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Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. was pleased to be a sponsor at the Connecticut Bankers Association 2024 Director & Senior Officer Symposium. UKS Shareholders, Patricia D. Anderson and Jennifer DiBella attended on behalf of UKS, along with Directors and Senior Officers of Financial Institutions throughout Connecticut. ...

UKS Shareholders, Chris Brigham and Jennifer DiBella, joined 130 firms from over 50 countries in Charlotte, North Carolina at the @Meritas Law Firms Worldwide Annual General Meeting! Attending the AGM wasn’t just about networking; but about staying at the forefront of legal innovation, learning from the best, and expanding our global reach. As a founding member of Meritas, UKS is proud to contribute to this vibrant community of legal professionals. #MeritasAGM2024 #IndependentButUnited ...

New Haven, CT - On May 13, 2024, Attorney Evan Goldstein, Partner at Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. was awarded the Connecticut Bar Association, Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section Service to the Profession Award. Evan has undertaken significant efforts to develop and implement educational programs, pro bono policies and public service initiatives, which elevate the profile of the profession, while also promoting the general public good. Specifically, Evan has helped to create and support ...

UKS was proud to be a sponsor at the Connecticut Bankers Association's 2024 Women in Banking Conference.  UKS Shareholders Jennifer DiBella and Patricia Anderson attended on behalf of UKS, along with women leaders in the financial institutions industry throughout Connecticut. ...

UKS recognized by Friendship Service Center, Inc. for its support in Connecticut Foodshare’s Walk for Hunger. UKS Teamwork Committee is raising additional funds and will participate in Walk for Hunger on May 4, 2024. For more, visit the link below.. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/friendship-service-center-of-new-britain-inc%2E_fscct-lovemadevisible-ctfoodshare-activity-7190817348876922880-MOAH?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios ...

Corporate Transparency Act Advisory Attached please find an advisory memo prepared by Chamber member Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, PC regarding the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), which became effective on January 1, 2024. The CTA requires numerous businesses operating in the U.S. to report to the United States Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) certain information about those natural persons who (1) exercise substantial control over the business and/or (2 ...

On March 13th, UKS hosted a gathering of women colleagues and clients who are leaders in their companies, to connect, collaborate with and celebrate “Women Who Mean Business.”  Thanks to Theaterworks Hartford for providing the venue at the beautiful and historic City Arts on Pearl Building in Downtown Hartford.  On the heels of International Women’s Day and with the start of Spring in the air, it was a perfect way to come together and honor one another’s successes and achievements. ...

From February 25 to February 28, UKS Principal Attorney Cristina Salamone attended the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (“FDCC”) Winter Meeting at the Vinoy Resort & Golf Club in St. Petersburg, FL. It was one of the largest Winter Meetings in the Federation's history with substantive continuing legal educational programming, wonderful events and memorable excursions that were enjoyed by members from across the country, Canada, and Europe. Highlights included General Michael Nei ...

Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. is pleased to announce that it was recently highlighted as one of the original eight Meritas firms. UKS’ motto, "Globally Capable. Distinctively Connecticut," reflects its strong Meritas roots and unwavering commitment to providing exceptional legal services. Meritas is a global alliance of leading independent law firms. Meritas is dedicated to helping clients access top-tier legal expertise from anywhere in the world. Each of its member firms holds itself to t ...

UKS Shareholder, Jennifer DiBella was appointed to the Meritas Law Firms US Leadership Committee.  Such Committee helps drive initiatives for the US Region of Meritas and works to build relationships throughout the organization and further its mission.  Meritas is a global alliance of qualified, independent, full-service law firms with the highest quality standards for membership in the industry.  Firms become members by invitation and must agree to perform against Meritas’ comprehensive Qualit ...