Joey Lee Miranda

Joey Lee Miranda

(she/her/hers)

Partner

Joey Lee Miranda

(she/her/hers)

Partner

  • Overview

    Biography

    Joey Lee Miranda is a member of the firm’s Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Group, and her practice focuses on energy, telecommunications, and water matters, including litigation, transactional and regulatory representation, and counseling. She regularly participates in proceedings before state regulatory agencies, including the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities, the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission, and the Connecticut Siting Council, on utility, telecommunications, and energy-related matters. Joey Lee also handles administrative appeals of agency decisions to state courts. An important aspect of her practice also involves counseling clients on regulatory compliance matters. Her representative experience reflects a range of legal matters in all areas of the energy industry.

    Energy Projects

    Joey Lee assists energy clients with securing siting and permit approvals for projects, and helps them obtain regulatory approvals for the purchase and sale of renewable and traditional energy-generating facilities. For example, she has assisted clients in obtaining the necessary approvals for the first utility scale solar project in Connecticut and the largest fuel cell project in North America.

    She has helped clients obtain long-term electricity purchase agreements for energy projects, and obtained necessary approvals for facility construction and operation. Joey Lee negotiates interconnection agreements, and drafts and negotiates long-term power purchase contracts. She counsels clients on locating and accessing federal, state, and local funding sources for renewable energy and distributed generation projects, and also advises them on opportunities to earn income.

    Joey Lee also helps clients secure renewable attribute accreditation for projects and assists with disputes related to ownership of renewable energy credits.

    Competitive Energy Markets

    Joey Lee assists clients in obtaining market participant status, and advises them on rules associated with regional wholesale markets, including the wholesale electric markets administered by ISO New England.

    She represents retail competitive electricity and natural gas suppliers in obtaining necessary licenses and in various regulatory matters before the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities, and the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission. For example, she has represented retail competitive suppliers in proceedings related to: supplier choice programs; trade practices investigations; default service procurement and pricing policies; billing and collection policies; Renewable Portfolio Standard policies; “Price to compare” rate design; and integrated resource planning. 

    Joey Lee also counsels suppliers regarding compliance with consumer protection laws and developed a multistate compliance program for the sales and marketing activities of a competitive supplier of electricity and natural gas operating throughout the Northeast. In developing this marketing program, she recommended the implementation of changes to the sales process, prepared manuals for sales representatives and managers, and developed sales agreements, forms and sales presentation outlines for use by sales representatives. Once the marketing compliance portion of the program was completed, she developed a compliance program for ongoing consumer protection, reporting, billing and collections.

    Joey Lee also represents clients, including educational and healthcare institutions, in negotiating electricity, natural gas, and renewable energy credit purchase and sale agreements throughout the United States.

    Natural Gas/Telecommunications/Water

    Joey Lee represents clients in regulatory proceedings, helping them obtain long-term contracts for the sale of natural gas capacity. She also represents clients in telecommunication facility siting proceedings, and she has assisted the nation’s leading wireless telecommunications provider with obtaining all necessary approvals to install wireless facilities throughout Connecticut. She also has represented clients in evaluating the purchase of a regulated water company.

    Joey Lee has been recognized by Client Choice as the exclusive 2019 and 2020 winner in the Energy & Natural Resources category for Connecticut. She has also been selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the area of Environmental Law since 2013 and as Hartford Lawyer of the Year in the area of Environmental Law for 2016 and 2021. Ms. Miranda has also been selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the area of Energy Law since 2019 and as Hartford Lawyer of the Year in the area of Energy Law for 2022. She also has been selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the area of Energy Regulatory Law for 2020 and 2021. Ms. Miranda was selected to the Connecticut Super Lawyers list from 2015 to 2022. For 2010, she was recognized in the Connecticut Law Tribune’s Women in the Law: High Achievers Yearbook. Ms. Miranda was also editor of the book Capturing the Power of Electric Restructuring.

  • Experience
    • Experience

      Experience

        Energy Projects

      • Represented client in connection with the development of a 96 MW power generating facility in Connecticut, including obtaining facility siting approval at the Connecticut Siting Council, the method and manner of construction permit from Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, and negotiating the interconnection agreement with ISO New England and the transmission provider. 

      • Represented client in the development of largest fuel cell facility in the United States, including representation in the regulatory proceeding to obtain a long-term contract and approval for the siting of the facility.

      • Represented client in the development of 20 MW utility-scale solar generating facility in Connecticut, including obtaining facility siting approval from the Connecticut Siting Council and representation in Public Utilities Regulatory Authority regulatory proceeding to obtain a long-term power purchase contract.

