. Schaefer Westina Matthews Shatteen, Ph .D

Will iam P. Sherman Rev. Ralph A. Siefert , S.M. Sr. Francis Mar ie Thrailk ill, O.S.U., Ed.D.

Rev. Patr ick J. Tonry, S.M. Jerome P. VanderHorst Andrew F. Veres C. William Verity Daryl Ward, J.D. Wi lliam S. Weprin David C. Winch Perry B. Wydman

UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION

Daniel J. Curran , Ph.D. , President

Joseph E. Saliba , Ph.D., Provost

Paul Benson, Ph.D., Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Deborah Bickford, Ph.D., Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Learning Initiatives

Paul M. Bobrowski, Dean, School of Business Administration

S. Ted Bucaro, Government and Regional Relations Director

Thomas E. Burkhardt, Vice President for F inance and Administrative Affairs

Joyce M. Carter, Vice President for Human Resources

Patrick G. Donnelly, Ph.D. , Associate Provost for Faculty and Administrative Affairs

William M. Fischer, J .D., Vice President for Student Development

Rev. James F Fitz, S.M. , Vice President for Mission and Rector

David Harper, Vice President for Advancement

Kevin R. Kelly, Ph.D. , Dean,School of Education and Allied Professions

Beth H. Keyes, Vice President for Facilities Management

Sundar Kumarasamy, Vice President of Elll'ollment Manag·ement and Marketing

Mickey McCabe, Ph.D., Vice President for Research a nd Executive Director of UDRI

Paul E. McGreal, J .D. , Dean, School of Law

Carolyn Phelps, Ph.D., President, Academic Senate

Mary Ann Poirier, J.D., General Counsel

Teri Rizvi, Associate Vice President of Univers ity Communications

Tony E. Saliba, Ph.D. , Dean, School of Engineering

Thomas D. Skill, Ph.D. , Associate Provost and Chief Information Officer

Crystal Sullivan, Director of Campus Ministry

Paul Vanderburgh , Ph.D., Associate Provost for Graduate Academic Affairs

Tim Wabler, Vice President and Director of Athletics

Kathleen M. Webb, Dean, Univers ity Libraries

SCHOOL OF LAW ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY

Administration Pa ul E. McGreal

Dean

Maria P Crist Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

Lori E. Shaw Assistant Dean for Student Affairs

Timothy G. Swensen Assistant Dean and Director of Career Services

Claire Schrader Assistant Dean & Executive Director of Enrollment Management & Marketing

Thomas L. Hanley Director of the Law Library

Faculty Maureen H. Anderson Susan W Brenner

Eric C. Chaffee

Rebecca A. Cochran J eannette C. Cox

Maria P Crist

J ames G. Durham

Susan N. Elliott Harry S. Gerla

Frederick Dennis Greene

Thomas L. Hagel Charles G. Hallinan

Thomas L. Hanley

Thaddeus A. Hoffmeister

Cooley R. Howarth, Jr.

Lisa A. Kloppenberg

Denise Platfoot Lacey

Monique B. Lampke

Kelly Helll'ici Executive Director, Program in Law a nd Technology

Shannon R. Pern1 Registrar

Staci P Rucker Director of Academic Support

Peggy L. Wilson Director of Operations and Finance

Susan C. Wawrose Director of Law Graduate ProgTams

Eric C. Cha ffee Director of Faculty Research

Pamela La ufer-Ukeles

Paul E. McGreal

Sheila F Miller

J effrey W Morris

Richard P Perna Vernellia R. Randall

Tracy L. Reilly

Staci P. Rucker Richard B. Saphire

E. Dale Searcy Andrea M. Seielstad

Lori E. Shaw Adam G. Todd

Victoria L Vanzandt

Paul D. Venard Blake A. Watson

Susan C. Wawrose

Julie E. Zink

Adjunct Faculty (2012-2013)

