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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.
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Nine Attorneys Certified as Residential Real Estate Specialists
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
This achievement signifies they are extremely competent, experienced, and skilled in residential real estate law.
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CBA Condemns the Violence at the US Capitol
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
The CBA is and remains dedicated to the principles of law and justice and safeguarding the rule of law, particularly at this essential moment in our democracy.
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CBA Provides Pro Bono Legal Services in Libraries
Monday, January 4, 2021
The Lawyers in Libraries program provides free pro bono legal services to members of the public in a community setting.
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Live Closed Captioning Now Available on CBA Virtual Meetings and CLE Seminars
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
CBA virtual meetings and CLE seminars will now feature live closed captioning to meet the accessibility needs of our members
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CBA Assists in Ensuring Right to Vote for CT Residents
Monday, November 2, 2020
The CBA has collaborated with the Office of Secretary of the State Denise W. Merrill to protect democracy.
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CBA Hosts Fifth Annual Diversity & Inclusion Summit
Monday, October 26, 2020
The fifth annual Diversity & Inclusion Summit explored retention in legal organizations.
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CBA Members Volunteer at Stand Down
Friday, October 2, 2020
CBA members were still able to continue the nearly 25-year tradition of providing pro bono legal services to veterans at the annual Stand Down event despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Secretary Legal Assistance Program Volunteers Needed
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Volunteer to respond to polling place complications on Election Day through the Secretary Legal Assistance Program.
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CBA Calls for Firms to Support October Bar Exam Applicants
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
The CBA is offering space for applicants to take the bar exam and is asking law firms to volunteer space as well.