      • Represented client in the permitting and development of high pressure natural gas fuel cell generating facilities throughout Connecticut, including obtaining facility siting approvals from the Connecticut Siting Council and representation in PURA regulatory proceedings to obtain long-term power purchase contracts for the projects.

      • Represented client in the development of a 5 MW utility-scale solar generating facility in Connecticut, including representation before the Connecticut Siting Council and the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority.

      • Represented aerospace company in the development of a behind-the-meter wind project, including developing and negotiating power purchase agreement. 

      • Represented chemical company in the development of a behind-the-meter solar project, including developing requests for proposals and accompanying power purchase agreement, and negotiating power purchase agreements. 

      • Represented private university in the development of a behind-the-meter solar project, including developing and negotiating power purchase agreement. 

      • Represented pharmaceutical company in the development of a behind-the-meter fuel cell project, including negotiating power purchase agreement. 

      • Represented municipality in the development a microgrid project, including the negotiation of the power purchase and interconnection agreements. 

      • Represented Dominion Resources, Inc., in connection with its bid to purchase the Millstone Station Nuclear Facility in Waterford, Connecticut, for $1.3 billion. 

      • Represented purchaser of Seabrook Station before the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority in connection with its acquisition of the facility.

        • Competitive Energy Markets

      • Assists clients in obtaining market participant status, and advises them on rules associated with regional wholesale markets, including the wholesale electric markets administered by ISO New England. 

      • Represents retail competitive electricity and natural gas suppliers in obtaining necessary licenses and in various regulatory matters before the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities, and the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission. 

      • Counsel competitive retail suppliers in various matters before the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, the Maine Public Utilities Commission, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities, and the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission.

      • Counsels competitive retail suppliers regarding compliance with consumer protection laws and developed a multistate compliance program for the sales and marketing activities of a competitive supplier of electricity and natural gas operating throughout the Northeast. 

      • Represents clients in developing and negotiating electricity, natural gas, and renewable energy credit purchase and sale agreements for multiple locations throughout the United States.

        • Natural Gas/Telecommunications/Water

      • Represent interstate pipeline in connection with regulatory proceedings in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island for the approval of long-term contracts for the sale of natural gas capacity.

      • Represent nation's leading wireless telecommunications provider before the Connecticut Siting Council and local planning and zoning commissions in connection with the installation of wireless facilities throughout Connecticut.

      • Successfully defended Verizon Wireless in the closely watched Town of Westport tower siting appeal.

      • Represent competitive local exchange carrier in various matters before the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority.

      • Represented client in analyzing the regulatory environment and requirements associated with the purchase of a regulated water company.

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    • Professional Associations

      Professional Associations

      New England Women in Energy & the Environment
      President (2022 - present)
      Vice President (2020 - 2022)
      Clerk (2017 - 2020)
      Assistant Clerk (2009 - 2017)
      Member, Board of Directors (2008 - Present)

      Connecticut Power & Energy Society
      Diversity & Inclusion Liaison (2021 - Present)
      President (2015 - 2017)
      Member, Board of Directors (2009 - Present)

      Energy Bar Association
      Officer, Practices Steering Committee (2020 - Present)
      Vice Chair, State Commission Practice Committee (2019 - 2020)

      American Bar Association
      Infrastructure and Regulated Industries Section (2009 - Present)
      Environment Energy and Resources Section (2009 - Present)
      Co-chair of Energy and Environmental Markets and Finance Committee, Environment, Energy, and Resources Section (2012 - 2013)

      Connecticut Bar Association
      Environmental Law Section, Chair (2005 - 2006)
      Energy, Public Utility, and Communications Law Section, Chair (2006 - 2008)

      District of Columbia Bar Association
      Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Section (2000 - Present)
    • Honors + Awards

      Honors + Awards

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

      Selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the areas of Environmental Law since 2013, Energy Law since 2019, and Energy Regulatory Law since 2020.

      Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© as Hartford Lawyer of the Year in the area of Energy Law for 2022, in the area of Energy Regulatory Law for 2023 and in the area of Environmental Law for 2016 and 2021.

      Selected to the Connecticut Super Lawyers list from 2015 to 2022.

      Recognized by Client Choice as the exclusive winner in the Energy & Natural Resources category for Connecticut in 2019 and 2020.

