Jonathan Bedosky ’21 and Joan Tsang ’13 recently joined the law firm of Halloran Sage at the firm’s New Haven office. Bedosky handles complex commercial and corporate litigation, insurance law, and municipal property tax matters as a member of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution and Labor and Employment practice groups. As a member of the Workers’ Compensation and Insurance practice groups, Tsang represents employers, insurance companies, and third-party administrators on issues related to liability, subrogation, and discrimination claims.
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Michael G. Curley Joins Murtha Cullina
Michael G. Curley ’13 has joined Murtha Cullina LLP as an associate in the firm’s Trusts and Estates Department. Curley previously served as chief legal counsel for the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood. Before his legal career, Curley was a social worker.
Andraya Pulaski Brunau ’13 Named Partner
Andraya Pulaski Brunau ’13 has been named a partner at Day Pitney LLP. She works in the firm’s Hartford office in the areas of intellectual property and technology.
Gov. Lamont Proclaims Lee Sawyer Day
Gov. Ned Lamont recently signed a proclamation marking the anniversary of the death of Lee Sawyer ’13 as Lee Sawyer Day. Sawyer passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 31, 2020, leaving his wife and three daughters. He was committed to implementing environmentally friendly policies statewide as chief of staff for the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. He also launched Recycle CT, a nonprofit organization focused on promoting the importance of sustainability through waste reduction, recycling and composting.
UConn Alumni at Willinger, Willinger, & Bucci celebrate firm expansion
The Bridgeport-based law firm of Willinger, Willinger & Bucci, have expanded its presence in the state with a new office in Shelton and will be celebrating its growth with a grand opening this month. The firm employs several UConn alumni, including James A. Lenes ’91, Heidi C. McGee ’92, Toni M. Gelineau ’80, and Christopher M. Cerami ’13.
Christina Canales ’13 named partner at Morrison Mahoney
Morrison Mahoney has announced the election of Christina Canales ’13 as a partner in the firm’s Hartford office. Canales’ practice concentrates in the defense of medical malpractice and professional liability, representing hospitals, assisted living facilities, and various medical professionals. Canales also has experience defending non-medical professionals, including attorneys.
In Memoriam: Lee Sawyer ’13
Lee Sawyer ’13, chief of staff at the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, died on Oct. 31, 2020. Read his obituary.
Two UConn Law Alumni Join Willinger, Willinger, & Bucci P.C.
Christopher Cerami ’13 and Heidi McGee ’92 have joined the Shelton, Connecticut-based firm Willinger, Willinger, & Bucci P.C. as associates, the firm announced August 21, 2020.