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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.
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COVID-19 Updates from the CBA
Friday, March 20, 2020
Learn about FREE webinars regarding the legal profession's response to COVID-19 and how to get pandemic questions addressed.
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CBA Forms 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic Task Force
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
The CBA announced today the formation of a 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic Task Force to respond to the growing legal issues and needs in Connecticut arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update to Members
Thursday, March 12, 2020
The CBA will not host in-person programs, CLE seminars, or meetings beginning Friday, March 13 through Friday, April 24.
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State of the Legal Profession Task Force to Hold Public Meeting
Monday, February 24, 2020
The CBA will host a public meeting of the State of the Legal Profession Task Force on Thursday, March 26 from noon to 1:30 p.m. This meeting will take via Zoom Meeting.
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Charity Cookbook Now Available for Sale
Monday, February 10, 2020
The second edition of the From the Court to Cuisine cookbook is now available for purchase. Proceeds will benefit the Greater Hartford Legal Aid, New Haven Legal Assistance Association, Inc., and Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut.
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International Law Section Re-Established
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
This fall, the Board of Governors approved the re-establishment of the International Law Section.
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Congratulations to Connecticut’s Newest Attorneys
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
On November 1, over 100 new attorneys appeared before the justices of the Connecticut Supreme Court to be sworn in to the Connecticut Bar.
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CBA Host Pro Bono Clinics
Friday, October 25, 2019
More than 50 members served over 60 clients at the CBA's pro bono clinics held October 22 and 24 in New Britain and Bridgeport, during the ABA's National Celebration of Pro Bono.
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CBA Presents Fourth Annual Diversity & Inclusion Summit
Friday, October 25, 2019
Members of the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) Diversity & Inclusion Summit Committee gathered with other leaders in the legal profession for the fourth annual Connecticut Diversity & Inclusion Summit.
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Federal Practice Sections Celebrates Hon. Martinez's Retirement
Friday, October 18, 2019
The Federal Practice Section hosted a retirement celebration for the Honorable Donna F. Martinez.
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CBA Leadership Honored by UConn School of Law
Monday, September 30, 2019
On September 12, UConn School of Law honored numerous CBA leaders during its Gallery of Pioneers Celebration at the Thomas J. Meskill Law Library. At the event reception, photographs were unveiled for the law school’s alumni honoring CBA leadership.
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New Legislative Acts Effective October 2019
Monday, September 30, 2019
Based on the past legislative session, new acts have become effective as of October 1, 2019. A selection of new acts that are of special interest to CBA members are below.
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FREE Legal Advice Clinics in New Britain and Bridgeport
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Members of the public can receive free legal advice at clinics in New Britain and Bridgeport.