Robinson+Cole announced the appointment of Gregory J. Bennici ’03, Jessica Hamilton ’12, and Conor O. Duffy ’13 to new positions at the firm. Duffy is now a Partner, while Bennici and Hamilton will serve as Counsel. These new positions will be effective on January 1, 2022. Read the announcement here.
Alumni
In Memoriam: Marvin H. Lapuk ’60
Marvin H. Lapuk ’60, the former managing director of Levy and Droney, PC, passed away on December 12th, 2021. Read his obituary here.
Drew Hillier ’15 Joins Morrison & Foerster LLP
Drew Hillier ’15 has joined Morrison & Foerster LLP in San Diego where his intellectual property practice focuses on patent litigation. Hillier previously clerked for the Hon. Michael P. Shea in the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut and practiced at Axinn, Veltrop, & Harkrider LLP in Hartford. He is licensed to practice law in California and Connecticut.
Doug Dalena ’12 Appointed as Stamford Director of Legal Affairs
Mayor Caroline Simmons announced that she will appoint Doug Dalena ’12 to serve as Director of Legal Affairs for the City of Stamford. Currently, Dalena serves as Gov. Ned Lamont’s Deputy General Counsel where he has helped create and coordinate the legal framework for the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic well as advising state agencies on legal solutions to various policy issues.
Anthony El-Hashem ’18 Joins Carmody as Associate
Anthony El-Hashem ’18 has joined Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP as an associate. Prior to this new role, he served as a trial attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Division, Office of Immigration Litigation.
Gideon Asemnor ’18 Joins Carmody as Associate
Gideon Asemnor ’18 has joined Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP as an associate in their litigation group. In this role, Asemnor will represent clients in business disputes involving breach of contract, business torts, and unfair trade practice actions in state and federal court. He is licensed to practice law in Connecticut.
Tom Carroll ’00 Promoted to Principal Counsel at ESPN
Tom Carroll ’00 has been promoted to Principal Counsel in ESPN, Inc.’s Legal Department. Carroll also has served as a guest lecturer on the subject of employment law at the University of Connecticut School of Business for its Executive MBA Program.
In Memorium: Michael Susman ‘56
Michael Susman ‘56, founding partner of the law firm Susman & Duffy, passed away on November 18, 2021. Read his obituary here.
In Memorium: Edward Y. O’Connell ‘54
The Honorable Edward Y. O’Connell ’54, who served as an Judge of the Superior Court of Connecticut and later as Chief Justice of the Connecticut State Appellate Court, passed away November 19, 2021. Read his obituary here.
Patrick Kania ’21 Named Associate at Reid and Riege, P.C.
Patrick Kania ’21 was named an associate in Multiemployer Benefit Plans at Reid and Riege, P.C. In this new position, Kania provides counsel to jointly administered, employee benefit fund, advising clients on the practice impact that federal laws and regulations have on their day-to-day operations so they can meet their fiduciary duties.