Class Note 2005
Issue
July-August 2023
Hi, ’05s! As you may have seen, I am picking up Class Notes secretarial duties from Matt Nicholson, who kept us all updated and connected during the last nine years—wow, where does the time go? Matt, huge thank you!
I am excited to hear from you all going forward. As we lap the three-year anniversary of Covid-19, I think everyone is overdue for some extra connection.
A brief update from me: After 14 amazing years in New York City, I moved to San Francisco in the summer of 2019. I am currently working at Barclays as a managing director in our technology investment banking practice where I focus on corporate and private equity-venture capital clients in the internet sector. While the initial East Coast to West Coast culture shock was real, I am enjoying all that California has to offer. Please reach out if you are in (or visiting) the Bay Area—I would love to see you!
With that, some other updates from our ’05 class.
Brandon Smith and Josh Gault traveled to Sacramento in mid-January to remember Ali Youssefi on what would have been his 40th birthday. The two attended a Sacramento Kings game and partook in several celebrations of his life with Ali’s family and friends.
Kaitlyn (Jaxheimer) Descovich was named partner at Weil, Gotshal & Mange LLP in January 2023. Based in Washington, D.C., Kaitlyn is part of the firm’s public company advisory group, where she works with a range of U.S. public companies and foreign private issuers.
Victoria Corder joined the partnership of Norton Rose Fulbright in January 2022. Based in New York City, she was named “One to Watch” for commercial litigation by Best Lawyers in 2022.
Christopher Bateman was named to the partnership of Cohen Milstein, a leading U.S. plaintiffs law firm, in January. Chris is a member of the firm’s antitrust practice and previously clerked for the Hon. Naomi Reice Buchwald in New York.
Sarah Stein is a tax attorney for the Internal Revenue Service, where she is currently on assignment at the White House. In addition to her responsibilities as senior counsel, she has become an avid West Wing tour guide.
A number of classmates have recently relocated. Ashley Shackelton moved with her family from New Canaan, Connecticut, to Vero Beach, Florida. Kristy Charbonneau moved from Chicago to Sparta, New Jersey. Betsy Williamson and Jesse Klempner also recently relocated from Chicago to Chevy Chase, Maryland.
Finally, Kelsey Rush moved back to the Upper Valley with her husband, a Dartmouth ’04, and two kids last summer after a career building healthcare tech startups in San Francisco. She opened Putnam’s vine/yard in downtown White River Junction, Vermont. Set in a historic train yard, Putnam’s vine/yard features a constantly changing list of wines and microbrews as well as paired snacks. The space is beautiful! Be sure to check it out if you’re in the Upper Valley: Putnam’s vine/yard, 188 South Main Street, Suite 110, The Freight Yard; www.putnamsvineyard.com.
That’s it for now—please send your updates to Ainslee Withey at ainslee.withey@gmail.com.
—Ainslee Withey, 1750 Vallejo St., Apt. 303, San Francisco, CA 94123; ainslee.withey@gmail.com
I am excited to hear from you all going forward. As we lap the three-year anniversary of Covid-19, I think everyone is overdue for some extra connection.
A brief update from me: After 14 amazing years in New York City, I moved to San Francisco in the summer of 2019. I am currently working at Barclays as a managing director in our technology investment banking practice where I focus on corporate and private equity-venture capital clients in the internet sector. While the initial East Coast to West Coast culture shock was real, I am enjoying all that California has to offer. Please reach out if you are in (or visiting) the Bay Area—I would love to see you!
With that, some other updates from our ’05 class.
Brandon Smith and Josh Gault traveled to Sacramento in mid-January to remember Ali Youssefi on what would have been his 40th birthday. The two attended a Sacramento Kings game and partook in several celebrations of his life with Ali’s family and friends.
Kaitlyn (Jaxheimer) Descovich was named partner at Weil, Gotshal & Mange LLP in January 2023. Based in Washington, D.C., Kaitlyn is part of the firm’s public company advisory group, where she works with a range of U.S. public companies and foreign private issuers.
Victoria Corder joined the partnership of Norton Rose Fulbright in January 2022. Based in New York City, she was named “One to Watch” for commercial litigation by Best Lawyers in 2022.
Christopher Bateman was named to the partnership of Cohen Milstein, a leading U.S. plaintiffs law firm, in January. Chris is a member of the firm’s antitrust practice and previously clerked for the Hon. Naomi Reice Buchwald in New York.
Sarah Stein is a tax attorney for the Internal Revenue Service, where she is currently on assignment at the White House. In addition to her responsibilities as senior counsel, she has become an avid West Wing tour guide.
A number of classmates have recently relocated. Ashley Shackelton moved with her family from New Canaan, Connecticut, to Vero Beach, Florida. Kristy Charbonneau moved from Chicago to Sparta, New Jersey. Betsy Williamson and Jesse Klempner also recently relocated from Chicago to Chevy Chase, Maryland.
Finally, Kelsey Rush moved back to the Upper Valley with her husband, a Dartmouth ’04, and two kids last summer after a career building healthcare tech startups in San Francisco. She opened Putnam’s vine/yard in downtown White River Junction, Vermont. Set in a historic train yard, Putnam’s vine/yard features a constantly changing list of wines and microbrews as well as paired snacks. The space is beautiful! Be sure to check it out if you’re in the Upper Valley: Putnam’s vine/yard, 188 South Main Street, Suite 110, The Freight Yard; www.putnamsvineyard.com.
That’s it for now—please send your updates to Ainslee Withey at ainslee.withey@gmail.com.
—Ainslee Withey, 1750 Vallejo St., Apt. 303, San Francisco, CA 94123; ainslee.withey@gmail.com