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Edward J. Pontacoloni Appointed to Meritas Board of Directors
Edward J. Pontacoloni has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Meritas Law Firms Worldwide. Founded in 1990, Meritas is an international alliance of law firms in nearly 200 cities and 60 countries. Meritas law firms offer clients localized legal service of the highest quality. Meritas law firms are able to offer their clients extensive global reach while maintaining a single point of contact. Meritas membership is extended to law firms by invitation only.
Jennifer L. Groves Named 2008 MS Corporate Achiever
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Connecticut Chapter has named Jennifer L. Groves, a 2008 MS Corporate Achiever — one of only 18 leaders within the New Haven region to be so named. Established by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Connecticut Chapter in 2000, MS Corporate Achievers is a recognition program honoring some of Connecticut’s most influential leaders while at the same time raising critically needed funds to ensure ongoing scientific research and the continuation of vital programs and services offered by the chapter to the more than 6,000 Connecticut residents diagnosed with MS. Honorees are nominated by their peers and selected by an advisory council board for making outstanding contributions to business, civic and cultural enrichment.
Dana R. Bucin Joins 2008-2009 Meritas Leadership Institute Class
Dana R. Bucin has been selected to join the 2008-2009 Meritas Leadership Institute Class along with nine other attorneys from various jurisdictions in the U.S. and Canada. The advantages of participation in the Leadership Institute extend to Meritas as a whole and to the individual firm participants. In addition to developing future Meritas leaders, the class helps to strengthen the Meritas referral network.
The class will complete a project that will bring practical benefits to Meritas and its member firms. Previous class projects have included a comparison between Meritas and its competitors, a project on sustainability, a panel presentation by Asian Meritas firms discussing their capabilities and a comparison of legal issues regarding doing business in those jurisdictions. For further information visit http://www.envoynews.com/meritaslaw/e_article001087082.cfm?x=bcC0gfm,b7wvm5V7
Attorney Christopher Brigham participates in employment law roundtable
Christopher Brigham participated in an employment law roundtable entitled Employment Law: Practical Guidance hosted by ALM Media. The discussion will appear in GC New England and The Connecticut Law Tribune. The full text of the roundtable can be viewed by clicking the following link: http://www.uks.com/files/EmpLawRT.pdf
Attorney Wendy Kroll featured speaker at physicians' management program and meetings
Wendy L. Kroll was a featured speaker at the June 6, 2008 Connecticut Society of Eye Physicians' Management Program, the April 9, 2008 Connecticut Ear, Nose and Throat Society's Spring Meeting and the May 21, 2008 meeting of the Connecticut Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery Society.
Attorney Christopher Brigham featured speaker at physicians' management program
Christopher Brigham was a featured speaker at the June 6, 2008 Connecticut Society of Eye Physicians' Management Program. Attorney Brigham's presentation explored current employment law issues.
Mark J. Zimmermann serves as panelist at "Building Green in Connecticut: A Roundtable Discussion" held April 29, 2008
Mark Zimmermann served as a panelist at Building Green in Connecticut: A Roundtable Discussion held at the offices of Wiggin and Dana in New Haven on April 29, 2008. The program was sponsored by The Connecticut Law Tribune and ctlawtribune.com and focused on green development and related business trends. Among the topics discussed were Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating systems for buildings, as well as private sector and governmental initiatives for companies seeking green business alternatives. The text of the roundtable discussion is available in a special advertising section of the May 26 edition of The Connecticut Law Tribune. An audio version is also available on line at www.ctlawtribune.com.
David Sturgess serves as panelist at meeting of Hartford Chapter of Meeting Professionals International
David E. Sturgess served as a panelist discussing master agreements, riders and addenda at the May 13, 2008 meeting of the Hartford Chapter of Meeting Professionals International. The meeting was held at ON20 Restaurant in
Hartford
. Also serving as panelists were Michael Carson, Global Account Director of Starwood Hotels and Resorts and Rob Gingras, Director, Travel and Meeting Services for Cigna Corporation.
Michael P. Botelho Appointed to Board of Governors of the Hartford Hospital Corporation
Governor M. Jodi Rell has appointed Michael P. Botelho as a member of the Board of Governors of the Hartford Hospital Corporation. Attorney Botelho will serve through June 30, 2013.
Attorney Thomas A. Gugliotti speaks at a seminar entitled Commercial Landlord-Tenant Law
Thomas A. Gugliotti spoke at a Sterling Education Services, Inc. seminar entitled "Commercial Landlord-Tenant Law". The seminar was held on April 22, 2008. Additional information regarding the seminar can be obtained on the Sterling Education Services website (www.sterlingeducation.com).
