Jared Fine ’09 joins Davis Polk as Emerging Companies & Venture Capital partner. “Jared has significant experience advising a wide range of private companies and the venture capital funds that invest in them.” You can read the full press release here.
Alumni
Dinora E. Lopez ’17 Promoted to Executive Vice President
Dinora E. Lopez ’17 is one of six senior leaders to be promoted to Executive Vice President at Liberty Bank. Read the press release here.
Karen LeCuyer ’08 Recognized as 2025 IP Star
Karen LeCuyer ’08 has been included in the final rankings for the 2025 edition of IP STARS, the leading specialist guide for those seeking experienced practitioners of intellectual property law. Read the press release here.
Thomas Wiehl ’13 to Serve as Chairperson of the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA)
Thomas Wiehl ’13 was nominated by Governor Ned Lamont to serve as commissioner of the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority. Read the press release here.
Keisha S. Palmer ’09 Named Finalist in 2025 Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards
Robinson+Cole partner Keisha S. Palmer ’09 was named a finalist in 2025 Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards. She was selected as a finalist for “Law Firm Ally of the Year.” Read the full press release here.
In Memoriam: Lucy Potter ’84
Lucy Potter ’84 passed away died of ovarian cancer on May 2, 2025. Read her obituary.
Richard Stamm ’92 Joins Big Y as New General Counsel
Richard Stamm ’92 joined Big Y as their new general counsel. Prior to Big Y, he served as general counsel, vice president of operations, and corporate secretary at Activ Surgical Inc. He is also an adjunct professor at UConn Law and teaches an spring semester evening class called The In-house Counsel in a Global Market.
In Memoriam: Honorable Carl E. Taylor ’81
The Honorable Carl E. Taylor ’81 passed away on October 1, 2025. Read his obituary here.
In Memoriam: Wayne G. Tillinghast ’60
Wayne G. Tillinghast ’60 passed away on September 26, 2025. Read his obituary here.
Kara A. Kuchar ’06 Joins Kirkland & Ellis
Kara A. Kuchar ’06 has joined Kirkland & Ellis, LLP as a partner in the New York office. She is a fintech regulatory lawyer with a focus in payments, licensing and regulatory compliance.