Lahny Silva ’07 has been appointed to serve on the newly-created, civilian-majority board that will oversee police policy in Indianapolis, Indiana. The new board will oversee the rules by which IMPD operates, and citizen members of the board outnumber police who serve on it. The new board replaces the General Orders Committee, which was comprised of police department appointees, and the new board will be subject to Indiana’s Open Door Laws, requiring notices of meetings that will be open to the public.
Alumni
Brian E. Tims ’08 Joins Start Up FLB Law
Brian E. Tims ’08 recently joined start up FLB Law of Westport, CT. FLB Law is invested in providing thoughtful, practical, and innovative solutions for their client’s legal challenges. Tims will be representing clients in the areas of civil and criminal law, as well as in general liability matters.
Dylan Shaw ’19 Joins Halloran Sage
Dylan Shaw ’19 has joined Halloran Sage’s Litigation Practice Group. Shaw will be handling personal injury litigation cases as well as automobile and premises liability matters.
Ethan Ung LLM ’20 Admitted as Partner
Ethan Ung LLM ’20 has been admitted as a partner at Halloran Sage. Ung is a patent attorney and former scientist who joined Halloran Sage in 2016 as an associate. He is a member of the firm’s Litigation and Intellectual Property practice groups. He represents insurers and corporate clients, helping them manage risks, mitigate damages and resolve a range of complex disputes.
Bianca Scherr ’16 Named in LGBT Bar’s Top 40 Under 40
Bianca Slota Scherr ’16 has been recognized in the LGBT Bar’s list of Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40. The list recognizes legal professionals under the age of 40 who have distinguished themselves in their field and have demonstrated a profound commitment to LGBTQ+ equality. Scherr is a former assistant district attorney in the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.
Daniel Park ’19 Joins Conway Stoughton
Daniel Park ’19 has joined Conway Stoughton as an Associate Attorney. Park’s practice focuses primarily on civil litigation and he is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association and the Connecticut Asian Pacific American Bar Association.
Rae Vann ’93 Named Faculty Member of the Institute for Workplace Equality
Rae Vann ’93 has been named a faculty member of the Institute for Workplace Equality The institute is a national nonprofit employer association that provides training and education to help federal contractors understand and comply with their non-discrimination and affirmative action obligations, and in developing and maintaining compliant and effective workplace policies and practices. Vann is a shareholder at Carlton Fields with more than 25 years of experience representing and advising corporate clients on workplace compliance matters.
Thanisha Pariage ’16 Named Female Founder Fellow
The New York University inaugural Female Founders Fellowship class included Thanisha Pariage ’16. The 12 recipients of the fellowship will be provided funding, female-led network support and other resources. Pariage’s company, KinNect Careers, will receive the resources. In addition to founding KinNect Careers, Pariage is the recruiting and hiring manager at Bronx Defenders.
Richard Nabel ’72 to be Honored at Gala
Gregory J. Bennici ’03 Named Fairfield County 40 Under Forty
Gregory J. Bennici ’03 was selected for Fairfield County Business Journal’s “Fairfield County 40 Under Forty,” which recognizes 40 dynamic industry leaders who are part of Fairfield County’s business growth. Bennici is part of Robinson+Cole’s Managed Care + Employee Benefit Litigation Group and maintains an active pro bono practice.