David Sturgess and Gregg Lallier present a workshop at the Connecticut Business Financing & Assistance Fair
David E. Sturgess and Gregg J. Lallier presented a workshop on "Which Financing Sources Are Right For You" at the Connecticut Business Financing & Assistance Fair at the University of Hartford. For more information contact dsturgess@uks.com or glallier@uks.com.
David Sturgess Participates in Panel on Financing Sustainable Energy Ventures at UConn
David E. Sturgess participated in a panel discussion on "Financing Sustainable Energy Ventures" at the University of Connecticut on April 1, 2008. Mr. Sturgess discussed an array of capital sources for energy ventures. For further information contact David Sturgess at dsturgess@uks.com
Michael P. Botelho appears on Fox 61 News Program "Beyond the Headlines"
Michael P. Botelho, Public Relations Chair of the March of Dimes (Connecticut Chapter) appeared on the Fox 61 news program “Beyond the Headlines” with political reporter, Shelly Sindland on March 21 and 23 to discuss proposed legislation requiring mandatory testing for cystic fibrosis. To view the podcast, please visit http://fox61.trb.com.
Mark J. Zimmermann was featured speaker at the Connecticut Environmental Forum
Mr. Zimmmermann spoke on the Equopean Union's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) recycling initatives at Rensselaer at Hartford. Further information on the program is available at the Connecticut Environmental Forum's website: http://www.ctenvforum.org/
Kevin N. Reynolds Serves as Panelist at The Connecticut Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society's "Plan B in Connecticut"
Kevin N. Reynolds and Senator Jonathan Harris discussed the policy issues surrounding and the legal pros and cons of Connecticut's emergency contraception statute. The discussion was moderated by Edwin J. Maley, Jr., Legislative Commissioner, Connecticut General Assembly. The event was sponsored by The Connecticut Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society for Law and Policy (ACS).
The event took place on Wednesday, February 27, 2008. For further information on the event materials please visit: http://www.acslaw.org/chapters/lawyer/connecticut/rsvp
"The Adventures of Firstyr the Younger, Bed Time Stories For First Year Lawyers" by Edward J. Pontacoloni now available at Xlibris
"The Adventures of Firstyr the Younger, Bed Time Stores For First Year Lawyers", written by Edward J. Pontacoloni is now available for purchase at Xlibris.
Norm Pattis writes, "Praise for the Adventures of Firstyr the Younger". The law is neither art nor science. Most often it is caprice. Mr. Pontacoloni's allegory and poem would be a worthy addition to any first-year law student's reading list. Indeed, I would make it required reading. A little bit of humility can go a long way in the practice of law."
The book is available at Xlibris (888-795-4274, Ext. 7876) or www.xlibris.com/bookstore. International orders: Orders@xlibris.com
Kerry R. Callahan Has Been Appointed to the Board of Directors of Connecticut Defense Lawyers Association
Kerry R. Callahan has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Defense Lawyers Association. The Connecticut Defense Lawyers Association is a volunteer not-for-profit organization. The Association's members are attorneys who are primarily engaged in the defense of individuals and businesses in civil litigation or who serve as counsel for insurance carriers or business organizations. For more information, visit www.CTDefenseLawyers.org.
Daniel B. Fitzgerald, Chairman of the Connecticut Bar Association's Sports and Entertainment Law Section, Offers Opinion on Clemens' Congressional Hearings
Daniel B. Fitzgerald offered his opinion regarding Roger Clemens' legal strategy in an article which appeared in the Hartford Courant on February 14, 2008.
Daniel B. Fitzgerald Served as Panelist At AESLS/Career Services Entertainment Law Panel at the University of Connecticut School of Law on February 6, 2008
Daniel B. Fitzgerald served as a panelist at The Arts, Entertainment and Sports Law Society (AESLS)/Office of Career Services Entertainment Law Panel at the University of Connecticut School of Law on February 6, 2008. The event was open to all law students who are interested in a career in entertainment law. In addition to Mr. Fitzgerald, Joan Channick, Managing Director of Long Wharf Theater, Jeff Googel, Talent Agent, of the William Morris Agency and James Walker, Managing Partner, Walker and Associates, volunteered to serve as panelists for this event.
Kathleen H. Rudzik Elected to Lutz Children's Museum Board of Trustees
Kathleen H. Rudzik was elected to the Board of Trustees of the Lutz Children's Museum at its Annual Meeting on May 9, 2007. The Board of Trustees renders decisions as to the museum's mission and finances.
Attorneys David J. Monz and Eileen P. Conneely Co-Author Article on Department of Homeland Security Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS): College and University Initial Compliance Obligations
On November 20, 2007, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS” or “Department”) issued the final list of Chemicals of Interest that may trigger application of the DHS Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards. For the full text of the Article click below to be directed to the NACUANOTES website.
http://www.nacua.org/nacualert/docs/CFATS/cfats.pdf
Dana R. Bucin Recently Elected to the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association
Dana R. Bucin was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association.
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