Alumni

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.

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.

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.

UConn Law Alumni Named in HBJ Power 50

Hartford Business Journal announced its 2021 Power 50, which aims to highlight private and public sector, nonprofit, higher education and healthcare leaders in Greater Hartford whose power and influence not only change the organizations they work for but the broader community. The following UConn Law Alumni were recognized: Matt Ritter ’07, Martin Looney ’85, Senator Christopher Murphy ’02, The Honorable Joseph D. Courtney ’78, The Honorable Kevin Kelly ’97, Jennifer Jackson ’93, Michael ’83 JD, and DeVaughn Ward ’11. Read their bios and see rankings here.