    • Community Involvement

      Community Involvement

      Broad-Park Development Corporation
      Board of Directors, President (2010 - 2014)

      Lawyers for Children America
      Board of Directors (2012 - 2019)
  • NEWS + PRESS
    • Publications

      Publications

      "Report of the State Commission Practice Committee (2021)," published in Energy Law Journal, Volume 42 No. 1 (2021) (5/5/2021)
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        • Report of the State Commission Practice Committee (2021)

        "Report of the State Commission Practice Committee (2021)," authored by Joey Lee Miranda, published in Energy Law Journal, Volume 42 No. 1 (2021) (5/5/2021)

        Contributed to "Report of the State Commission Practice Committee" for period January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 published in Energy Law Journal, Volume 42 No. 1 (2021)


      "Report of the State Commission Practice Committee (2019)," published in Energy Law Journal, Volume 40, No. 2 (2019) (11/15/2019)
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        • Report of the State Commission Practice Committee (2019)

        "Report of the State Commission Practice Committee (2019)," authored by Joey Lee Miranda, published in Energy Law Journal, Volume 40, No. 2 (2019) (11/15/2019)

        Contributed to "Report of the State Commission Practice Committee" for period July 2018 to June 2019.


      "Renewable Energy," published in Recent Developments in Public Utility, Communications and Transportation Industries, co-authored with Alexander W. Judd, an ABA publication of the Public Utility, Communications and Transportation Law Section (2015)
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        • Renewable Energy

        "Renewable Energy," published in Recent Developments in Public Utility, Communications and Transportation Industries, co-authored by Joey Lee Miranda and Alexander W. Judd, an ABA publication of the Public Utility, Communications and Transportation Law Section (2015)

        Wrote the Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont portions of the Survey of State Renewable Portfolio Standards in the "Renewable Energy" chapter. The book is an ABA publication of the Public Utility, Communications and Transportation Law Section.


      "Renewable Energy," co-authored with Emily C. Deans, published in Recent Developments in Public Utility, Communications and Transportation Industries, an ABA publication of the Public Utility, Communications, and Transportation Law Section (2014)
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        • Renewable Energy

        "Renewable Energy," co-authored by Joey Lee Miranda and Emily C. Deans, published in Recent Developments in Public Utility, Communications and Transportation Industries, an ABA publication of the Public Utility, Communications, and Transportation Law Section (2014)

        Wrote the Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont portions of the Survey of State Renewable Portfolio Standards in the "Renewable Energy" chapter.


      "Renewable Energy," published in Recent Developments in Public Utility, Communications and Transportation Industries, an ABA publication of the Public Utility, Communications, and Transportation Law Section; co-authored with Jonathan H. Schaefer the Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont portions of the Survey of State Renewable Portfolio Standards in the "Renewable Energy" chapter (2013)

      "Energy and Environmental Markets and Finance 2011 Annual Report," published in Environment, Energy, and Resources Law: The Year in Review 2011, an ABA publication, Editor (4/1/2021)

      "Survey of Renewable Energy Standards," published in Recent Developments in Public Utility, Communications, and Transportation Industries, an ABA publication of the Public Utility, Communications, and Transportation Law Section, coauthored portions of the survey regarding information for the six New England states (Spring 2012)

      "Survey of Renewable Energy Standards," published in report of the Renewable Energy Committee, an ABA publication of the Public Utility, Communications, and Transportation Law Section, coauthored with Karla Chaffee portions of the survey regarding information for the six New England states (Spring 2011)

      "Grants," co-authored with Lauren Vinokur, published in Renewable Energy Committee Spring Report, a publication of the ABA's Public Utility, Communications, and Transportation Law Section (2010)

      Capturing the Power of Electric Restructuring, Editor (7/2009)

      "Managing the Federal Regulatory Landscape," published in New England's Environment (2002)

      "Connecticut Regulatory Update," published bimonthly in New England's Environment (2001 to 2002)

      "Gas and Electricity Marketing 2007 Annual Report," published in Environment, Energy, and Resources Law: The Year in Review 2007, an ABA publication, Editor

      "Energy and Environmental Markets and Finance 2010 Annual Report," published in Environment, Energy, and Resources Law: The Year in Review 2010, an ABA publication, Editor

      "Carbon and Energy Trading Finance 2008 Annual Report," published in Environment, Energy, and Resources Law: The Year in Review 2008, an ABA publication, Editor

      "Carbon Trading and Energy Finance 2009 Annual Report," published in Environment, Energy, and Resources Law: The Year in Review 2009, an ABA publication, Editor

    • Presentations

      Presentations

      "Annual Legislative Preview," in collaboration with the Connecticut Bar Association’s Energy, Public Utility and Communications Law Section. (2/9/2021)
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        • Annual Legislative Preview

        "Annual Legislative Preview," presented by Joey Lee Miranda, in collaboration with the Connecticut Bar Association’s Energy, Public Utility and Communications Law Section. (2/9/2021)

        Environmental, Energy +Technology Group member, Joey Lee Miranda, moderated the interactive webinar, "Annual Legislative Preview," hosted by the Connecticut Power and Energy Society (CPES) in collaboration with the Connecticut Bar Association’s Energy, Public Utility and Communications Law Section on February 9, 2021. The program discussed the top energy priorities for the 2021 legislative session. Joey Lee Miranda serves on the CPES Board of Directors. R+C was pleased to sponsor the event.


