Green Recognized by Crawford
Dr. Belton-Green was the first African-American woman to graduate from UConn Law School. After working as a legal aid lawyer, she transitioned into the field of education.
Constance Belton-Green '72 was recently awarded the 2012 George W. Crawford Trailblazer Award from the George W. Crawford Black Bar Association.
Loiselle Winners
Melanie Orphanos '14 and Brian Boulet '14 were the winners of the 2012 Alva P. Loiselle Moot Court Competition. Craigin Howland '14 was recognized as best oralist.
Melanie Orphanos '14 and Brian Boulet '14 were the winners of the 2012 Alva P. Loiselle Moot Court Competition. Craigin Howland '14 was recognized as best oralist.
Ritter Receives Crystal Award
Thomas D. Ritter '77 has been recognized by the UConn Club with its Crystal Award in recognition of Ritter's service to the University and support of the department of athletics.
Thomas D. Ritter '77 has been recognized by the UConn Club with its Crystal Award in recognition of Ritter's service to the University and support of the department of athletics.
Stephen Utz Named Fulbright
Professor Stephen Utz has been named a Fulbright Senior Specialist. This spring he will be serving on the Law Faculty of the Free University of Berlin where he will be teaching a course in the Taxation of Internationally Active Enterprises. He will work in collaboration with Professor Markus Heintzen on Public Debt in the United States, Germany and the European Union: A Constitutional Perspective.
Professor Stephen Utz has been named a Fulbright Senior Specialist. This spring he will be serving on the Law Faculty of the Free University of Berlin where he will be teaching a course in the Taxation of Internationally Active Enterprises.
Myra Oliver Awards
On April 23, Professor Jon Bauer and the Asylum and Human Rights Clinic were honored with Myra M. Oliver Awards at the 15th Annual Immigrant Award's ceremony sponsored by the Connecticut Immigrant & Refugee Coalition. The event took place in the Old Judiciary Room at the State Capitol in Hartford.
The Myra M. Oliver Award is given to those who work above and beyond the call of duty to help refugees and immigrants and is given in memory of Myra M. Oliver's lifetime of leadership and service.
On April 23, Professor Jon Bauer and the Asylum and Human Rights Clinic were honored with Myra M. Oliver Awards at the 15th Annual Immigrant Award's ceremony sponsored by the Connecticut Immigrant & Refugee Coalition.
Graduate Recognized by the ABA
Robert M. Langer '73 recently was recognized with a special award by the American Bar Association's Section of Antitrust Law for his many years of dedicated service to the Section.
Robert M. Langer '73 recently was recognized with a special award by the American Bar Association's Section of Antitrust Law for his many years of dedicated service to the Section.
Mock Trial Team Finalists
The team of Christina Canales '13, Hailey Petruccelli '13, Andrea Gomes '13, Joanna Taatjes '13, and Ray Carta '14 were finalists in the Capitol City Mock Trial Challenge at American University beating out teams from Georgetown, Fordham, William & Mary, NYU Law and the University of Virginia.
The Capitol City Challenge is one of the premier mock trial competition in the nation. It is hosted by The American University, Washington College of Law Stephen S.
The team of Christina Canales '13, Hailey Petruccelli '13, Andrea Gomes '13, Joanna Taatjes '13, and Ray Carta '14 were finalists in the Capitol City Mock Trial Challenge at American University beating out teams from Georgetown, Fordham, William & Mary, NYU Law and the University of Virginia.
Connecticut Law Review Awards
On April 11, the Connecticut Law Review presented its 2012 Alumni Award to the Honorable Christopher F. Droney '79. Jonathan C. Zellner '11 also was recognized with the Best Student Note Award.
Read the announcement on the Connecticut Law Review Website.
On April 11, the Connecticut Law Review will present its 2012 Alumni Award to the Honorable Christopher F. Droney '79. Jonathan C. Zellner '11 will be recognized with the Best Student Note Award.
Bruno Named to Head CBA
Alice Bruno '80 has been named executive director of the Connecticut Bar Association. Bruno is the first woman to head the organization in its 137-year history.
Alice Bruno '81 has been named executive director of the Connecticut Bar Association. Bruno is the first woman to head the organization in its 137-year history.
Levin Wins Fulbright Award
Professor Leslie Levin has been awarded a Fulbright Senior Specialist award. According to the Fulbright Scholar Program Website, "The Fulbright Specialist Program promotes linkages between U.S. academics and professionals and their counterparts at host institutions overseas. The program is designed to award grants to qualified U.S.
Professor Leslie Levin has been awarded a Fulbright Senior Specialist award.
