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Alex Perkins ’97 was named one of Washington DC’s 500 Most Influential People of 2026 by the Washingtonian: “The former House Ways and Means trade counsel helped lead the multi-sector business coalition that secured congressional approval of the free-trade United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.”
Drew Barber ’10 rejoins Skadden as a partner in the M&A practice in its Boston office. “Drew’s industry knowledge and in-house perspective will be of enormous value to our clients in Boston and globally,” said Moshe Spinowitz, head of Skadden’s Boston office. “His ability to advise clients not only on the legal complexities of transactions but also on the broader strategic and operational implications is invaluable. We are pleased to welcome him back to the firm.” The full press release is available online.
Tony Dos Santos ’00 has been appointed vice chair of the board of Bystate Health. He brings more than 25 years of experience in commercial real estate, finance and business law to the board. The press release can be found online.
Tyson Blackburn ’21 has been appointed COO of Quorum Federal Credit Union. The full press release can be found online.
Anya Bernstein publishes Working with Statutes, 103 TEX. L. REV. 921 (2025) (with Cristina Rodríguez)
Professor Richard Pomp was quoted in Tax Notes recently commenting on the recent Smithfield Foods decision in California, in which the judge disfavored the single sales factor in support of Smithfield Foods’ three-factor formula. Pomp, who testified in the case as an expert in state tax policy on behalf of Smithfield , said, “I would not want an adverse decision if I were the state. I would ask the Legislature to cure the problem with the regulation and not go any further than that.” Professor Pomp was even cited in the court’s opinion: “Professor Pomp’s testimony regarding the history of income tax apportionment was credible and helpful to the court in providing context for the issues at bar.”
Professors Alexandra Lombardi, Jenny Kim, and Rachel Timm will be presenting Connecting Beyond Office Hours: Inclusive Engagement Outside of the Classroom on March 14, 2026 at the 24th Annual Rocky Mountain Legal Writing Conference (held this year at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law). The presentation will explore practical, scalable strategies for connecting with legal writing students beyond traditional office hours, and will share how writing workshops, group conferences, surveys, mini-appointments, and more can foster stronger relationships, reduce student anxiety, and support neurodivergent learners. The presenters will discuss how these approaches build community, normalize help-seeking, and promote inclusive learning environments where all students feel supported.
Professor Richard Pomp was quoted in a Law 360 article disussing Amazon’s petition for the South Carolina Supreme Court to rehear its decision interpreting the state’s sales tax law. Pomp noted the probable ineffectiveness of Amazon’s petition, noting that these petitions are rarely successful.
Professor Sachin Pandya was quoted in an article by CT Public discussing the proposed House Bill No. 5550, which would exempt state university and college course syllabi from public access. The full article is available online.
Miguel de Figueiredo publishes Unwarranted Warrants? An Empirical Analysis of Judicial Review in Search and Seizure, 138 HARV. L. REV. 1959 (2025)
The University of Connecticut School of Law will hold its 103rd commencement on May 17, 2026. The procession will begin at 10 a.m.
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This roundtable discussion, part of the In Conversation series, will consider the present and future role of the states in developing and maintaining democratic values and institutions.
Alex Perkins ’97 was named one of Washington DC’s 500 Most Influential People of 2026 by the Washingtonian: “The former House Ways and Means trade counsel helped lead the multi-sector business coalition that secured congressional approval of the free-trade United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.”
Drew Barber ’10 rejoins Skadden as a partner in the M&A practice in its Boston office. “Drew’s industry knowledge and in-house perspective will be of enormous value to our clients in Boston and globally,” said Moshe Spinowitz, head of Skadden’s Boston office. “His ability to advise clients not only on the legal complexities of transactions but also on the broader strategic and operational implications is invaluable. We are pleased to welcome him back to the firm.” The full press release is available online.
Tony Dos Santos ’00 has been appointed vice chair of the board of Bystate Health. He brings more than 25 years of experience in commercial real estate, finance and business law to the board. The press release can be found online.
Tyson Blackburn ’21 has been appointed COO of Quorum Federal Credit Union. The full press release can be found online.
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