Brandon Allen

Adam Armstrong

Matthew Arntz

Robert A. Bostick

Karen Bradley

Jennifer Brill

Chad Burton

Kelvin H. Dickinson

Christopher B. Epley

John A. Fischer

Anna Fister

Kenneth B. Germain

Honorable Barbara Gorman

James Gottman

Kimberly Harshbarger

Jennifer Hosier

Honorable Mary K. Huffman

Valerie Inman

Kirk Johnsen

James Kelleher

Stephanie Kimbro

Honorable Dennis Langer

David Larson

Robert Lech

Dennis Lieberman

Paul F Moke

Annie Nereng

Honorable Sharon Ovington

Vipal Patel

David Pierce

Charles J. Russo

Michael Sander

Carl Sherrets

Susan D. Solle

John Stinneford

Brent Tabacchi

Dennis J. Turner

Melinda M. Warthman

Megan Welch

Thomas P. Whelley fl

Matthew Whitlow

Mathew Willenbrink

SCHOOL OF LAW ADVISORY COUNCIL

Richard Apostolik President and Exective Officer Global Association of Risk Professionals

Michael Baniak Seyfarth Shaw LLP

David Barnette Jackson KeUy

Richard R. Boykin Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Ronald D. Brown Managing Director Taft Busines Consulting LLC

James Byrd Lex:isNexis

Todd B. Carver Vice President, Deputy General Counsel & Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer Teradata

F David Clarke Ill Clarke-Hook Corporation

The Honorable Diana Dickinson Armed Servi ces Board of Contract Appeals

Michael Dyer Dyer Garofalo Mann & Schultz

Charlie Faruki Faruki lreland & Cox PLL

Neil Freund Freund, Freeze & Arnold

The Honorable Barbara P. Gorman Mont. Cty. Court of Common Pleas

Linn Harson Thompson Hine, LLP

The Honorable Cynthia Heck Vandalia Municipal Court

Daniel Herling Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsh.)', & Popeo, P.C.

Jon Hoak General Counsel F lextronics

The Honorable Mary Kate Huffman Montgomery County Common Pleas Court

William Jennewei.n PNC Financial Services Group

Jeffrey A. Mullins Taft Steiiinius & Hollister, LLP

Mr. Michael Mutek Raytheon Intelligence & Information

Garry W O'Donnell Bucking11am, Doolittle & BuJToughs, LLP

Greg Palmer Partner McDermott Will & Emery

Honorable Walter H. Rice U.S. District Court

Bruce Snyder Porter, Wright, Morri s & Arthur

Maxine Thomas The Kettering Foundation

Thomas P. Whelley Il Dinsmore & Shohl

Merle Wilberding Coolidge Wall

The Honorable William Wolff, Jr. Emeritus Status - April 200 Second Appellate District

Steven E. Yuhas Thorson Switala Mondock & Snead, LLP

CANDIDATES FOR MASTER OF LAWS Darin Scott Barber B.S., The Ohio State University J.D., University of Cincinnati Mason, OH

Timothy William Burgdorf B.A., Denison University J.D., University of Dayton

School of Law St. Louis, MO

David Matthew Federico B.S., Indiana University J .D., University of Dayton School of Law Los Angeles, CA

Wayne AJan Kalkwarf B.S., Indiana University J .D., Indiana University Ft. Thomas, KY

Aimee AJise Nakfour B.A. , Pepperdine University J .D. , Suffolk Law School Dayton, OH

Jennifer Sue Womble B.A., Wright State University J.D., University of Dayton School of Law Dayton, OH

CANDIDATE FOR MASTER IN THE STUDY OF LAW Xiaomeng Zhu B.A., Nanjing University of Science and Technology Nanjing, China

CANDIDATES FOR JURIS DOCTOR

Ashraf Nael Abbas B.S. , University of Akron Barberton, OH

Sean Matthew Abbott B.S. , University of Findlay Findlay, OH

Tiffany Rae Akers B.A. , Ohio Northern University Pleasant City, OH

Amber Ernestina AJegria B.A. , Ohio Wesleyan University Tucson, AZ

Mohamed Hassan AJ-Hamdani B.A., Wright State University Dayton, OH

Stephen Henry AJlhoff B.A. , Illinois Wesleyan University St. Louis, MO

James A. AJp B.A., Wright State University Kettering, OH

Leonard G. Ambrose, IV B.A., Washington University in St. Louis M.B.A., University of Pittsburgh Erie, PA

