Peter J. Lefeber ’80 passed away on October 10, 2026. His obituary is available online.
Alumni Notes
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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.
In Memoriam: Walter Flaherty, Jr. ’67
Walter Flaherty, Jr. ’67 passed away on July 12 at the age of 83. According to his obituary, “Walt consistently sought to engage with and give back to his community.” He served as a juvenile court advocate, representing children and underserved youth.
Joseph Morales ’10 Appointed Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Rucker Investments
Joseph Morales has been promoted to senior vice president and general counsel at Rucker Investments, a firm whose portfolio includes the Worcester Railers Hockey Club, the Worcester Palladium, Off The Rails, Pulse Magazine, and other businesses. Morales joined Rucker Investments from the law firm McLane Middleton, where he served as chair of the firm’s sports practice group.