On May 24, CBA President Karen DeMeola was named Attorney of the Year at the Connecticut Law Tribune's fourth annual Professional Excellence Awards celebration at the Bond Ballroom in Hartford. Other finalists for the award included Aaron Bayer of Wiggin and Dana LLP and Thomas Behrendt of the Connecticut Legal Rights Project.
"I am honored and humbled by this award," stated President DeMeola. "Aaron and Tom have dedicated their professional lives to the rule of law and protecting the most vulnerable of our society. They both have a reputation of being professional and civil advocates for their clients. I am proud to have been nominated with them."
This award celebration gives the Connecticut legal community a chance to highlight great work and achievements. Additional award categories included: new leaders in the law, litigation departments, best mentors, distinguished leaders, unsung heroes, lifetime achievement, GC impact of the year, game changers, giant slayer, and officiator. View the winners for all 11 categories.
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CBA President Karen DeMeola accepting the
Connecticut Law Tribune Attorney of the Year Award.
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Attorney of the Year Award winner Karen DeMeola with her wife, Jess, and parents, Pat and Bill, at the Professional Excellence Awards Celebration. |