March 2024

Connecticut Bar Association Names Award Winners. Here’s Who Made the List
Hartford Courant

Bar Association Recognizes UConn Law Professor and Graduate
UConn Today


January 2024

Following New Britain HQ sale, CT Bar Association finds new home in Meriden
Hartford Business Journal


November 2023

Passing the gavel: Maggie Castinado, JD ’98, elected first Hispanic president of the Connecticut Bar Association
Quinnipiac Magazine

October 2023

Attorneys slowly embrace AI, but urge caution as technology rapidly evolves
Hartford Business Journal

July 2023

New London attorney sought to improve access to justice during term as CBA president
The Day, New London

May 2023

Statewide legal conference set for June 5 at CT Convention Center
Hartford Business Journal

Annual Connecticut Legal Conference Heads to Hartford June 5
Connecticut Law Tribune

April 2023

Tapping Reeve Legal Educator Award from CT Bar Association
CT Patch

Former Conn. State Secretary, Law Dean Among Bar Honorees
Law360 Pulse

November 2022

Conn. Bar Panel Urges Atty Civility to Ease Political Tensions
Law360 Pulse


October 2022

Conn. Bar Retains New Haven Lobbying Firm
Law360 Pulse


July 2022

Meet The Connecticut Bar's New 2022-23 Leadership
Law360 Pulse


June 2022

Connecticut Bar Honors 2 Attorneys With CLABBY Awards
Law360 Pulse


May 2022

Atty Takes Reins As Connecticut Bar President
Law360 Pulse


January 2022

Work to Prevent Eviction Earns High-Level Recognition for Law Students
UCONN Today


December 2021

4 Big Trends In Connecticut's Legal Industry In 2021
Law 360 Pulse

Conn. IP Attys Cite Ethical Unease On Texting, Chinese Filings
Law 360 Pulse

November 2021

Conn. Bar's New A2J Chief On Lessons From Private Practice
Law 360 Pulse

October 2021

5 Takeaways From Conn. Bar's Study On LI Demographics
Law 360 Pulse

Conn. Bar Hosting National Diversity Experts For DEI Summit
Law 360 Pulse

September 2021

Conn. Bar Honors Trailblazing Judge's Fight Against Racism
Law 360 Pulse


August 2021

Members Reviewed the Connecticut Bar Association—And Here's What They Have to Say
Connecticut Law Tribune

July 2021

Justice Versus Accountability In The Legal Justice System
Forbes

Conn. Bar's New President Talks Elections, DEI And Legal Aid
Law360

Gone at 54: Connecticut Lawyers Mourn Death of Former CBA President Ralph Monaco
Connecticut Law Tribune

New London lawyer Ralph Monaco remembered for his dedication, passion
The Day

Shock Lingers Over Death Of 'Visionary' Ex-Conn. Bar Leader
Law360

June 2021

Lamont appoints task force to combat hate crimes in CT
CT Mirror

Conn. Hate Crimes Advisory Council Gets To Work
NBC Connecticut

Conn. Legal Experts Bolster Gov.'s Hate Crimes Council
Law360

May 2021

5 Tips For Virtual Court, From 2 Conn. District Judges
Law360

State Bar's Annual Conference Will Be Virtual, June 15-17 Connecticut Law Tribune

Battle Brewing in Race for Vice President of Connecticut Bar Association
Connecticut Law Tribune

4 Events To Catch At This Year's Conn. Legal Conference
Law360

April 2021

Conn. Trans Attys Discuss Soule, Protections, and Persecution
Law 360

How Small Firms Can Ethically Grow Their Businesses
Law 360


March 2021

Running A Solo Law Firm Doesn't Mean Working Alone
Law360

Conn. Bar Group Urges Industry To Fight Anti-Asian Racism
Law360

CT Bar Announces Upcoming Awards
Connecticut Law Tribune

Change Could Let Conn. Attys Financially Aid Pro Bono Clients
Law 360

3 Factors Law Firms Should Consider When Updating Tech
Law 360



February 2021

Black Female Lawyers Tell Conn. Colleagues Barriers Remain
Law 360

‘Impossible’ Innovation During A Crisis
Legal Talk Network

After Turbulent Year, Bar Associations Urge Lawyers To Focus on Mental Health
Connecticut Law Tribune

Maintaining the Legal Front Line as Businesses Start Getting Back to Work
Connecticut Law Tribune


