A09

June 2, 2026

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

The Real Property and Environmental Law Track

Presented by the Real Property Section

About the Program

Attendees will learn about the Connecticut Standards of Title published by the Connecticut Bar Association. The presenters will highlight recent and long-standing sections of the Standards to assist practitioners in clearing title to real property.

You Will Learn

How to clear title of mortgages without need for a release
How to clear estate and trust titles
How to clear titles by affidavits

Who Should Attend

Real property practitioners.

Credit

CT: 1.0 CLE Credit (General)
NY: 1.0 CLE Credit (AOP)

The Connecticut Bar Association/CT Bar Institute is an accredited provider of New York State CLE. This program qualifies for newly admitted and experienced attorneys CLE credits. 

Attorneys seeking NY CLE credit who have been admitted to the New York State Bar for two years or less must attend the live seminar for skills or ethics credit, a fully interactive videoconference, or simultaneous transmission with synchronous interactivity. Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias CLE credits are only available as non-transitional credits. For further information please see the NYCourts.gov page on CLE: http://ww2.nycourts.gov/attorneys/cle/index.shtml. 

Speakers

David Veleber1 David S. Veleber
Stewart Title Guaranty Company, Trumbull

Bruce Zowodniak1 Bruce A. Zawodniak
Connecticut Attorneys Title Insurance Company, Hartford




B07

June 2, 2026

10:15 AM to 12:15 PM

The Real Property and Environmental Law Track

Presented by the Environmental Law Section

About the Program

The Release-Based Cleanup Regulations became effective March 1, 2026. The long-awaited transition from an environmental cleanup program focused on transactions to one focused on releases has finally been completed. This seminar will cover the basics of the new Release-Based Cleanup Program, as well as its interplay with other environmental reporting and remediation programs in Connecticut and the latest guidance coming out of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection as the new program gets off the ground.

You Will Learn

About the new cleanup program, the interplay with other environmental regulations, and important considerations for all businesses and property owners to be aware of under the new program

Who Should Attend

Anyone involved with transactions involving real estate, whether purchase, sale, lending, or refinancing, or advising industrial or commercial operations where environmental contamination may be present.

Credit

CT: 2.0 CLE Credit (General)
NY: 2.0 CLE Credit (AOP)

The Connecticut Bar Association/CT Bar Institute is an accredited provider of New York State CLE. This program qualifies for newly admitted and experienced attorneys CLE credits. 

Attorneys seeking NY CLE credit who have been admitted to the New York State Bar for two years or less must attend the live seminar for skills or ethics credit, a fully interactive videoconference, or simultaneous transmission with synchronous interactivity. Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias CLE credits are only available as non-transitional credits. For further information please see the NYCourts.gov page on CLE: http://ww2.nycourts.gov/attorneys/cle/index.shtml. 

Speakers

Catino Ann1 Ann M. Catino
Halloran & Sage LLP, Hartford

Douglas Pelham1 Douglas S. Pelham
Cohn Birnbaum & Shea PC, Hartford

SCOTT_Emilee1 Emilee Mooney Scott
Robinson & Cole LLP, Hartford




C10

June 2, 2026

2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

The Real Property and Environmental Law Track

The Real Property and Environmental Law Track

About the Program

This perennial program is an overview of important case law developments in real property and will update attendees in trends and decisions.

You Will Learn

About updates on real property case law, trends, and decisions

Who Should Attend

Attorneys practicing or interested in practicing real property law.

Credit

CT: 1.5 CLE Credit (General)
NY: 1.5 CLE Credit (AOP)

The Connecticut Bar Association/CT Bar Institute is an accredited provider of New York State CLE. This program qualifies for newly admitted and experienced attorneys CLE credits. 

Attorneys seeking NY CLE credit who have been admitted to the New York State Bar for two years or less must attend the live seminar for skills or ethics credit, a fully interactive videoconference, or simultaneous transmission with synchronous interactivity. Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias CLE credits are only available as non-transitional credits. For further information please see the NYCourts.gov page on CLE: http://ww2.nycourts.gov/attorneys/cle/index.shtml. 

Speakers

Lisa Lugauskas Lisa J. Lugauskas
Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, Fairfield

Anthony Monelli1 Anthony E. Monelli
Cretella Fappiano & Monelli PC, Trumbull

Valerie Votto Valerie A. Votto
Valerie Ann Votto LLC, Old Lyme