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About to embark on a trip to Mi- Alumni Spotlight
ami for the 1999 Micron PC.com Bowl
(l–r): Andrew Haning ’00, Bret Coale (continued from previous page)
’01.5, Jim Columbo ’01, Tom Fox ’00,
Ben Koczur ’99, Justin Clark ’01. malpractice defense, found me. Initially, I fol-
lowed my father into a real estate and credi-
tors’ rights practice, but after five years, I was
Cheering on the Illini eager for a change. A colleague reached out
at the 1999 Micron PC.com
Bowl in Miami (l–r): Ryan to me to gauge my interest in medical mal-
Boyko (friend), Tom Fox practice defense, and I decided to give it a
’00, Bret Coale ’01.5, shot. I have never regretted that decision.
Art Kolzow ’00,
G&T semi-formal dance, Andrew Haning ’00. What type of dedication does it take to
March 25, 2000 (l–r): (back make partner at a law firm?
row) Mark Hoehne ’01, Chris The pathway to becoming a partner at a
Monroe ’01.5, Jon Drew ’01,
Grant Alsman ’01, Trey Meers law firm is to become indispensable to your
’01, Justin Clark ’01, Lucio Her- clients. My approach has been to strive for
rera ’01; (front) James Troxel the level of commitment to my clients that
’01.5, Steve Tallungan ’01, An- they have to their patients, which means
drew Gaspar ’01, Jim Columbo long hours and careful thought. Fortunately,
’01, Bret Coale ’01.5
the work is interesting and rewarding, so it
G&T semi-formal dance, March does not feel like much of a sacrifice.
25, 2000 (l–r): Bret Coale ’01.5,
Noah Fichter ’02, Andrew Han- Which achievements are you most proud
ing ’00, Steve Tallungan ’01, of?
Todd Moschella ’00. I am most proud when I have successful-
ly relieved a burden from a client, whether
ΑΟΠ formal dance, February 25, if it is the purchase of a new home, plan-
2000 (l–r): Andrew Gaspar ’01,
Bret Coale ’01.5, Grant Alsman ning a will, or defending against a multi-
’01, James Troxel ’01.5, million-dollar injury claim. If I have brought
Steve Tallungan ’01. relief from worry, I have a great sense of
accomplishment.
How would you advise the alumni and
actives about taking steps to protect the
chapter?
I would say that any decision is only as
good as the time and information that went
into making the decision. Rash and hasty
decisions are often very difficult to defend;
however, a decision made following consid-
eration and discourse is usually easily justi-
fied. All of the work that goes into the long-
The wedding of Bret Coale term and short-term health of the chapter
’01, October 5, 2013 (l–r): (back can be made for naught with a single impul-
row) Will Haning ’98, Grant Als- sive act.
man ’01, Justin Clark ’01, Trey
Meers ’01, Josh Reed, ’03, Mark Outside of work, what do you for fun?
Tallungan ’00, Andrew Haning I enjoy learning about and tasting a
’00; (front) Jim Columbo ’01,
Justin Kuehlthau ’03.5, Bret Coale variety of bourbons. When traveling, I like
’01.5, Joe Teifer (Phi Chapter), to seek out distillery tours and track down
Tom Fox ’00, Mark Deming ’04. hard-to-find bottles.

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