Serving the People

January 9 marks the beginning of the regular session of the Connecticut General Assembly where thirteen Law School graduates will serve their local communities. Chris Murphy '02 has been sworn in to the US Senate and Joe Courtney '78 begins his fourth term in the US House of Representatives.

Graduates serving in the Connecticut Senate include:
Eric Coleman '77, 2nd Senate District
Martin Looney '85, 11th Senate District
Paul Doyle '90, 9th Senate District
John McKinney '94, 28th Senate District
Kevin Kelly '97, 21st Senate District

Graduates serving in the Connecticut House of Representatives include:
Elissa Wright '79, 41st Assembly District
Robert Godfrey '85, 110th Assembly District
Ed Jutila '85, 37th Assembly District
David Labriola '85, 131st Assembly District
Brendan Sharkey '89, 88th Assembly District
David J. Alexander '06, 58th Assembly District
Matthew Ritter '07, 1st Assembly District

Watch a video of US Senator Chris Murphy '02 being sworn in. Joining him for the ceremony is his wife, Cathy Holahan '00, and their sons.
 




Additional UConn Law Wins Highlights


  • Outstanding Young Alumna
    Jami Layaou Hearn '02 has been recognized by the Wyoming Seminary as its 2012 Outstanding Young Alumna.

  • Dozen Who Made A Difference
    Brenda Bergeron '83, Michael Jefferson '95, Michael Albis '78, Pat Kaplan '78, Chris Meisenkothen '99, Benjamin Zivyon '87, John Stafstrom '81 and Ted Phillips '81 were named among the Connecticut Law Tribunes's "Dozen Who Made a Difference."

  • Power 100
    Interim Dean Willajeanne F. McLean has been named by On Being a Black Lawyer Magazine to its Power 100 for being a strong advocate for diversity in the legal profession.

  • Grad Named to 40 Under 40
    Jeffrey Zyjeski '02 has been named to Connecticut Magazine's 40 Under 40. Zyjeski is an attorney with Gaffney, Bennett and Associates, Inc. in New Britain.

  • Grad Recognized for Pro Bono Work
    Misti Munster '09 has been recognized as "Katahdin Counsel" by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court for completion of 50 or more hours of pro bono work in her community. Munster is an associate at the Portland, ME office of Verrill Dana LLP.

  • Most Amazing University Library
    The UConn Law's Thomas J. Meskill '56 Law Library has been named by BestMastersPrograms.org as one of the 50 most amazing University libraries in the world.

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