Gary Jaburg named vice chair of autism center
Gary Jaburg, founder and managing partner of the Phoenix business law firm Jaburg-Wilk, has been appointed vice chair of the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center effective Jan. 1. Gary joined SARRC after attending its annual breakfast seven years ago, where he discovered the large impact SARRC makes on those affected with autism. He has been a member of the board of directors for three years.
“SARRC is a great cause, and I am looking forward to my new role as vice chair,” Gary says. Gary is an active member of the Jewish community, having served as board chair of the Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center and chair of the Young Leadership Cabinet of the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix, among other positions.
SARRC is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to autism research, education, evidence-based treatment and community outreach. SARRC is one of the only autism organizations in the world that provides a lifetime of services for individuals and their families while also conducting cutting-edge research.
Gary received his B.A. from Vassar and his JD from Boston University. He has been practicing law for more than 30 years.
602-248-1020 | gjj@jaburgwil.com | autismcenter.org
Invisible Theatre’s Susan Claassen honored
Susan Claassen, managing artistic director of Invisible Theatre in Tucson, received the 2014 MAC Award for Best Actress in a Comedy for her role in “Olive and the Bitter Herbs,” produced by IT last spring.
The MAC awards are sponsored by the Arizona Daily Star. The awards are named for the late Mary MacMurtrie, who spent much of the last century turning Tucson children into actors, directors, stage technicians and audiences that appreciate heart, honesty and intent as well as excellence. Award announcements were made Dec. 28.
Invisible Theatre will present Steve Solomon’s “Cannoli, Latkes & Guilt” show on March 7-8. invisibletheatre.com
Gregory Rosenthal named partner at Burch & Cracchiolo
The law firm of Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A., has named Gregory A. Rosenthal as a partner with the firm. He is an AV Preeminent peer review rated attorney with Martindale-Hubbell whose practice focuses on civil litigation matters, representing clients in cases involving serious personal injury, wrongful death, products liability, negligence, premises liability and construction matters.
Rosenthal joined Burch & Cracchiolo after a distinguished career with Rosenthal Law Offices. He received his JD from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law in 1989 and his B.A. with distinction in speech communications in 1986, also from the University of Arizona. Rosenthal is admitted to practice law in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the United States District Court for the District of Arizona and is a member of the Arizona Association of Defense Counsel. Rosenthal also sits on the board of the Anti-Defamation League and assists with its annual Torch of Liberty Dinner.
Burch & Cracchiolo is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year. The firm has offices in three states. The Arizona office is at 702 E Osborn Road in Phoenix.
602-274-7611, bcattorneys.com, info@bcattorneys.com
