Cheshire Resident Nominated For CT Superior Court Judge Position

CHESHIRE, CT — A Cheshire resident is among the 22 jurists nominated by Gov. Ned Lamont on Friday to serve as judges of the Connecticut Superior Court.

There are currently 35 vacancies on the Superior Court.

“One of the most notable honors of my responsibilities as governor is to fill vacancies in our court system with capable jurists whose qualifications meet the high standards that the people of Connecticut deserve on the bench,” Lamont said. “This group of nominees I am forwarding to the legislature today continues this administration’s effort to ensure that the people who are serving as judges in our state reflect the diversity, experience, and understanding of the people who live here.”

The Superior Court nominees include:

• Nicole J. Tung, 54, of Cheshire: Tung graduated from State University of New York at Stony Brook and obtained her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law. She is currently a partner at Halloran Sage. She has been engaged in the practice of civil litigation for 30 years, primarily handling general liability and insurance defense matters, and conducting private mediations and arbitrations. Prior to joining her current firm, she was a senior trial attorney for national insurance companies. She is currently an officer of the Connecticut Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates, and the New Haven County Bar Association. She also serves on the Board for Friends of Yale New Haven Children's Hospital.