Thursday, August 27, 2026

6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

Black Dog Bar & Grille

146 Park Rd., Ballroom, Putnam

Presented by the CBA in collaboration with the Tolland County Bar Association, Windham County Bar Association, and the Connecticut Judicial Selection Commission

About the Program

Interested in becoming a judge in Connecticut? Join us in the Ballroom at the Black Dog Bar & Grille for an evening of hors d'oeuvres, networking, dinner, and an enlightening presentation on How to Become a Judge in Connecticut presented by a distinguished panel from the Connecticut Judicial Selection Commission, Office of the Governor, Connecticut General Assembly Judiciary Committee, and the Judicial Branch. The panel will discuss the application, selection, nomination, and confirmation process for Connecticut state court judges.

Please register before August 13th to enable us to provide an accurate count for the venue.

You Will Learn

• About the process of becoming a judge in Connecticut

Who Should Attend

Attorneys interested in becoming a judge in Connecticut.

Cost

(Includes Hors d'oeuvres and Dinner)

Attendee $80

Financial hardship information is available upon request.

Speakers

Gary Winfield1 Sen. Gary Winfield
Connecticut State Senate, Hartford

Judge Bhatt1 Hon. Tejas Bhatt
Connecticut Superior Court, Rockville

Judge DeMeola1 Hon. Karen L. DeMeola
Connecticut Superior Court, Putnam

Hon Cecil J Thomas1 Hon. Cecil J. Thomas
Connecticut Superior Court, Rockville

Sarah Karwan1 Sarah Karwan
Office of Governor Ned Lamont, Hartford

Rowthorn_P1 Perry Rowthorn
Connecticut Judicial Selection Commission, Hartford

Moderator

Jaeden-Spitale1 Jaeden C. Spitale
Diana Conti Tunila Sheridan & McCann LLP, Manchester

 

CLE Credit

CT: 1.0 CLE Credit (General)

Please note that due to requirements of the venue, refunds will not be granted after August 13, 2027.

Cancellations made less than 14 days prior to event are non-refundable.




Contact

Member Service Center
Email: msc@ctbar.org
Phone: (844)469-2221