Delia Roy passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Delia had a long career with the UConn Law School, spanning 35 years. Her obituary is available online.
Alumni
In Memoriam: John A. Tomich
John A. Tomich passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026. John was an Assistant Clinical Professor and Supervising Patent Attorney for the University of Connecticut School of Law from 2007-2008. His obituary is available online.
Cindy Cieslak ’12 Appointed Enfield Town Attorney
Cindy Cieslak ’12 was appointed as Town Attorney by the Enfield Town Council. She will serve a two-year term advising town officials on legal matters. “I look forward to serving the Town Council and I am grateful for this opportunity,” Cieslak said in a statement.
Stephen Fontana ’96 Appointed Economic Development Director in Hamden
Stephen Fontana ’96 has been appointed the new Economic Development Director in Hamden. He commented, “Having lived in Spring Glen as a child and represented Mount Carmel in the General Assembly for six years as an adult, I have a great deal of affection for the town and its people, and I am looking forward to serving the people and businesses in town.”
In Memoriam: Adam Mantzaris ’61
Adam Mantzaris ’61 passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026. His obituary is available online.
John T. Cigno ’17 Joins Pullman & Comley
John T. Cigno ’17 joins the firm as an associate in the Labor, Employment Law and Employee Benefits practice.
Thomas M. Brockett ’91 Inducted into CT Veterans Hall of Fame
US Air Force veteran Thomas M. Brockett ’91 has been inducted into the CT Veterans Hall of Fame. “The Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame celebrates the many veterans from Connecticut who have gone above and beyond in their service to our nation by continuing to contribute to our communities in so many ways, even after leaving the military,” Governor Lamont said.
Aaron Baral ’16 and Sarah Dlugoszewski ’16 Elevated to Partner at Shipman
Aaron Baral ’16 has been promoted to partner in Shipman’s Business and Corporate Practice Group, and Sarah Dlugoszewski ’16 has been promoted to partner in Shipman’s Litigation Practice Group. The promotions follow Shipman’s recent expanision in the Northeast.
Josef Volman ’91 Appointed Corporate Practice Group Co-Chair at Blank Rome LLP
Josef B. Volman ’91 has been named a Co‑Chair of the Corporate, M&A, and Securities Practice Group at Blank Rome LLP. Blank Rome announced the appointment as part of a broader leadership update marking the firm’s 80th anniversary.
Elizabeth A. Alquist ’94 Named Connecticut’s Intellectual Property Practitioner of the Year
Elizabeth A. Alquist ’94, Intellectual Property Partner at Day Pitney LLP, was named Intellectual Property Practitioner of the Year at the Second Annual Connecticut Distinguished IP Practitioners’ Dinner, held on November 13. Alquist was nominated for her “exceptional skill in managing complex intellectual property disputes, proven record of success in high-stakes litigation, and steadfast dedication to serving clients and the broader legal community.”