Tolland Resident Among Governor's Judge Nominees

HARTFORD, CT — Gov. Ned Lamont Wednesday announced that he is nominating 20 jurists to serve as judges of the Connecticut Superior Court, including a Tolland resident.

The court currently has 40 judicial vacancies.

The Superior Court nominees include Karen L. DeMeola, 53, of Tolland. DeMeola graduated from the University of Connecticut and obtained her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law. She is currently assistant dean for diversity, belonging, and community engagement at UConn Law. Prior to her current role, she began her legal career as a civil litigator. She also held several administrative positions at UConn Law, and currently serves as an adjunct professor. She was the president of the Connecticut Bar Association during the 2017-2018 bar year.

"Selecting nominees to become judges is one of the most important duties that I have as governor because these individuals will become responsible for ensuring that justice is administered fairly and without prejudice, and that everyone who comes before the court is treated equally and with respect," Governor Lamont said. "Our court system works best when it reflects the diversity, experience, and understanding of the people it serves. These individuals I am nominating have the qualifications that meet the high standards the residents of Connecticut deserve on the bench. Justice delayed is justice denied, and these new judges will help ensure the judicial branch is able to decide cases promptly and efficiently."

The Office of the Governor is forwarding the names of these nominees to the General Assembly for its advice and consent.