<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/2026-rodino-society-banquet.html" dsn="news"><teaser-title>Rodino Society's Legacy of Service and Heritage</teaser-title><teaser-description>The annual Rodino Society Banquet celebrated the enduring legacy of Peter W. Rodino Jr. while recognizing honorees Alexandra Gallo, Teresa Rizzo, Maria Frucci and Joseph Zacchelli.</teaser-description><featured-video/><pubDate>03/02/2026</pubDate><title>Rodino Society Banquet Honors Legacy of Service and Heritage</title><description>The annual Rodino Society Banquet celebrated the enduring legacy of Peter W. Rodino Jr. while recognizing honorees Alexandra Gallo, Teresa Rizzo, Maria Frucci and Joseph Zacchelli. Together, their reflections underscored a shared commitment to integrity, public service and mentorship—values that continue to define the Rodino legacy and inspire the next generation of legal leaders.</description><author>By Sabina Lee</author><author-title/><image><img src="/images/Rodino%20Dinner-320-180-Sean%20Sime.png" alt="A blue menu next to blue and white flowers on a table"/></image><category>Awards and Milestones</category><department>Events</department><relationships>Alumni,Events,Faculty,Special Programs</relationships><shortnames>franzepa</shortnames><tags><tag>RodinoSociety</tag><tag>banquet</tag><tag>peterrodinojr</tag></tags></item>