Scholarships
University of Connecticut School of Law
2010-2011 Academic Year
βMy sincere thanks go to every donor who has supported scholarships at the Law School this year. The rising costs of higher education pose a special challenge to public law schools seeking to serve as a gateway to opportunity. Your gift helps those most in need. Scholarship funds also enable our stateβs flagship law school to recruit talented and accomplished students who might otherwise be lured away by strong financial packages offered elsewhere. In short, your gifts help ensure a steady stream of top law graduates who will promote smart growth and pursue justice in Connecticut and beyond. I cannot thank you enough.β Jeremy Paul Dean and Thomas F. Gallivan, Jr. Professor of Real Property Law
Aetna International LL.M. Scholarship This tuition scholarship is for a student who is enrolling or enrolled at the University of Connecticut School of Law and, specifically its international LL.M. program in insurance law. The scholarship is to be awarded with a preference for a student entering the program from China. Diego Llanes LL.M. β11 The Arc of History Scholarship Established by Jaime Mills β87, together with attorneys Antonio Ponvert and David Rosen, this scholarship will be awarded to an incoming student who shows promise of academic success, with a preference for a student who is a first-generation college graduate. The scholarship will follow the student through his or her time at the Law School. Thomas L. Archibald Scholarship Dorothy Clark Archibald endowed this scholarship in memory of her husband, a long-time faculty member and friend of the Law School, to provide a scholarship for an exceptional student who otherwise might not attend the
Law School. Mrs. Archibald passed away on March 10, 2007. Yusuf A. Hasan β14 Donald R. Ballman β98 Information Law Scholarship Donald R. Ballman β98 endowed this scholarship to be awarded annually to one or more entering students who intend to pursue a career in information law, which includes intellectual property law, media and entertainment law, and technology law. Preference is given to an evening division student. Camille D. Sauer β13 Judge Jerrold H. Barnett β54 Scholarship Family members, colleagues, and friends endowed the Judge Jerrold H. Barnett β54 Scholarship in memory of the judge who had served as an adjunct faculty member and student supervisor of the appellate division of the criminal clinic program. The scholarship is awarded to a deserving student who has participated in the Criminal Clinic. Irene Kim β13
Bessye W. Bennett β73 Memorial Scholarship The late Dr. John Bennett, the Knox Foundation, family, colleagues and friends endowed the Bessye W. Bennet β73 Memorial Scholarship to honor her lifetime achievements and broad vision of social responsibility. Bessye W. Bennett β73 was a practicing attorney and business woman, served as president of the Knox Foundation in Hartford, and was involved in numerous civic and community organizations. The scholarship is awarded to a first-year student with financial need who wishes to make a difference. Luz M. Adorno β13 Bingham McCutchen LLP Scholarship Bingham McCutchen LLP established this scholarship for a first-year student who has overcome significant economic, linguistic, cultural or educational obstacles or who belongs to a group historically underrepresented in law schools and the legal profession. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who presented a record of
leadership in diversity issues or particular promise of substantial and distinctive multicultural contributions to the Law School and the legal profession. It will be awarded with a preference for a student who wants to live and work in Connecticut. Justine Le β13 Hyman Blumberg Prize Award Scholarship Created by Dean and Professor of Law and Business, Emeritus, Phillip I. Blumberg to honor the memory of his father, Hyman Blumberg, this scholarship is awarded to an incoming student who has participated in the American labor movement either as a trade union staff person or member, or whose parent has so participated, and who has expressed an interest in assisting the labor movement upon admission to the bar. This scholarship may be presented to an incoming first-year student whose academic record gives promise of high scholarly achievement at the School of Law. Curtis I. Stubbs β13
Phillip I. Blumberg Scholarship Gaetano Ferro β78 established this scholarship in 2006 in honor of Dean and Professor of Law and Business, Emeritus, Phillip I. Blumberg to support one or more scholarships for first-year students whose academic record gives promise of high scholarly achievement at the Law School, with a preference given to a student from a Connecticut urban high school. The students are to be known as the Phillip I. Blumberg Scholars. Joel A. Henry β14 The Honorable M. Joseph
