The Federal District Court of Rhode Island announced that Magistrate Judge Lincoln D. Almond ’88 will retire after more than 20 years of service to the Court. Judge Arnold will leave the bench in May 2025.
Alumni
Brian Murphy ’04 Joins Stradley Ronon
Brian Murphy ’04 has joined Stradley Ronon as a partner in the firm’s investment management practice. Murphy will help the firm with their exchange-traded fund (ETF) capabilities, and will practice out of their Philadelphia office.
DeVaughn Ward ’11 Appointed to Correction Post
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced the appointment of DeVaughn Ward ’11 as the state’s interim correction ombudsman. The position is newly created under a law that Lamont recently signed. Ward will begin serving in the position on September 23, 2024.
In Memoriam: David C. Rappe ’64
David C. Rappe ’64, former probate judge for the District of Coventry, died on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Read his obituary.
In Memoriam: Daniel E. Lynch, Sr. ’58
Daniel E. Lynch, Sr. ’58, a former prosecutor, died on July 10, 2024. Read his obituary.
In Memoriam: Antoinette Richardson ’82
Antoinette Vorisek Richardson ’82, former commissioner of the State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Disabilities, died on June 26, 2024. Read her obituary.
In Memoriam: Robert J. Crean ’65
Robert J. Crean ’65, former partner at Hertzmark Crean & Lahey LLP, died on July 10, 2024. Read his obituary.
In Memoriam: John Rockwell Willard ’68
John Rockwell Willard ’68 died on July 4, 2024. Read his obituary.
William Price ’18 Joins Miller and Rosnick
William Price ’18 has joined Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler, P.C. He practices in the personal injury and medical malpractice areas.
Krystyna Blakeslee ’09 Joins Gibson Dunn
Krystyna Blakeslee ’09 has joined Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP as a partner in the Real Estate Practice Group. She will work out of the New York office.