January 2021

Conn. Policing Reformers Say More Work Needs To Be Done
Law360

Local Attorney Certified as Residential Real Estate Specialist
HK Now

Conn. Bar Hopes To Expand New Pro Bono Services Statewide
Law360

Conn. Bar Association President On Narrowing Justice Gap
Law360

December 2020

Bar Leadership in a Time of Crisis 
American Bar Association GPSolo

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November 2020

Across Connecticut, no problems at the polls
CT Mirror 

CT Voter Turnout Above 25 Percent On Monday
Patch


September 2020

Criminal Justice Commission Remains Deadlocked
CT News Junkie

Building a diverse and inclusive workplace - Connecticut Bar Association
Hartford Business Journal

Facing a possible shortage, Connecticut wants lawyers to work as poll workers for presidential election on Nov. 3
Hartford Courant

Stand Down program for CT veterans will be virtual and in-person
Hartford Courant
Cracks in the system: Bars address racial inequity in policing, justice, society
American Bar Association Bar Leader

Despite pandemic, bar celebrations and events roll on
American Bar Association Bar Leader

Adopting Proposed Amendment to Rule 8.4
Connecticut Law Tribune

August 2020

5 Questions for Conn. Bar Association Executive Director Keith Soressi
Connecticut Law Tribune

New London Legal Professionals Honored
Norwich Bulletin 

New Haven-area legal professional honored by CT Bar Association
New Haven Register

July 2020

Steady Habits: Debating Police Reform, Lawmakers Talk About Racism “In Real Time”
CT Mirror

Jennifer Gerarda Brown to Receive Tapping Reeve Award
Patch.com

Letter: Technology moving ahead for courts
New Haven Register

Two New Haven area attorneys named officers for CBA
New Haven Biz

Juan On 1 with Peter Knight: Helping Small Businesses
94.3 WYBC

June 2020

Connecticut’s court system is struggling to recover from devastating coronavirus shutdown
The Hartford Courant

Small businesses have COVID-19 questions, and the legal profession is working to answer them
ABA Journal

Connecticut Bar Association Creates Policing Task Force in Aftermath of George Floyd Killing
Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Movers: New Opportunities to Network and Grow
Connecticut Law Tribune

Face the State: Affirmative action programs and a new task force set up by the CBA
WFSB - Channel 3

'I Know That You Are Tired': Black Chief Justice Writes to Connecticut's Judicial Branch About Racial Upheaval
Connecticut Law Tribune

5 Questions with Incoming Connecticut Bar Association President Meyerson
Connecticut Law Tribune

CT Bar Association denounces George Floyd’s death
Middletown Press

Connecticut Bar Condemns Floyd Killing, Calls for Unity, Dialogue
Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Courts Rely on Technology to Slowly Open CT News Junkie



May 2020

The Connecticut Bar Association Needs Your Help as Demand Rises for Pro Bono Attorneys
Connecticut Law Tribune

Big Law Is Helping Small Businesses Get Back on Their Feet During COVID-19 Health Crisis
Connecticut Law Tribune

Pro Bono Program Aims to Help Small-Business Owners Navigate COVID Crisis
New Haven Biz

Brent's Got Your Back: Tips to get your PPP money
Fox61

Free Legal Consultations to Help Small Businesses Survive Pandemic
Waterbury Observer

Businesses offered free COVID-19 legal advice
The Day

3 CBA Attorneys Receive CLABBY Awards
Connecticut Law Tribune


April 2020

Post-pandemic, Will CT Courts Endure Epidemic of Coronavirus Suits?
CT Insider

Connecticut Movers: Bar Associations Step Up Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Connecticut Law Tribune

March 2020

As Fears of COVID-19 Grow, CBA Subcommittee Will Focus on Finances at Small Law Firms
Connecticut Law Tribune

How Coronavirus is Affecting CT Criminal Justice System
CT Insider

Unemployment Claims Jump; Bar Creates Task Force
CT News Junkie

Email Storm: Connecticut Bar Forms Pandemic Task Force to Address Flood of Queries
Connecticut Law Tribune

COVID-19 UPDATE: State cases total 20; Lamont signs exec order to further aid workers, residents
Westfair Online

In Coordinated Effort, CT Joins NY and NJ to Close Restaurants, Bars and Gyms
CT Mirror


February 2020

Some Connecticut Lawyers Struggling to Make a Living. What's the Bar Doing?
CT Law Tribune


January 2020

Addressing the Many Facets of Business Law
New York Law Journal

Connecticut Launches State of the Legal Profession Task Force
Above the Law

December 2019

Connecticut Movers: Young Lawyers' Charity Drive Exceeds Expectations
CT Law Tribune


November 2019

"Appeal Unlikely to Delay Bridgeport Election or Hours of Hand Counting"
CT Insider

