Laurie Havanec ’94 has been inducted into the UConn School of Business Hall of Fame. She is one of five honorees and previously served as Executive Vice President at CVS Health.
Author: Gosavi, Prasad
In Memoriam: Alfred Covello ’60
Alfred Covello ’60, a longtime judge on the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut, died on February 18, 2025. Read his obituary.
In Memoriam: Alan Tyma ’76
Alan Tyma ’76, a longtime attorney in Shelton, CT, died on February 16, 2025. Read his obituary.
Jonathan Persky ’06 Named Partner at Constangy
Jonathan Persky ’06 has been named Partner at Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP. Persky represents clients in federal and state courts, arbitration, and administrative agencies.
Jason Weida ’05 Named Ron DeSantis’ Chief of Staff
Jason Weida ’05 has been named Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ new Chief of Staff. Weida previously served as the Secretary for the Agency of Health Care Administration.
Stacey Pitcher ’04 Joins Kaufman Dolowich
Stacey Pitcher ’04 has joined Kaufman Dolowich LLP as a Partner in the firm’s New Haven and New York City offices. Pitcher concentrates her practice in employment law and commercial litigation.
Dove A. E. Burns ’04 Joins Kaufman Dolowich
Dove A. E. Burns ’04 has joined Kaufman Dolowich as the managing partner in the firm’s two Connecticut offices. Burns focuses her practice on employment law and commercial litigation.
Bill Dombi ’78 Joins Arnall Golden Gregory LLP
Bill Dombi ’78 has joined Arnall Golden Gregory LLP as senior counsel at the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. Dombi has more than four decades of experience handling major litigation and policy matters.
Anthony Shannon ’11 Joins Perkins Coie
Anthony Shannon ’11 has joined Perkins Coie as their Chief People Officer. In his new role, Shannon will oversee the firm’s human relations operations.
In Memoriam: Kevin Conway ’57
Kevin Conway ’57, a longtime attorney in New London, CT, died on January 27, 2025. Read his obituary.