News & Events

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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 pra ...

 Join us for an important virtual webinar on Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., where you’ll learn how the Corporate Transparency Act impacts small businesses. Attorney Michael Palmieri, a Shareholder at Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. (UKS), will guide you through the new filing requirements. ...

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://caispd.org/event_category/cais-event/) Ethan J. Ung, a Principal with ...

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 pr ...

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, Geral ...

For Immediate Release                                                                Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. Contact: John J. Alissi, Managing Partner 860 548-2619 jalissi@uks.com Meritas Contact: Beth LaBreche+1-612-578-2834beth@labreche.com   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 th ...

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, Patty Keefe, Heather Florio and Jennifer DiBella. ...

Attorney Christopher 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) Christopher L. Brigham, a Shareholder with Updik ...

UKS 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. Atto ...