      "Retail Energy Choice in 2020: An in-depth discussion on what the most recent data really mean for consumers," (8/25/2020)
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        • Retail Energy Choice in 2020: An in-depth discussion on what the most recent data really mean for consumers

        "Retail Energy Choice in 2020: An in-depth discussion on what the most recent data really mean for consumers," presented by Joey Lee Miranda (8/25/2020)

        Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Group member Joey Lee Miranda moderated the webinar, "Retail Energy Choice in 2020: An in-depth discussion on what the most recent data really mean for consumers" on August 25, 2020. Presented by the Connecticut Power and Energy Society (CPES) and Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA), discussion topics included: What’s new and exciting in the industry?; National Scientific Polling Results: Election Year – What does it all mean?; and RESA whitepapers, findings, and Intelometry reports. Joey Lee currently serves as a member of CPES’s Board of Directors. R+C was pleased to sponsor the event.


      "Competitive Energy Supply: Regulation and Litigation in 2020," which focused on the laws creating and regulating the competitive energy supply market for individual residential consumers and the current controversies balancing the benefits of competition against the potential for harm to residential consumers. (6/1/2020)
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        • Competitive Energy Supply: Regulation and Litigation in 2020

        "Competitive Energy Supply: Regulation and Litigation in 2020," presented by Joey Lee Miranda, which focused on the laws creating and regulating the competitive energy supply market for individual residential consumers and the current controversies balancing the benefits of competition against the potential for harm to residential consumers. (6/1/2020)

        Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Group member Joey Lee Miranda was a panelist for the Boston Bar Association's webinar "Competitive Energy Supply: Regulation and Litigation in 2020" on June 1, 2020. The webinar focused on the laws creating and regulating the competitive energy supply market for individual residential consumers and the current controversies balancing the benefits of competition against the potential for harm to residential consumers. The panelists discussed their experiences on both sides of these issues as well as the state Attorney General’s Office’s enforcement efforts and 2019 updated report, administrative practice and regulation at the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities, and consumer protection and class action litigation.


      "Women of Power – Industry Leaders and Challenges Facing the Industry," at the 2017 Retail Energy Markets Symposium, sponsored by the Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA) (9/20/2017)
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        • Women of Power – Industry Leaders and Challenges Facing the Industry

        "Women of Power – Industry Leaders and Challenges Facing the Industry," presented by Joey Lee Miranda, at the 2017 Retail Energy Markets Symposium, sponsored by the Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA) (9/20/2017)

        Ms. Miranda, along with the other panelists, addressed the challenges the retail energy supply faces. 


      ""Regulatory Perspective…Is Camelot Possible?" moderator, held at the 24th Annual New England Energy Conference and Exposition in Groton, Connecticut ," (05/10/2017)

      ""Regulators" moderator, held at the 23rd Annual New England Energy Conference and Exposition in North Falmouth, Massachusetts," (05/11/2016)

      "State Policies and Energy Markets: Collaborative Efforts or Collision Course," moderator, held at the 22nd Annual New England Energy Conference and Exposition in Groton, Connecticut (5/13/2015)

      "Developments in Energy Infrastructure," moderated panel discussion at the What's the Deal 2014 21st Century Business Energy Conference sponsored by the Connecticut Business & Industry Association and the Connecticut Power and Energy Society, held in Cromwell, Connecticut (10/8/2014)

      "Are We Prepared?" at Connecticut Power & Energy Society's (CPES) annual Energy, Environment, and Economic Development Conference; Moderator of panel discussion on whether we are prepared for the next emergency (3/13/2013)

      "Energy Project Development: Facility Siting & Due Diligence Considerations," presented as webinar through PGS Energy Training (8/21/2012)

      "Clean Energy: What is the Future?" presented by Crossroads Venture Group, panel discussion Moderator (4/12/2012)

      "Will the Resources Be There?" at Connecticut Energy, Environment & Economic Development Conference: Powering New England in the New Environment, panel discussion Moderator (3/14/2012)

      "Introduction to Retail Electric Markets & Retail Energy Contracts," presented as webinar through PGS Energy Training (2/2/2012)

      "From Associate to Partner," a panel discussion sponsored by the Connecticut Bar Association's Young Lawyers Section, Panel Member (11/3/2011)

      "New Deal, New Opportunities: Incentives for Your Business," at What's the Deal? Conference, Moderator (10/5/2011)

