1986

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.

Stephanie Clarke ’86 Appointed Judge

Posted on May 8, 2024May 12, 2024 by Gosavi, Prasad

Stephanie Clarke ’86 has been appointed to serve as a judge in the Contra Costa County Superior Court in California. Clarke’s is one of 18 judicial appointments made by Governor Gavin Newsom. She previously served as a staff attorney for the First District Appellate Project.

Barb Warner Deane ’86 Speaks at Historical Society Event

Posted on May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 by Gosavi, Prasad

Barb Warner Deane ’86 took part in a discussion at the Seneca Falls Historical Society in Seneca Falls, New York, on May 23, 2023, about the American Red Cross Clubmobile program. Deane has written four novels and frequently speaks on the topic of American women in World War II.

Shirley V. Hoogstra ’86 serves as Commencement Speaker at MACU

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Gosavi, Prasad

Shirley V. Hoogstra ’86 was the commencement speaker at Mid-Atlantic Christian University’s graduation ceremony on Saturday. Hoogstra has been the president of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities since 2014, where she has overseen the introduction of various initiatives.

Cynthia Thornton ’86 Promoted to Colonel

Posted on September 13, 2021March 7, 2023 by Leblanc, Jeanne

Cynthia Thornton ’86 was promoted on Sept. 11, 2021, from lieutenant colonel to colonel in the Delaware Air National Guard, which she serves as a reserve judge advocate attorney. She is the first female JAG officer and the first minority woman to reach the rank of colonel in the history of the Delaware Air National Guard. In civilian life, her law practice specializes in domestic and immigration law.

Michael Gustafson ’86 Nominated to Connecticut Superior Court

Posted on February 18, 2021August 3, 2021 by Gosavi, Prasad

Michael Gustafson ’86 had been nominated to fill vacancy on Connecticut Superior Court. Gustafson is currently an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut and specializes in violent crime prosecutions. Previously, he served as First Assistant United States Attorney and Chief of the Criminal Division.