Blumenfeld Memorial Scholarship Friends and colleagues endowed this scholarship in tribute to the Honorable M. Joseph Blumenfeld of the U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut, to provide financial support for a deserving student. Justine Le β13 Boehringer Ingelheim Scholarship Boehringer Ingelheim established this scholarship to be awarded to a student who intends to pursue a career in intellectual property. In awarding this scholarship, preference will be given to
students who have overcome significant economic, linguistic, cultural or educational obstacles or who belong to a group historically under represented in law schools and in the legal profession. Roopa K. Modha β14 Frank Borges β78 Scholarship Frank L. Borges β78 endowed this scholarship to support an outstanding student enrolled at the Law School. Jose A. Maldonado β14 John C. Brittain Scholarship John C. Brittain was the first AfricanAmerican tenured professor at the Law School. Upon the occasion of his leaving the Law School to become dean at another law school, friends and colleagues endowed the John C. Brittain Scholarship to honor his years of service to the Law School, the Greater Hartford community, and the state of Connecticut. This fund provides financial assistance to a first- year student who has demonstrated scholastic achievement and has financial need. In determining the recipient of this award, preference is given to a student who has overcome obstacles to success. Franklin E. Perry β14
Adolph Bysiewicz Law Librarian Scholarship Shirley Raissi Bysiewicz β54 was the first tenured female professor at the Law School as well as the law librarian for more than twenty years. Upon the occasion of the death of her brotherin-law, Adolph Bysiewicz, she endowed a scholarship in his name which is awarded to a student who is a dual degree candidate in library science and law. Maura Carbone β13 Shirley Raissi Bysiewicz β54 Law Librarian Scholarship Shirley Raissi Bysiewicz β54 was the first tenured female professor at the Law School as well as the law librarian for more than twenty years. Upon her death, her bequest, in addition to an outpouring of donations from alumni/ae, family members and friends and colleagues, endowed a scholarship in her name. This scholarship is intended for a student who is a dual degree candidate in library science and law. Maura Carbone β13 CATIC Foundation Scholarship This scholarship was established by
the Connecticut Attorneys Title Insurance Company Foundation (CATIC). This scholarship is intended for a deserving student with financial need who has completed at least one full academic year of studies at the Law School. When awarding this scholarship, preference is given to a student who has indicated an intention to pursue additional courses in real property law, as broadly defined or interpreted. Kate MacLeman β12 Class of 1970 Scholarship Endowed by members of the Class of 1970 upon the occasion of their 25th reunion, this scholarship is intended for an incoming student who has financial need and shows promise of academic success, with a preference given to residents of Connecticut. Matthew Szafranski β13 Class of 1978 Scholarship The Class of 1978 scholarship will be awarded annually to an outstanding student with financial need. This scholarship was endowed as part of their 30th reunion celebration in 2008. Amanda M. Cole β13
Class of 1980 Scholarship Endowed by members of the Class of 1980 upon the occasion of their 25th reunion, this scholarship is intended for a deserving full-time or part-time entering student, taking into account scholarly achievement and potential with preference for a student who has demonstrated financial need. The scholarship is renewable for the duration of a studentβs time at the Law School. Thomas M. Abdelnour β12 Sarah N. Cohen and Elizabeth S. Bossler Scholarship Established in 1985 by Janet B. and Stanley Cohen β63 in honor of their mothers, Elizabeth S. Bossler and Sarah N. Cohen, this endowed scholarship is presented annually to a member of the incoming class who exhibits financial need, and has demonstrated past academic achievement, while also showing promise of academic and professional success. Sarah H. Shah β13 David P. Condon β91 Memorial Scholarship The David P. Condon β91 Memorial
Scholarship will be awarded to an incoming student who shows promise of academic success, and with a preference for a student who is either from New London or New London county and/or a graduate of the University of Connecticut. The scholarship will follow the student through his or her time at the Law School. Edward J. Daly, Jr. β57 Scholarship Established by Patricia S. Daly in memory of her late husband, Edward J. Daly, Jr. β57, this endowed fund also has received the generous support of friends, colleagues and family members to achieve its purpose of providing a scholarship to an exceptional student. Erin M. McEntee β13 William S. and Aida A. DeMayo Scholarship Established by their sons, William S. DeMayo, Jr. and the Honorable Anthony V. DeMayo β51, in memory of their parents, William and Aida DeMayo, this fund is intended to assist an academically promising first year student. Laura E. Clapp β13
