Kristin Wainright, managing partner at Tobin, Carberry, O'Malley, Riley & Selinger in New London, Connecticut. Courtesy photo.

Tobin Carberry Names New Managing Partner

Tobin, Carberry, O'Malley, Riley & Selinger of New London has named Kristin Wainright of East Lyme the firm's managing partner.

A Norwich native, Wainright joined the firm in 2010 and became a partner four years later, focusing her practice primarily in corporate and business law, public finance, banking and real estate transactions.

Wainright succeeds Glenn Carberry, who managed the firm's business for more than 30 years. "It's time for a new generation of leadership to take over and run the business," Carberry said, noting the firm has grown to nearly 50 employees. "We are fortunate to have someone with Kristin's extensive background in corporate and business matters to step into that executive role."

Wainright said her job "is changing every day and I hope to bring a new perspective on people and technology that will ensure our continued success and serve the needs of our business and individual clients." Named a Connecticut Law Tribune New Leader in the Law in 2015, she was also a Chamber of Commerce "40 Under 40″ winner in 2013.

Wainright is a graduate of the Norwich Free Academy, Georgetown University and the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Before joining Tobin Carberry, she was an associate at Dechert.

Ryan Ryan Deluca Welcomes New Lawyers

Law firm Ryan Ryan Deluca recently welcomed four new associates at its offices in Hartford and Bridgeport.

In Hartford, Shanique D. Fenlator joins the firm in corporate defense litigation, specializing in personal injury, transportation, workers' compensation and premises liability disputes. Fenlator is also a cooperating attorney for the Connecticut Women's Education and Legal Fund, which provides pro bono support in immigration and landlord-tenant cases. Fenlator received her law degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law.

In Bridgeport, Amanda C. Stefanatos practices in the areas of personal injury and insurance defense litigation, primarily involving motor vehicle accidents, premises liability and uninsured motorist cases. She has also worked in the areas of professional and commercial liability and insurance coverage disputes. Stefanatos received her law degree cum laude from Quinnipiac University School of Law.

Also in Bridgeport, Victoria K. Wunder works in the Entrepreneur Assistance Clinic, representing business owners, startups and nonprofits. While in law school, Wunder spent two years as a research assistant for the Center for Agriculture and Shale Law, researching legal and policy changes in the oil and gas sector. She received her law degree from Penn State Law.

Dana Katz also joins the firm in Bridgeport, focusing on medical and legal malpractice and insurance defense litigation. A member of the Connecticut Bar Association's ethics committee, Katz is committee editor for the American Bar Association and vice chairwoman of the ABA's Women's Interest Network. She received her law degree from the Benjamin M. Cardozo School of Law.

Ryan Ryan Deluca has offices in Stamford, Bridgeport, Hartford and New York.

Chief Justice Robinson to Speak at Quinnipiac University

Connecticut Supreme Court Chief Justice Richard A. Robinson will deliver remarks at Quinnipiac University on Feb. 25 at 6 p.m., in celebration of Black History Month. The program, "Black

Connecticut Supreme Court Chief Justice Richard Robinson.

History Month 2020: Legacies of Black Excellence" will take place in the Burt Kahn Court in the university's Athletics and Recreation Center, 275 Mount Carmel Ave. The event is free and open to the public but registration is required.

Robinson was born in Stamford and graduated with a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Connecticut and a juris doctor degree from West Virginia University School of Law. He is the first black American to hold the state's top judicial post and was the fourth black American to hold a seat on the state Supreme Court.

The dinner will feature displays highlighting the historic and outstanding achievements of black Americans nationally and locally, as well as showcase the rich culture and history with traditional and present-day food traditions and music. Call 203-582-8655 for information.