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Liam Brennan ’07 to Lead the Connecticut Public Corruption Task Force
Assistant U.S. Attorney Liam Brennan ’07 of the FFPC (Financial Fraud and Public Corruption) Unit has been asked to lead the Connecticut Public Corruption Task Force, which investigates corrupt public officials, the misuse of public funds and related criminal activity.
Luke Bronin ’06 Wins Mayoral Race in Hartford
In his first run for public office, Luke Bronin ’06 won an election on November 3, 2015, to be Hartford’s mayor. He defeated candidates Joel Cruz Jr., Patrice Smith, and Theodore Cannon. Bronin’s wife Sara is also a member of the Class of 2006. Read an article about the election from the Hartford Courant.
2015 Alumni Weekend: Making Our Democracy Work
More than 900 alumni and their guests gathered in New Haven in October for Alumni Weekend 2015 amid falling leaves and crisp autumnal temperatures.
John B. King, Jr. '07 Chosen as New U.S. Education Secretary by President Obama
John B. King, Jr. '07 currently acts as deputy secretary of education, and has been chosen by President Obama as the replacement to U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan, who plans to step down in December.
Suzanne Meeker ’81 and Frank Silvestri, Jr. ’74 of Verill Dana, LLP Named to Best Lawyers 2016
Verrill Dana is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers® 2016 has again honored all attorneys that were recognized in 2015.
UVA Law Professor Saikrishna Prakash '93 to Receive the Roger and Madeleine Traynor Faculty Achievement Award
Professor Saikrishna Prakash, an expert on separation of powers, is the recipient of the Roger and Madeleine Traynor Faculty Achievement Award at University of Virginia School of Law.
Ret. Judge Ellen Bree Burns ’47 to be Honored for 40 Years of Judicial Service
Retired Judge Ellen Bree Burns '47 to be honored for 40 years of judicial service at September 26 event at The Graduate Club in New Haven, CT.
Stetson University College of Law Dedicates Seminar Room to Former Dean Lizabeth A. Moody ’59
A legal legacy: Stetson dedicates seminar room to former dean Lizabeth A. Moody '59.
John Kulewicz ’79 Named a 2016 Best Lawyer
John J. Julewicz '79, partner at Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP, has been named to the Best Lawyers in America 2016.
Mimi Hunter ’06 Joins Business Team at Miller Nash Graham & Dunn
Mimi Hunter '06 recently joined the business team at Miller Nash Graham & Dunn's Seattle office.