Christine Bromberg

Christine E. Bromberg

Partner

Christine E. Bromberg

Partner

  • Overview

    Biography

    Christine Bromberg is a member of the firm's Tax Group, where she represents clients in connection with a broad range of federal income tax matters.

    Tax

    Christine provides clients with practical advice and strategy regarding U.S. federal income taxes. Her practice has a particular emphasis on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, workouts (in and out of bankruptcy), recapitalizations, divestitures, and spin-offs, as well as all forms of capital-raising activities. Her clients include domestic and foreign corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies, ranging in size from start-up businesses to multinational public corporations. She works with clients across a broad range of industries, including manufacturing, technology, biotechnology, energy, retail, food and beverage, wholesale and distributors, aerospace, health care, and real estate and development. 

    Christine has significant experience structuring and negotiating complex joint ventures and other pooled investment vehicles on behalf of investors, investment funds, and real estate developers. She has advised on the tax aspects of syndicated loan transactions, derivative investments, and other financings on behalf of both lenders and borrowers. She also represents clients before taxing agencies in audits and administrative litigation at the federal, state, and local tax levels.

    Christine has extensive experience guiding clients through their tax-related issues. She assisted a Singapore-based software developer with U.S. federal income tax matters involving U.S.-based internet and distribution activities, and she represented a multinational manufacturer and distributor of perfumes and beauty products in connection with its U.S. federal income tax planning. She represented The Nielsen Company LLC, a global information and measurement company, with several investment, merger and acquisition, and tax restructuring matters.

    Exempt Organizations

    Christine is co-chair of the firm's Exempt Organizations Group. She has experience with the federal and state tax laws that apply to tax-exempt organizations. Christine has counseled a variety of exempt organizations, both private foundations and public charities, with respect to structure and formation, charitable gift planning, transactional matters, and unrelated business taxable income strategy and planning. She has represented exempt organization clients in connection with audits before the Internal Revenue Service and the tax aspects of joint ventures with for-profit entities.

    Prior to joining Robinson+Cole, Christine was associated with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Shearman & Sterling LLP in New York City. She is a certified public accountant and an adjunct professor at the University of Connecticut School of Law, where she teaches a course on corporate taxation.

    Christine was selected as a Rising Star to the Connecticut Super Lawyers list from 2008 to 2012.

  • Experience
    • Experience

      Experience

        Mergers and Acquisitions

      • Represented a large privately held electrical supply distribution business in its sale to a private equity-sponsored buyer. The representation involved resolution of complicated 280G considerations and "applicable high-yield debt obligation" concerns with respect to debt financing.

      • Represented a NYSE- and NASDAQ-listed company providing integrated financial information and analytical applications to the global investment community concerning its acquisition of a market research firm focused on advisor-sold investment and insurance products. Robinson & Cole advised the client on the tax risks and benefits of various transaction structures, designed and analyzed the tax and general corporate aspects of the pre-sale restructuring, and assisted in negotiating corresponding provisions in the purchase agreement relating to indemnities and purchase price adjustments. Robinson & Cole’s benefits group provided analysis on various 409A and 280G issues and developed various corrective actions, and advised on the design of the incentives and agreements for key employees.

      • Represented an investment advisor’s cross-border sale of its broker dealer business to a French bank, which was structured as a tax-free stock-for-stock exchange under section 368(a)(1)(B).*

      • Represented Farrell Corp., a manufacturer of processing equipment for primarily the rubber and plastics industries, in its sale to a German buyer.

      • Representation of Symphony Marketing Solutions, Inc., a company providing analytics and data management services in the retail, pharmaceutical, and consumer packaged goods industries, concerning acquisition by Genpact International, Inc., a business processes management company.

      • Represented a leading industrial packaged gas company in the sale of its business through a bid auction process. Our representation involved drafting the shareholder proxy materials (including tax disclosure). The transaction was structured as a taxable reverse triangular merger.

      • Representation of VCS Group, an affiliate of Camuto Group, a women's designer and shoe retailer, in multiple joint venture and acquisition transactions.

      • Representation of The Nielsen Company (U.S.) LLC, a global information and measurement company with leading market positions in marketing and consumer information, media measurement, online intelligence, mobile measurement, and trade shows, in more than 10 investment, merger and acquisition, and tax restructuring matters.

        • Private Equity

      • Represented a real estate fund in connection with its formation, private offering, and acquisition of real estate properties, which included preparation of offering memorandum (including tax disclosure) and operating agreements for the limited liability companies involving complicated capital structure and distribution provisions.

      • Representation of Alta Communications, a Boston-based private equity fund, in acquisition of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based advanced sourcing technology company.

      • Representation of First New England Capital, a private equity fund, concerning acquisition of controlling interest in Los Angeles, California-based Internet security company.

