About Our Section

The purposes of the Paralegals Section are: to disseminate information regarding the legal assistance profession to attorneys; to publicize issues of importance regarding this profession; and to encourage attorneys to practice with qualified paralegals in order to lower costs and to improve the quality of service to clients.

Section Executive Committee

Co-Chair
Regina Graziani
University of Hartford
200 Bloomfield Ave, Ste A223
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860)768-5467
graziani@hartford.edu

Co-Chair
Vanessa Laro

vc4vclss@yahoo.com

Secretary
Leann M. Blakely

Law Office of George B. Bickford LLC
PO Box 410
East Granby, CT 06026-0410
(860)653-5670 ext. 113
lblakely@bickfordlawoffice.com

Treasurer
Chelsea J. Tripp
Conway Londregan Sheehan & Monaco PC
38 Huntingon Street
PO Box 1351
New London, CT 06320
(860)447-3171
ctripp@clsmlaw.com

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Upcoming Events

  • Oct 30
    2025 Federal Tax Institute of New England (FTINE2025)
    Saint Clements Castle and Marina
    1931 Portland-Cobalt Rd.
    Portland
    United States
    8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

    Don't miss this premier event for estate planning and tax attorneys. The day will kick-off with a networking breakfast followed by both plenary and break-out sessions. National speakers will present on cutting-edge tax and estate planning issues. This year’s program includes a full-day track for estates and probate and tax paralegals and a track for young lawyers. Register early as space is limited for this event.

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