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.
Alumni
In Memoriam: Gary D. Constant ’75
Gary D. Constant ’75 passed away on October 16, 2026. His obituary is available online.
In Memoriam: Peter J. Lefeber ’80
Peter J. Lefeber ’80 passed away on October 10, 2026. His obituary is available online.
In Memoriam: Donald Longley ’73
Donald Longley ’73 passed away on October 13, 2026. His obituary is available online.
Ted Karns ’01 Authors New Book
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 Joins DirectWomen 2026 Class
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 Named to Forbes Top Lawyers List
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.
In Memoriam: Robert Carrillo ’82
Robert “Bob” Carrillo ’82 passed away on October 2, 2026. His obituary is available online.
Shirley J. Foster ’21 Joins Spencer Fane
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.
Maurice B. Mosley ’75 Publishes Memoir
Maurice B. Mosley ’75 recently celebrated the release of his memoir, “Bishop Street to the Bench: An Improbable Journey,” at a book-signing in New Haven. The memoir chronicles his path from his childhood in Waterbury to UConn School of Law to a career as a state legislator, educator, and judge. Read more about the book in the press release.