      • Representation of Revelry Brands, a Colorado-based venture group, in multiple transactions, including its acquired interests in a New York City-based food company, Siggi's yogurt; in New York City-based Data Garden, a data analytics company serving the natural foods industry; and in Colorado-based Only Natural Pet Store, a manufacturer and retailer of natural pet products, and related to Revelry's private placements of securities to finance a portion of such acquisitions.

        • International

      • Represented a Singapore-based software developer in connection with U.S. federal income tax matters involving U.S.-based internet and distribution activities.

      • Represented a multinational manufacturer and distributor of perfumes and beauty products in connection with U.S. federal income tax planning involving European operations.*

      • Representation of borrowers and lenders with respect to tax aspects of cross-border financings, including withholding and subpart F issues.

        • Venture Capital and Equity Financings

      • Representation of Tudor Ventures II LP, a private equity and venture capital fund, in multiple transactions, including the sale of its portfolio company, Verrillon, a manufacturer of specialty optical fibers, and Tudor's Series C preferred stock investment in ArcSoft, Inc., a Silicon Valley-based software company. Negotiated all principal transaction documents and quarterbacked interaction with company counsel and Fortune 500 strategic co-investor. Structured transaction to account for client's numerous and significant foreign subsidiaries.

        • Other Experiences

      • Represented ViaQuest Holdings, Ltd. (ViaQuest) as legal counsel in connection with investment in the healthcare services provider by Council Capital, a healthcare-focused private equity firm based in Nashville, Tennessee. ViaQuest, headquartered in Dublin,Ohio, is a leading provider of quality, highly-individualized and specialized cost-effective care, solutions and services focused on individuals with development disabilities; hospice care; and behavioral and mental health. All are seen as growing areas of the healthcare market. ViaQuest operates in Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

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      *Atty. Bromberg was counsel in these representative transactions before joining Robinson+Cole.

    • Professional Associations

      Professional Associations

      American Bar Association

      New York State Bar Association

      Connecticut Bar Association

      Law360
      Tax Editorial Advisory Board (2017 - 2021)

      Connecticut Bar Foundation
      James W. Cooper Fellow

      American Bar Foundation
      Fellow

      University of Connecticut School of Law
      Adjunct Professor, Corporate Taxation
    • Honors + Awards

      Honors + Awards

      Selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the area of Tax Law since 2020.

      Robinson+Cole Community Service Award Recipient, 2013

      Selected as a Rising Star to the Connecticut Super Lawyers list from 2008 to 2012.

      Connecticut Law Tribune, 2010, recognized in Women in the Law: High Achievers yearbook

      Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© as Hartford Lawyer of the Year in the area of Tax Law for 2023.

    • Community Involvement

      Community Involvement

      Junior Achievement, Southwest New England Chapter
      Emeritus Board of Directors (2022 - Present)
      Former Board of Directors, Executive Committee
      Former Board Chair

      Connecticut Childrens Medical Center Foundation
      Member, Board of Directors
  • NEWS + PRESS
    • Publications

      Publications

      "2007 Connecticut Tax Law Developments," published in Connecticut Bar Journal (3/2008)

      "2006 Connecticut Tax Law Developments," published in Connecticut Bar Journal (3/2007)

    • Presentations

      Presentations

      "Funders and Advocacy: What You Need To Know - Alliance for Justice Training," as part of the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy's 2022 Policy Series (3/2/2022)
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        • Funders and Advocacy: What You Need To Know - Alliance for Justice Training

        "Funders and Advocacy: What You Need To Know - Alliance for Justice Training," presented by Christine E. Bromberg, as part of the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy's 2022 Policy Series (3/2/2022)

        The Alliance for Justice's Bolder Advocacy project was designed to provide everything you need to know in order to engage confidently in the advocacy space. Advocacy can be a powerful tool to increase impact and further your mission. But many funders have questions about what they can, and cannot, do when it comes to advocacy.

        Not sure how to make the case for funding advocacy?  Uncertain whether you can fund grantees that lobby? Wondering whether your public or private foundation can speak out on a particular issue? The Alliance for Justice's Bolder Advocacy project was designed to provide everything you need to know in order to engage confidently in the advocacy space. This training answered these questions and more! Presenters provided expert guidance on what funders need to know from both the state and federal level, offering a clear understanding of the kind of advocacy activities foundations can safely engage in and best practices for grantmaking to give grantees the most flexibility under the law for their advocacy efforts.


      "Corporate Taxation," as a guest lecturer at the UConn Law School. (2/27/2020)
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        • Corporate Taxation

        "Corporate Taxation," presented by Christine E. Bromberg, as a guest lecturer at the UConn Law School. (2/27/2020)

        Tax Group partner Christine Bromberg spoke as a guest lecturer at the program “Corporate Taxation,” along with Robert Wylie, Chief Tax Officer at Terex Corporation, at the University of Connecticut (UConn) School of Law in Hartford, Connecticut on February 27, 2020. They discussed contemporary tax issues and the challenges that can arise, as well as their own careers focused on corporate tax law. A Q&A session was offered following their remarks. The lunchtime event was co-sponsored by two UConn Law School student organizations, the Corporate Law Society and the Tax Law Society.


