Ted Kennedy Jr. ’97 was named 2026 Lawyer of the Year by the Bar Association of D.C., the organization’s highest honor. Kennedy has dedicated his life and career to advancing disability rights, promoting independent living, and ensuring equal access and opportunity for people with disabilities. This award recognizes an individual whose professional achievements and civic contributions have made a significant impact on the legal profession and the public. Read the full press release online.

Kelly Scott ’11, Family Law practice chair for Pullman & Comley, has been recognized as Partner of the Year at ALM’s 2026 New England Legal Awards ceremony in Boston. Read more in the full press release.

Ted Karns ’01 published a new book, A Compounding Life, which applies investment principles to personal growth. He emphasizes that small, intentional, values-aligned choices compound over time to create exponential life value. Read more about Karns in the latest issue of UConn Magazine.

LaTanya Langley ’00 has joined the 2026 DirectWomen Class, an organization aiming to increase the representation of women lawyers on corporate boards.

Christopher Mattei ’05 has been named to the Forbes 2026 America’s Top Lawyers List. Mattei is the only Connecticut attorney selected for this year’s list, and has been named to the list since 2024. The full list is available online.

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.