Jennifer Babak B.A., University of Dayton West Chester, OH

Leslie Ann Baker B.A., Purdue Univers ity Knox, IN

Zachary Scott Bayless B.A., Miami University Springfield, OH

Joshua Kent Beitel B.S., University of Dayton Centerville, OH

Michelle LeAnn Belknap B.A. , Marietta College Shalersville, OH

Jonathan James Bereman B.S. Indiana University­Bloomington Fort Wayne, IN

Robert Andrew Besier B.A., Xavier University Cincinnati, OH

Carin Elizabeth Bigley B.S., University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH

Amanda Gail Bowling B.A., University of Kentucky Lexington, KY

David Wayne Bowling B.A., University of Kentucky Hamilton, OH

Kyle Allen Bradley B.A. , Taylor Univers ity Visalia, CA

Christopher Robert Brockman B.A. , DePaul University Chicago, IL

Trent AJexander Burdick B.A., University of Louisville Louisville, KY

Darrin Earl Burnham B.S., University of Utah Farmington, UT

Elizabeth Anne Burton B.S., Murray State University Louisville, KY

Joseph Chen B.A., City College of CUNY M.A., Queens College of CUNY Forest Hills, NY

Benjamin J. Christoff B.Ch.E., University of Dayton Dayton, OH

Ashley Nicole Clericus B.A. , Wright State University Bellbrook, OH

Ryan Matthew Coady B.S., Ohio University Columbus, OH

Kevin John Conner B.A., Walsh University Akron, OH

Veronica Joan Court B.A. , University of Cincinna ti Dayton, OH

Austin Abel Cortez B.A. , Wittenberg University Cincinnati, OH

Lindsey Ann Cross B.A. Georgetown Colleg·e Pikeville, KY

Geetanjali Dambra B.A.B., University of Waterloo Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Matthew Clark DeRosa B.A., University of Illinois-Urbana Ed.M., University of Illinois-Urbana Rantoul, IL

Brandau Keith Distel B.S., Indiana University Indianapolis, I

Phillip Paul Donovan B.S.B.A., The Ohio State University Spring·boro, OH

Branson Daniel Dunlop B.A. , Miami University West Chester, OH

Nicholas Whitt Edwards B.A., Univers ity of Kentucky Flatwoods, KY

Andrew Charles Eggers B.S., Indiana University Franklin, IN

Blake A. Eilers B.A., Grove City College Dayto n, OH

Benjamin Waldner Ellis B.A. , Coker College Columbia, SC

Ryan Jay Fairfield B.B.A. , Ohio University Clevela nd , OH

Aiman Saleem Farooq B.S.B.A. , The Ohio State Univers ity Toledo, OH

Lisa Rose Fedij B.A. , Indiana University Carmel, IN

David Matthew Federico B.S. , Indiana University J .D., University of Dayton School of Law Los Angeles, CA

Edward Steven Fisher B.S., Miami University West Carrollton, OH

Sean Patrick Fitzsimmons B.A., Univer sity of Hawaii Honolulu , HI

Crystal Anne Flood B.A., Michigan State University Columbus, OH

Molly Kay Flurry B.A., Franklin College Atlanta, I

Justin Anthony Fortner B.A. , Thomas More College Visalia, KY

Samuel Isaac Freidet B.S. , University of Cincinnati Sidney, OH

Mitchell Joseph Frost B.A. , Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH

Kristopher A. Fuller B.A. , Indiana Univer sity Martinsville, IN

Alicia Brooks Gentile B.A. , Mia mi Univers ity M.S., Wright State University Lima, OH

Tiffany Marie Elaine George B.S. , Loyola University Kettering, OH

Christina Noelle Gervasi B.S., Tulane University Independence, OH

Stanley L. Gibson B.S. , Central State Univer sity Miami , FL

Donald A. Grein, Jr. B.S. , Co llege of Mt. St. Joseph Troy, OH

Donald Jason Halsey B.S. , Wright State University M.B.A. , Univer sity of Dayton Dayton, OH

Emelia J. Hanson B.A., Univer sity of Illinois Washington, IL

Brian Michael Haren B.A., The Ohio State Univers ity Troy, OH

Stephen John Harkleroad B.A. , Anderson University Cedarville, OH

Jenna Suzanne Harrison B.A. , Wilmington College Morrow, OH

Karen Sue Hatfield B.A., Lindsey Wilson College Gilbert, WV

Robert Corey Heit B.B.A., Univer sity of Kentucky Centerville, OH

Brittany Renee Holzer B.S., University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh , PA

