Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced the appointment of DeVaughn Ward ’11 as the state’s interim correction ombudsman. The position is newly created under a law that Lamont recently signed. Ward will begin serving in the position on September 23, 2024.
Alumni Notes
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In Memoriam: David C. Rappe ’64
David C. Rappe ’64, former probate judge for the District of Coventry, died on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Read his obituary.
In Memoriam: Daniel E. Lynch, Sr. ’58
Daniel E. Lynch, Sr. ’58, a former prosecutor, died on July 10, 2024. Read his obituary.
In Memoriam: Antoinette Richardson ’82
Antoinette Vorisek Richardson ’82, former commissioner of the State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Disabilities, died on June 26, 2024. Read her obituary.
In Memoriam: Robert J. Crean ’65
Robert J. Crean ’65, former partner at Hertzmark Crean & Lahey LLP, died on July 10, 2024. Read his obituary.
In Memoriam: John Rockwell Willard ’68
John Rockwell Willard ’68 died on July 4, 2024. Read his obituary.
William Price ’18 Joins Miller and Rosnick
William Price ’18 has joined Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler, P.C. He practices in the personal injury and medical malpractice areas.
Krystyna Blakeslee ’09 Joins Gibson Dunn
Krystyna Blakeslee ’09 has joined Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP as a partner in the Real Estate Practice Group. She will work out of the New York office.
James Shearin ’86 Elected CBA President
Retired Judge John D. Moore ’83 Honored with Portrait
Retired Judge John D. Moore ’83 was honored with a portrait unveiling at the Litchfield Court House. He was appointed to the Connecticut Superior Court in 2014 and retired in 2023. Moore is currently a member at Pullman Comley LLC.