The Second Circuit cited and relied upon an article by Professor Leslie Levin in its recent decision that found a qualified public right of access to New York disciplinary proceedings. In the case Civil Rights Corps v. LaSalle, a New York appellate judge ruled that those who bring complaints against attorneys in discipline cases have a First Amendment right to attend hearings related to their cases, view documents necessary to understand proceedings, and see some final dispositions.
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Goldburn Maynard Publishes Review
Professor Goldburn Maynard published a review on Jotwell. The review is of Kevin Bennardo’s Natural Objects and Testamentary Freedom, which was published in the Florida State Law Review in 2024. The review discusses Bennardo’s focus on the term “natural objects,” meaning offspring, in an individual’s right to dictate their will and succession plan.
Adam Gendelman ’07 Joins Greenberg Traurig
Adam Gendelman ’07 has joined Greenberg Traurig, LLP as a shareholder, working out of the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. He previously spent more than 15 years at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Sarah Karwan ’00 Appointed General Counsel in the Office of the Governor
Governor Ned Lamont has appointed Sarah Karwan ’00 to serve as general counsel in the Office of the Governor. She was previously the counsel to the commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection.
In Memoriam: Lucy Potter ’84
Lucy Potter ’84 passed away died of ovarian cancer on May 2, 2025. Read her obituary.
Sachin Pandya Publishes Post on Jotwell
Professor Sachin Pandya published on Jotwell a review of Elizabeth C. Tippett and Jamillah B. Williams’ paper “Misjudging a Reasonable Jury: Evidence that Courts Dismiss Meritorious Harassment Claims,” which is forthcoming in this year’s Connecticut Law Review. The review is titled “Deciding Whether A Reasonable Jury Would Find Harassment Severe or Pervasive Enough.”
Goldburn P. Maynard and Matthew Lowe Quoted in Law360
Professors Goldburn P. Maynard and Matthew Lowe have been quoted in an article in Law360 titled Meet The Newest Faculty At Yale, UConn Law Schools.
Kara A. Kuchar ’06 Joins Kirkland & Ellis
Kara A. Kuchar ’06 has joined Kirkland & Ellis, LLP as a partner in the New York office. She is a fintech regulatory lawyer with a focus in payments, licensing and regulatory compliance.
Leslie Levin Quoted in CT Insider
Professor Leslie Levin was quoted by CT Insider, in an article titled “Why Connecticut law firms Carmody and WSP decided to join forces.”
Leslie Levin Quoted in Law.com
Professor Leslie Levin was quoted by Law.com, in an article titled “Big Law Is No Longer Steering Clear of Work Involving Trump Businesses.”