The Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University’s 1911 Society Fellows, Public Interest Law Association (PILA) Champions, PILA Fellows, and the Public Interest Law Alumni Award recipient were honored at an annual reception for all alumni on the evening of April 9.

The 1911 Society Fellows were recognized for supporting the mission of Duquesne Kline School of Law through cumulative financial funding of more than $10,000. Fellows of the 1911 Society are committed to supporting key initiatives in the Duquesne Kline School of Law, and their generous gifts transform the lives of Duquesne Kline School of Law students.

Also at the event, Chair of the Dean’s Advisory Board Jon Perry, L’91, recognized the 2026 PILA Champions, as well as seven PILA Fellowship recipients.  PILA Champions donate funds that directly support students who have otherwise unpaid summer internships with public interest organizations. Concluding the evening, the Public Interest Law Alumni Award was presented to Brandon Herring, L’13, by PILA President Mavourneen Carr, 3L.

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Our sincere thanks to 1911 Society Fellows and PILA Champions:

1911 Society 2025 Fellows

Gerard Bigley, Sr., L’70, and Maureen Bigley – Fitzsimons; Frank L. Brunetti, L’73 – Fitzsimons; Terry A. Lerman, L’71 – Fitzsimons; Angela Liberto, L’10, and Joshua Rex – Fitzsimons; Caroline Mitchell, L’73 – Fitzsimons; Matthew Mohn, L’05 – Fitzsimons; Stephen G. Walker, L’71 – Fitzsimons; The Children of Jennifer Otto Giotto – Rockwell; Thomas Giotto, L’83, and Sandra Giotto – Rockwell; Cozen O’Connor – Rockwell; Teresa Kelleher – Rockwell; and Paul A. Manion, L’61, and Jeanne D. Manion – Second Century.

1911 Society Fellows who achieved elevated levels of support in 2025

Edwin Dashevsky, L’67 – Rockwell; Honorable Christine Donohue, L’80 – Rockwell; The Honorable Thomas Hardiman – Rockwell; Vincent Quatrini, L’74 – Rockwell; Richard Serbin, L’74 – Rockwell; Charles Volpe, L’85 – Rockwell; Carol P. Cocheres, L’75 – Hanley; Robert Barker, L’66 – Second Century; Barbara Carlin, L’82 – Second Century; John Hovan, L’70 – Second Century; and Jon Perry, L'91 - Second Century.

2026 PILA Champions

  • Judge Jeffery Deller
  • Lindsay Fouse-Hopkins
  • Glenn Mahone
  • Babst Calland
  • Comber Miller LLC
  • Duquesne Kline Law Alumni Association
  • Epstein Becker Green, P.C.
  • Jack Goodrich & Associates, P.C.
  • Goodrich & Geist
  • JonesPassodelis, PLLC
  • Massa Butler Giglione & Dirlam
  • Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP
  • Perry Calder Law
  • Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP
  • Quatrini Law Group
  • Reed Smith LLP

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April 10, 2026