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UKS Shareholder Patricia D. Anderson Presents at Bank Compliance Association of Connecticut, Inc. Annual Meeting ? On December 10, 2024, UKS Shareholder, Patricia D. Anderson presented a half-day Legislative, Regulatory and Legal Program to the Bank Compliance Association of Connecticut, Inc. (“BCAC”).?Attorney Anderson was joined by Art Corey, Senior Vice President and General Counsel at the Connecticut Bankers Association. The BCAC is a non-profit corporation organized to provide compliance education to financial institutions in Connecticut and beyond. Patricia D. Anderson is a Shareholder of UKS and practices in the areas of Financial Institutions and Transactions, Commercial Lending and Banking, Business and Corporate Services, Mergers and Acquisitions. She can be reached at [email protected] or 860.548.2684.

Join us for an important virtual webinar where Michael Palmieri, Shareholder at Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. (UKS), will guide you through Corporate Transparency Act impacts for small businesses on Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Contact Attorney Palmieri at 860.548.2618 or at [email protected].

Attorney Ethan J. Ung speaks at CAIS Conference on Business, Operations?& Technology ? UKS Attorney Ethan J. Ung?is a featured speaker at the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools Conference on Business, Operations?& Technology on Friday, November 8, 2024 at Mohegan Sun Casino. Attorney Ung’s talk, entitled “Legal Implications of AI Integration: Student Privacy and Data Security”, will analyze trends in AI integration in education and its implications for student privacy and data security. (https://lnkd.in/eyzb-PjE) Ethan J. Ung, a Principal with Updike, Kelly & Spellacy P.C., is a patent attorney and litigator?whose practice focuses primarily on intellectual property (IP) matters. He guides clients through prosecuting and enforcing their rights in patents, trademarks, copyrights, and other related areas. His services include offering clearance opinions, conducting IP audits and due diligence, and counseling entrepreneurs, business owners, and startups on various IP issues. Attorney Ethan J. Ung can be reached at?[email protected]?or at (860)548-2694.

On October 16, 2024, Attorney Matthew Warden attended the Lawyer’s Collaborative for Diversity event, hosted by Shipman and Goodwin.?The purpose of the event was to pair current University of Connecticut Law School students (the mentees) with practicing attorneys (the mentors).?The mentor/mentee relationships are designed to facilitate lasting relationships between current attorneys and future ones, providing the mentees with invaluable support in navigating the complexities of law school and promoting diversity within the legal community.?The event was well attended and appreciated.?On November 2, 2024, Attorney Warden attended the Quinnipiac School of Law Mock Trial Competition.?Attorney Warden served as one of the judging panelists for the competition and offered insights and tips to competing students.?The event is designed to simulate the trial experience and offers students an opportunity to compete before Connecticut judges and practicing litigation attorneys in a court room environment (this event was held at the New Haven Superior Court). Attorney Warden’s involvement with the mentorship and training of law school students exemplifies both his and UKS’ commitment to the future of the legal profession in Connecticut. Contact Attorney Matthew Warden at 860.548.2668 or at [email protected]

Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. was honored to be a Bronze Sponsor for the Connecticut Italian American Bar Association’s annual Heritage & Awards Dinner, celebrating the Honorable Richard M. Marano. This event brought together the CIABA community for an evening of recognition and connection. Representing UKS were CIABA board members Cristina Salamone, a past President of CIABA, and Jonathan Canestri. Additionally, attendees from UKS included Richard Order and his wife Denise Order, Gerald Giaimo, and Kaydeen Maitland. We appreciate CIABA for hosting such a meaningful event and look forward to our continued participation and support. Read more... https://lnkd.in/eBYXCwKt

Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. Earns Recertification in Meritas, the Premier Global Network of Independent Law Firms. Updike, Kelly & Spellacy’s membership in Meritas means its clients can access quality legal expertise around the world Contact Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C.: Goodwin Square 225??Asylum Street - 20th Floor Hartford, CT?06103 Phone:?860.548.2600 Fax:?860.548.2680

UKS was proud to come together and participate in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk sponsored by Liberty Bank at Dunkin Stadium in Hartford on October 6, 2024.??It was a celebration of courage and hope, providing a supportive community for courageous breast cancer survivors and metastatic breast cancer thrivers, caregivers, and families alike.?Pictured UKS Striders include Callie Crowston-Hickey, Michael Francomano, Monica Ward, Patricia Keefe, Heather Florio and Jennifer D..

UKS Attorney Christopher L. Brigham will be a featured speaker at the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools Annual Conference on Governance.?Attorney Brigham, who serves as General Counsel for Deerfield Academy, will be presenting with John Austin, Head of School at Deerfield Academy, on the topic of "Expressive Freedom on Independent School Campuses: An Educational and Legal Perspective.?("CAIS Annual Conference on Governance – 2024 – CAIS PD https://lnkd.in/e5nB2yHa.) Christopher L. Brigham, a Shareholder with Updike, Kelly & Spellacy and Chairman of the Employment Practices Group, focuses his practice on representing and counseling businesses and educational institutions with respect to workplace employment and school law issues. He can be reached at?[email protected]?or at (203)786-8310

Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. is very proud to announce that Associate Olivia L. Benson was awarded the Connecticut Bar Association - Young Lawyers Section's Rookie of the Year Award!??Attorney Benson is very active with the CBA's Young Lawyers and serves as Chair of the Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section. The Young Lawyers Section has as its primary goals the promotion of justice, the encouragement of public service, and the promotion of diversity and education of young lawyers and newly admitted practitioners. Attorney Benson practices in the areas of bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, and commercial litigation. She can be reached at 860.548.2679 or at [email protected]. Congratulations Olivia!