Emilee Mooney Scott ’10 was selected by the Hartford Business Journal for inclusion in its 2021 “40 Under Forty” class. Scott is a partner in Robinson+Cole’s Environmental, Energy and Telecommunications Group where she works with facility compliance and transactional matters. Scott helps clients understand, manage, and limit environmental risk associated with business and property transactions as well as comply with federal and state environmental laws. Recently, Scott was selected to participate with the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) and the Department Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP).
Alumni
Michael Cantor ’83 Funds New Entrepreneurship Course at UConn
Michael Cantor ’83 and Shari Cantor have funded a new entrepreneurship course, Build Hartford, to help UConn students develop entrepreneurial skills and work for a Hartford area start-up they are interested in. This course will premiere this spring as part of UConn’s Werth Institute. Michael is a co-managing partner at Cantor Colburn, an intellectual property law firm, and has taught at the School of Law for more than 20 years as an adjunct professor.
Tanya Clark Robinson ’92 named CVS Health’s SVP, HR Business Partner – Shared Services
Tanya Clark Robinson ’92 was recently named CVS Health’s SVP, HR Business Partner – Shared Services. Prior to this new role, Robinson was the Chief People Officer at Segra, where she was accountable for the overall people and culture strategy for entire organization.
In Memorium: Robert N. Morrissey ‘52
Robert N. Morrissey ’52, a well-renowned Stratford-based attorney, died September 15, 2021. Read his obituary.
Local Initiatives Support Corporation Names Michael Skrebutenas ’91 Senior Vice President for Housing
The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) has named Michael Skrebutenas ’91, a long-time national affordable housing leader, as its new senior vice president for housing. In this role, Skrebutenas will lead investment and advocacy in quality rental and for-sale housing across the country. Prior to this position, Skrebutenas worked at New York-based Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) as senior vice president and regional director of community preservation in the Albany office.
Cynthia Thornton ’86 Promoted to Colonel
Cynthia Thornton ’86 was promoted on Sept. 11, 2021, from lieutenant colonel to colonel in the Delaware Air National Guard, which she serves as a reserve judge advocate attorney. She is the first female JAG officer and the first minority woman to reach the rank of colonel in the history of the Delaware Air National Guard. In civilian life, her law practice specializes in domestic and immigration law.
Eve M. Kolstad ’15 Named Partner
Morrison Mahoney has announced the election of Eve M. Kolstad ’15 as a partner in the firm’s Bridgeport office. Kolstad advises clients in the areas of general and professional liability, regarding claims of negligence. Additionally, Kolstad is a member of Morrison Mahoney’s Cybersecurity, Data Protection, and Privacy team.
Christina Canales ’13 named partner at Morrison Mahoney
Morrison Mahoney has announced the election of Christina Canales ’13 as a partner in the firm’s Hartford office. Canales’ practice concentrates in the defense of medical malpractice and professional liability, representing hospitals, assisted living facilities, and various medical professionals. Canales also has experience defending non-medical professionals, including attorneys.
Connecticut General Assembly names Nick Bombace ’09 Office Director
Nick Bombace ’09 has been selected as the new Office Director of the Legislative Commissioner’s Office of the Connecticut General Assembly. Bombace began working in the Legislative Commissioner’s Office in 2012 and most recently has been the attorney for the Appropriations and Executive and Legislative Nomination Committees.
Ryan Hoyler ’19 joins Hinckley Allen
Ryan Hoyler ’19 has joined Hinckley Allen as an associate in the firm’s real estate group where he will focus on environmental law, land use, and zoning. Hoyler will join the firm’s Hartford office from Remy Moose Manley, in Sacramento, CA, where he worked closely with developers, engineers, and government agencies to find practical solutions for clients.