"7 Careers You Can Resume after 5 or More Years out of the Workforce"
Business Insider


October 2019

"Looking to Volunteer? National Celebration of Pro Bono Is Next Week"
ABA Journal

"CBA Seeks Volunteers for Pro Bono Clinics in New Britain, Bridgeport"
Connecticut Law Tribune


September 2019

August 2019

"Women in Office and the 19th Amendment" - Tea & Talk by CT's Secretary of the State Denise W. Merrill
The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum

Connecticut Becomes First State to Adopt New ABA Ad Rules
Bloomberg Law



April 2019

New London Issues Survey to Examine Local Response to Opioid Crisis
The Day

Killingworth PZC Attends Land Use Law Conference
Zip06


Long Overdue Step Taken to Remove Mental Health Stigma in Law
Connecticut Law Tribune


Ridgefield Attorney Rebecca Ciota Earns Prestigious Award from Connecticut Bar Association
Hamlet Hub

March 2019

CBA To Celebrate Stars of Connecticut Law
Connecticut Law Tribune

Alumna Wins Connecticut Bar Association's 2019 Ladder Award
Connecticut College

Opponents Take Aim at Lamont's Sales Tax Expansion Plan
Hartford Business Journal

Connecticut Movers: Doing the Honors
Connecticut Law Tribune

February 2018

Sales Tax Expansion Leaves Everyone a Bit Miffed
The Middletown Press

Westmore Park Programs Lauded with Award by Connecticut Bar Association
West Hartford News

December 2018

Follow the Leader? Courtesy and the Rule of Law in the Age of Trump
Connecticut Law Tribune

November 2018

Connecticut Bar Association Launches Speaker Series
Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Bar Conference to Address Attacks on the Judiciary
Connecticut Law Tribune

Merrill Says Vote Challenges 'Should Not Be Made Lightly'
Meriden Record-Journal

October 2018

CBA Diversity Summit Participants Vow to Make Connecticut Law Firms More Inclusive
Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Bar Association's 3rd Annual Diversity Summit Kicks Off
Connecticut Law Tribune

The Good Fight: Meet Connecticut's Pro Bono Champs
Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Bar Takes Lead on Diversity Summit for Law Firms, Other Businesses
Connecticut Law Tribune

September 2018

Professionalism Boot Camp: An Idea Whose Time Has Come
Connecticut Law Tribune

August 2018

Retired Judges Establish Fund to Provide Lawyers for Immigrant Families
The Hartford Courant

July 2018

Developing Future Leadership at Conn. Legal Organizations
Connecticut Law Tribune

June 2018

New President, Officers Installed at Conn. Bar
Connecticut Law Tribune

Robinson+Cole Lawyers Appointed to Connecticut Bar Association Young Lawyers Section Leadership Roles
Metro Hartford Aliance

UConn Law Assistant Dean Karen DeMeola Named Attorney of the Year
UConn Today

May 2018

And the Winner Is...Tribune Announces Attorney of the Year, Presents 2018 Awards
Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Movers: Celebrations and Awards to Lawyers and Firms
Connecticut Law Tribune

April 2018

Simsbury Resident Honored by Connecticut Bar Association
Simsbury Patch

Robinson+Cole Lawyer Honored by Connecticut Bar Association
Metro Hartford Aliiance

Keith Soressi Executive Director, Connecticut Bar Association
Hartford Business Journal

March 2018

Danbury Attorney to be Honored
Westfair Online

SW Mayor to Received 2018 Citizen for the Law Award
Journal Inquirer

February 2018

NY Attorney to Take Helm at CBA
Hartford Business Journal

January 2018

Connecticut Set to Have First Openly Gay State Supreme Court Chief Justice
The Hill

Malloy to Nominate McDonald as Chief Justice of Supreme Court
The CT Mirror

What They're Saying: Elected Officials and Community Leaders Show Support for Nomination of Andrew J. McDonald as Chief Justice
The Office of Governor Dannel P. Malloy

December 2017

CT Bar Association donates to CT Food Bank and Foodshare
Hartford Business Journal

November 2017

Brown Receives Pomeranz-O'Brien Award
Connecticut Law Tribune

Energizing Talk at UConn School of Law
Connecticut Law Tribune

August 2017

Monte Frank Joins Pullman & Comley<
Connecticut Law Tribune

July 2017

Diversity is Key, CBA Leaders Say
Connecticut Law Tribune

Karen DeMeola Installed as CBA President
UConn School of Law

June 2017

Diversity and Inclusion Are Themes for New CBA President
Connecticut Law Tribune

Diversity, Inclusion, Access to Justice in Connecticut
CT Viewpoints

CT Bar Association Installs New Leadership
Hartford Business Journal

Legislators Ask Lawyers for Help with Deadly Crisis
Connecticut Law Tribune

Firm Attorneys Examined Key Topics at 2017 Connecticut Legal Conference
Shipman & Goodwin LLP

