Peter Bartinik ’67, a former trial attorney in Connecticut, died on October 13, 2024. Read his obituary.
Alumni Notes
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Mike Scott ’15 Joins Lesser Law Firm
Mike Scott ’15 has joined Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC as an attorney in their personal injury practice area. Scott will operate out of the firm’s Stuart and West Palm Beach offices.
Michael Curley ’13 Joins Brown Paindiris & Scott
Michael Curley ’13 has joined Brown Paindiris & Scott as a Partner in their Estate Planning & Probate practice area. Curley will practice out of the firm’s Glastonbury office.
In Memoriam: Carol Angel ’72
Carol Angel ’72, a writer and editor of law-related publications, died on October 1, 2024. Read her obituary.
In Memoriam: Kevin Murphy ’77
Kevin Murphy ’77, a longtime trial attorney in Connecticut, died on October 11, 2024. Read his obituary.
Alexander J. Grodski ’00 Joins McCarter & English
Alexander J. Grodski ’00 has joined McCarter & English as a Special Counsel at their Hartford office. Grodski joined the firm with several of his colleagues from Burns & Levinson.
In Memorium: Alexander Samor ’64
Alexander Samor ’64, a founding partner of Kleban & Samor, died on October 7, 2024. Read his obituary.
Frank Purcaro ’09 Appointed Assistant Superintendent
Frank Purcaro ’09 has been appointed assistant superintendent of schools in Newtown, Connecticut. The Board of Education confirmed Purcaro’s new role unanimously vote, and he will begin the job in December.
Four UConn Law Alumni Recognized at The New England Legal Awards
Four UConn Law Alumni were recognized at the 2024 New England Legal Awards. David Ephraim ’87 was awarded for both Banking and Finance Attorney of the Year and In-House Impact. Rebecca Clegg ’15, Blake Driscolli ’15, and Matthias Sportini ’17 were all recognized as New Leaders in the Law.
In Memoriam: William Colombell ’65
William Colombell ’65, a former FBI Special Agent, died on September 23, 2024. Read his obituary.