CBA Member Spotlight

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Member Spotlight | Richard S. Order

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Richard S. Order will receive The Honorable Anthony V. DeMayo Pro Bono Award at the CBA’s annual awards celebration, Celebrate with the Stars, on Thursday, April 8.

Member Spotlight | Basam E. Nabulsi

Friday, February 5, 2021

Basam E. Nabulsi will receive The Honorable Anthony V. DeMayo Pro Bono Award at the CBA’s annual awards celebration, Celebrate with the Stars, on Thursday, April 8.

Member Spotlight | Louis M. Federici

Friday, January 29, 2021

Louis M. Federici will receive The Honorable Anthony V. DeMayo Pro Bono Award at the CBA’s annual awards celebration, Celebrate with the Stars, on Thursday, April 8.