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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.
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CBA Mourns the Loss of US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Monday, September 21, 2020
We deeply feel the great loss of Justice Ginsburg in our legal community. She touched so many lives in Connecticut and throughout the world.
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CBA To Host First Virtual Three-Day Legal Conference
Monday, August 31, 2020
The CBA will hold its 2020 Connecticut Legal Conference virtually, for the first time, on September 14, 15, and 16. Forty-five sessions, in more than 10 tracks—including case law, ethics, family law, legal technology, and hot topics—are scheduled and will feature Connecticut legal practice leaders as well as national speakers.
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CBA Named Best CLE Provider for Fourth Straight Year
Monday, August 24, 2020
The CBA has once again won #1 CLE Provider and #1 CLE Provider—Online as voted by Connecticut Law Tribune readers.
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The Karen Lynn DeMeola Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Fund Established
Monday, August 17, 2020
The DeMeola Fund is named after Past President Karen DeMeola and will fund the Diversity & Inclusions Committee's efforts.
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Celebrate with the Stars: Seventh Annual Event Goes Virtual
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
On Wednesday, July 22, the seventh annual “Celebrate with the Stars” was held virtually for the first time
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CBA Donates $8,000 To Legal Service Providers
Monday, July 20, 2020
The CBA has donated $8,000 to the Connecticut Bar Foundation (CBF) to benefit their legal service grantees who provide pro bono civil legal services to Connecticut’s low-income residents. This is one of the numerous initiatives the CBA has undertaken to assist Connecticut residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Register Now for the Secretary's Legal Assistance Program to Assist with Primary Election Day
Friday, July 10, 2020
The Secretary's Legal Assistance Program trains attorneys to respond to polling issues on, Primary Election Day, Tuesday, August 11. Volunteer to ensure Connecticut residents are able to exercise their right to vote.
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CBA Holds 2020 Annual Meeting
Monday, June 15, 2020
The Connecticut Bar Association held its 2020 Annual Meeting on June 8 to thank the 2019-2020 CBA officers for their service and install the 2020-2021 CBA officers.
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CBA Establishes Policing Task Force
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
The Policing Task Force will facilitate conversations with a diverse group of community leaders, law enforcement officials, and attorneys to hear the concerns raised by community members and to consider potential solutions in order to recommend reforms to policies, procedures, training, and culture in police departments.
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CBA Denounces All Acts of Hate
Monday, June 1, 2020
The CBA denounces all acts of hate, violence, and discrimination that violate constitutional rights, stifle social justice, and undermine the rule of law.
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LSAT Scholarship Initiative Selects First Recipient
Friday, May 29, 2020
The CBA Diversity & Inclusion LSAT Scholarship Initiative has selected Christina Cruz of Willimantic as its first recipient.
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More Than 120 People Attend Law Day Event
Thursday, May 28, 2020
More than 120 legal professionals and middle and high school students attended the CBA's annual Law Day event.
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CBA Pro Bono Connect Responds to the Legal Services Needs as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
The CBA has launched CBA Pro Bono Connect to help meet the anticipated increase in the civil legal needs of Connecticut’s low-income residents in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Section Spotlight | Veterans and Military Affairs
Monday, May 4, 2020
The Veterans and Military Affairs Section donated $500 of their section funds to Columbus House to help homeless veterans affected by COVID-19.
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CBA Donates $16,000 To Project Feed Connecticut
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
The CBA has pledged to donate $16,000 to Project Feed Connecticut to help feed hungry Connecticut residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Three Attorneys Recognized with 2020 CLABBY Awards
Friday, April 17, 2020
Attorneys Matthew K. Beatman, John L. Cesaroni, and Charles A. Maglieri received 2020 CLABBY awards.
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CBA Offers Free Online Legal Research during 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic
Monday, April 6, 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, non-CBA members can access online legal research software free for one month.
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COVID-19 Update: Remote Notarization and Practice Book Rule Changes
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Governor Lamont issued Executive Order 7K allowing for remote notarization of documents and the Rules Committee of the Superior Court approves changes to the Practice Book.