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James Rudolph Receives Honorary Degree from Salem State University

James Rudolph, managing partner of Rudolph Friedmann LLP, received an honorary degree, Doctor of Humane Letters, from Salem State University at the 2016 Baccalaureate Commencement for the College of Arts & Sciences and the School of Education on Saturday, May 21. Salem State University President Patricia Maguire Meservey called Rudolph a community leader and activist.

Rudolph has played a significant role in numerous community and nonprofit organizations and is currently Chair of the Board of Overseers of the Anti-Defamation League, Vice President of The Governor’s Academy, Chair of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Massachusetts, a Member of the Advisory Board of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association, a Member of the Marblehead Zoning Board of Appeals, a Member of the Board of Directors of the North Shore Chamber of Commerce and a Trustee of the Essex National Heritage Commission. He is also a former Selectman and Zoning Board Chairman for the Town of Swampscott.

To learn more about honorary degree recipient James Rudolph, click here.

To read what Salem State University President Patricia Maguire  Meservey said about Jim’s accomplishments, click here.

Left to right: Salem State University President Patricia Maguire Meservey; Paul Mattera, President of Board of Trustees; James L. Rudolph; and Oscar Malcom, Trustee

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