2010s Class Notes

Grant Engrav '10 (A&S), co-founder of Engrav Law Office in Portland, Oregon, recently celebrated the firm’s ten-year anniversary, marking a decade of providing comprehensive legal services across multiple practice areas. Grant has become a leading expert in Oregon commission wage disputes and litigating executive compensation matters. Grant has also developed expertise as an advocate for physicians in whistleblowing and retaliation lawsuits, and cases involving the corporate practice of medicine. Recently, Grant secured a $1,600,000 jury verdict in favor of his client, an anesthesiologist.

Josh Feldman '10 (Hartt) has rejoined the team at ARTECHOUSE! After a year away, he is thrilled to be back working at the intersection of art, technology, and immersive experience. He is looking forward to contributing to the reopening and expansion efforts as they welcome visitors back to DC’s home for digital art.

Vinny Fanelli M'12 (Barney) has been promoted to partner, tax & advisory services at Fiondella, Milone & LaSaracina.

He has just begun his 14th year at FML, where his work focuses on engagements for U.S. federal and state income tax compliance and strategic planning. He has wide-ranging experience in providing comprehensive services to private equity backed companies and closely held businesses including service providers, biotech, construction, manufacturers and real estate.

Jim Mello D'13 (ENHP) has begun a new role as Senior Director of Data & Insights at Milton Hershey School. In this position, he will lead efforts to strengthen the use of information and analytics to support continuous improvement, improve decision-making, and advance the School’s mission to nurture and educate children in social and financial need to lead fulfilling and productive lives.

Justin Wilcox M'14 (Barney) was recognized by Forbes as a top CPA in Connecticut. FML (Fiondella, Milone & LaSaracina) has six partners on the list, more than any other firm in Connecticut. Those nominated were evaluated on a range of weighted criteria, including expertise, innovation, thought leadership, experience, and service to the community and their profession. Justin was named to the list for the second time as a result of his work with complex tax issues for corporate clients and his innovative cryptocurrency practice.

Mike Casey '15 (Hartt), a Los Angeles-based alum, released his 11th album, The Complete In The Before: Live at the Side Door, recorded in Connecticut at one of Downbeat's "Top 100 Jazz Clubs" in late February 2020 weeks before the world changed, featuring hAlumis original music plus creative re-imaginations on Daniel Caesar, Kali Uchis, and Nat King Cole. Songs from the album have been featured on national radio in Korea, Sweden, UK, and Canada with over 1 million streams across platforms. You can listen to the album on all platforms.

Danielle Novak Briganti ‘16, D‘19 (ENHP) and Kevin Briganti were married at the Riverview in Simsbury, Connecticut on June 14, 2025.

James Goldkamp M'18 (Barney) has been promoted to partner, tax & advisory services at Fiondella, Milone & LaSaracina.

He began his career at FML in 2008 as a generalist in the tax department and currently manages engagements for the firm’s Credits, Incentives and State Tax practice with a focus on federal and state research & development credits, state income tax, sales tax, and other federal and state credits and incentive services.

Blake Kinne '18 (HAS) has been named Mister Connecticut and will go on to compete in the 2026 Mister USA competition.

Emma Flynn ’19 (Hartt) was just cast in her Broadway debut as Glinda in Wicked.

Ethan Wagner ’19 (CETA), an acoustic project engineer at GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA), earned board certification from the Institute of Noise Control Engineering (INCE-USA). Wagner is the first GZA employee to gain this board-certified status.

GZA is a leading multi-disciplinary firm providing geotechnical, environmental, ecological, water, and construction management services.