When writing his article, Ron’s inspiration was an incident in the 1990s when he had a client hypnotized to “recall” what happened in a truck – car collision where the driver was killed. Since that time, he has been interested in the subject of how the brain recalls events even for normal witnesses. Building upon his experience in this area, Ron focused on some of the very recent research concerning the inaccuracy of eyewitnesses to create an article that goes beyond typical subjects like cross examination tips.

Ron was particularly honored to receive this award from the MAJ, which is composed primarily of lawyers committed to representing victims for injury recovery and criminal defense, and which provides continuing legal education of the highest quality.

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Jesse Iliff

Baldwin, Kagan & Gormley announced today that Jesse L. Iliff, Esq. has joined the firm as an Associate. Jesse received his Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland School of Law and he is admitted to practice in Maryland.

Jesse comes to BKG from the Civil Justice Network in Baltimore, Maryland, where he served as a Research Fellow concentrating in a variety of real estate matters. He has also clerked in the Environmental Crimes Unit of the Office of the Attorney General in Maryland. Previously, Jesse served as an Asper Fellow with the Anne Arundel County Office of Law.

“We are excited that Jesse has joined the BKG team,” stated BKG Partner Jonathan Kagan. “His background in real estate and environmental law, as well as his experience at the County level, make him a great fit for our business and litigation practice areas.”

Jonathan P. Kagan

Baldwin, Kagan & Gormley Partner Jonathan Kagan will serve as Co-Chair, along with wife Marnie and Cathy and John Belcher, of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra’s 50th Anniversary Gala. The theme of the Ball, which will be held on Saturday, March 10 at the Loews Annapolis Hotel, is “In Full Swing at 50”. The black tie event is sponsored by Lexus, ARINC, Advanced Pain Management and BB&T and features an evening of fun, food, drinks and dancing. Guests will enjoy a delicious three course dinner, open bar, silent and live auction, and dancing to a live big band. Proceeds from the Ball support the artistic excellence and educational outreach programs of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra.

For 50 years, the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra has proudly served as the leading performing arts organization in Maryland’s capital city. Formed in 1962, the ASO today features 70 professional musicians who perform a variety of symphonic music for audiences of all ages. For more information, see www.annapolissymphony.org.

Since 2000, The Daily Record has honored legal professionals — lawyers and judges — whose dedication to their occupation and their communities deserves special recognition. This year’s winners will be honored at a reception Friday, November 18 at The Hotel at Arundel Preserve in Hanover, Maryland. For more information on The Daily Record’s Leadership in Law awards, visit http://thedailyrecord.com/leadership-in-law/ or view the video below.

The “Ripley Race,” as it is known locally, celebrates the life of Col. Ripley and benefits the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund (IMSFF). The IMSFF was created in order to provide wounded veterans and their families with financial assistance and quality of life solutions. Col. John H. Ripley, USMC (ret.), a 1962 Distinguished Graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy, earned the Navy Cross for his heroic actions in Vietnam in 1972.

“We are honored to support the Ripley Race and its mission to improve the lives of wounded veterans,” explained Baldwin, Kagan & Gormley partner Jonathan Kagan. “Given the sacrifices our veterans and their families have made for us, this is a very small way that we can give something back.”

“We are extremely proud to be involved in the Fringe Festival,” explained Partner Jonathan Kagan. “This event is a showcase for the arts in Annapolis, and is a wonderful opportunity to promote our creative community in a way that can be enjoyed by all ages.”

From noon until 5 pm, the Fringe Fest will feature an array of family-friendly events. After 5 pm, Fringe After Dark will feature entertainment and performances for a more adult audience. Events are planned at a variety of locations in the West Street Corridor, from Maryland Hall to Church Circle. For more information on the Fringe Festival, see http://annapolisfringefest.com/.