      "Recent Federal Income Tax Developments Involving Cancellation of the Indebtedness Income," at the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants' Tax 360 Conference (11/27/2012)

      "Thinking Outside the Corporate Box," at UCONN Law School's Corporate Raw, Hartford, Connecticut (11/10/2010)

      "Recent Developments in Taxable and Tax-Free Mergers and Acquisitions," at the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants' Tax 360 Conference (12/2009)

    • News

      R+C in the News

      • November 22, 2022

        R+C Volunteers Present Junior Achievement Programs in Hartford School

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          R+C Volunteers Present Junior Achievement Programs in Hartford School

          On November 10, 2022, R+C lawyers and staff joined volunteers from PwC, KPMG, Santander and Central Connecticut State University to teach at Parkville Community School in Hartford on behalf of the Southwest New England Chapter of Junior Achievement (JA). Firm participants presented to more than 60 Parkville kindergartners JA-developed programs in financial literacy and entrepreneurship, such as how to earn and save money and what it means to have a job. This marks more than 15 years of R+C participation at the school. R+C volunteers taking part represented multiple practice groups in the Hartford office, and included Christine Bromberg, Kelly Butricks, Ben Daniels, R+C Legal Recruiting Coordinator Raquel Rodriguez, Garrett Shaikh, Jon Vasquez and Bill Wilson. Raquel and Talent Management Coordinator Emma Toms led the efforts to solicit volunteers and organize the training in coordination with JA. Christine serves on the Emeritus Board of Directors for the Chapter.

           

      • January 5, 2022

        Business Transactions Team Represents Hydrofera, LLC in Sale to Essity

      • March 29, 2021

        Transactional Health Law Team Represents ViaQuest in Significant Investment Agreement

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          Transactional Health Law Team Represents ViaQuest in Significant Investment Agreement

          Robinson+Cole’s Transactional Health Law Group, led by co-chair Leslie J. Levinson, represented ViaQuest Holdings, Ltd. (ViaQuest) as legal counsel in connection with investment in the healthcare services provider by Council Capital, a healthcare-focused private equity firm based in Nashville, Tennessee. The R+C team also included Adam Anderson, Christine Bromberg, Ian Clarke-Fisher, Frank Eucalitto, Michael Kearney, Eric Kogan, Michael Lisitano, Virginia McGarrity, Kit Peabody, Kathryn Rattigan and Emilee Mooney Scott. ViaQuest, headquartered in Dublin,Ohio, is a leading provider of quality, highly-individualized and specialized cost-effective care, solutions and services focused on individuals with development disabilities; hospice care; and behavioral and mental health. All are seen as growing areas of the healthcare market. ViaQuest operates in Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Read the Press Release HERE.

          Eric Keen, General Partner at Council Capital, was enthusiastic about the alignment of the two companies, seeing a good fit with Council Capital’s mandate of investing “on the right side of change” – where growth accelerates as cost pressure and quality demands increase. The private equity firm leverages its Council Model, which draws upon the experience and resources of its CEO Council, Strategic Healthcare Investors, and Value Creation Team, to attract and support leading management teams and portfolio companies. Keen noted that ViaQuest is “highly regarded and well-positioned within its service specialties.”

          ViaQuest founder and CEO, Rich Johnson, will remain a significant investor and continue to lead the management team. Johnson said Council Capital’s “experience in our markets and the expertise and support provided through their CEO Council…and network of portfolio companies” were significant attractions that will support ViaQuest’s mission of offering “health, happiness and hope” as it continues to grow. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. This is the first platform investment from Council Capital IV, a $200 million fund that closed in November 2020.

      • March 14, 2019

        Christine Bromberg and Les Levinson Named to Law360 Editorial Advisory Boards

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          Christine Bromberg and Les Levinson Named to Law360 Editorial Advisory Boards

          Tax Group lawyer Christine E. Bromberg and Health Law Group lawyer Leslie J. Levinson have been selected to serve on Law360 Editorial Advisory Boards for 2019. Ms. Bromberg has been re-named to Law360’s Tax Editorial Advisory Board. She has served on the board since 2016. Mr. Levinson has been re-named to Law360’s Health Editorial Advisory Board. He has served on the board since 2015. The purpose of these editorial advisory boards is to get feedback on Law360's coverage and to gain insight from experts in the field on how best to shape future coverage.

      • March 15, 2018

        Christine Bromberg and Les Levinson Named to Law360 Editorial Advisory Boards

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          Christine Bromberg and Les Levinson Named to Law360 Editorial Advisory Boards

          Tax Group lawyer Christine E. Bromberg and Health Law Group lawyer Leslie J. Levinson have been selected to serve on Law360 Editorial Advisory Boards for 2018.  Ms. Bromberg has been re-named to Law360’s Tax Editorial Advisory Board. She has served on the board since 2016. Mr. Levinson has been re-named to Law360’s Healthcare Editorial Advisory Board. He has served on the board since 2015. The purpose of these editorial advisory boards is to get feedback on Law360's coverage and to gain insight from experts in the field on how best to shape future coverage.

