Brandeis Magazine

Deepak Reddy has joined the New York City office of international law firm Winston & Strawn as a partner. His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, and finance matters related to the aviation industry. Ariel Schochet, IBS MA’96, and wife Cynthia Galimidi live in Hillside, New Jersey. Their blended family includes eight daughters ranging in age from 10 to 20, and they are proud parents of an 18-month-old son. Ari advises startup companies on how to ramp up their growth at a fast yet safe pace. In his spare time, he pursues his barbecue and charcuterie hobby, and ensures his son is receiving the proper foundation of a hockey education. Steven Yadegari is chief operating officer and general counsel at Cramer Rosenthal McGlynn, a money-management firm located in Midtown Manhattan. He is chair of the board and past president of Long Island’s Old Westbury Hebrew Congregation. In April, Steven and his wife, Debi, welcomed their fifth child, Kyle, who joins Samara, Zachary, Daniella and Evan.