Kimberly Ashton Horne B.A., Georgeto,vn College Paris, KY

Nickolas Michael Jerde B.S., Illinois State University Ottawa, IL

Steven Charles Jez, Jr. B.S., University of Cincinnati Rome, NY

Brittany Dawn Jones B.A., Miami University Cincinnati , OH

Michael Brice Keller B.S., University of Phoenix Muncie, I

Jonathan Michael Kenney B.A. , University of Dayton Louisville, KY

Charles Stephen M. Kilburn B.A., Eastern Kentucky University Morrow, OH

Patrick John Kindt B.S. , Ball State University Muncie, IN

Laura Elizabeth Kloimwieder B.A., Wilmington College Dayton, OH

Thomas George Kopacz B.A., UCLA Huntington Beach, CA

Melissa M. Koppenhoefer B.S., Nor thern Kentucky University Cincinnati, OH

Matthew Edward Kroes B.S., Purdue University Vernon HUis, IL

Ryan Joseph Krusko B.A. , University of Dayton Watertown, CT

Amanda Jo Lantz B.S. , The Ohio State Univer sity Columbus, OH

John Michael Leahy B.S. , Indiana University Holland, Ml

Michael J. Leddy B.A., Providence College Burlington , VT

Joanna Marie Lenefonte B.A., The Ohio State University Youngstown , OH

Katherine Ann Lewis B.A., Miami University Waynesville, OH

Royce Alan Link B.A., Wittenberg Univer sity Bellefontai ne, OH

Patrick John Lynch B.S., Villa nova University Rochester, NY

Michelle MalJ B.A., Temple Univer sity Philadelphia, PA

Jeffrey M. Maver B.A., University of Dayton Olmsted Falls, OH

Myles Durkin McDonnell B.A.S., St. Louis University Clayton, MO

Michael Kevin McDonough B.A., LeMoyne College Ogdensburg, NY

Margaret Cathleen McHugh-Sivore B.A., University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA

Danielle Marie McNatt B.A., Kent State University Howland, OH

Robert Zachary Meihaus B.S., Univer ity of Louisville Louisville, KY

Christine Carmen Mercho B.A., Indiana University Indianapolis, IN

Carin Rebecca MiJJer B.S., Virginia Tech M.S., Virginia Tech Ph.D., Virginia Tech Sterling, VA

Curt i s Gregory Moore B.A., DePauw University Germantown, OH

Allison Camille Navar B.S., University of Utah St. George, T

Ernest "Chip" Neilson, TV B.A., The College of Wooster Dayton, OH

Christina Mai Nicholas B.A., University of Dayton Wickliffe, OH

Justin Carl Nidiffer B.S., Wright State Univers ity Xenia, OH

Ethan Alexander Nkana B.S., Southern Adventist Los Angeles, CA

Meghan Kathleen Nugent B.A., LeMoyne College Binghamton, NY

Andrew Clark Palmer B.A. , The Ohio State University Chillicothe, OH

Mansi Patel B.A., Pu rdue University St. Petersburg, FL

Dean Robert Patzer 8.S., Univer sity of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI

Laura Marie Peters B.A., niver sity of Wisconsin West Bend, WI

Malorie Jewell Por ter B.A., University of Kentucky Ashland, KY

Charles L . Prui tt, Jr. B.S., The Ohio State University Lancaster, OH

L indsey Alexandra Rasmussen B.A., The Ohio State University Lebanon, Ohio

Richard Matthew Chase Ray B.S. , University of Virginia College - Wise Pikeville, KY

Gregory L . R ichards B.S., University of Dayton Troy, OH

Amanda Caroline Rieman B.S., Virginia Tech Spotsylvania, VA

Benjamin Todd Rigg B.S., Indiana niversity Fishers, IN

Nicholas C. Rizzo B.S., University of Colorado Grand Rapids, Ml

Christopher R ichard Robbins B.A., niversity of Pittsburgh Someset, PA

John Tyler Roberts B.A. , Heidelberg University West Milton, OH

Justin W illiam Rober ts B.S., Indiana University Sandborn, IN

Corey James Roundfield B.A. , Florida State University Roswell, GA

Jordan T homas Schul tz B.A., orthern Kentucky Univer sity Alexandria, KY

Jeremy P. Sedelmeyer B.A., St. John Fisher College Endicott, NY

Andrew Charles Seid B.A. , University of Michigan San Antonio, TX

Andrea Lauren Siddiqi B.A., University of West Florida Panama City, FL

Max Simpkins B.A. , Millikin University Danville, IL

Andrew Tyler Smith B.S.B.A. , The Ohio State University M.B.A. , niversity of Dayton Louisville, KY

