Dean Karen H. Rothenberg has been named one of "Maryland's Top 100 Women" for the third time by the Daily Record newspaper, qualifying her for membership in the prestigious Circle of Excellence. Joining Dean Rothenberg in the Circle of Excellence this year will be alumnae Ellen Callegary , founding partner of Callegary and Steedman, P.A., and Elise Davison Morris , an attorney at Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, who co-chairs the firm's hiring committee.
Maryland's Top 100 Women, recognized annually since 1996, are selected by an independent panel of judges based on three criteria: professional achievement, community involvement and mentoring. This year's awardees will be honored at a May 12 celebration at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore.
Other Maryland Law alumnae selected for inclusion in this year's Top 100 Women include:
Judge Mary Ellen Barbera
Maryland Court of Special Appeals
Diane D'Aiutolo
Tydings & Rosenberg
Judge Theresa Lawler
Baltimore County Orphans' Court
Beth Pepper
Law Office of Beth Pepper
Judge Katherine Savage
Montgomery County Circuit Court
Gina Montah Zawitoski
DLA Piper