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Celebrate with the Stars

 

About the Event

Join us for a night to remember as we celebrate with the stars of our legal community. This annual awards dinner is an evening filled with inspiration, where we honor each year’s impressive awardees, selected for their distinguished achievements as well as attorneys observing the 50th anniversary of their admission to practice in Connecticut.

2026 Celebrate with the Stars

Thursday, March 12
5:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Aqua Turf Club
556 Mulberry St, Plantsville

Save the Date
Registration will open in early January.

 

This Year's Awardees

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Henry J. Naruk Judiciary Award
Hon. Victor A. Bolden
U.S District Court for the District of Connecticut

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Edward F. Hennessey Professionalism Award
Bruce Louden
Louden Katz McGrath & Bryan LLC

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John Eldred Shields Distinguished Professional Service Award
Carl M. Porto
Parrett Porto Parese & Colwell PC

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Tapping Reeve Legal Educator Award
Muneer I. Ahmad
Yale University School of Law

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Charles J. Parker Legal Services Award
Deborah R. Witkin
Connecticut Legal Services

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Citizen of the Law Award
Ginny Kim
State of Connecticut, Office of the State Treasurer

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Young Lawyers Section Vanguard Award
 John M. Russo, Jr.
State of Connecticut, Office of the Attorney General

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The Honorable Anthony V. DeMayo Pro Bono Award  
 Gregory P. Muccilli
Shipman & Goodwin LLP

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View Photos of Last Year's Event