Winona Grace Dufford β72 Scholarship This scholarship was endowed by friends, classmates, and the family of Winona Grace Dufford β72 who succumbed to cancer three years after graduating from the Law School. She was the first woman appointed to the U.S. Coast Guard as a commissioned legal officer. This scholarship is intended to support a deserving female first-year student and will follow her throughout her time at the Law School. Christine L. Giuliano β13
Thomas K. Ellsworth β56 Scholarship Family members and friends endowed this scholarship in memory of Thomas K. Ellsworth who had a distinguished legal career, first with the Allstate Insurance Company, with the Office of the Attorney General of Connecticut, and then as a lawyer in Portland, Connecticut. The scholarship is intended for a student who demonstrates financial need, scholastic ability and, preferably, is a resident of Middlesex County. Hendrick R. deBoer β13
Ralph Gregory Elliot Memorial Scholarship The Tyler Cooper & Alcorn Foundation, friends and colleagues established this scholarship upon the death of Ralph Gregory Elliot. Mr. Elliot was a partner in the now defunct firm of Tyler Cooper & Alcorn, LLP and an adjunct professor at the Law School. The scholarship is intended for students at the Law School with preference given to students with undergraduate or other degrees from Yale College. Olga V. Solovieva β13
Frances S. and Marshall S. Feingold β48 Scholarship This scholarship was endowed by Marshall Feingold β48 on the occasion of his 50th Law School reunion and in appreciation for the value of the legal education he received as an evening division student. The purpose of the fund is to provide a scholarship for a student who matriculated into the Law School evening division and attended public high school in an urban area, preferably in Connecticut. Eduardo A. Torrealba β12
Daniel F. Flynn β62 Memorial Scholarship This scholarship, endowed by friends and family of Daniel F. Flynn β62, is awarded to a first-year student demonstrating the integrity, work ethic, intelligence, and devotion to family, community and country as exemplified by the life of Mr. Flynn and for whom faith is an important part of his or her life. Andraya B. Pulaski β13
Fogarty, Cohen, Selby & Nemiroff, LLC Scholarship Endowed by the law firm to provide tuition assistance to a deserving second-year student, the scholarship is intended for a student with demonstrated academic achievement who is a resident of Fairfield County. Lindsay E. Weber β13 J. Rene Frechette Scholarship J. Rene Frechette was associated with the firm of Day, Berry & Howard before joining the CIGNA Corporation where he made substantial contributions to the employee benefits and health insurance litigation group, particularly in developing areas of federal law. In recognition of those contributions to the legal profession, his friends, colleagues and family members endowed the J. Rene Frechette Scholarship. The scholarship is intended for a student who, through a proper sense of humility and respect for the law, has demonstrated a strong sense of professional responsibility and who, through mastery of a course in Federal Courts or some similarly demanding subject, has demonstrated a scholarβs love of
the law. Preference is given to veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Randall S. Blowers β13 The Herbert and Sarah M. Gibor Charitable Foundation β Wofsey Rosen Kweskin & Kuriansky Scholarship This scholarship was established in collaboration with the Stamford-based law firm of Wofsey Rosen Kweskin & Kuriansky and funded by The Gibor Foundation to provide aid to a student who demonstrates promise of academic success and financial need. Preference will be given to students who are working to pay for their own education. Tareq Al Ahmad β14 Gary R. Ginsberg β58 Family Scholarship This scholarship was endowed by Gary R. Ginsberg β58 to provide a scholarship for an entering student who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be shown for a student with a parent or grandparent who graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Law. Stuart L. Grimes β14
Alvin H. Glick International Law Scholarship This scholarship was endowed by Steven M. Glick β84 to honor his father, Alvin H. Glick, who received his education at the University on the Corner of Lexington Avenue (which he always referred to as UCLA). Alvin H. Glick is still active today in his real estate business in New York City. The scholarship is awarded to an incoming student who has demonstrated interest in international law. Oliver S. Bowers β11 Charles E. Gooley β78 Memorial Scholarship At the time of his death, Mr. Gooley was the president and chief executive officer of Yankee Energy Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of Northeast Utilities. This scholarship was endowed by family, friends and colleagues for the purpose of supporting a deserving first-year student whose potential embodies the remarkable career of Mr. Gooley. The scholarship will follow the student throughout his or her time at the Law School. Damon P. Banks β13
