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Networking News Concordia University Wiscon- sin recently announced that Amanda Newman (left) has been hired as the school's athletic bands coordinator and music recruiter. Newman is a 2006 graduate of CUW with a degree in K-12 music education. The law firm Foley & Lardner announced that 215 of its lawyers have been recognized in the 2013 "The Best Lawyers in America" guide. Among those recognized were two Madison lawyers from the firm: Anne E. Ross, who practices corporate, insurance and mergers and acquisitions law, and Anita M. Sorensen, an immigration lawyer. Bliss Flow Yoga and Wellness has named Jennifer Braun as its new executive director. Braun has 14 years of marketing experience and also teaches social media marketing at Edgewood College. Local women and businesses on the move Susan Goldsworthy recently joined the team at M3 Insurance as the company's controller. In this role, Goldsworthy will lead all financial reporting and accounting functions for the agency's five Wisconsin offices. The Urban League of Greater Madison has welcomed Marivic Valencia, owner of ValenciaPR, to their board of directors. Valencia also currently serves as the president of ULGM's Young Profes- sional Leadership Team. Patina Solutions, a profes- sional services firm, recently appointed Jane Carroll (left) as the managing director of its newly opened Madison office. Carroll is a business development leader with more than 20 years of experience selling professional services to several different business sectors. The number of years Kathleen Woit has served as president of the Madison Commu- nity Foundation, which encourages, facilitates and manages long-term philanthropy efforts of numerous community organizations. Woit recently announced her decision to retire in July 2013, and undoubtedly leaves the organization with big shoes to fill. 15 The men and women of the law firm of von Briesen & Roper care passionately about their profession, their clients and their community. Committed to unparalleled service, recognized expertise and to excellence, our people are invested in the success of their communities. Every year we support programs that make a positive impact on the places we live, like the Literacy Network of Dane County. Because we believe it is important to give back, we want to take a moment to let you know about this event taking place in our community. Funds support Literacy Network and its efforts to help more than 1,000 adult learners improve their reading, writing and speaking skills. Participants are encouraged to support this event by participating, donating and/or by becoming a volunteer tutor. The event will start on State Street near A Room of One's Own Bookstore at 315 W. Gorham, and will continue through the UW Campus. Sign up in advance or the morning of the run. The largest school team wins $1,000 of books for their school library from the University Bookstore. Registration Costs: Students: $20 Team Members: $28 Individuals: $30 (through 10/3) $35 (after 10/3) Additional Information: www.litnetwork.org www.vonbriesen.com 3 South Pinckney Street, Suite 1000 Madison, WI 53703 608.441.0300 October 2012 bravamagazine.com 33