      • March 7, 2017

        Five Robinson+Cole Lawyers Selected as James W. Cooper Fellows of the Connecticut Bar Foundation

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          Five Robinson+Cole Lawyers Selected as James W. Cooper Fellows of the Connecticut Bar Foundation

          The Connecticut Bar Foundation has elected Robinson+Cole lawyers Wystan M. Ackerman, Bradford S. Babbitt, Christine E. Bromberg, Nuala E. Droney, and Gerald P. Dwyer Jr. as 2017 Fellows of the James W. Cooper Fellows Program. The program was established to honor the leading members of the legal profession and the judiciary in Connecticut, to promote a better understanding of the legal profession and the judicial system, and to explore ways to improve the profession and the administration of justice in Connecticut. Membership in the Fellows is by invitation only and is evidence of professional distinction. Sixty-three Fellows were elected this year and will be honored at the James W. Cooper Fellows Reception at The Hartford Club on April 25, 2017.

      • February 23, 2017

        Christine Bromberg Named to Law360's Tax Editorial Advisory Board

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          Christine Bromberg Named to Law360's Tax Editorial Advisory Board

          Tax Group partner Christine E. Bromberg has been selected to serve on the 2017 Law360’s Tax Editorial Advisory Board. She also served on the board in 2016. In this position, Ms. Bromberg will advise Law360 editors on current issues concerning tax matters. In addition, she will offer insight on the best ways to formulate future tax-related coverage. 

      • October 26, 2016

        Christine Bromberg Quoted in Law 360 Article on Recently Issued IRS Regulations

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          Christine Bromberg Quoted in Law 360 Article on Recently Issued IRS Regulations

          Tax Group lawyer Christine E. Bromberg was quoted in the article "IRS' Disguised Sale Regs Will Limit Options for Partnerships," published in Law360 on October 19, 2016. The article examines the IRS's recently released guidelines on treating disguised property sales within partnerships. Ms. Bromberg states that the new regulations are especially relevant transaction structures used by the private equity sector. To find out more about her analysis on this topic, click here to view the article. 

      • February 23, 2016

        Christine Bromberg Named to Law360's Tax Editorial Advisory Board

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          Christine Bromberg Named to Law360's Tax Editorial Advisory Board

          Christine E. Bromberg has been selected to serve on the 2016 Law360’s Tax Editorial Advisory Board. In this position, Ms. Bromberg will advise Law360 editors on current issues concerning tax matters. In addition, she will offer insight on the best ways to formulate future tax-related coverage.

          Ms. Bromberg is a partner in Robinson+Cole's Tax Group and leads the firm's federal tax practice. She represents clients in connection with a broad range of domestic and international tax matters, with particular emphasis on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, workouts, recapitalizations, divestitures, and spin-offs, and all forms of capital-raising activities. She also represents tax-exempt organizations in connection with tax planning and advice.

      • November 6, 2015

        Christine Bromberg Elected as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation

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          Christine Bromberg Elected as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation

          The American Bar Foundation has elected tax lawyer Christine E. Bromberg as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. Elected by their peers, the Fellows represent an honorary group of lawyers, judges, and legal scholars who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in the legal profession and in the community. Membership is limited to less than one percent of lawyers licensed to practice in each jurisdiction.

          Ms. Bromberg is a partner in Robinson+Cole's Tax Group. She represents clients in connection with a broad range of domestic and international tax matters.

      • December 3, 2014

        Robinson+Cole Volunteers Teach JA Curriculum in Hartford School

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          Robinson+Cole Volunteers Teach JA Curriculum in Hartford School

          Robinson+Cole attorneys and staff members participated in Junior Achievement (JA) Day at Parkville Community School in Hartford, Connecticut, on November 21, 2014. This was the firm's 10th JA/R+C Day and our 9th visit to Parkville Community. A total of 10 volunteers taught kindergarten through second grade students a JA-developed curriculum focused on promoting financial literacy and developing good life skills. Volunteers Gabriela Arias, Diana D'Angelo, Sandra Marin, and Nicole Najam used compelling stories, along with hands-on activities, to demonstrate the concepts of helping, working, earning, and saving to two classes of kindergarteners. Our first grade volunteers, Kelly Frye, Nancy Ransom, and Jonathan Schaefer, instructed two classrooms of students on the role people play in the local economy and engaged students with activities about needs, wants, jobs, tools and skills, and interdependence. Christine Bromberg and James Nault taught a second grade class about our community, exploring the interdependent roles of workers in a community, the work they perform, and how communities work.

