After nearly 10 years of appellate experience, Megan Wade ’16 has founded the Connecticut Appellate Law Firm. Wade hopes to provide client-centered appellate advocacy in Connecticut.
Alumni Notes
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Trent Kaisen ’24 Joins Halloran Sage
Trent Kaisen ’24 has joined Halloran Sage as an associate in their Hartford office. Kaisen focuses his practice on administrative appeals of land use decisions, zoning enforcement actions, and foreclosure suits.
Joseph Szerejko ’15 Elevated to Counsel
Joseph Szerejko ’15 has been elevated to Counsel at Harris Beach Murtha. Szerejko is a litigator who represents municipalities, government officials, corporations and individuals in real estate, land use, zoning and property tax matters.
Sarah Gleason ’15 Elevated to Counsel
Sarah Gleason ’15 has been elevated to Counsel at Shipman & Goodwin LLP. Gleason is a member of the firm’s School Law Practice Group and operates out of their Stamford office.
Joanna Targonski ’15 Promoted to Partner
Joanna Targonski ’15 has been promoted to Partner at Day Pitney LLP. Targonski focuses her practice on trusts and estates law, and operates out of the firm’s West Hartford office.
Jaime Welsh ’15 Promoted to Partner
Jaime Welsh ’15 has been promoted to Partner at Shipman & Goodwin. Welsh is a member of the firm’s Business Litigation Practice Group, and practices in their Hartford office.
In Memoriam: Elliot Taubman ’69
Elliot Taubman ’69, a former attorney in Block Island, died on December 24, 2024. Read his obituary.
In Memoriam: John Fay ’69
John Fay ’69, a longtime employee of the Connecticut State Department of Probation, died on December 19, 2024. Read his obituary.
KC Brody ’10 Joins Rhode Island’s AG Office
KC Brody ’10 has joined Rhode Island’s Office of the Attorney General as a Special Assistant Attorney General and Deputy Director of the Medical Fraud Control Unit in the Criminal Division. Brody joins the office with over 10 years of previous criminal and civil experience.
Olivia Tawa ’17 Elevated to Partner
Olivia Tawa ’17 has been elevated to Partner at Gfeller Laurie LLP, effective January 1, 2025. Tawa focuses her law practice in recreational/sports litigation, and has been at the firm since 2017.