John B. Nolan ’65

John B. Nolan ’65, of West Hartford, Conn.; Nov. 1. While at Brown, he played varsity ice hockey and lacrosse. He went on to earn a JD from Georgetown University Law Center and joined Day Pitney LLP in Hartford in 1969. He became a partner in 1976. He spent more than four decades as a commercial litigator, was recognized as the go-to lawyer for bankruptcy cases in the State of Connecticut, and was included in The Best Lawyers in America for more than 20 years. At the end of his career, he served as an arbitrator and mediator in commercial disputes. He was active in the Hartford community, including as a director and member of the executive committee for the Greater Hartford Arts Council. He enjoyed playing golf and was a member of the Hartford Golf Club, where he served as president from 2006 to 2008. He enjoyed traveling the world with his wife prior to her passing. He is survived by three daughters, including Suzanne Nolan Vinson ’95 and Caroline C. Nolan ’98; a stepdaughter; a stepson; his brother David ’71; and 13 grandchildren.