          JA/R+C Day is an annual volunteer opportunity supporting the overall mission of JA to make students financially responsible, prepared for the workforce, and entrepreneurially savvy. The JA program provides a powerful learning experience for young people for the following two reasons:

          • JA programs are delivered by volunteers from businesses and the community who work hand-in-hand with classroom teachers. These volunteers inspire the students through their real-world experience. 
          • The curriculum consists of hands-on activities that allow the students to learn by doing. Designed by national experts in learning, activities are engaging, fun, and comprehensive.

          All together, Robinson+Cole volunteers taught these valuable lessons in five classrooms, reaching over 100 students!

           

      • April 30, 2013

        Hartford Tax Lawyer Participates in UConn School of Law Panel

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          Hartford Tax Lawyer Participates in UConn School of Law Panel

          Tax lawyer Christine E. Bromberg participated in the panel "Corporate Raw" at the University of Connecticut School of Law on April 3, 2013. The event, hosted by the school's Tax Law Society and Corporate Law Society, brought together leading practitioners in Connecticut with students interested in corporate and tax law to discuss, among other things, career opportunities and the practice of law in these two areas. This is the second time that Ms. Bromberg, an adjunct professor of corporate taxation at the law school, has been a part of this panel.
      • December 24, 2012

        Christine E. Bromberg Speaks at Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants’ Annual Tax 360 Conference

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          Christine E. Bromberg Speaks at Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants’ Annual Tax 360 Conference

          Tax partner Christine E. Bromberg presented “Recent Federal Income Tax Developments Involving Cancellation of the Indebtedness Income” at the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants’ Tax360 Conference on November 27, 2012. During her presentation, Ms. Bromberg discussed, among other things, planning opportunities for deferring or excluding cancellation of the indebtedness income, U.S. federal income tax implications involving cancellation of indebtedness arising from real estate workouts involving recourse and nonrecourse debt, plus recently finalized Treasury regulations on the debt for equity rules under Section 108(e)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code and deferral techniques under Section 108(i) of the Internal Revenue Code.
      • May 6, 2011

        Attorneys Teach Parkville Community School Students About the Economics of Success

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          Attorneys Teach Parkville Community School Students About the Economics of Success

          Robinson & Cole attorneys Christine E. Bromberg and Evan J. Seeman volunteered at Parkville Community School in Hartford for “Robinson & Cole/Junior Achievement Day” on April 21, 2011. Ms. Bromberg and Mr. Seeman taught approximately 40 sixth-graders the “JA Economics for Success” program. It considers the skills, interests, and values of the students and explores education and career options that may suit them, and then through an activity identifies the link between personal finance, education and career choices. The program also demonstrates the economic benefits of staying in school.

          Robinson & Cole has volunteered through Junior Achievement of Southwest New England, Inc. since 2007 to provide special programs to students to enhance their curriculum. Ms. Bromberg, a Robinson & Cole partner and Junior Achievement board member, spearheaded the firm’s participation.

      • December 14, 2010

        Parkville Elementary Students Learn Financial Literacy with Robinson & Cole Attorneys

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          Parkville Elementary Students Learn Financial Literacy with Robinson & Cole Attorneys

          Robinson & Cole attorneys Amanda B. Bosson, Christine E. Bromberg, Scott E. Sebastian, Natalia A. Sharubina, and Matthew S. Spaeder volunteered at Parkville Community School in Hartford on December 10, 2010, as part of “Robinson & Cole/Junior Achievement Day.” For the past four years, Robinson & Cole has volunteered through Junior Achievement of Southwest New England, Inc. to provide special programs to enhance the students’ normal curriculum. This time, first-grade students learned about financial literacy and how to cultivate life skills, including what it means to be part of a community, how to get a job, and why staying in school is important. Ms. Bromberg, a Robinson & Cole partner and Junior Achievement board member spearheaded the firm’s participation.

      • November 19, 2010

        Tax Attorney Speaks to UCONN Law Students about Opportunities in Corporate Law

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          Tax Attorney Speaks to UCONN Law Students about Opportunities in Corporate Law

          Tax law partner Christine E. Bromberg spoke at the Corporate and Securities Law Society’s Corporate Raw 2010 seminar at the University of Connecticut (UCONN) School of Law in Hartford, Connecticut, on November 10, 2010. Ms. Bromberg participated in “Thinking Outside the Corporate Box,” which consisted of a distinguished panel of in-house corporate lawyers and private practitioners. The panel explored different career paths and opportunities (international, domestic, in-house, and private practice) for UCONN law students interested in practicing corporate law after they graduate. Ms. Bromberg is also an adjunct professor at the university teaching corporate taxation.
      • September 10, 2010

        Women in the Law and in the News

      • December 30, 2009

        Robinson & Cole Attorneys Volunteer through Junior Achievement at Parkville Community School

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          Robinson & Cole Attorneys Volunteer through Junior Achievement at Parkville Community School

          Robinson & Cole recently volunteered on behalf of Junior Achievement (JA) of Southwest New England, Inc. to teach students at Parkville Community School in Hartford as part of “Robinson & Cole/Junior Achievement Day.” This is the third year the firm has organized a group of volunteers to participate in a JA program in the Hartford area. Robinson & Cole attorney and JA Board member Christine E. Bromberg spearheaded the recruiting efforts within Robinson & Cole. The firm's volunteers were attorneys Scott E. Sebastian, Matthew S. Spaeder, Alyssa R. Norwood, Keisha S. Palmer, and Laura A. Torchio. Junior Achievement is a nonprofit organization with 495 offices around the world whose mission is to inspire and prepare elementary, middle and high school students to succeed in a global economy. To read the press release, click here.