      "Energy Management for Sustainability & Cost Cutting," at CBIA's Environmental Conference 2011, co-presented with Matthew Stone, Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (6/17/2011)

      "Policy Pressures: How Will Existing Generation Respond?" at 18th Annual New England Energy Conference & Exposition, Moderator, panel discussion regarding current and anticipated energy and environmental policy drivers, what existing generating facilities are doing to respond, how uncertainties affect those decisions, and the impact of competing policies on planning (5/18/2011)

      "Siting Wind Power Facilities: Cape Wind & Beyond," at American Bar Association, State and Local Government Section Fall Meeting, Panel Discussion (10/1/2010)

      "Politics & Power: Legislative Update," at Hartford Business Journal's Business Energy Summit 2010, Panel Discussion (9/17/2010)

      "Taking Advantage of New Green Technology," at 17th Annual New England Energy Conference and Exposition, Moderator (6/8/2010)

      "Electric Restructuring," at Massachusetts Chemistry Technology Alliance, 2010 Summit (5/11/2010)

      "Capturing the Power of Electric Restructuring," sponsored by the American Bar Association, Section of State and Local Government Law (11/19/2009)

      "Economic Opportunities Associated with Climate Change," at Connecticut Business & Industry Association's Environmental Conference 2009 (6/10/2009)

      "Distributed Generation: Financing & Permitting," at Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) Environmental Conference, co-presented with Kenneth C. Baldwin (6/03/2008)
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        • Distributed Generation: Financing & Permitting

        "Distributed Generation: Financing & Permitting," at Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) Environmental Conference, co-presented by Joey Lee Miranda and Kenneth C. Baldwin (6/03/2008)
        "Distributed Generation: Financing & Permitting" copresented with Kenneth Baldwin (06/03/08) at Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) Environmental Conference 2008

      "Current Topics in Retail Electricity Contracts," at Connecticut Energy Forum for Businesses, co-presented with David Bogan, forum sponsored by Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control and Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (10/5/2006)

      "Environmental Compliance in the Development Process," at Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and Food Distributors International Retail Store Development Conference. (10/2002)

      "Regulatory Compliance in the Development Process," at 21st Annual FMI Legal Conference (6/2002)

      "The Future of Energy in Connecticut," at Connecticut Business & Industry Association, Panel Moderator (5/2002)

      LexisNexis® Emerging Issues Law Community Podcast (2011), Member of the ABA's Renewable Energy Committee discussing renewable portfolio standards

      Contributor to panel discussion on renewable energy development (4/12/2011), presented at the session Sustainability in Connecticut, a joint meeting of the Connecticut Bar Association's Environmental Law Section, Planning and Zoning Section, and Public Utility Law Section

    • News

      R+C in the News

      • October 12, 2022

        Joey Lee Miranda Elected to Lead New England Women in Energy and the Environment

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          Joey Lee Miranda Elected to Lead New England Women in Energy and the Environment

          Congratulations to Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Group partner, Joey Lee Miranda, who was elected President of the New England Women in Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE) on October 1, 2022. Her practice focuses on energy, telecommunications, and water matters, including litigation, transactional and regulatory representation, and counseling. Joey Lee has been a member of NEWIEE’s Board of Directors since 2008 and served as its Vice President from 2020-2022.

      • August 3, 2021

        Joey Lee Miranda Appointed Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Liaison of Connecticut Power & Energy Society

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          Joey Lee Miranda Appointed Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Liaison of Connecticut Power & Energy Society

          Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Group lawyer Joey Lee Miranda has been appointed Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Liaison of the Connecticut Power & Energy Society (CPES), the state’s leading association of energy professionals. CPES is dedicated to generating information, sharing ideas and educating Connecticut about energy. Joey Lee has served on the organization’s board of directors since 2009 and also led CPES as President from 2015 to 2017. 

      • November 18, 2020

        Joey Lee Miranda Elected Vice President of NEWIEE

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          Joey Lee Miranda Elected Vice President of NEWIEE

          Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Group lawyer Joey Lee Miranda was elected Vice President of the New England Women in Energy & the Environment (NEWIEE) during the organization’s October 2020 meeting of its board of directors. NEWIEE aims to harness the passion, intelligence, and leadership experience of women to promote and encourage public interest in the energy and environmental sectors. Joey Lee has served on the Board of Directors since 2008 and has also previously held the roles of Clerk and Assistant Clerk.

