John Durham ’01 has been appointed Interim United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. Durham was sworn in on January 21, 2025, and will serve in the role for a period of 120 days or until a Presidential nominee has been confirmed by the Senate.
Alumni
Monica Novomisle ’02 Joins Rich Products
Monica Novomisle ’02 has joined Rich Products as their executive vice president and chief people officer (CPO). Novomisle has over 20 years of Human Resources experience, and recently served as HeinzKraft’s CPO.
In Memoriam: Paul North ’53
Paul North ’53, a former attorney in New Haven, CT, died on January 17, 2025. Read his obituary.
Wendy Estela LLM ’21 Appointed as Head of Business Department
Wendy Estela LLM ’21 has been appointed as the Head of KKC Law’s Business Department. In her new role, Estela will help handle matters such as contracts, business formations, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial real estate.
In Memoriam: Joan B.K. Pinchbeck ’76
Joan B.K. Pinchbeck ’76, a former Probate Court Clerk in Guilford, died on January 9, 2025. Read her obituary.
In Memoriam: Gale Busemeyer ’89
Gale Busemeyer ’89, a former corporate attorney in Connecticut, died on January 9, 2025. Read her obituary.
In Memoriam: Henry Cody ’79
Henry Cody ’79, a former pastor in West Hartford, died on January 11, 2025. Read his obituary.
Courtney Troyanovych ’17 Elevated to Partner
Courtney Troyanovych ’17 has been elevated to Partner at Hancock Estabrook, LLP. Troyanovych is a member of the firm’s Trusts & Estates and Elder Law & Special Needs practice areas.
Gregory Bennici ’13 Elevated to Partner
Gregory Bennici ’13 has been elevated to Partner at Robinson+Cole. Bennici is a member of the firm’s Managed Care + ERISA Litigation group, and practices out of their Stamford office.
Daren Proebstel ’10 Joins the EPA
Daren Proebstel ’10 recently joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a senior attorney in the Office of Compliance in Washington, DC.