The town of Glastonbury, Connecticut, announced the appointment of Jonathan Luiz ’05 as its town manager. Luiz previously served as the town administrator in Weston for five years. He is scheduled to start in Glastonbury on March 31.
Alumni
UConn Law Graduates Named Cooper Fellows
The Connecticut Bar Foundation has announced its James W. Cooper Fellows for 2023, including eight UConn Law graduates: Christine Perra Rapillo ’90, Carolyn Cavolo ’99, Natalie Braswell ’07, Sebastian M. Lombardi ’10, Yamuna Menon ’11, Cindy Cieslak ’12, Claire Howard ’13, and Alison Weir ’19. The fellows are chosen from Connecticut lawyers, judges, and teachers of law who have demonstrated extraordinary legal ability; devotion to the welfare of their community, state and nation; and devotion to the advancement of the legal profession.
Robert Barbieri ’08 Elected Partner at Finn Dixon & Herling
Finn Dixon & Herling announced the appointment of Robert Barbieri ’08 as a partner at the firm. Barbieri has practiced corporate law in numerous contexts, with a primary focus on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and securities.
In Memoriam: Robert Coffey ’77
Robert Coffey ’77, who worked at the State of Connecticut Judicial Branch, died on February 4, 2023. Read his obituary here.
Suzette Meléndez ’89 Appointed as Faculty Fellow
Syracuse University announced the appointment of Suzette Meléndez ’89 as the Faculty Fellow for the Office of Strategic Initiatives in Academic Affairs and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Meléndez is a Professor at Syracuse’s College of Law, and has focused on diversity and inclusion throughout her career.
Ronelle Porter ’02 Receives Prestigious Award
UConn Law Alumni Form New Law Firm
Mary Ann Connors ’87 and Joe Krevolin ’16 have established a new law firm, Adelman Connors & Krevolin, also known as ACK Injury Law, with Robert Adelman and Josh Goldstein, as well as paralegal Diane Stein. Their firm is located in Middletown, Connecticut, and will focus on personal injury law.
Margot Knab ’17 Promoted at Colligan Law
Colligan Law LLP in Buffalo, New York, has announced the promotion of Margot Knab ’17 to the rank of senior associate attorney. Knab primarily focuses her practice in corporate and business law. She is licensed to practice law in Connecticut and New York.
Aaron Spacone ’13 Selected for Boston Bar Class
The Boston Bar Association has announced that Aaron Spacone ’13 has been selected for its 2022-2023 Public Interest Leadership Program Class. Spacone is an associate at Morgan, Brown & Joy, where he represents employers in labor and employment matters.
Jeffrey Siegel ’84 Joins Fierst Bloomberg
Jeffrey Siegel ’84 has joined Fierst Bloomberg in Northampton, Massachusetts, as counsel. Siegel has more than 30 years of experience in estate planning, tax planning, probate and trust administration and corporate law needs.