      • January 8, 2020

        Joey Lee Miranda Featured as Hofstra University’s “Alum of the Month”

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          Joey Lee Miranda Featured as Hofstra University’s “Alum of the Month”

          Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Group lawyer Joey Lee Miranda was recently interviewed for Hofstra University’s “Alum of the Month” feature. The "Alum of the Month" feature on the University’s Alumni Affairs web site showcases alumni who are doing interesting and exciting things, or who have made exceptional contributions to their chosen field of profession. In the January 2020 spotlight, Joey Lee discusses how she came to work in the legal profession, what a typical day is like as an energy partner at R+C, what advice she would give to Hofstra students, and more. Read the full profile here.

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      • January 9, 2019

        Robinson+Cole Supports Lawyers for Children America Event

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          Robinson+Cole Supports Lawyers for Children America Event

          The firm was a silver sponsor of a happy hour event hosted by Lawyers for Children America (LFCA) at the Wadsworth Athenaeum Museum of Art in Hartford, Connecticut on December 13, 2018. LFCA is a leading child advocacy organization, protecting the rights of children who are victims of abuse, neglect and abandonment by providing the highest level of direct pro bono legal representation. The gathering celebrated the volunteer attorneys who work with LFCA to serve Connecticut’s most vulnerable children. Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Group lawyer Joey Lee Miranda serves on the LFCA board of directors and attended the event.   

      • October 18, 2018

        51 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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          51 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

          A total of 51 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named Super Lawyers® in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island for 2018. In addition, 32 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.” The Super Lawyers designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas. An explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology can be found here. View the list of recognized attorneys and their areas of practice.

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      • August 20, 2018

        52 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019

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          52 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019

          52 Robinson+Cole lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019 (Copyright 2018 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC).

          See a complete listing of all Robinson+Cole's ranked lawyers.

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      • October 9, 2017

        Joey Lee Miranda Participates in Women of Power Panel at RESA Symposium

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          Joey Lee Miranda Participates in Women of Power Panel at RESA Symposium

          Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Group lawyer Joey Lee Miranda was a member of the panel discussion "Women of Power – Industry Leaders and Challenges Facing the Industry" on September 20 at the 2017 Retail Energy Markets Symposium, sponsored by the Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA). Ms. Miranda, along with the other panelists, addressed the challenges the retail energy supply faces. RESA is a broad and diverse group of retail energy suppliers that advocates for "vibrant and sustainable competitive retail energy markets as a better alternative for consumers than monopoly-protected utility regulation."

           

      • June 2, 2017

        Environmental + Utilities Group Members Volunteer to Keep Bushnell Park Beautiful

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          Environmental + Utilities Group Members Volunteer to Keep Bushnell Park Beautiful

          Members of the Environmental + Utilities Group participated in a community service project at Bushnell Park in Hartford on May 31, 2017. The group of volunteers, comprised of Alexander W. Judd, Peter R. Knight, Robert S. Melvin, Joey Lee Miranda, Earl W. Phillips Jr., James P. Ray, Jonathan H. Schaefer, and Emilee Mooney Scott, spent the afternoon working together to mulch flower beds and clean up the park’s playground area. As a thank you, the group was given a tour of the park’s Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Arch by Mary Zeman, manager of the Bushnell Park Foundation. The project is part of an effort by the Environmental + Utilities Group to participate in environmentally focused activities that serve the community. Click here to view photos.

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      • November 1, 2016

        Robinson+Cole's Environmental + Utilities Group Holds Annual Summit

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          Robinson+Cole's Environmental + Utilities Group Holds Annual Summit

          The Environmental + Utilities Group held its annual team and client summit on the latest updates on environmental law in Newport, Rhode Island, held from September 28 to 30, 2016. Based on client input, the group introduced an interactive public relations exercise, discussed chemical regulation (TSCA reform), and covered a host of emerging EHS/energy topics, including vapor intrusion, environmental justice, and citizen science, and presented the results of our Environmental Health and Safety Transactional Benchmarking Survey. Key contacts in attendance included Pfizer, UTC, Ahold USA, and Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 

          Please view photos of Earl Phillips, Joey Lee Miranda, Steve Goldman, and others as they participated in a lively game of croquet before the dinner at the International Tennis Hall of Fame on September 29. Click here to view photos.

      • June 9, 2016

        Robinson+Cole Co-sponsors Connecticut Green Circle Sustainability Awards

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          Robinson+Cole Co-sponsors Connecticut Green Circle Sustainability Awards

          Robinson+Cole was a sponsor of the 2016 Connecticut Green Circle Sustainability Awards. The winners of the awards were recognized at a presentation held at Infinity Hall in Hartford, Connecticut, on May 23, 2016. The Hartford Business Journal and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection teamed up to present the awards, which recognize businesses that take a coordinated and holistic approach to reduce their environmental impact and the resource demands of their operations and activities. Firm lawyers in attendance were Joey Lee Miranda, Brian C. Freeman, Dwight H. Merriam, and Martin A. Onorato. Please click here to view the full list of winners and finalists listed on the Hartford Business Journal's website. Click here to view photos from the event.

