Connor and Tara met in 2021 shortly after Connor began working as a litigator in private practice. At that time, Tara was working for a company that provided legal services to law firms, including Connor’s firm. After asking Tara for help with his printer a suspicious amount of times, Connor decided to ask Tara out on a date. Tara ultimately agreed after Connor continued to illustrate dogged persistence. Weeks later, Tara moved three blocks away from Connor in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. Tara insists that this is a coincidence…we’ll let you be the judge of that. As they began to spend more time together, Connor and Tara realized they shared a strong and special connection with each other. Connor brought Tara to her first Notre Dame football game in November 2021. Connor asked Tara to be Connor's girlfriend as the two were walking into Notre Dame Stadium. Over the last few years, Connor and Tara’s love has continued to grow as Tara has worked her way through law school at the University of Illinois Chicago and Connor has continued to hone his skills as a young trial lawyer. Connor proposed to Tara in the Lurie Garden of Millenium Park. In order to get Tara to the park, Connor told Tara they were going to the Art Institute. After having arrived early, Connor brought Tara into Millenium Park even though Tara was extremely thirsty and repeatedly asking for Starbucks and some ice water. In response, Connor told Tara she could get refreshment as soon as they got into the museum. Connor was determined to get Tara into the garden to “pop the question.” After successfully getting Tara into the park, Connor intentionally decided to walk a few feet behind Tara so Connor could pretend to stub his toe to get Tara to turn around. After hearing Connor shout, “Ouch, I stubbed my toe!” Tara turned around and Connor was on his knee asking Tara to be his wife. We look forward to celebrating our Sacred day with you all at the University of Notre Dame!