Shirley J. Foster ’21 has joined Spencer Fane LLP’s Las Vegas office as an of counsel attorney in the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group. Foster, who earned an LL.M. in Insurance Law from UConn Law, represents insurance carriers and businesses in complex coverage disputes and high-stakes litigation, drawing on experience in both private practice and the public sector. She previously served as insurance counsel within the Nevada Division of Insurance and as litigation counsel for a major national auto insurer.
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Maurice B. Mosley ’75 Publishes Memoir
Maurice B. Mosley ’75 recently celebrated the release of his memoir, “Bishop Street to the Bench: An Improbable Journey,” at a book-signing in New Haven. The memoir chronicles his path from his childhood in Waterbury to UConn School of Law to a career as a state legislator, educator, and judge. Read more about the book in the press release.
Leslie Levin Writes Piece for Brennan Center
Professor Leslie Levin has written a piece for the Brennan Center, a nonpartisan law and public policy institute working to protect and reform the American systems of democracy and justice. The article, “Legal Practice After Leaving the Supreme Court Bench,” addresses one of the concerns about term limiting U.S. Supreme Court justices as well as the largely unregulated activities of former Article III judges who leave the bench and re-enter practice.
Richard Pomp Cited in Tax Notes
Professor Richard Pomp was cited in a Tax Notes State article about California’s single-sales-factor apportionment system for manufacturers. The article references his expert testimony in the Smithfield case concerning how property, payroll, and sales factors can be used to more accurately reflect where business income is generated. The full article is available online.
Richard Pomp Quoted in Straight Arrow News
Professor Richard Pomp was quoted in a Straight Arrow News article about state efforts to raise revenue through wealth taxes and similar proposals targeting wealthy residents. He discussed the role of wealth inequality in shaping the debate over these measures.
“The state will make its arguments, and then the taxpayer will respond,” Pomp said. “So, it’s going to be burdensome for both people, but in terms of the procedure in the first round, they have to show their cards by filing a non-resident return, and then the state challenges.”
The full article is available online.
Richard Pomp Quoted in Tax Notes
Professor Richard Pomp was quoted in Tax Notes discussing Florida’s failed attempt at challenging California’s Apportionment Rule for taxation. Pomp notes that while the Supreme Court declined to hear the issue, the dispute is likely to be seen in other pending matters not yet made public.
Rosendo Garza Jr. ’15, CT Hispanic Bar Association’s New President
Rosendo Garza Jr. ’15 is the new President of the CT Hispanic Bar Association. “Over the years, Garza [has] held roles of increasing responsibility at the association. In law school, he served as a liaison between UConn Law and the CHBA and later served as secretary, treasurer, vice president, president-elect and now president.” You can find the full press release online.
In Memoriam: Christopher A. Bird ’72
Christopher A. Bird ’72 passed away on May 20, 2026. His obituary is available online.
In Memoriam: William J. Johnston ’72
William J. Johnston ’72 passed away on March 29, 2026. His obituary is available online.
Jessica Rubin and Animal Law Clinic in ABA Journal and Law 360
Professor Jessica Rubin was awared the Association of American Law Schools Stephen Ellmann Memorial Clinical Scholarship Award for a career dedicated to clinical and experiential teaching. The Law 360 article highlights Professor Rubin’s contributions to Desmond’s Law and clinical teaching. In the ABA article, Professor Rubin weighs in on the importance of the Animal Law Clinic and the benefits that it provides.