      • June 6, 2016

        Robinson+Cole Sponsors George W. Crawford Black Bar Association's 2016 Annual Dinner

      • May 11, 2016

        Robinson+Cole Women Lawyers Listed in Best Lawyers Spring Business Edition

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          Robinson+Cole Women Lawyers Listed in Best Lawyers Spring Business Edition

          A total of 12 Robinson+Cole lawyers were recognized in the inaugural Women in the Law issue of Best Lawyers Spring Business Edition.

          Joey Lee Miranda, environmental and utilities lawyer in the Hartford office, was recognized as the 2016 Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" in the area of Environmental Law. This award is bestowed on individual lawyers with the highest overall peer feedback for a specific practice area and geographic location, with just one lawyer recognized for each specialty and location.

          The "2016 Women in the Law" listing features the women lawyers honored as 2016 Best Lawyers® by practice area and location. Those recognized in this special feature include the following:

          Hartford

             1. Lisa M. Boyle – Health Care Law
             2. Alice E. DeTora – Labor and Employment Law
             3. Judith M. Keppelman – Trusts and Estates
             4. Linda J. McDowell – Trusts and Estates
             5. Joey Lee Miranda – Environmental Law
             6. Linda L. Morkan – Appellate Law 
             7. Megan R. Naughton – Immigration Law
             8. Jacqueline Pennino Scheib – Intellectual Property Law 
             9. Jeanmarie B. Shea – Trusts and Estates
          Boston
            10. Kathleen M. Porter – Information Technology Law  

          Rhode Island
                          11. Dana M. Horton – Insurance Law
                1          2. Patricia J. Igoe – Commercial Finance Law   

      • March 30, 2016

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Attend Women's Summit at Bryant University

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers Attend Women's Summit at Bryant University

          Robinson+Cole was a bronze sponsor of Bryant University's 19th annual Women's Summit, held on Friday, March 18, 2016, in Smithfield, Rhode Island. With over 1100 women in attendance, Robinson+Cole was the sole law firm sponsor. The mission of the Women's Summit is to empower attendees to be professionally, personally, and financially successful. The program features nationally known keynote speakers as well as breakout sessions led by experts in their fields, helping attendees experience renewed confidence and enthusiasm in approaching their personal and professional lives. This year's keynote speakers were Sheila Heen, founder of Triad Consulting Group, a leading global corporate education and communication consultant firm; Carla Hall, co-host of ABC's The Chew; and Heather Abbott, a survivor of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, who now works to help other victims of limb loss.

          This is the fifth year that the firm has sponsored this event. Attendees included the following lawyers: Patricia J. Igoe, Linn F. Freedman, Candace M. Cunningham, Joey Lee Miranda, and Dana M. Horton, along with their respective guests. Click here to see a photo. 

      • June 3, 2015

        Joey Lee Miranda Co-Hosts and Participates in NEECE

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          Joey Lee Miranda Co-Hosts and Participates in NEECE

          Joey Lee Miranda, environmental and utilities lawyer in the Hartford office, co-hosted the 22nd Annual New England Energy Conference and Exposition (NEECE) in her role as president of the Connecticut Power and Energy Society (CPES), a presenter of the conference. Held in Groton, Connecticut, from May 12-13, 2015, the event explored pressing energy issues affecting New England, including energy reliability, retail choice, infrastructure, financing, and environmental impact.

          In addition, Ms. Miranda moderated the conference session "State Policies and Energy Markets: Collaborative Efforts or Collision Course." The panelists included Marion Gold, commissioner of the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources; Sarah Hofmann, commissioner of the Vermont Public Service Board; J. T. McLean, commissioner of the Maine Public Utilities Commission; and Ned Bartlett, undersecretary of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs.

      • January 21, 2015

        Joey Lee Miranda Elected Board President of CPES

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          Joey Lee Miranda Elected Board President of CPES

          Joey Lee Miranda, energy and utilities lawyer in the Hartford office, has been elected president of the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Power & Energy Society (CPES). Ms. Miranda has been a board member since 2009, serving as vice president from 2011 to 2014. The mission of CPES is to share the most impartial, insightful information about energy in Connecticut as well as to provide a place for energy professionals to collaborate and network.

          Ms. Miranda's practice focuses on energy, telecommunications, and utilities matters, including litigation, transactional and regulatory representation, and counseling.