      R+C News Releases

      • August 18, 2022

        74 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2023

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          74 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2023

          74 Robinson+Cole lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2023. Of the 74 lawyers from across the firm’s practice groups and offices named to the list, 54 are from Connecticut. The firm continues to have the highest number of recognized lawyers in the state. Robinson+Cole also has the highest number of listed lawyers in Connecticut in the areas of environmental law insurance law and construction litigation. Only the top 5.3 percent of all practicing lawyers in the U.S. were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 29th edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

          Additionally, the following five lawyers were named the Best Lawyers® 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” in Hartford, Connecticut, in the noted practice areas: Brian R. Smith in Land Use and Zoning Law, Christine E. Bromberg in Tax Law, James P. Ray in Litigation – Environmental, Joey Lee Miranda in Energy Regulatory Law, Norman H. Roos in Banking and Finance Law, Rachel V. Kushel in Employment Law – Management, Theodore J. Tucci in  Health Care Law and Virginia E. McGarrity – in Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law.

          The third edition of Best Lawyers: “Ones to Watch” was also released, includes 23 Robinson+Cole lawyers. The “Ones to Watch” recognition is given to attorneys early in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. The firm has the highest number of lawyers to receive this designation in Hartford, Connecticut. Read more in the press release.

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      • August 19, 2021

        65 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022

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          65 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022

          65 Robinson+Cole lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022. Of the 65 lawyers from across the firm’s practice groups and offices named to the list, 49 are from Connecticut. The firm continues to have the highest number of recognized lawyers in the state. Robinson+Cole also has the highest number of listed lawyers in Connecticut in the areas of environmental law and insurance law.

          Additionally, the following five lawyers were named the Best Lawyers® 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” in Hartford, Connecticut, in the noted practice areas: Patrick M. Birney in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Michael F. Maglio in Banking and Finance Law, Robert S. Melvin in Environmental Law, Joey Lee Miranda in Energy Law and Jacqueline Pennino Scheib in Trademark Law. Peter V. Lacouture was also named a Best Lawyers® 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” in Providence, Rhode Island in the area of Energy Law.

          The second edition of Best Lawyers: “Ones to Watch” was also released, of which 17 total Robinson+Cole lawyers are listed in. The “Ones to Watch” recognition is given to attorneys who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. Read more in the press release.

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      • August 20, 2020

        61 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021

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          61 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021

          61 Robinson+Cole lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021. Of the 61 lawyers from across the firm’s practice groups and offices named to the list, 46 are from Connecticut. The firm continues to have the highest number of recognized lawyers in the state. Robinson+Cole also has the highest number of listed lawyers in Connecticut in the areas of environmental law and insurance law.

          Additionally, the following six lawyers were named the Best Lawyers® 2021 “Lawyer of the Year” in Hartford, Connecticut, in the noted practice areas: Michael R. Enright in Litigation – Bankruptcy, Gregory R. Faulkner in Litigation – Construction, Virginia E. McGarrity in Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Joey Lee Miranda in Environmental Law, James P. Ray in Litigation – Environmental and Theodore J. Tucci in Health Care Law. Michael S. Giaimo was also named a Best Lawyers® 2021 “Lawyer of the Year” in Boston, Massachusetts, in the area of Land Use and Zoning Law.

          The inaugural edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch was also released, of which 17 total Robinson+Cole lawyers are listed in. The “Ones to Watch” recognition is given to attorneys who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. Read more in the press release.

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      • November 18, 2019

        Robinson+Cole Receives the Diana Kleefeld Pro Bono Award from Connecticut Appleseed

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          Robinson+Cole Receives the Diana Kleefeld Pro Bono Award from Connecticut Appleseed

          Robinson+Cole was presented with the Diana Kleefeld Pro Bono Award by Connecticut Appleseed for its work on a special education research project, and other pro bono efforts, during the organization’s “Good Apple” Awards in Hartford, Connecticut on November 11, 2019. Robinson+Cole lawyer Christine E. Bromberg served as co-chair of the annual event.

          A group of R+C lawyers, including Gregory J. Bennici, Emily C. Deans, Peter K. Knight, Rachel V. Kushel, and paralegal Albina Yaikbaeva, recently assisted Connecticut Appleseed in a research project that examined how school districts are dealing with rising special education costs. R+C lawyer Ryan V. Leichsenring was also included in the firm’s pro bono recognition for his role in the spin-off of an existing Connecticut Appleseed program, Connecting through Literacy: Incarcerated parents, their Children, and Caregivers (CLICC), to a new public charity. Read more and view a photo in the press release.