Aubrey E lyse Smit h B.S., Wright State University Beavercreek, OH

Sutton James Smith B.A., University of Dayton Huron, OH

Joel Michael Spitzer B.A., The Ohio State University M.Ed., Wright State University Ph .D. Candidate, Univer sity of Dayton Bucyrus, OH

Julia Anne Stevens B.A., Marian University Indianapolis, IN

Stephanie Anne Strickler B.S., Northern KentucJ...'Y University Bright, IN

T homas Justin Szollar B.S. , Colorado State Univer sity Brookfield, \ ,\Tl

Christopher Joseph Talbot B.A. , Miami niversity Hudson, OH

Catherine Adair Tatum B.A. , George Washington niversity Richmond, VA

E mily Anne Wagoner B.A., Georgetown College Cincinnati, OH

Katelynn Leigh Waldock B.S., The Unive1·sity of Toledo New Washington, OH

Sarah Ann Waldron B.A., University of Dayton M.PA., University of Dayton Dayton, OH

Joel Charles Walker B.S., The Ohio State University Columbus, OH

Matthew Houston Walker B.A. , University of Kentucky Lexington , KY

Pamela Marie Walters B.A., Miami niversity Dayton, OH

Kenneth Joshua Waters B.S., Indiana Wesleyan University West Chester, OH

Eric James Weber B.A., University of Kentucky Louisville, KY

Helen Juliet Webster B.A. , Xavier University M.B.A., University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH

Jia Wei B.S., University of Melbourne Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Dianne Patrice Weiskittle B.A., Miami University Centerville, OH

Nathan Scott Welch B.S., Miami University Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Daniel Taylor Wh.ite B.S., Wright State Univers ity New Lebanon, OH

Lanita Lynn Williamson B.A., Miami University Cedarville, OH

Jennifer Sue Womble B.A., Wright State University J.D., nivers ity of Dayton School of Law Dayton, OH

Michele Yulana Worthy B.A. , The Ohio State University Beavercreek, OH

Matthew J. Wuebker B.A., Wright State University Maria Stein , OH

SiaJ. Zois B.A., The Ohio State University Centerville, OH

Words of thanks for our family and friends .. .

Ashraf Abbas - I cannot thank them enough, but I want to thank my parents and family for always being there and supporting me.

Sean Abbott - Katie, thank you for your support, encourag·ement, love and patience. Past, present , and fu­ture! Tillie, thank you for being you, you are wonderful. Thanks family!

Tiffany Akers - Thank you Mommy, Daddy, Sister, Brad, Gram and Gramps! Without your love and sup­port I would not be here today. I love yo u!

Steve Allhoff - Dear Parental Units - Without your support I could not have done this. Annie - Thank you is insufficient, but there is this annoying word limit and . ..

Jennifer Babak - Thanks to a ll my family and friends who have been so supportive and understanding over the last three years, especially Mom, Dad, Rob and Moey.

Leslie Ann Baker - Ryan, Mom, Dad, your support and encourage­ment helped me through, and I'll always be grateful. Maxwell, you made it worthwhile. I dearly love you all.

Josh Beitel -Thank you to my family and friends for their unend­ing support during my law school experience, I wouldn't be where I am today without it.

Shelby Belknap - Thanks for all of your love and support. I couldn't have done it without you! What an amazing family I have! Love, Shelby

David Bowling - I would not be where I am today without the love and support of my family, for that, I am forever g1·ateful.

Kyle Bradley - To Caitlin, my wife, for having the strength it takes to be so supportive these last three years.

Chris Brockman - I would like to thank my mother, for telling me follow my dreams a nd my wife Lind­sey for supporting and loving me through this ordeal.

