Andraya Pulaski Brunau ’13 has been named a partner at Day Pitney LLP. She works in the firm’s Hartford office in the areas of intellectual property and technology.
Alumni Notes
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Dimitrios Tournas ’11 Hired as Partner
Dimitrios P. Tournas ’11 has been named a partner in the Real Estate, Construction and Facilities Department of Wiggin and Dana LLP, working in the firm’s Stamford office. He rejoined the firm from Withers Bergman.
Jonathan Harris ’98 Moves to Wiggin and Dana
Jonathan Harris ’98 has been hired as a partner in the Corporate and Litigation Departments and a member of the Life Sciences Practice Group at Wiggin and Dana LLP. An expert in intellectual property, he was previously a partner in a boutique intellectual property firm. He works in Wiggin and Dana’s Hartford office.
Timothy Bleasdale ’14 Promoted at Waller, Smith & Palmer, P.C.
Waller, Smith & Palmer, P.C. has announced the promotion of Timothy Bleasdale ’14, to serve as a partner in their municipal, land use, and civil litigation practice groups. Bleasdale has represented clients in cases relating to land use law and real property disputes. He is licensed to practice law in Connecticut.
Matthew Murphy ’09 Promoted at Axinn
Axinn has announced the promotion of Matthew Murphy ’09, to serve as a partner in their Intellectual Property practice group. Murphy has represented clients in a variety of matters, including patent litigation, trade secret disputes, and contract actions. He is licensed to practice law in Connecticut and New York.
Daniel Goren ’11 Named Partner
Daniel E. Goren ’11 has been made a partner at Wiggin and Dana LLP, where he works in the New Haven office. Goren is a member of the firm’s International Trade Compliance Group and has taught International Trade Compliance as an adjunct professor at the UConn School of Law.
Jeffrey Nolan ‘91 Promoted at Holland & Knight
Holland & Knight announced the promotion of Jeffrey Nolan ‘91, to serve as a Partner in their Litigation Section. Nolan is an education and employment attorney who represents, advises, educates and helps clients nationwide manage conflicts faced by educational institutions and employers. He is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts, New York, Texas, Vermont, and Virginia.
Dana Hrelic ’08 Joins Pullman & Comley
Dana Hrelic ’08 has joined the law firm of Pullman & Comley, and will operate out of their Hartford office. Hrelic will serve in the firm’s Litigation practice, drawing upon her vast experience in appellate and commercial litigation. She is licensed to practice law in Connecticut.
In Memoriam: Richard Berkowitz ’66
Richard Berkowitz ’66, the longtime managing partner of Berkowitz, Trager & Trager, passed away on December 31, 2021, at the age of 80. Read his obituary here.
Lynn M. Fountain ’04 Promoted at Day Pitney
Day Pitney LLP has announced the promotion of Lynn M. Fountain ’04. Fountain will serve as a partner in the firm’s Energy and Utilities practice area. Her expertise is in the field of energy projects and resources, and she previously taught courses relating to renewable energy law and energy regulation and policy at UConn School of Law.