Enfinity Global announced the appointment of Daniel L. Gottfried ’04 as their new General Counsel, where he will have responsibility over their legal affairs and internal and external legal teams across the world. Before joining Enfinity Global, Gottfried was a partner at Day Pitney LLP, where he specialized in structuring business agreements.
Alumni
In Memorium: Peter W. Plumley ’64
Peter W. Plumley ’64, a well-renowned actuarial professional, died May 31, 2021. Read his obituary.
Chloe L. Scherpa ’20 joins Boyle | Shaughnessy Law
Chloe L. Scherpa ’20 has joined the Hartford office of Boyle Shaughnessy Law as an associate at the firm. She previously clerked for a civil litigation firm and was executive editor of the Connecticut Insurance Law Journal during her time at the UConn School of Law.
Emily Coombs Waddell ’20 joins Verrill Law
Emily Coombs Waddell ’20 has joined the law firm Verrill as an associate in the firm’s Employment & Labor Group, where she will work to rectify employer and employee issues in the workplace. Before the start of her legal career, she worked in labor relations for an aerospace company.
Alundai J. Benjamin ’20 Joins Wiggin and Dana
Alundai J. Benjamin ’20 has joined Wiggin and Dana LLP as an associate. Benjamin, who will work in the New Haven office, previously served as a summer associate with Wiggin and Dana.
Francesco C. Mioli ’17 Appointed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
Francesco C. Mioli ’17 has been appointed to the Diversty, Equity & Inclusion Committee at the law firm Robinson & Cole. This committee strives to foster a welcoming working environment for employees who come from diverse backgrounds. Mioli is an associate at the firm, and serves on their Real Estate & Development Group. He is licensed to practice law in Connecticut and New York.
Philip Bryce ’78 named Global Chief Knowledge Officer at Mayer Brown
Philip Bryce ’78 has recently received a title upgrade to chief knowledge officer at Mayer Brown LLP. Mayer Brown is a global law firm with offices in 26 cities across multiple continents. Bryce’s previous title was global director of knowledge management.
Christopher Droney ’79 Elected to the American Law Institute
Lee Gold ’97 Appointed as the Chabad House’s Chairman
The Chabad House of Greater Hartford announced the appointment of Lee Gold ’97 as their new chairman of the board. Gold has been a part of the Chabad’s board since 2018, and his family has supported the organization for nearly 40 years. Gold currently practices law at Butler, Norris & Gold in Hartford, where he primarily focuses on criminal and civil litigation.
In Memoriam: Hubert J. Santos ’69
Hubert J. Santos ’69, dean of Connecticut’s criminal defense bar and a Connecticut criminal defense giant, died June 22, 2021. Read his obituary.