Class Notes

Marvin Heinze (Arch ’79 CM) received a Master of Science in Executive Leadership from the Knauss School of Business at the University of San Diego in 2021.  Additionally, this year, he took a Master of Science in Legal Studies from the the University of San Diego School of Law.

Anne McCollum (Educ ’93) recently joined the Recreation Law Group, of Driggs, Idaho, opening a New Mexico office. The firm focuses on risk management consulting and recreation law. She worked in classroom and outdoor experiential education and risk management for schools, camps, and youth development programs, and has relied on the counseling skills gained at the UVA School of Education and Human Development during the past five years working as a criminal defense attorney. She graduated from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 2016. She has trekked and biked extensively in Nepal, Tibet, and the India Himalaya, as well as most recently in the Italian Dolomites.

Peter L. Curry (Grad ’74) has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America©  2023 for Economic Development Law. 

Frank S. Macgill (Com ’91), a partner at HunterMaclean, a law firm with offices in Savannah and St. Simons Island, Georgia, was recently selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2023. Founded in 1983, Best Lawyers is an annual publication that recognizes attorneys for outstanding achievements in their areas of practice. Attorneys are selected through peer-review surveys that have been completed by thousands of leading lawyers who confidentially evaluate their peers.

Frank was also noted as a “Lawyers of the Year” in the practice area of Tax Law. 

Sara Albrecht (Col ’18 CM) and Michael McWilliams (Col ’18 CM) were married in Charlottesville July 10, 2022.

Neva Bryan (Col ’89 CM) has been named Senior Director of Academic Enhancement and Coordinator of National Awards and Fellowships at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise. Previously she served as Director of Career Discovery and Planning at UVA Wise.

Michael Todd (Grad ’07 CM) has been named VP for Finance & Administration at Lehigh University. He most recently served as COO at Franklin & Marshall College.

Andrew Topps (Col ’93 CM) has been promoted to Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of the American Forest & Paper Association, effective September 1.

In his new role, Topps will be responsible for the association’s legal affairs and governance issues and providing overall direction of the association as a member of the senior leadership team. Topps joined AF&PA’s legal team in 2010 and currently serves as Deputy General Counsel.

During his time at AF&PA, he has helped formulate and implement the association’s approach to various issues, including antitrust compliance, key environmental issues, employment law, lobbying guidance and corporate compliance. In addition to his legal work, his facilitation of AF&PA’s Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging Team has enhanced the association’s respectful work environment and strengthened the organization.

Marisa Roman (Col ’09 CM) and Brett Sabbag were married July 30, 2022 in Harwich, Massachusetts. Ms. Roman received a law degree from Boston University School of Law in 2015. Mr. Sabbag is a graduate of Colby College and of Suffolk University Law School. The couple lives in Charlestown, Massachusetts. The signature cocktails for the wedding were the Colby Mule Juice and the Wahoo Spritz.