Managing IP has named its IP Stars for 2021, which aims to highlight firms and individuals for contentious and non-contentious IP advice. Michael Cantor ’83 and Leah Reimer ’95 of Cantor Colburn LLP were amongst the lawyers recognized this year. Cantor is highly specialized in patent law, and oversees hundreds of lawyers who help companies across the world with their IP assets. Reimer helps lead the firm’s Chemical, Material, and Life Sciences Department, with a focus on legal and technical issues. 

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. 

Peter W. Plumley ’64, a well-renowned actuarial professional, died May 31, 2021. Read his obituary.

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 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 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 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 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.