John Boyles, ’59, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, made an additional $50,000 gift to the John Duvall Boyles Endowed Scholarship Fund. Despite being retired from active practice, he continues to serve as of counsel for Verspoor Waalkes PC. His gift will be matched at 50 percent through the University’s Bicentennial Opportunity Matching Initiative.
Timothy Hester, ’82, made a $100,000 gift to establish the Timothy C. Hester Scholarship Fund. He is a partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Covington & Burling LLP, and is the longtime chair of the firm’s management and executive committees. His gift will be matched at 50 percent through the University’s Third Century Matching Initiative.
Allan Nachman, ’63, made a $100,000 gift to establish the Allan Nachman Scholarship Fund. He is counsel to Butzel Long, practicing in the firm’s Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, office. His gift will be matched at 50 percent through the University’s Third Century Matching Initiative.
William Newell, ’83, and Carla (Schwartz) Newell, ’85, of Piedmont, California, made an additional $50,000 gift to the Newell Family Scholarship. William is chief executive officer of Sutro Biopharma Inc. He previously served as the president of Aerovance Inc., a venture-backed company developing clinical assets for respiratory diseases. Carla is chief legal officer and general counsel at Ancestry.com. She also serves on the Law School’s Development and Alumni Relations Committee. Their gift will be matched at 50 percent through the University’s Bicentennial Opportunity Matching Initiative.
Charles Nickson, ’65, of Houston, made an additional $55,000 gift to the Armenag, Dirouhi & Carmen Dadrian Endowed Scholarship Fund. He established the scholarship in 2005 in honor of his relatives, who suffered through the Armenian Genocide during the early 20th century. His gift will be matched at 50 percent through the University’s Bicentennial Opportunity Matching Initiative.
R. Adam Norwitt, ’96, and his wife, Glori Norwitt, AB ’92, made a $250,000 gift to establish the Adam and Glori Norwitt Dean’s Discretionary Fund for Student Support. He is chief executive officer and president of Amphenol Corp. Their gift will be matched at 50 percent through the University’s Third Century Matching Initiative.
Jeffrey Rubenstein, ’66, made an additional $175,000 gift to the Jeffrey and Susan Rubenstein Scholarship Fund. He is a principal with the Chicago office of Much Shelist PC, where he helps clients develop, form, and create new businesses and ventures, including tax and financial structures. His gift will be matched at 50 percent through the University’s Bicentennial Opportunity Matching Initiative.
Thomas Van Dyke, ’63, made an additional $72,500 gift to the Thomas W. and Sharon E. Van Dyke Scholarship Fund in honor of the Hon. Amalya Kearse, ’62. He is senior counsel at Bryan Cave in Kansas City. His gift will be matched at 50 percent through the University’s Bicentennial Opportunity Matching Initiative.
Robert Varnell, ’96, made a $50,000 gift to the Victors for Michigan Law Scholarship Fund. He is vice president and general counsel at Lockheed Martin Investment Management Company in Bethesda, Maryland. His gift will be matched at 50 percent through the University’s Third Century Matching Initiative.
John Williams, ’59, and his wife, Carol Ann Williams, of Leawood, Kansas, made an additional $200,000 gift to the Victors for Michigan Law Scholarship. Their gift will be matched at 50 percent through the University’s Bicentennial Opportunity Matching Initiative.
