Ndidi Moses ’05 has been nominated to the Connecticut Superior Court bench. She s currently an assistant United States attorney for the District of Connecticut, where she has worked since 2008. In 2010, she became the office’s civil rights coordinator. Prior to joining that office, she worked as an associate at Robinson & Cole, LLP, and served as a law clerk in the Connecticut Appellate Court for Judge Thomas A. Bishop. Moses also previously served as president of the Connecticut Bar Association and the George W. Crawford Black Bar Association.
Author: Gosavi, Prasad
Carla Nascimento Zahner ’04 Nominated to Connecticut Superior Court
Carla Nascimento Zahner ’04 has been nominated to the Connecticut Superior Court. Zahner is currently a partner at Louden, Katz and McGrath, LLC, where she practices family law. She began her legal career working in the insurance industry and subsequently became an attorney for the Child Protection Commission, where she represented indigent parents and children who were the subject of investigations by the Connecticut Department of Children and Families.
Michael Gustafson ’86 Nominated to Connecticut Superior Court
Michael Gustafson ’86 had been nominated to fill vacancy on Connecticut Superior Court. Gustafson is currently an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut and specializes in violent crime prosecutions. Previously, he served as First Assistant United States Attorney and Chief of the Criminal Division.
H. Gordon Hall ’80 Nominated to Connecticut Superior Court
H. Gordon Hall ’80 has been nominated to the Connecticut Supreme Couert. He is currently an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, where he has served since 1989. Since 1992, he has worked in the office’s criminal division and he is responsible for supervising investigations and prosecutions of federal laws. Prior to working at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Hall engaged in the general practice of law with the Hartford law firm of Sorokin and Sorokin, worked as Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of New Haven, and served as counsel to the Connecticut Attorney General.
In Memoriam: William R. Davis ’55
William R. Davis ’55, a founder of RisCassi and Davis, P.C., and an instructor for and generous benefactor of the UConn School of Law, died on Feb. 9, 2021. Read his obituary.
A.G. Breitenstein’s ’93 Company Raises Millions
A.G. Breitenstein ’93, founder of the direct-to-consumer health startup for LGBTQ patients “Folx”, raised twenty-five million dollars in funding. The company made its debut in December, and this new funding will allow Folx to roll out at-home lab kits, STI testing, ED medications and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Looking to the future, Breitenstein plans to work with the new administration to continue providing aid to the LGBTQ community after this public health emergency passes.
Erick Russell ’12 Recognized in Connecticut’s 40 Under 40
Erick Russell ’12 has been recognized in Connecticut’s 40 under 40. Russell is involved in governmental affairs, both as an attorney specializing in government finance and as vice chair of the Connecticut Democratic Party. He is also a Partner at the law firm of Pullman & Comley and he represents state and municipal governments in the issuance of bonds and other debt obligations.
Patrick Murphy ’10 Promoted to Principle
Patrick Murphy ’10 has been promoted to principal at Summit Partners’ Boston office. Murphy is a member of the firm’s Credit Advisors legal team, and he focuses on structuring, negotiating, and administering the firms credit investments.
Alfredo G. Fernandez ’12 Promoted to Partner
Alfredo G. Fernandez ’12 has been promoted to Partner at Shipman & Goodwin. Fernández is a member of the firm’s national Environmental Practice and advises regional and national manufacturing, technology, education, and real estate organizations with a focus on environmental and international trade matters.
Arielle Sharma ’16 Featured in Boston Business Journal
Arielle Sharma ’16 has been featured in the Boston Business Journal in connection with her new position at Lawyers for Civil Rights.