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Robinson+Cole’s Jon Schaefer will moderate the Environmental Business Council of New England, Inc.’s (EBC) leadership seminar “Priorities for CT DEEP for 2024 and Beyond – An EBC Connecticut Leadership Program,” this Friday, October 25. Hosted at R+C’s new Hartford office, there will be an informative and lively conversation with the key CT DEEP decision makers as they discuss ongoing and future programs, strategies, and challenges. Jon serves on the EBC’s Work Group Leadership Team, the Site Remediation and Redevelopment Committee, the Offshore Wind Working Group, and is Vice Chair of the EBC’s Connecticut Chapter. https://lnkd.in/djKPjwCF #environmentallaw

Robinson+Cole recently attended The Hartford’s Affinity Bar Mixer at Thomas Hooker Brewery, bringing together professionals from the South Asian Bar Association of Connecticut (SABAC), Connecticut Asian Pacific American Bar Association (CAPABA), George W. Crawford Black Bar Association (Crawford), and the Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity (LCD). Pictured here are R+C’s Mallori Thompson, who also serves as President of Crawford; Law Clerk Olta Shkembi; Bryce Simmons; Law Clerk Jessica Cocomazzi; and John Mutchler PE, Esq., who is on the Executive Boards (Treasurer) for SABAC and LCD. Also, pictured are Carolyn Ikari, US Department of Justice; Makana Ellis; Maggie Castinado; Office of the Public Defender in New Haven; Stephanie Johnson, The Hartford; Suphi Philip; and Priya Kiran.

Congratulations to Robinson+Cole’s Conor Duffy on his recent election as Secretary of the New Haven County Bar Association (NHCBA), for the 2024-2025 bar year. The NHCBA is a professional organization of New Haven County judges, lawyers, paralegals, law students, and other legal professionals that was founded in 1786.?The NHCBA serves as a conduit between the New Haven area bar and the public, and also provides continuing legal education, networking opportunities, and membership services; encourages and facilitates public service; addresses the legal needs of the community; and advocates on behalf of its members.?Conor has served on the NHCBA’s Executive Committee since 2019.

Robinson+Cole is once again pleased to be a sponsor of Community Housing Advocates, Inc.’s (CHA) 6th Annual Hope and Home Celebration, benefitting CHA’s Mercy Housing & Shelter Corporation and My Sisters' Place on October 25. Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation provides housing assistance and supportive services to persons who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. My Sisters’ Place offers a safe and nurturing environment for those who find themselves without a home through a unique combination of services and support, guidance and empowerment, and encouragement and outreach. Both organizations serve over 6,000 individuals and families annually. R+C’s Taylor A. Shea is a former board member of CHA and was chair from 2020-2022. https://lnkd.in/eAch9cEj #HopeandHome

Robinson+Cole is pleased to once again be a sponsor of Griffin Hospital’s 2024 “Griffin Gala,” this Friday, October 25, supporting its mission to provide personalized, humanistic, consumer-driven health care in a healing environment. All funds raised from this year's gala will benefit the organization’s essential programs and services that address the wide-ranging health care needs of the communities it serves ensuring access to innovative, high-quality care in a healing, person-centered environment. R+C’s Stephen Aronson is a member of Griffin Hospital Development Fund’s Golf Committee and long-time supporter of Griffin Health. https://lnkd.in/euF9W5Dg #GriffinGala #GriffinHealth #GriffinHospital

Robinson+Cole is once again pleased to be a sponsor of the Connecticut Bar Association’s upcoming “2024 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Summit: The Collaborative Blueprint”. The summit is an innovative and collaborative professional development experience designed to empower leaders in the legal profession with sessions discussing diversity, equity, and inclusion matter, including best practices, latest trends, and the importance of fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment. https://lnkd.in/eRv--sex #DEI #inclusion

Robinson+Cole is pleased to be a sponsor of tonight's Grace Farms Foundation “9th Anniversary Architecture Moves Us Benefit,” supporting the organization’s missing of bringing people together to explore nature, arts, justice, community, culture, and collaboration. The event will feature a performance by the London Philharmonic Orchestra celebrating nine years of Grace Farms’ dedication to culture, collaboration, and new outcomes inspired by nature and the arts. https://lnkd.in/eSMSPdaJ #ArchitectureMovesUs?

Robinson+Cole is once again pleased to be a sponsor of the 14th Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner, hosted by the Diocese of Norwich, this Sunday, October 27. The event will honor three individuals who have made significant contributions to Catholic education programs in the Diocese of Norwich. All proceeds from the event will provide diocesan elementary school students with tuition assistance. https://lnkd.in/eFnNTJ7x #ArchdioceseofNorwich #14thAnnualSetonScholarshipDinner?

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Robinson+Cole is pleased once again to be a sponsor of the Connecticut Italian American Bar Association (CIABA)’s 2024 Honorable Richard M. Marano Heritage & Awards Dinner, next Tuesday, October 22. The dinner honors the organization’s founder, the late Honorable Richard M. Marano’s impact on Italian American lawyers and the Connecticut legal community. R+C’s Francesco Mioli serves as the President of the Connecticut Italian American Bar Association. https://lnkd.in/dxB55NN7