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CBA Hosts Sixth Annual Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Summit
Monday, October 25, 2021
On Wednesday, October 20, more than 170 people attended the CBA’s sixth annual Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Summit: The Collaborative Blueprint. The interactive and engaging virtual summit explored strategies for increasing retention in legal organizations and creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive legal community within Connecticut.
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CBA Welcomes New Director of Access to Justice Initiatives
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
The Connecticut Bar Association is pleased to announce the addition of Attorney Jennifer Shukla as its Director of Access to Justice Initiatives. She is responsible for developing and coordinating the CBA’s initiatives on improving access to the legal system for indigent and underserved individuals, as well as participating in related legislative and public policy advocacy.
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CBA Members Volunteer at Stand Down 2021
Friday, October 8, 2021
For the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, CBA members continued to provide pro bono legal services to veterans at the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs’ annual Stand Down event, which the CBA has assisted with since 1998.
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Ten CBA Young Lawyers Receive Service Awards
Monday, August 16, 2021
Ten YLS Executive Committee members received awards at the section’s Leadership Retreat on August 6-7 for their service during the 2020-2021 bar year.
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CBA Hosts 2021 LAW Camp for High School Students
Monday, July 26, 2021
The CBA hosted the 2021 LAW Camp virtually over the week of July 12-16. During the camp, students were taught about different aspects of the legal profession and participated in a mock trial, helping them to develop critical thinking and analytic skills to prepare them for their professional careers.
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Past President Ralph J. Monaco Passes Away
Monday, July 12, 2021
Attorney Monaco was a dedicated member of the CBA, leading numerous important initiatives, before, during, and after his service as president.
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CBA Hosts Rule of Law: The Integrity of the American Election System Conference
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
The CBA Rule of Law Committee hosted its fourth CBA Rule of Law Conference, Rule of Law: The Integrity of the American Election System, virtually over Zoom on June 28 for an audience of 135 attendees.
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Casemaker is Transitioning to Fastcase
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
CBA members now have access to Fastcase. Casemaker will no longer be accessible by the end of August.
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CBA Members and Their Family and Friends Enjoy the Summer Picnic
Friday, July 2, 2021
200 CBA members, officers, and past presidents and their family and friends enjoyed a summer picnic at Holiday Hill in Prospect on June 27.
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The Second Virtual Connecticut Legal Conference Addresses Issues Facing Our Nation and the Legal Profession
Friday, June 25, 2021
More than 750 attendees participated in the second virtual Connecticut Legal Conference and learn from six national plenary speakers and over 100 local leaders in the law, who discussed current issues facing our nation and legal community.
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Member Spotlight: CBA Members Nominated to Federal Bench
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
CBA Members Hon. Sarah A. Merriam and Hon. Omar A. Williams have been nominated by President Joe Biden to fill vacancies on the Federal Bench.
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CBA Vice President Election Results
Thursday, June 3, 2021
The results of the vice president election have been authenticated and Margaret I. Castinado was elected as the incoming Vice President for the 2021-2022 bar year.
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Three CBA Attorneys Recognized with 2021 CLABBY Awards
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Attorneys Richard M. Coan, Taruna Garg, and Suzanne B. Sutton received CLABBY awards from the Connecticut Bar Association’s Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section on Wednesday, May 5.
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CBA Celebrates Law Day 2021
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
The CBA Civics Education Committee, together with the Greater Danbury, Hartford County, Litchfield County, New Haven County, and Windham County Bar Associations held its annual Law Day celebration virtually over Zoom on May 7, which featured retired Connecticut Appellate Court Judge Michael R. Sheldon as the keynote speaker.
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The CBA Hosts Lawyer Well-Being Week 2021
Monday, May 10, 2021
During the week of May 3, the CBA Lawyer Well-Being Committee hosted a series of free events for CBA members to celebrate Lawyer Well-Being Week.
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CBA Hosts Virtual Pro Bono Clinics
Friday, April 30, 2021
The CBA Pro Bono Committee, Statewide Legal Services of CT, and Connecticut Veterans Legal Center held a series of Pro Bono Clinics virtually on April 27 through 29, where 35 attorney volunteers met with a total of 50 clients over Zoom meetings.
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Celebrate with the Stars: A Night of Honor and Inspiration
Friday, April 9, 2021
Over 260 legal professionals, elected officials, community members, families, and friends gathered virtually on April 8 to honor 14 individuals and more than 30 attorneys observing 50 years of practice at the eighth annual Celebrate with the Stars.
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CBA Hosts First USCAAF Virtual Swearing-In Ceremony
Friday, March 19, 2021
Eight attorneys were admitted during the USCAAF's first virtual ceremony on Tuesday, March 16.
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CBA Denounces the Acts of Violence and Discrimination Against Asian Americans
Thursday, March 18, 2021
The recent attacks in Atlanta and events around the country throughout the COVID-19 pandemic fueled by hate do not represent who we are as legal professionals, an association, or leaders in our communities.
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Seven CBA Members Nominated to the Connecticut Superior Court Bench
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Immediate Past President Ndidi N. Moses and CBA members Linda Allard, John A. Cirello, Gladys Idelis Nieves, Edward O’Hanlan, Carletha S. Texidor, and Carla Nascimento Zahner were among those nominated.