The Federal District Court of Rhode Island announced that Magistrate Judge Lincoln D. Almond ’88 will retire after more than 20 years of service to the Court. Judge Arnold will leave the bench in May 2025.  

Brian Murphy ’04 has joined Stradley Ronon as a partner in the firm’s investment management practice. Murphy will help the firm with their exchange-traded fund (ETF) capabilities, and will practice out of their Philadelphia office. 

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced the appointment of DeVaughn Ward ’11 as the state’s interim correction ombudsman. The position is newly created under a law that Lamont recently signed. Ward will begin serving in the position on September 23, 2024.

David Shapiro ’97 has joined Ibotta as the company’s first Chief Legal Officer. Shapiro has extensive experience with compliance matters, and will oversee all legal, risk management, and corporate governance activities.

Stephanie Clarke ’86 has been appointed to serve as a judge in the Contra Costa County Superior Court in California. Clarke’s is one of 18 judicial appointments made by Governor Gavin Newsom. She previously served as a staff attorney for the First District Appellate Project. 

Stephen Fontana ’96 has been named economic development director of West Haven, Connecticut. Fontana previously served as New Haven’s deputy economic development director, as part of the city’s Economic Development Administration.

Jeffrey Siegel ’84 has been named a partner at Fierst Bloomberg Ohm in Northampton, Massachusetts. Siegel has more than 30 years of experience with matters such as estate planning and trust administration.

Sarah Coates ’23 has joined Calamos Wealth Management as vice president-senior wealth advisor. Coates will help advise clients with areas such as asset allocation.