Background
Abbott, Melanie Beth was born on August 21, 1951 in New Haven. Daughter of John Wilbur and Virginia Ruth Abbott.
Abbott, Melanie Beth was born on August 21, 1951 in New Haven. Daughter of John Wilbur and Virginia Ruth Abbott.
Bachelor in Theatre, Bates College, Lewiston, Maine, 1973. Master of Science in Television, Syracuse University, 1978. Juris Doctor, University Bridgeport, Connecticut, 1984.
Residence hall director, U. Rhode Island, Kingston, 1978-1979; complex director, We. Illinois U., Macomb, 1979-1981; law clerk, United States Court Appeals, 2nd Circuit, New Britain, Connecticut, 1984-1985; associate, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, Washington, 1985-1987; associate, Day, Berry & Howard, Hartford, Connecticut, 1987-1989; assistant professor School Law, Quinnipiac College, 1989-1994; associate professor School Law, Quinnipiac College, since 1994; member of advisory board, U. Bridgeport, 1987-1992.
Volunteer voter registration 3d Congressional District Democratic campaign, New Haven, 1988, volunteer issues committee, 1990-1991. Member Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts. Member American Bar Association, Connecticut Bar Association, Lawyers' Committee Human Rights.