Thomas Wiehl ’13 was nominated by Governor Ned Lamont to serve as commissioner of the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority. Read the press release here.
Alumni
Keisha S. Palmer ’09 Named Finalist in 2025 Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards
Robinson+Cole partner Keisha S. Palmer ’09 was named a finalist in 2025 Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards. She was selected as a finalist for “Law Firm Ally of the Year.” Read the full press release here.
In Memoriam: Lucy Potter ’84
Lucy Potter ’84 passed away died of ovarian cancer on May 2, 2025. Read her obituary.
Richard Stamm ’92 Joins Big Y as New General Counsel
Richard Stamm ’92 joined Big Y as their new general counsel. Prior to Big Y, he served as general counsel, vice president of operations, and corporate secretary at Activ Surgical Inc. He is also an adjunct professor at UConn Law and teaches an spring semester evening class called The In-house Counsel in a Global Market.
In Memoriam: Honorable Carl E. Taylor ’81
The Honorable Carl E. Taylor ’81 passed away on October 1, 2025. Read his obituary here.
In Memoriam: Wayne G. Tillinghast ’60
Wayne G. Tillinghast ’60 passed away on September 26, 2025. Read his obituary here.
Kara A. Kuchar ’06 Joins Kirkland & Ellis
Kara A. Kuchar ’06 has joined Kirkland & Ellis, LLP as a partner in the New York office. She is a fintech regulatory lawyer with a focus in payments, licensing and regulatory compliance.
In Memoriam: Frederick “Mark” Fucci ’77
Frederick “Mark” Fucci ’77 passed away on August 22, 2025. Read his obituary here.
Jason Marshall ’05 Joins Womble Bond Dickinson
Jason Marshall ’05 joins Womble Bond Dickinson‘s Business Litigation group. Most recently he worked for the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs as deputy secretary and special counsel.
Aaron Amore ’93 Appointed Chairman of West Virginia’s Jefferson County Public Defender’s Board
Aaron Amore ’93 has been appointed Chairman of Jefferson County Public Defender’s Board by West Viriginia Governor Patrick Morrisey.