William E. Gorbach Scholarship Mr. Gorbach was a man who rose above a minimum education to become one of the leaders and innovators in the insurance field. He had a life-long interest in the law. Mr. Gorbach established the first endowed scholarship at the Law School. This scholarship is for a third-year student who exhibits motivation, academic achievement and financial need. Conor O. Duffy β13 Jacob and Ethel Greenberg Scholarship Endowed through a bequest of Mr. Greenberg, this scholarship is intended for a deserving student. Bryce A. Pettruccelli β13
as well as of the Law School. Ms. Hampton had just passed the Connecticut Bar Exam and won her first case with Roberts & Stewart, P.C. in Stamford, Connecticut when she was killed in a car accident. Endowed by classmates, relatives and friends in her memory, this scholarship is intended for a law student who is a graduate of the University of Connecticut, has the potential for high academic achievement at the Law School and has demonstrated financial need. Donald J. Bell β13
Brenda F. Hauther β82 Scholarship Endowed by Brenda F. Hauther β82, together with friends and colleagues, Tom and Eunice Groark Scholarship this scholarship provides support for The Honorable Eunice S. Groark β65 a single parent with childcare costs. and Thomas J. Groark, Jr. β65, who met on Nora R. Grais-Clement β12 their first day of law school, endowed this scholarship for the purpose of providing support to an outstanding student. Yifei He β13 Michele Marilyn Hampton β75 Scholarship Michele Marilyn Hampton was a graduate of the University of Connecticut
Joan Hoberman and Harvey Hoberman β60 Scholarship Endowed by Harvey Hoberman β60 in memory of his wife, Joan, this scholarship is intended for a student matriculating at the Law School who has substantial full-time non-academic experience. Justin L. Ankerman β13
of leadership in diversity issues or particular promise of substantial and distinctive multicultural contributions to the Law School and the legal profession. Ronald X. Johnson β12
George M. and Stella K. Hyman Scholarship Endowed by the law firm of Hyman, Harding, Sbarge & Droney, P.C., friends, and family of George M. and Stella K. Hyman, this scholarship is intended for a student who has completed two years of law school, has exhibited academic excellence in real property and has demonstrated financial need. John F. Rosato β11
Isabel and John P. Jewett β68 Scholarship Mr. Jewett is a member of the class of 1968, and Mr. and Mrs. Jewett are the parents of Todd Jewett β06. Mr. and Mrs. Jewett endowed this fund to provide a scholarship to an incoming student with a preference for a person that demonstrates financial need in each year the scholarship is received. The selected student shows extraordinary promise of making a unique and valuable contribution to the Law School and its mission. Giovannina Crocco β12
Jackson Lewis, LLP Labor and Employment Law Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to defray the educational expenses of a second-or third-year student who has a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law. In awarding this scholarship, preference will be given to a student who presents a record
Eugene M. Kagan β56 Scholarship Tamara Kagan Levine β81 established this scholarship in honor of her father on the occasion of her 25th Law School reunion and her fatherβs 50th Law School reunion. The scholarship is intended for an incoming, deserving student. Kevin J. Cummings β13
The Honorable Robert L. Krechevsky β48 Scholarship Endowed by friends and family in memory of Judge Krechevsky, this scholarship is intended for a first-year student who has overcome significant economic, linguistic, cultural or educational obstacles. Jamie Leigh Grace-Alvarado β13 Dean Peter A. Lane β67 Scholarship This scholarship was endowed by family, friends and colleagues in memory of Dean Peter A. Lane β67. Dean Lane had been a member of the evening division while at Law School and a champion of evening division students while dean. The scholarship is intended for an evening student to help defray the expense of books. Christopher C. Marot β14 Law Faculty Scholarship Nell Jessup Newton, who served as dean of the Law School from 2000-2006, established this fund with the help of other faculty members. The scholarship is intended to provide assistance to a student at the Law School. Joshua C. Shulman β13
Litwin, is a member of the class of 2003. The endowed scholarship is intended for a first-year student in need of financial assistance who demonstrates an interest in public and social service. Patricia A. Martins β13 Law School Alumni Association Scholarship This scholarship is an annual award to an incoming first-year student on the basis of academic achievement and potential for contribution to the legal profession. Preference is given to a student who demonstrates financial need. David H. Rudolph β13 Law Womenβs Association Scholarship In 1978, the Law Womenβs Association endowed this scholarship. It is intended for a female student with child care responsibilities and financial need. Jamila P. Ball β11 Eileen and Peter A. Litwin β72 Scholarship Mr. Litwin is a member of the class of 1972. The Litwinβs son, Nathan P.