Robinson+Cole Lawyer Appointed Secretary of the Connecticut Bar Association
Metro Hartford Alliance

Robinson+Cole Lawyers Appointed to Connecticut Bar Association Young Lawyers Section Leadership Roles
Metro Hartford Alliance

CT Lawmakers, Health Care Professionals Talk Opioid Addiction
WAMC

Legal, medical authorities come together to tackle opioid crisis
Eyewitness News 3

May 2017

Newtown Leader Recognized by Connecticut Bar Association
WLAD

Robinson+Cole Lawyer Honored by Connecticut Bar Association
Metro Hartford Alliance Newsroom

April 2017

Llodra Honored by Connecticut Bar Association
The Newtown Bee

Bret Kupfer to Receive the Anthony V. DeMayo Pro Bono Award
West Hartford News

State Bar Association Honors Gay Marriage Advocate
Hartford Courant

Anne Stanback to Receive Citizen for the Law Award
Salisbury Post

March 2017

Lawyers Warn Against 'Devastating' Cuts to Legal Services
Connecticut Law Tribune

Sandy Hook Attorney's Refugees Resolution Adopted By American Bar Association<
The Newtown Bee

February 2017

Preserving Client Files When Moving a Law Firm
Connecticut Law Tribune

Cederbaum Presents at Continuing Legal Education Lunch
Westport Now

Connecticut Lawyers Urge Congress to Act Following Trump Immigration Actions
Greenwich Time

January 2017

Connecticut Task Force Urges Better Access to Civil Legal Services
NPR News



Task Force Recommends Improving Access to Civil Legal Counsel
CT News Junkie

December 2016

Ethics CLE is a Good Thing
Connecticut Law Tribune

November 2016

CBA Member Dan Smolnik One of 110 CBA Volunteer Attorneys On Call for Election Day Legal Help
ABC News 8 WTNH

Merrill: Connecticut is ready to vote!
Shorellineplus

State Election Officials Worry About Long Lines, Not Rigging
Waterbury Republican American

Volunteers Ready for Problems at Polling Places
ABC News 8 WTNH

Merrill: Connecticut Poll Workers Well-Prepared for Election
Associated Press

State Officials Discuss Election Preparations: What Residents Need to Know
NBC Connecticut: WVIT

Merrill: Intimidation Won't Be Tolerated At Connecticut Polls
Hartford Courant

Merrill: Connecticut Poll Workers Well-Prepared for Election
Norwich Bulletin

Record Number of Voters Register In Connecticut; Officials Say They Are Prepared
CT News Junkie

We Can’t Tell You the Right Way to Vote, Just the Right Place
The CT Mirror

Big Voter Turnout Expected on Nov. 8
CT Post

Merrill: Connecticut Poll Workers Well-Prepared for Election
Danbury News Times

New Power of Attorney Law Takes Effect
Trumbull Times

October 2016



Conn. Firms Fight Pay Gap With Sunshine
Connecticut Law Tribune

Monte Frank: The Legal Community Coming Together to Increase Diversity
CT Viewpoints

The Real Story — Fighting Racial Bias
Fox 61 News Hartford

Officials Blast "Rigged Election" Rhetoric
New Haven Independent

September 2016

New CBA President Monte Frank Discusses Opioid Impact on Legal Community
Legal Eagle Radio

August 2016

This Week in Legal Tech: The Best Legal Tech Conferences for Small Firm Lawyers
AboveTheLaw.com

Attorneys Caught in a Haze as Marijuana Businesses Look for Legal Help
CNBC

Effects of Judicial Branch Layoffs Evident
Hartford Courant



July 2016

Why Understanding the Black Lives Matter Movement is So Important
The Hill

June 2016

Conn. Judges Approve Mandatory Continuing Legal Education for State's Lawyers
New 'Civil Gideon' Task Force Has Backing of Legal Community Leaders
Connecticut Law Tribune

Cuts To State Courts Diminish Justice System
Hartford Courant

Incoming CBA President Has Ambitious Agenda
Connecticut Law Tribune



4 courthouses to close because of budget cuts; cases to move
Connecticut Post

Judicial Branch to Close 4 Courts
NBC Connecticut

Budget Cuts Force Court Closings
CT News Junkie

Judicial Branch to close Windham courthouse, 3 juvenile courts
Connecticut Mirror