Darrin Burnham - A big thanks, first to my wonderful wife and also, to our wonderful family who have supported us over the years and over the miles.

Ben Christoff - Thanks to God, my family, and my friends for all their support throughout law school.

Ryan Coady - To my family and fri ends, especially my parents, thank you for the support that made this possible.

Kevin Conner - Thanks to Tim and our beautiful children for their patience and allowing me to chase this dream; and my parents and grandparents for their inspiration.

Austin Cortez - I would like to say thanks to Jordan, Beverly and Dr. Armando Cortez for supporting me throughout my life, and believing in me through everything.

Lindsey Cross - Thank you to my loving family, dear friends, and to my wonderful boyfriend for their love and overwhelming support over the years. I love you.

Geeta Dambra - I would like to thank my biggest supporters, my parents Hitendra and Kavita Dam­bra. Thank you Pat, I couldn't have done it without you.

Matt DeRosa - Thank you to Al, Sue, Chris, Amber, Derrick, Hannah, Alex, and Sarah; and everyone in my study group that helped me get this far. Justice Scalia Dissents.

Phillip Donovan - Thank you to my friends, family, and supporter s, es­pecially Mom, Dad, Matt, and Blake. I could not have done i t without you.

Drew Eggers - To my wonderful wife, Kate, for being so patient and loving during these past two year s, and my parents, for their unending support; thank you.

Aiman Farooq - Thank you for all of your love and support Mama, Papi, and Sanam. I couldn' t have done it without you all.

Crystal Flood - Kitrina, I would not be walking across this stage without all of your love, support and patience. Thank you for believing in me.

Justin Fortner - I would like to thank my parents and my aunt for supporting and helping me through law school. Couldn't have done it without you!

Sam Freidet - A special thanks to my family and to my friend and mentor Steve Marlowe. I could not have gotten this far without your unwavering support.

Kris Fuller - I want to thank my parents and family for their support,

without them there i s no way I would be where I am today.

Alicia Gentile - Thank you to my family for your love, patience, con­stant support, and encouragement. And a special thank you to my hus­band for supporting me daily.

Christina Gervasi - "We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives. " JFK. Love you: Morn, Dad, Nick, Alexa, & Marissa.

Donald Grein Jr. -Thanks for all the support Megan, Sebastian, Mom, Dad, Denny, and Steve. l love you guys. We all did i t!

Emelia Hanson - Thank you to all who have encourag·ed, supported and pushed me throughout this journey. Special thanks to Mom and Dad for loving me!

Stephen Harkleroad - Thank you family and friends, especially Mom and Dad, for your encouragement and support.

Jenna Harrison - Thank you to my husband, par ents, sister s, and the rest of my family and friends who have supported me unconditionally through this journey, I love you!

R. Corey Heit -Thank you to my parents and my beautiful girlfriend for the love and support every day. I wou ld not be where I am U it were not for them.

Brittany Holzer - Thanks to my Dad, Mom, Lindsey, family and friends for always believing in me, encouraging and supporting me. I love you all. WE DID IT!

Kimberly Horne - To my family -Thank you for your unending· love and unwavering support. Love, Kimberly

Nickolas Jerde -Thanks Megan, Dad, Mom, Kevin, and Kathy for all the support over the last 3 year s. I would have never made it without you.

Brittany Jones - One lesson I'll never forget from law school is how thankful and blessed I am to have those I love most ahvays by my side.

Jonathan Kenney - To my friends and family who have supported me: it's because of you that I am here today. Thank you.

C. Steve Kilburn - Thank you, Dad for your love and support. Thank you, family and friends for encour­agement. Thank you, Lord for salva­tion and abundant blessings.

Patrick Kindt - Thanks to Morn, Dad, my brothers and sister, my Princess Leia and especially to Geeta, who I couldn't have made it through law school without.

Laura KJoimwieder - I couldn't have made it th rough law school without the support of Mom, Dad, Annie, Dan, Gramma, Dana, Meri, and Paul ! Thank you!!!

Melissa Koppenhoefer - Thank you to my family and friends for the unending love and support during my law school journey. I am truly blessed. With Love, Melissa

Matt Kroes - Mom and dad, I wouldn't be here without everything

you've done for me. Thank you and I love you.

