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. ...
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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://caispd.org/event_category/cais-event/) Ethan J. Ung, a Principal with ...
Attorney Matthew Warden attended the Lawyer’s Collaborative for Diversity Event
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 ...
UKS at Connecticut Italian American Bar Association’s annual Heritage & Awards
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 ...
Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. Earns Recertification in Meritas, the Premier Global Network of Independent Law Firms
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 ...
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
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 Chris Brigham at CAIS Annual Conference on Governance – 2024 – CAIS PD
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 ...
Attorney Olivia Benson - CBA Rookie of the Year Award
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 ...
Public Finance Partner Michael Botelho Elected Fellow of American College of Bond Counsel (ACBC)
Updike, Kelly & Spellacy shareholder Michael P. Botelho has been elected to become a Fellow of the American College of Bond Counsel (ACBC). Admission as a Fellow of the ACBC is a recognition of the lawyer’s accomplishments and legal expertise in the field of bond law. The American College of Bond Counsel was formed in 1995 for the purpose of recognizing lawyers who have established reputations among their peers for their skill, experience and high standards of professional and ethical condu ...
UKS Update on Connecticut Paid Sick Leave, Fair Labor Standards Act, and Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Connecticut Paid Sick Leave On April 16, 2024, the House of Representatives voted to pass House Bill 5005 modifying the current law on CT Paid Sick Leave to provide more expansive and inclusive protections for nearly all employees across the state. The new law will become effective on January 1, 2025. Over the next three years, the new law’s coverage will expand to virtually all private sector employers regardless of their size, industry, or non-profit status. Starting January 1, 2025, th ...