Alumni

In Memoriam: Robert J. Crean ’65

Posted on July 19, 2024 by Nearhos, Diana C

Robert J. Crean ’65, former partner at Hertzmark Crean & Lahey LLP, died on July 10, 2024. Read his obituary.

In Memoriam: John Rockwell Willard ’68

Posted on July 12, 2024 by Nearhos, Diana C

John Rockwell Willard ’68 died on July 4, 2024. Read his obituary.

William Price ’18 Joins Miller and Rosnick

Posted on July 12, 2024July 15, 2024 by Nearhos, Diana C

William Price ’18 has joined Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler, P.C. He practices in the personal injury and medical malpractice areas.

Krystyna Blakeslee ’09 Joins Gibson Dunn

Posted on July 12, 2024July 15, 2024 by Nearhos, Diana C

Krystyna Blakeslee ’09 has joined Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP as a partner in the Real Estate Practice Group. She will work out of the New York office.

James Shearin ’86 Elected CBA President

Posted on July 1, 2024July 1, 2024 by Leblanc, Jeanne

James T. (Tim) Shearin '86 began a one-year term as president of the Connecticut Bar Association on July 1, 2024. Shearin, a member of Pullman & Comley LLC, served as the firm's chairman for nine years and led its Litigation Department for 15 years. He has served in several capacities with the Connecticut Bar Association and is a past president of the Connecticut Bar Foundation. In 2009 he received the Connecticut Bar Association's John Eldred Shields Professional Service Award and in 2014 the University of Connecticut Law School Alumni Association presented him with the Distinguished Graduate Award.

Retired Judge John D. Moore ’83 Honored with Portrait

Posted on June 21, 2024 by Nearhos, Diana C

Retired Judge John D. Moore ’83 was honored with a portrait unveiling at the Litchfield Court House. He was appointed to the Connecticut Superior Court in 2014 and retired in 2023. Moore is currently a member at Pullman Comley LLC.

Ryan Leichsenring ’07 Joins Day Pitney

Posted on June 21, 2024June 21, 2024 by Nearhos, Diana C

Ryan Leichsenring ’07 has joined Day Pitney, LLP as a tax partner in the firm’s Hartford office. He was previously a partner at Robinson & Cole LLP.

In Memoriam: David Alan Jenkins ’65

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Nearhos, Diana C

David Alan Jenkins ’65, a former Vermont Superior Court judge, died on May 29, 2024. Read his obituary.

In Memoriam: David N. Auth ’79

Posted on May 31, 2024June 4, 2024 by Nearhos, Diana C

David N. Auth ’79, a tech entrepreneur, died on May 10, 2024. Read his obituary.

Kenneth J. Krayeske ’10 promoted to partner at BBB Attorneys

Posted on May 31, 2024 by Nearhos, Diana C

Kenneth J. Krayeske ’10 has been promoted to partner at BBB Attorneys.

8:15 am – 8:45 am	Registration and Breakfast
8:45 am – 9:00 am	Opening Remarks & Dean’s Welcome
9:00 am – 10:15 am	Panel One: The Corporation and the Environment
	Moderator: Professor Jack Lienke, University of Connecticut School of Law
	Panelists: Professor Sarah Haan, Washington and Lee University School of Law
	Professor Madison Condon, Boston University School of Law
	Professor Anne Tucker, Georgia State University College of Law
10:15 am – 10:30 am	Break
10:30 am – 11:45 pm	Panel Two: The Corporation and Diversity
	Moderator: Professor Sachin Pandya, University of Connecticut School of Law
	Panelists: Professor Lisa Fairfax, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
	Professor Atinuke Adediran, Fordham University School of Law
	Professor Darren Rosenblum, McGill University Faculty of Law
11:45 am – 12:30 pm	Lunch
12:30 pm – 1:45 pm	Keynote Fireside Conversation
	Panelists: Professor Aaron Dhir, University of Connecticut School of Law
	Professor Michael Fakhri, University of Oregon School of Law and U.N. Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food
	Director Leilani Farha, The Shift, and former U.N. Special Rapporteur on the Right to Adequate Housing
1:45 pm – 2:00 pm	Break
2:00 pm – 3:15 pm	Panel Three: The Corporation and Human Rights
	Moderator: Professor Richard Wilson, University of Connecticut School of Law
	Panelists: Professor Jena Martin, St. Mary’s University School of Law
	Attorney Maryum Jordan, EarthRights International
	Professor Stephen Park, University of Connecticut School of Business
3:15 pm – 3:30 pm	Closing Remarks