Donald Brown Jr. ’89 passed away on March 24, 2026. His obituary is available online.
Alumni Notes
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John Durham ’75 Joins Nixon Peabody
John Durham ’75, former EDNY prosecutor, has joined Nixon Peabody as a partner in its Government Investigations and White Collar Defense practice.
Kelly Hathorn ’05 Joins Nixon Peabody LLP
Kelly Hathorn ’05 has joined Nixon Peabody LLP as counsel on the Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation team. The press release is available online.
Devin L. McMahon ’16 Joins Halloran Sage
Halloran Sage is pleased to welcome Devin L. McMahon ’16. Devin joins the firm as an attorney in the Insurance and Commercial Litigation practice groups.
In Memoriam: William B. Rush ’59
William B. Rush ’59 passed away on March 7, 2026. His obituary is available online.
Megan Michaud ’11 Promoted to Partner at Wood Smith Henning and Berman
Megan Michaud ’11 has been promoted to partner at Wood Smith Henning and Berman’s Hartford and Westport offices. Megan has successfully defended employment and labor law cases under a wide range of state and federal laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act, Title VII, the Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act. She also defends clients in personal injury, premises liability, negligence, contract, and professional liability cases, including medical malpractice claims.
Congratulations Megan!
Four Alumni Nominated to Superior Court: Theodore M. Doolittle ‘92, Patrick M. Fahey ‘93, Felice Gray-Kemp ‘96, and Philip Miller ‘01
Governor Lamont nominated four UConn Law alumni to serve as judges of the Connecticut Superior Court.: Theodore M. Doolittle ‘92, Patrick M. Fahey ‘93, Felice Gray-Kemp ‘96, and Philip Miller ‘01.
In Memoriam: William C. Leary
William C. Leary passed away on March 6, 2026. His obituary is online.
In Memoriam: Herbert Carlson ’69
Herbert Carlson ’69 passed away on March 3, 2026. His obituary is available online.
Laura Jordan ’96 Honored with 2026 Women Who Inspire Award
Laura Jordan ’96 will be honored Wednesday, March 4 at the Greenwich Country Club with a Women Who Inspire Award. These awards were established to recognize and celebrate outstanding women in the community who have excelled in philanthropic, professional, and volunteer pursuits.