Shane Goodrich ’13 was named a 2023 Excellence in the Law Honoree by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Goodrich is an employment litigation attorney at Morgan, Brown & Joy in Boston.
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Carly Sirota ’21 Joins Spencer Fane LLP
Spencer Fane LLP has announced that Carly Sirota ’21 has joined the firm as an associate in its Denver office. She will be a member of the firm’s Labor and Employment practice area.
In Memoriam: Louis Avitabile ’68
Louis Avitabile ’68, a longtime attorney and public defender, died on March 5, 2023. Read his obituary .
In Memoriam: Walter J. Gorski ’67
Walter J. Gorski ’67, who worked in private practice and the insurance industry, died December 7, 2022. Read his obituary.
Bryan Cafferelli ’03 Named To Lead Consumer Protection Department
Connecticut Gov.Ned Lamont announced that he has nominated Bryan Cafferelli ’03 to serve as the commissioner of the state Department of Consumer Protection. His nomination will need to be confirmed by the state’s General Assembly. Cafferelli currently serves as legal counsel to the Connecticut Senate Republican Office, where he has worked since January 2019.
In Memoriam: Susan Dixon ’81
Susan Dixon ’81, who practiced law in Connecticut for more than 40 years, died on February 20, 2023. Read her obituary here.
Collin Seguin ’10 Promoted at Travelers
Collin Seguin ’10 was recently promoted to assistant vice president, major case lead, at Travelers Insurance. In his new role, he has oversight and responsibility for the Subrogation Major Case organization. Seguin has previously served as a regional director in the organization, and was both staff counsel and coverage counsel at Travelers.
Jonathan Luiz ’05 Appointed Glastonbury Town Manager
The town of Glastonbury, Connecticut, announced the appointment of Jonathan Luiz ’05 as its town manager. Luiz previously served as the town administrator in Weston for five years. He is scheduled to start in Glastonbury on March 31.
UConn Law Graduates Named Cooper Fellows
The Connecticut Bar Foundation has announced its James W. Cooper Fellows for 2023, including eight UConn Law graduates: Christine Perra Rapillo ’90, Carolyn Cavolo ’99, Natalie Braswell ’07, Sebastian M. Lombardi ’10, Yamuna Menon ’11, Cindy Cieslak ’12, Claire Howard ’13, and Alison Weir ’19. The fellows are chosen from Connecticut lawyers, judges, and teachers of law who have demonstrated extraordinary legal ability; devotion to the welfare of their community, state and nation; and devotion to the advancement of the legal profession.
Robert Barbieri ’08 Elected Partner at Finn Dixon & Herling
Finn Dixon & Herling announced the appointment of Robert Barbieri ’08 as a partner at the firm. Barbieri has practiced corporate law in numerous contexts, with a primary focus on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and securities.