CBA Ode to Joy

NEIL POSNER PIANO

Neil B. Posner is a Partner and Chair of the Policyholder Insurance Coverage Practice Group at Much Shelist PC. Neil received his undergraduate degree fromNew York University, studied accounting and finance at UCLA, and received his law degree, magna cum laude, from Marquette University. Before law school, Neil was a full-time musician in both the classical and nonclassical arenas. His classical credits include accompanyingmany soloists, includingDavid Shostac (principal flute with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra) and Jean- Pierre Rampal. His nonclassical credits include playing on numerous film and television sound tracks and in the “pit” for the Los Angeles productions of many Broadway musicals, including A Chorus Line, and touring with Andy Williams and Peggy Lee.

JOHN S. VISHNESKI III CLARINET

John S. Vishneski III is a partner at Reed Smith LLP whose practice focuses on insurance coverage litigation. John graduated from the University of Virginia (College 1985, Law 1988). A 29-year member and Principal Clarinet of the CBASO, he is also the leader of the Barristers Big Band and a member of the Fair Use Quintet. As a fan of both classical and jazz music, John can go from Benny Goodman to Mozart in the blink of an eye. He lives by Duke Ellington’s saying that “I play good music” and to John, Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto is one of the best pieces of music ever composed.

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