Ryan Krusko - Family and friends, it is impossible for me to thank you for all of your love, encouragement, and support throughout this joumey. I love you.

Jack Leahy - I would be nowhere withou t my mother and sister. You two are my rock. Everything I do is for you. Thank You for believing.

Mick Leddy - Thanks Mom, Dad, Margaret, and all my family for your love and encouragement ! Thanks Eliana for your love and support! Thank you all for everything!

Joanna Lenefonte - Big thank you to my mom, dad, Aunt Ca1·ol, and Honey for always being there for me and never missing an event. Love you!

Patrick Lynch - Thank you Family, Friends, and Froomie! Special thanks to Mom and Dad for allowing another one of their children to be a lawyer.

Michelle Mall - Thanks to my amazing family and friends for help­ing me throug·h the past three years. Couldn't have done it without all of your love and support.

Michael McDonough - Mom & Dad, love you and thank you! Colleen, Bird & Patty thank you for every­thing. Meghan, always there for me, love you!

Maggie McHugh-Sivore - Mom, Dad, Michael & Elizabeth, Thank you for the endless encouragement

and support yo u have given me. I love you! - Maggie

Robert Zachary Meihaus - Ability is nonexistent without opportunity. Thank you to my Mother and Father who have always granted me the opportunity to prove my ability.

Curtis G. Moore -Thank you to au or my family and friends fo r your support over the past three years.

Justin idiffer -To my grandpar­ents, morn , and ancy Thank you. Your support over the last three years made this possible. I couldn't have done it without you.

Meghan Nugent -Thanks Mom & Dad fo r your everlasting suppor t, my brothers, for reminding me I'm a nerd and to Michael fo r always being there, love you!

Mansi Patel - Mom and Dad, Thank you for all yo ur love, support, and gu idance. AU of my success is be­cause of you. Love, Mansi

Malorie Porter - 1 would like to thank all those who taught me I could do anything, especially the two 'JeweU's" who came before me.

Charlie Pruitt - Charlie v. UDSL, 505 F.3d 2013 (6th Cir. 2013), tha nking Mo m, Dad, Ben, Stephanie, Adrienne, Jack, Lizzie, Helen, Jim, Donnie, Mamaw, Beverly, Grandma, Grandfather, et al.

Mandy Rieman - My dad is the best. My mom is encouraging. My sisters a re my built in best friends. I am blessed to have you! Love always.

Nick Rizzo - Nick Rizzo thanks his parents, for their unwavering support and backing.

Chris Robbins - First, l thank my wife Andrea for her unconditional love and support. To Stella, my par­ents, sister, gl'andparents, in-laws, family and friends: Thank you, I love you au.

John Roberts - I would like to express my gTatitude and thanks to my fiancee Nicole Hamrick, my parents, & family for their support.

Andrew Seid - Mom, Dad and Jen, Thanks for a ll of the support. You 've had my back Like chiroprac. l love y'all ! Andy

Andrea Siddiqi - Nadeem, we made it! Thanks for loving· me through the craziness and being the best dad to Sayeed. I love you!

Andrew Smith - To my wonderful wife , who has always been so sup­portive of me and my dreams, and to all my friends and fa mily for their encouragement.

Aubrey Smith -To my amazingly supportive parents, sister, fami­ly, friends, and my love, Mitchell: Thank you for your unending love and support! I feel truly blessed!

Sutton SmHh - Thank you to my beautiful wife Emi, my parents Tim and Carol Smith, and my g1·andpar­ents Charles and Maxine Critchfield for their love and support.

Stephanie A. Strickler - Thanks to my parents, my D.S. brothers and s isters-in-law, and Charlie for theil·

love, support, and most importantly patience over the last 3 years.

Chris Talbot - Don't take the peo­ple in your life for granted. Thanks for everything Mom, Dad and Sean, and all my great friends here.

Catherine Adair Tatum - To my amazingly supportive (and geo­graphically-challenged) parents: Thanks for letting me move to the "other side of the country" to follow my passion.

Katelynn Waldock - Heather Wal­dock, you were my strength, hope, and sanity through it all. I love you and cannot thank you enough for all your support.

Sarah A. Waldron - I want to thank my husband Chris, my three children, Madison, Landon, and Annabelle, and my mom and dad for believing in me. Thank you.

