The Hartford Business Journal (HBJ) has announced the appointment of Ali Hayter ’11 to their annual 40 under 40 list. Hayter is a partner at Cantor Colburn, where she focuses on the preparation and prosecution of patents, while helping domestic and foreign clients figure out their options related to specific technologies. Hayter is licensed to practice law in Connecticut.
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DeVaughn Ward ’11 Honored as CT Attorney of the Year
DeVaughn Ward ’11 was named the 2021 Connecticut Attorney of the Year at the virtual Connecticut Legal Awards on May 12, 2021. Ward, who runs his own Hartford-based practice, was recognized for his work on behlf of individuals with Hepatitis C. Ward’s solo practice works in the areas of criminal and civil law.
Kelly A. Scott ’11 Named James W. Cooper Fellow
Kelly A. Scott ’11 has been named to the Connecticut Bar Foundation’s James W. Cooper Fellows Class of 2021, an honor bestowed upon outstanding Connecticut lawyers, judges and academics. Kelly is a member of the family law practice at Pullman & Comley, LLC.
UConn Law Alumni Named in HBJ Power 50
Hartford Business Journal announced its 2021 Power 50, which aims to highlight private and public sector, nonprofit, higher education and healthcare leaders in Greater Hartford whose power and influence not only change the organizations they work for but the broader community. The following UConn Law Alumni were recognized: Matt Ritter ’07, Martin Looney ’85, Senator Christopher Murphy ’02, The Honorable Joseph D. Courtney ’78, The Honorable Kevin Kelly ’97, Jennifer Jackson ’93, Michael ’83 JD, and DeVaughn Ward ’11. Read their bios and see rankings here.
Caroline Park ’11 Promoted to Partner
Caroline Park ’11 has been promoted to Partner at Wiggin and Dana. She is a Partner for the firm’s Labor, Employment and Benefits Department and Education Practice Group.
Cantor Colburn Promotes UConn Law Alumni
Alicia Hayter ’11, Karen A. LeCuyer ’08, and Roberta L. Pelletier ’02 have been promoted to Partner at Cantor Colburn LLC, and Alison Caless ’17 has been promoted to Counsel. The firm believes that these professionals will “make even greater contributions to the firm’s success and steady, profitable growth in their new roles.”
Karen Restifo ’11 Named Vice Dean at Drexel University College of Medicine
Drexel University College of Medicine has named Karen Restifo ’11 vice dean of Drexel University College of Medicine’s Tower Health campus, effective September 1, 2020. Before joining Drexel, Restifo served as associate dean of student affairs at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California.