About Our Section

The Federal Practice Section aims to disseminate information to Connecticut federal court practitioners to enhance their skills and awareness of legal or procedural developments affecting federal practice and to provide a forum for consultation and dialogue between the federal Bar and Bench on issues of rules and practice, personnel needs, and facilities. The section also reviews and responds to pending legislation affecting federal court practice.


Section Executive Committee

Co-Chair
Joshua Goodbaum
Garrison Levin-Epstein Fitzgerald & Pirrotti PC
405 Orange St
New Haven, CT 06511

Co-Chair
Margaret Donovan
Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder PC
350 Fairfield Ave, Ste 501
Bridgeport, CT 06604

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Upcoming Events

  • Oct 31
    District of Connecticut Bench-Bar Conference (SFP241031)
    Saint Clements Castle and Marina
    1931 Portland-Cobalt Road
    Portland

    8:00 AM to 2:45 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)
    Agenda

    The Federal Practice Section will sponsor the 12th biennial Bench-Bar Conference at Saint Clements Castle. All members of the bar are invited. Chief Judge Michael P. Shea will give an update on the State of the District and Honorable Sarah A. L. Merriam will give an update on the State of the Circuit. The judges of the district court will present their awards for pro bono and other court service at lunch, and there will be a reception at the end of the day.

  • Dec 10
    Family Law Section Meeting (SFL241210)
    Virtual via Zoom
    5:30 PM to 7:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

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