Matt Walker - Thank you to my friends, family, and fiancee for their love, support, and devotion in helping me pursue my dreams of beginning a legal career.

Joshua Waters - I can't adequately express my appreciation for the love, support and encouragement of my family and friends during my law school career. Thank You

Jia Wei - I would like to extend my gratitude to my beloved parents, grandpa and Ricky for all their love and support. From my heart, thank you !

Dianne Weiskittle - Keith, thank you for believing in me when I didn't believe in myself - I love you. To my family: Like Elle Woods, I DID IT!

Nathan Welch - Thank you to my family and friends for all of your encouragement, love, and support. I could not have done this without you!

Dan White - I would like to thank my family for the motivation, and my friends for the sanity, but Scalia would dissent.

Lanita Williamson - I would like to thank my friends and family for not only supporting me but for putting up with me throughout the last 3 years!

Michele Worthy - My deepest grat­itude to my parents, Jiln and Maria Worthy, for their unconditional love and support, and encouraging me to always do and be more.

Sia J. Zois - Mom & Dad: My accomplishments rest upon your sacrifices , support and love. Yianni: You 're my favorite blessing. Family: I'm lucky to have you in my life.

GRADUATION MEDAL With the entire Marianist Family throughout the world, the University of Dayton cele­brated in 2011 the 250th annjversary of the birth of Blessed William Joseph Chaminade, the founder of the Society of Mary (Marianists). That year, the University began a new trailition that grounds us in our mission and demonstrates the University of Dayton's commitment to act boldly and imaginatively in commullity Honoring that trailition, we entrust to graduates a medal bearing the image of Blessed William Joseph Chaminade on one side and the seal of the Ulliversity on the other.

Blessed William Joseph Chaminade In 1850, four members of the Society of Mary founded a school wWch has become the Ulliversity of Dayton; the Society continues its sponsorsWp of the University today. The

whole campus commulli ty joins with the members of the Society of ~==:::,..._ ~ ]Os.€ Mary in honoring Blessed Chaminade's life and vision wWch

~.;:y'v t P,s, inspire us as a commuruty of faith and encourages us to be-Q 1:- come a community of transformation - to learn, lead and ~ ~ serve. Blessed Chaminade saw that in the midst of social i } change, wWch can be railical and ilisruptive, institutions

tfl· can remain vibrant and grow. New times he believed called for new methods. That philosophy guides us every day as

we Jive out the Mariallist mission on campus. As a commullity, we read the signs of the times and act boldly and imaginatively.

Chaminade and his Mariallist legacy created faith commuruties and educational institutions that have made the Gospel come aJjve in every age. We honor the founder of the Society of Mary because Chaminade's vision of faith commullities inspires the University to be a living commuruty, a community that today demonstrates the Gospel being lived out with passion and vitaJjty, with creativi ty and a collaborative spirit, and with deep faith and openness to go where the Spirit calls us to be.

~~'{ Op University Seal ~~o ,M, e;,IJ. The University seal communicates through images and words. ,1§;},~~~~A The flaming torch in the center symbolizes the light and guid- - i ; (j ance of faith, a commitment of our University to educate for for- 5~ ... <, mation in faith. The open book represents the arts and sciences and their humanizing influence on the professional schools of .;\, JSSO i;c the University. The wheeVgea.r conveys the idea of engineering and technology and the other professional stuilies, a.venues through whlch service to God and to country (Pro Deo et Patria) can be rendered. The letter "M" whlch appears over the flame of the torch proclaims Mary, the Seat of Wisdom and the Mother of Jesus; it represents the influence of the Society of Mary (Mariallists) , the religious order of men that founded and sponsors the Ulliversity The "M" likewise recalls the original name of the Ulliversity, Sa.int Mary's Institute. Pro Deo et Patria ("For God and Country") is the motto of the University- a motto that expresses the twofold duty all have to erve both God and huma.llity (Patria, translated, means "country" or "na.tiveland," but is interpreted today as embracing the whole world.) The figure" 1850" in the outer rim of the seal is the foundation date of the school. The name, University of Dayton, was adopted in 1920. The idea of completeness of education (religious, moral, intellectual, aesthetic, social and physical) is revealed in the circular shape of the seal itseU.