Dom Spinelli ’11 has joined Willis as their Head of Transactional Insurance Claims for North America. Spinelli has 15 years of previous experience in insurance and litigation.
Alumni Notes
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Lila McKinley ’08 Promoted at CT DCP
Lila McKinley ’08 has been promoted to the Director of Cannabis at Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection (DCP). McKinley has been at the agency for 10 years and will head the newly formed cannabis division.
Jacqueline Pennino Scheib ’96 to Serve on Red Cross Board
Jacqueline Pennino Scheib ’96 has accepted an invitation to serve on the American Red Cross’ National Philanthropic Board. Scheib will serve as a representative for the Northeast Division. She is currently a Partner at Robinson+Cole in Hartford.
In Memoriam: Paul Yamin ’69
Paul Yamin ’69, a longtime litigator in Connecticut, died on April 5, 2025. Read his obituary.
In Memoriam: T.R. Paulding ’57
T.R. Paulding ’57, a former public defender and assistant state’s attorney in Connecticut, died on March 27, 2025. Read his obituary.
Trisana Spence ’20 Wins LCD Award
Trisana Spence ’20 has been named the 2025 winner of the Carolyn Golden Hebsgaard Award by the Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity (LCD). Spence is an associate at Jackson Lewis P.C. in Hartford.
Alexander Hornat ’13 Elevated to Partner
Alexander Hornat ’13 was elevated to Partner at McCarter & English, LLP in Boston. Hornat focuses his practice on intellectual property and business litigation.
Jason Buchsbaum ’05 Sworn in as CT State Representative
Jason Buchsbaum ’05 was sworn in as a State Representative at Connecticut’s General Assembly in Hartford on January 8th, 2025. Buchsbaum will serve his first term as a Republican State Representative for the 69th House District. He is currently a Principal at Cohen and Wolf in Connecticut.
Laurane Fumex ’24 Appointed as ADA to Queens DA’s Office
Laurane Fumex ’24 was sworn in as an Assistant District Attorney to the Queens District Attorney’s Office. Fumex will begin a six-week training program to get acquainted with her new role.
Francesco Mioli ’17 Joins Polsinelli PC
Francesco Mioli ’17 has joined Polsinelli PC as an associate in the firm’s Real Estate Finance group. Mioli will work out of the firm’s New York, NY office, and is licensed to practice in both Connecticut and New York.