Hugh C. Macgill Endowed Scholarship Endowed by colleagues and friends upon the occasion of Dean Emeritus Hugh C. Macgillβs retirement as dean, this scholarship is intended for an incoming student who gives promise of academic success. Alexis C. Shevchenko β13 Tyrone Moore Scholarship The Honorable Sheridan L. Moore β78, friends and colleagues endowed this scholarship to honor the memory of her brother, Tyrone. This scholarship is awarded to a deserving first-year student, and will follow that student into his or her second year at the Law School. Claire M. Howard β14 Joseph F. Noonan β48 Memorial Scholarship Established by friends and family of
Joseph F. Noonan β48, including his nephew, Joseph C. Zemetis β80, this endowed fund was established to assist an academically promising student. The scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of Law School administrators based primarily on evidence of financial need, academic promise, character and a commitment to helping others, with a strong preference for a student who otherwise might not be financially capable of attending law school. Jeffrey R. Houle β14 Ellen Ash Peters Prize Scholarship Dean and Professor of Law and Business, Emeritus, Phillip I. Blumberg endowed the Ellen Ash Peters Prize Scholarship in honor of his wife, Chief Justice (ret.) of the Connecticut Supreme Court. Justice Peters is a graduate of Swarthmore College. The scholarship is intended for a member of the entering class of the Law School who graduated from Swarthmore College and whose academic record gives promise of high scholarly achievement. Melanie A. Spaulding β13
Irene and Morris Pomp Scholarship The scholarship is provided by Professor Richard D. Pomp, in memory of his mother and father, to help defray the educational expenses of one of the best and brightest members of the first-year class at the Law School. Emily B. Reese β13 Anthony J. Smits International Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Anthony J. Smits LL.M. β98, a member of the Law School Foundation Board of Trustees and adjunct faculty member. Mr. Smitsβ success as a lawyer was celebrated by his colleagues at Bingham McCutchen LLP, and his prowess as a bankruptcy and insolvency lawyer recognized worldwide. With the generosity of many friends and family, this endowed fund provides one or more scholarships for international students in the U.S. Legal Studies LL.M. Program at the Law School. Marta Staniszewska LL.M. β11
Thomas J. Staley β60 Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established by friends, family and colleagues of Thomas J. Staley β60 to honor his memory. The purpose of the fund is to provide an annual scholarship to a student interested in pursuing a career in labor law. Michael Chase β11 United Technologies Legal Department Scholarship This scholarship was established with the support of the attorneys in the United Technologies Legal Department together with generous matching gifts provided by United Technologies Corporation. This endowed fund provides a scholarship for a student who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement and personal qualities that will contribute to a successful legal career. To the extent that they are otherwise eligible for the scholarship, preference is given to employees of UTC and their children. Joel A. Henry β14
Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. Scholarship Established by the Hartford-based law firm of Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. this scholarship provides support for an incoming student who has financial need and shows promise of academic success. Suzanne A. Hansen β13 I. Milton Widem β55 Memorial Scholarship Endowed by family, colleagues and friends in memory of I. Milton Widem β55, this scholarship provides support to a first-year student with preference given to a student enrolled in the evening division. Connor P. McNamara β14 Rose Wolfson Scholarship Professor Emeritus Nicholas Wolfson endowed this scholarship in honor of his mother, Rose Wolfson, who passed away on January 29, 2007. This fund supports a scholarship for a deserving student at the Law School. Thomas J. McCormick β13
Deanβs Scholars Awarded by the dean of the Law School to a select group of incoming first-year students. Kathleen E. Adams β13 Thelma Akpan β13 Miguel A. Almodovar β13 David J. Aveni β14 Daniel Averna β13 Justin W. Bandura β13 Elise M. Baun β13 Steven K. Ching β13 Jennifer K. Cioffi β13 Alan Colley β13 Sabrina Copp β14 Cara H. Cox-Steiner β13 Hendrik R. deBoer β13 Meaghan M. Ehrhard β13 Mary K. Eschuk β13 Jeffrey G. Fletcher β13 Nicholas A. Giuliano β13 Andrea L. Gomes β13 Yusuf A. Hasan β14 Yifei He β13 Grace V. Hebbel β13
Tamara L. Kramer β13 Chelsea E. Krombel β13 Benjamin E. Kuehn β13 Rachel Kurlantzick β13 Eric B. LaPre β13 Ling Liu β14 Christopher R. Loftis β13 Kerry Mogensen β14 Matthew T. Murphy β13 Christopher E. Novak β13 Krista L. OβConnell β14 Nadia G. Oviedo β13 James E. Ringold β13 Allison P. Roso β13 Joanna S. Taatjes β13 Stefanos Touzos β13 Nicole M. Vaswig β13 Anna T. Waldon β13 Natalie E. Wayne β13 Thomas H. Wiehl β13
Ellsworth Scholars The University of Connecticut Board of Trustees established the Ellsworth Scholarship to enhance geographic diversity. This scholarship is awarded to outstanding out-of-state residents. Jordan M. Brookmyer β13 Christina Canales β13 Christine A. Concepcion β13 Silpa Rao β13 Jessica L. Rivera β13 Francisco J. Ruso β13 Thomas E. Van Roten β13
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