Kendra McGuire ’22 has joined Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman as an associate in the firm’s Hartford office. She focuses her practice on complex civil litigation, and has previous experience with sports and recreational litigation.

Matthew Ritter ’07 has been recognized by the Hartford Business Journal as part of its “Power 50 List” for 2024. Ritter is a partner at Shipman & Goodwin, and was named for his service as speaker of the Connecticut House of Representatives.

Michael King ’12 has been promoted to Counsel at Shipman & Goodwin. King practices primarily in the area of complex commercial and business litigation, and operates out of the firm’s Hartford office. 

Keegan Drenosky ’12 has been promoted to partner at Shipman & Goodwin. Drenosky is a member of the firm’s Employment and Labor practice group, and operates out of its Stamford office. 

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has nominated eight UConn Law alumni to serve as judges of the Superior Court. They are Nicole Anker ’98, the legal director for the Connecticut Department of Correction; Kristin A. Connors ’92, a named partner at Stockman O’Connor Connors PLLC; Cody N. Guarnieri ’12, a senior partner and trial attorney at the law firm of Brown, Paindiris and Scott, LLP; Christine Jean-Louis ’08, the general counsel for the Office of Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz; Sara Nadim ’10, an assistant attorney general in the Connecticut Attorney General’s Office; Pedro E. Segarra ’85, an administrative law judge at the Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Commission; Nicole J. Tung ’94, a partner at Halloran Sage; and Matthew T. Wax-Krell ’05, a partner at Rogin Nassau LLC. 

Jessica Farrell ’03 was promoted to Colonel with the Army JAG. Farrell was honored at the Pentagon on February 15, 2024. Farrell has been part of the Army JAG since 2004, and is currently assigned as a Career Manager.

Oona Cook ’02 has been appointed as Executive Director at The Care Center. This institution prioritizes helping young mothers achieve brighter futures for themselves and their families. Cook has a background in advocacy, education, and nonprofit management. 

Heather Spaide ’06 has been named a Member at Marino, Zabel & Schellberg. Spaide joined the firm in 2021, and focuses her practice in the areas of civil litigation and employment law.