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Native American Heritage Month | Shawn M. Yost
Monday, November 22, 2021
Shawn M. Yost is a solo practitioner who works and lives in Granby. He exclusively practices probate law and is member of the CBA’s Estates and Probate Section. Attorney Yost is a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Michigan’s largest federally recognized Native American tribe.
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Native American Heritage Month | Anthony W. Pignatiello
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Anthony W. Pignatiello is a Native American attorney and founder of Apex Law Firm LLC. He is a United States Army veteran and former VA-accredited attorney.
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month Member Spotlight | Michael Gilberg
Monday, October 18, 2021
Michael Gilberg is a special education attorney and autistic self-advocate, who was first diagnosed at age 18. He has devoted his legal career to representing children with disabilities to ensure they receive the appropriate education that they are entitled to under the law, which he was denied as a child.
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Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month Member Spotlight | The Honorable Jessica C. Torres
Thursday, September 30, 2021
The Honorable Jessica C. Torres is a Connecticut superior court judge who was nominated to the bench in 2021. She is a former president and current board member of the Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association.
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Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month Member Spotlight | Marie C. Bertrand
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Attorney Marie C. Bertrand has served as vice president (2016-2017) and president (2018-2019) of the Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association (CHBA) and is a member of the CBA's Commercial Finance Section.
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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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LGBTQ+ Pride Month Member Spotlight | Jenna Cutler
Monday, June 14, 2021
Attorney Jenna Cutler currently serves as a CBA Presidential Fellow with the LGBT Section and is a member of the Health Law, Women in the Law, and Young Lawyers Sections.
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LGBTQ+ Pride Month Member Spotlight | Ryan Downing
Monday, June 7, 2021
Attorney Ryan Downing is the treasurer of the CBA LGBT Section and works with his colleagues to organize interesting and informative events related to LGBTQ+ issues.
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Member Spotlight | The Honorable Tejas Bhatt
Monday, May 17, 2021
The Honorable Tejas Bhatt is a Connecticut Superior Court judge, nominated to the bench in 2018, a Connecticut Bar Foundation Fellow; a member of the organizing committee of the Constance Baker Motley Speaker Series; and is on the board of editors for the Connecticut Bar Journal.
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Member Spotlight | Carolyn Ikari
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Carolyn Ikari has been an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Civil Division of the District of Connecticut for 25 years and serves on the Federal Practice Section Executive Committee and as co-chair of the Government and Public Sector Committee.
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Member Spotlight | Greg Davis
Friday, March 19, 2021
Greg Davis will receive the Citizen of the Law Award at the CBA’s annual awards celebration, Celebrate with the Stars, on Thursday, April 8.
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Member Spotlight | Amy Calvo MacNamara
Friday, March 19, 2021
Amy Calvo MacNamara will receive the John Eldred Shields Distinguished Professional Service Award at the CBA’s annual awards celebration, Celebrate with the Stars, on Thursday, April 8.
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Women's History Month Member Spotlight | Valeria Caldwell-Gaines
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
The CBA commemorates National Women’s History Month 2021 by recognizing, spotlighting, and sharing the accomplishments of talented women in the law. The CBA is happy to recognize Attorney Valeria Caldwell-Gaines.
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Member Spotlight | Kathy Flaherty
Friday, March 12, 2021
Kathy Flaherty will receive the Charles J. Parker Legal Services Award at the CBA’s annual awards celebration, Celebrate with the Stars, on Thursday, April 8.
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Women's History Month Spotlight | Megan L. Wade
Monday, March 8, 2021
The CBA commemorates National Women’s History Month 2021 by recognizing, spotlighting, and sharing the accomplishments of talented women in the law. The CBA is happy to recognize Attorney Megan L. Wade.
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Member Spotlight | Jennifer L. Levi
Friday, March 5, 2021
Jennifer L. Levi will receive the Tapping Reeve Legal Educator Award at the CBA’s annual awards celebration, Celebrate with the Stars, on Thursday, April 8.
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Member Spotlight | Kyle A. McClain
Friday, February 26, 2021
Kyle A. McClain will receive the Young Lawyers Section (YLS) Vanguard Award at the CBA’s annual awards celebration, Celebrate with the Stars, on Thursday, April 8.
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Black History Month Member Spotlight | Alan H. Bowie, Jr.
Monday, February 22, 2021
Alan H. Bowie, Jr. is the president of the George W. Crawford Black Bar Association, and an active member of the CBA and New Haven Community.
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Member Spotlight | Patricia R. Kaplan
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Patricia R. Kaplan will receive the Edward F. Hennessey Professionalism Award posthumously at the CBA’s annual awards celebration, Celebrate with the Stars, on Thursday, April 8.
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Black History Month Member Spotlight | Je’Quana Orr
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Je'Quana was first introduced to the legal profession when she participated in a mock trial program as a rising high school sophomore.