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      • August 15, 2019

        57 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020

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          57 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020

          57 Robinson+Cole lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020. Of the 57 lawyers from across the firm’s practice groups and offices named to the list, 44 are from Connecticut. The firm continues to have the highest number of recognized lawyers in the state. Robinson+Cole also has the highest number of listed lawyers in Connecticut in the areas of environmental law, insurance law, and litigation-construction.

          Additionally, the following four lawyers were named the Best Lawyers® 2020 “Lawyer of the Year” in Hartford, Connecticut, in the noted practice areas: Thomas P. Cody in Real Estate Law, Michael R. Enright in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, John B. Lynch Jr. in Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and Theodore J. Tucci in Insurance Law. Kathleen M. Porter was also named a Best Lawyers® 2020 “Lawyer of the Year” in Boston, Massachusetts, in the area of Information Technology Law. Read more in the press release.

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      • November 28, 2018

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers and Staff Volunteer with Junior Achievement

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers and Staff Volunteer with Junior Achievement

          Robinson+Cole lawyers and staff members participated in Junior Achievement’s “JA in a Day” program at Parkville Community School in Hartford on November 16, 2018. This was the firm's fourteenth “JA in a Day” overall and thirteenth visit to this elementary school.
          A total of nine volunteers from Robinson+Cole spent roughly five hours teaching 90 first-grade students a JA-developed curriculum focused on money, needs and wants, family, and the value of hard work. Robinson+Cole partner Christine E. Bromberg, a member of the Board of Directors of JA of Southwest New England, coordinated the effort. The firm is a longtime supporter of JA. Read more and view a photo in the press release.

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      • August 9, 2018

        Robinson+Cole Helps Facilitate Significant Transactional Health Deals

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          Robinson+Cole Helps Facilitate Significant Transactional Health Deals

          Transactional Health Law Group lawyers helped close two significant health transactions for Optimal Health Services and Dermatology and Surgery Associates. All aspects of the deals were led by the group’s co-chair Leslie J. Levinson, along with the support of a team that included Rickie M. Sonpal, who advised on corporate and transactional matters; Erica S. Youngerman, who advised on transactional and health care matters; and Christine E. Bromberg who advised on tax structuring and tax matters. “These transactions are significant because they represent the acquisition of meaningful platforms in sectors that have received considerable attention and interest from both strategic as well as private equity acquirers,” said Mr. Levinson. “We are thrilled to have been part of such important transactions.” Read more in the press release.

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      • April 6, 2018

        Christine Bromberg Appointed to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Foundation Board of Directors

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          Christine Bromberg Appointed to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Foundation Board of Directors

          The Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Foundation, an organization dedicated to fundraising and stewarding donor gifts in support of Connecticut Children’s Medical Center (Connecticut Children’s), has appointed Tax Group lawyer Christine E. Bromberg to its Board of Directors. The Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Foundation brings together patient families, donors, community members, philanthropic partners, and others to raise the financial resources needed to invest in people, research, technology, and state-of-the-art equipment, to support Connecticut Children’s in providing the care children need and deserve. Read more in the press release.

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      • December 28, 2017

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers and Staff Volunteer with Junior Achievement

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers and Staff Volunteer with Junior Achievement

          Robinson+Cole lawyers and staff members participated in Junior Achievement (JA) Day at Parkville Community School in Hartford on November 16, 2017. This was the firm's thirteenth JA/R+C Day and twelfth visit to this elementary school.

          A total of fourteen volunteers from the firm taught approximately 75 students in kindergarten through second grade a JA-developed curriculum focused on promoting financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and workforce readiness. Robinson+Cole partner Christine E. Bromberg, a member of the Board of Directors of JA of Southwest New England, coordinated the effort. The firm is a longtime supporter of JA. Read more and view a photo in the press release.

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      • June 5, 2017

        Robinson+Cole Participates in Junior Achievement Career Walk

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          Robinson+Cole Participates in Junior Achievement Career Walk

          Four volunteers from Robinson+Cole participated in Junior Achievement’s (JA) first “Career Walk” in downtown Hartford on May 25, 2017. Christine E. Bromberg, Michael R. Enright, Richard Martinez II, and Sean C. Lawless shared highlights of their professional experience with nine students from Enfield High School.

          The JA Career Walk gives students an opportunity to learn about different careers and get an inside look at local businesses. The program at Robinson+Cole featured a brief overview of the firm and its rich history. In addition to the practice of law, the students were introduced to some of the other professions that are integral the firm’s success such as information technology and business development and marketing. Read more and view a photo in the press release.

