Axinn has announced the promotion of Matthew Murphy ’09, to serve as a partner in their Intellectual Property practice group. Murphy has represented clients in a variety of matters, including patent litigation, trade secret disputes, and contract actions. He is licensed to practice law in Connecticut and New York.
Alumni
Daniel Goren ’11 Named Partner
Daniel E. Goren ’11 has been made a partner at Wiggin and Dana LLP, where he works in the New Haven office. Goren is a member of the firm’s International Trade Compliance Group and has taught International Trade Compliance as an adjunct professor at the UConn School of Law.
Jeffrey Nolan ‘91 Promoted at Holland & Knight
Holland & Knight announced the promotion of Jeffrey Nolan ‘91, to serve as a Partner in their Litigation Section. Nolan is an education and employment attorney who represents, advises, educates and helps clients nationwide manage conflicts faced by educational institutions and employers. He is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts, New York, Texas, Vermont, and Virginia.
Dana Hrelic ’08 Joins Pullman & Comley
Dana Hrelic ’08 has joined the law firm of Pullman & Comley, and will operate out of their Hartford office. Hrelic will serve in the firm’s Litigation practice, drawing upon her vast experience in appellate and commercial litigation. She is licensed to practice law in Connecticut.
In Memoriam: Richard Berkowitz ’66
Richard Berkowitz ’66, the longtime managing partner of Berkowitz, Trager & Trager, passed away on December 31, 2021, at the age of 80. Read his obituary here.
Lynn M. Fountain ’04 Promoted at Day Pitney
Day Pitney LLP has announced the promotion of Lynn M. Fountain ’04. Fountain will serve as a partner in the firm’s Energy and Utilities practice area. Her expertise is in the field of energy projects and resources, and she previously taught courses relating to renewable energy law and energy regulation and policy at UConn School of Law.
In Memoriam: Mark Francis Gross
Mark Francis Gross, who served in numerous roles for the City of Bridgeport, died on Dec. 14, 2021, at the age of 85. Read his obituary here.
In Memoriam: Richard W. Shettle ’56
Richard W. Shettle ’56, who served as corporation counsel and interim city manager for the city of Hartford, Connecticut, died on Dec. 20, 2021. Read his obituary.
Matthew W. Hart ’97 Appointed to Lead CRCOG
Matthew W. Hart ’97 has been appointed executive director of the Capitol Region Council of Governments in Connecticut. He will help the organization deal with comprehensive transportation planning and emergency preparedness planning. He previously served as town manager of West Hartford for four years.
Aigné Goldsby ’16 Joins UConn Law Staff
Aigné Goldsby ’16 will return to the UConn School of Law as a career counselor after working for several years working at several litigation firms and insurance companies. She will help advise LLM, exchange and international JD students. Goldsby is active in the Connecticut Bar Association and runs a business that is focused on increasing diversity in the legal profession.