Erick Russell ’12 has been recognized in Connecticut’s 40 under 40. Russell is involved in governmental affairs, both as an attorney specializing in government finance and as vice chair of the Connecticut Democratic Party. He is also a Partner at the law firm of Pullman & Comley and he represents state and municipal governments in the issuance of bonds and other debt obligations.
Alumni
Patrick Murphy ’10 Promoted to Principle
Patrick Murphy ’10 has been promoted to principal at Summit Partners’ Boston office. Murphy is a member of the firm’s Credit Advisors legal team, and he focuses on structuring, negotiating, and administering the firms credit investments.
Alfredo G. Fernandez ’12 Promoted to Partner
Alfredo G. Fernandez ’12 has been promoted to Partner at Shipman & Goodwin. Fernández is a member of the firm’s national Environmental Practice and advises regional and national manufacturing, technology, education, and real estate organizations with a focus on environmental and international trade matters.
Arielle Sharma ’16 Featured in Boston Business Journal
Arielle Sharma ’16 has been featured in the Boston Business Journal in connection with her new position at Lawyers for Civil Rights.
Jean D’Aquila ’84 Honored for Service
Jean D’Aquila ’84 will be presented with Middlesex United Way’s Community Service Award. This award honors volunteer service to the agency, considering length and continuity of service and it is the highest and most prestigious honor for a United Way volunteer. D’Aquila will be presented with the award on January 28, 2020.
Justice Andrew McDonald ’91 Approved for Another Term
Justice Andrew McDonald ’91 has been approved for another eight-year term as an Associate Supreme Court Justice. In January of 2013, Governor Dannel Malloy nominated Justice McDonald to be an associate justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court, and he was confirmed by the Connecticut General Assembly later that month. His reappointment was approved on January 14, 2021.
In Memoriam: Scott Karsten ’82
Scott Karsten ’82, retired founding partner of the Karsten & Tallberg law firm, died January 6, 2021. Read his obituary.
Wyatt R. Jansen ’12 Named Partner
Wyatt R. Jansen ’12 has been named Partner at Whitman Breed Abbott & Morgan LLC. Jansen frequently handles cases involving foreign law and first-impression legal issues and has trial experience in some of the largest corporate and trust disputes in Connecticut.
Trevor J. Larrubia ’19 Joins Whitman Breed
Trevor J. Larrubia ’19 has joined Whitman Breed Abbott & Morgan LLC as an Associate. Larrubia joined the Firm’s Litigation Department, where he will represent clients in a broad range of complex commercial and business litigation matters as well as general civil litigation matters.
Jomarie T. Andrews ’79 Honored in Top 10 Outstanding Women
Jomarie T. Andrews ’79 has been announced as one of Boston Real Estate Times’ 10 Outstanding Women. Andrews is a partner in Hinckley Allen’s Real Estate Group where her practice currently concentrates on industrial and commercial real estate development projects. The women honored are regarded as key leaders in their fields from architecture to construction and from development to law, brokerage and all other aspects of commercial real estate.