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      • November 28, 2016

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers and Staff Volunteer with Junior Achievement

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers and Staff Volunteer with Junior Achievement

          Robinson+Cole lawyers and staff members participated in Junior Achievement (JA) Day at Parkville Community School in Hartford on November 18, 2016. This was the firm's 12th JA/R+C Day and 11th visit to the elementary school. Seven volunteers from the firm taught approximately 75 students in kindergarten through second grade a JA-developed curriculum focused on promoting financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and workforce readiness. Robinson+Cole partner Christine E. Bromberg is a member of the Board of Directors of Junior Achievement of Southwest New England.

          See a photo and read more in the press release.

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      • December 9, 2015

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers and Staff Volunteer with Junior Achievement

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers and Staff Volunteer with Junior Achievement

          Robinson+Cole lawyers and staff members participated in Junior Achievement (JA) Day at Parkville Community School in Hartford, Connecticut, on November 20, 2015. This was the firm's 11th JA/R+C Day and our 10th visit to Parkville Elementary School. A total of 9 volunteers taught more than 130 students in kindergarten through second grade a JA-developed curriculum focused on promoting financial literacy and developing good life skills. Robinson+Cole partner Christine E. Bromberg is chair of the Board of Directors of Junior Achievement of Southwest New England.
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      • August 14, 2014

        Christine Bromberg to Chair Junior Achievement of Southwest New England’s Board of Directors

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          Christine Bromberg to Chair Junior Achievement of Southwest New England’s Board of Directors

          Junior Achievement of Southwest New England has elected Christine E. Bromberg chair of its Board of Directors. Ms. Bromberg has been elected to a two-year term, following her one-year term as vice chair of the board for 2013–2014. She has served on the JA of Southwest New England board since 2007. Ms. Bromberg is a partner in Robinson+Cole'sTax Group where she chairs its federal tax practice and co-chairs its nonprofit organizations practice. Read more in the press release here.

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      • July 2, 2014

        Robinson+Cole Wins ACG New York Champion’s Award

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          Robinson+Cole Wins ACG New York Champion’s Award

          ACG® New York and The M&A Advisor have announced the winners of the 4th Annual ACG New York Champion's Awards, and Robinson+Cole won in the category of Leveraged Buyout of the Year by a Financial Buyer (over $100 Million) for representing Nielsen Holdings N.V. (NYSE: NLSN) in its sale of Nielsen Expositions to Onex Corporation (TSX: OCX) for $950 million.

          The winners were announced at the 4th Annual ACG New York Champion's Awards Gala on Thursday, June 19, before a sold-out crowd at the Metropolitan Club. In addition to winning this award, Robinson+Cole was named a finalist in the categories of Technology, Media, Telecom (over $100mm) and Deal of the Year (over $500mm). Read more here.

           

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      • June 5, 2014

        Robinson+Cole Finalist for the 4th Annual ACG New York Champion’s Award

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          Robinson+Cole Finalist for the 4th Annual ACG New York Champion’s Award

          ACG® New York and The M&A Advisor have announced finalists for the 4th Annual ACG New York Champion's Awards, and Robinson+Cole was named a finalist in three of 38 categories. Robinson+Cole is in the running in the categories of Technology, Media, Telecom (over $100mm); Leveraged Buyout of the Year by a Financial Buyer (over $100mm); and Deal of the Year (over $500mm) for representing Nielsen Holdings N.V. (NYSE: NLSN) in its sale of Nielsen Expositions to Onex Corporation (TSX: OCX) for $950 million.

          Robinson+Cole has been selected out of more than 350 nominees in the first stage of evaluation, and the independent panel of judges will now focus their attention on selecting the ultimate award winners. The winners will be announced at the 4th Annual ACG New York Champion's Awards Gala on Thursday, June 19, at the Metropolitan Club.

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      • July 24, 2013

        Christine Bromberg Elected Vice-Chair of Junior Achievement of Southwest New England’s Board of Directors

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          Christine Bromberg Elected Vice-Chair of Junior Achievement of Southwest New England’s Board of Directors

          Junior Achievement of Southwest New England has elected Christine E. Bromberg vice-chair of its Board of Directors. Junior Achievement empowers young people to own their economic success. More than 35,000 students in seven counties in Connecticut benefit from its programs.

          "Junior Achievement is fortunate to have a strong board of directors and members like Christine who are passionate about Junior Achievement's mission and provide great service to the organization," said Louis Golden, president of Junior Achievement of Southwest New England. "As vice-chair, Christine will be one of the key leaders helping us develop new programs with high impact and serve even more young people in this region."
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      • May 23, 2013

        Robinson & Cole Expands Rapidly Growing Private Equity/M&A Practice

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          Robinson & Cole Expands Rapidly Growing Private Equity/M&A Practice

          Robinson & Cole continues to expand its private equity/mergers and acquisitions (M&A) practice with recent hires in its New York City, Boston, and Connecticut offices. On May 20, 2013, the firm completed the relocation of its New York City office to the Chrysler East Building to accommodate its continued growth.
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