Updated: Budget Cuts Lead to Closure of Four Court Facilities
Connecticut Law Tribune

Chief Justice Tells Bar Association More Than 500 Judicial Positions To Be Cut
Hartford Courant

Connecticut Bar Association Annual Conference and Luncheon
CT-N

Leading Your Team to Drive Results
CT Business Expo

Business Attorneys Praise New LLC Reform
Connecticut Law Tribune

Improving Job Market Leads to Optimism Among Law School Graduates
Connecticut Law Tribune

May 2016



Stamford Resident Honored by Connecticut Bar Association
Hartford Courant

Waterbury Resident Recognized as "Citizen of the Law"
Hartford Courant

Forum: Judge Lubbie Harper Jr. receives professional service award
New Haven Register

April 2016

Young Lawyers Aid in Fight Against Hunger
WallingfordPatch.com
 

Middletown Resident Presented with Vanguard Award
MiddletownPatch.com

'Civil Gideon' Task Force Would Be an Important First Step
Connecticut Law Tribune

Secret Wisdom from the “Stars” of the Legal Profession
Connecticut Employment Law Blog

New Haven’s retired Connecticut Supreme Court Justice Lubbie Harper Jr. to receive award
New Haven Register

Proposed Task Force Would Consider 'Civil Gideon' Initiative in Conn.
Connecticut Law Tribune

March 2016

Lawyers for the poor in civil, not just criminal court
News 8 

Leaders of Connecticut legal profession push for Senate hearing on Garland
News 8

Military Spouses May Be Allowed to Practice
Connecticut Law Tribune

Young Lawyers Fund Women’s Shelter
Hartford Business Journal

CBA President-Elect to Lead New England Bar Association
Hartford Business Journal

February 2016

CT Bar Association honored for elections monitoring
Hartford Business Journal

Law panel to discuss race, students’ constitutional rights and the media at American universities
North Haven News

State Prosecutors Says Budget Cuts Could Mean 50 Layoffs
Connecticut Law Tribune

Newtown Resident to Lead New England Bar Association
NewtownPatch.com

January 2016

CBA: New Task Force Will Examine Future of Profession
Connecticut Law Tribune

Court Leaders Want Poor to Have Better Access To Lawyers
Hartford Courant

December 2015

State Set to Require E-Filing for Appellate, Supreme Court Document
Connecticut Law Tribune

State Budget Deal Saves Courthouses in Meriden and Bristol
Connecticut Law Tribune

November 2015

New CBA Prez Seeks “Justice For All”
Branford Eagle

Conn. Bar Leaders Consider New Mandatory CLE Proposal
Connecticut Law Tribune

North Stonington Resident Rewarded for Academic Excellence
Patch.com – Stonington-Mystic
Hartford Courant

Torrington Resident Rewarded for Academic Excellence
Hartford Courant

Wethersfield Resident Recognized for Contributions to Workers’ Compensation Law 
Hartford Courant

October 2015

Let's Make a Deal: Conn. Panel OKs Barter of Legal Services
Connecticut Law Tribune

September 2015

Court warned of ‘life and death’ stakes in domestic cases
The Connecticut Mirror

CT Bar Association installs officers
Hartford Business Journal

August 2015

CBA member Attorney Eric Hard was interviewed regarding the recent ‘deflategate’ controversy surrounding New England Patriots’ star quarterback, Tom Brady. 
Fox CT

Bar Leaders Seek to Speed Progress for Female Lawyers Bringing Gender Equity to the Bar
Connecticut Law Tribune



July 2015

CT legal industry faces evolving landscape
Hartford Business Journal

Judge followed law in Moreno case
Waterbury Republican-American

Conn. Lawyers Mark ADA's 25th Anniversary With Multiple Events
Connecticut Law Tribune

Seymour Resident Honored by CBA Young Lawyers Section
Hartford Courant

Middletown Residents Honored by CBA Young Lawyers Section
MiddletownPatch.com
Hartford Courant



West Hartford Resident Receives Chair Award
WestHartfordPatch.com
Hartford Courant

Stamford Resident Recognized for Public Service
Patch.com – Stamford
Hartford Courant

Westborough Resident Recognized as "Rookie of the Year"
WestboroughPatch.com

Glastonbury Resident Honored for Public Service
Glastonbury Patch.com
Hartford Courant

Seymour Lawyer Receives Bar Association Award
Valley Independent Sentinel

Glastonbury Young Attorney Honored
Hartford Courant

Stamford area Business People
Stamford Advocate