           

           

      • November 5, 2014

        Joey Lee Miranda Moderates CBIA/CPES Energy Panel, Co-authors ABA Article

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          Joey Lee Miranda Moderates CBIA/CPES Energy Panel, Co-authors ABA Article

          Energy and utilities lawyer Joey Lee Miranda participated in What's the Deal 2014 21st Century Business Energy Conference on October 8, 2014, sponsored by the Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) and the Connecticut Power and Energy Society (CPES). Held in Cromwell, Connecticut, the conference featured experts in energy technology, infrastructure, politics, and regulatory issues. Ms. Miranda moderated the session "Developments in Energy Infrastructure," which included panelists Heather Hunt, Executive Director of New England States Committee on Electricity; Bryan T. Garcia, President and CEO of Connecticut Green Bank; Kevin R. Hennessy, Director of Federal, State & Local Affairs for New England, Dominion Resources, Inc.; and James G. Daly, Vice President of Energy Supply, Northeast Utilities.

          In addition, Ms. Miranda co-authored a chapter in the annual publication Recent Developments in Public Utility, Communications and Transportation Industries (August 2014), an ABA publication of the Public Utility, Communications and Transportation Law Section. In the chapter "Renewable Energy," she, along with Emily C. Deans, wrote the Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont portions of the Survey of State Renewable Portfolio Standards.

           

      • July 16, 2014

        Joey Lee Miranda Elected Treasurer of Lawyers for Children America Board

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          Joey Lee Miranda Elected Treasurer of Lawyers for Children America Board

          Energy and utilities lawyer Joey Lee Miranda has been elected treasurer of the Board of Directors of Lawyers for Children America. A Connecticut-based nonprofit, the organization provides pro bono legal representation to protect the rights of children who are victims of abuse, abandonment, and neglect. Its goals include implementing services to help children who are victims of abuse and neglect, improving the child welfare system, and increasing public awareness of youth and violence issues.

          Ms. Miranda has been a board member of Lawyers for Children America since 2012.

      • May 16, 2014

        Robinson+Cole Sponsors Crawford 2014 Annual Dinner

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          Robinson+Cole Sponsors Crawford 2014 Annual Dinner

          Robinson+Cole was a sponsor of the George W. Crawford Black Bar Association's 2014 Annual Dinner on May 1, 2014. Firm lawyers Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, Joey Lee Miranda, Keisha S. Palmer, David M. Panico, Jonathan H. Schaefer, and Evan J. Seeman attended the event, along with Marnie Rubin and incoming first-year associates Christie Jean and Kelly Frye. The George W. Crawford Black Bar Association works to enhance the role of black attorneys in the state, to establish lines of communication and affiliate with local and national organizations within the legal profession, and to focus on legal issues that affect members of the black community.

      • April 16, 2013

        Joey Lee Miranda Represents Connecticut's First Commercial, Utility Scale Solar Project

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          Joey Lee Miranda Represents Connecticut's First Commercial, Utility Scale Solar Project

          The Connecticut Siting Council voted to approve the first commercial, utility scale solar project in Connecticut, proposed by our client Somers Solar Center. The project, approved on March 21, 2013, is a ground-mounted 5 MWac solar photovoltaic facility that will be constructed in Somers. Environmental and Utilities Practice Group partner Joey Lee Miranda represented Somers Solar Center in the council proceeding.
      • April 4, 2013

        Hartford Lawyers Participate in Energy, Environment, and Economic Development Conference

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          Hartford Lawyers Participate in Energy, Environment, and Economic Development Conference

          Environmental and Utilities Practice Group partners W. Richard Smith, Jr., and Joey Lee Miranda each participated in panels at the annual Connecticut Energy, Environment, and Economic Development Conference sponsored by the Connecticut Power & Energy Society. This year, the conference focused on emergency preparedness and planning. Ms. Miranda moderated the panel "Are We Prepared?" which included speakers from CL&P, Norwich Public Utilities, and FirstLight Power Resources. Mr. Smith presented on the "Getting Prepared" panel regarding the emerging legal issues associated with emergency planning.
      • August 15, 2012

        Energy and Utilities Partner to Lead American Bar Association’s Energy and Environmental Markets and Finance Committee

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          Energy and Utilities Partner to Lead American Bar Association’s Energy and Environmental Markets and Finance Committee

          The Energy and Environmental Markets and Finance Committee of the American Bar Association’s Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources has appointed energy and utilities partner Joey Lee Miranda as co-chair to a one-year term. Ms. Miranda’s term began at the conclusion of the section’s 2012 business meeting on August 5, 2012, held during the American Bar Association annual meeting in Chicago.
      • July 5, 2012

        Energy and Utilities Partner Elected to Board of Lawyers for Children America

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          Energy and Utilities Partner Elected to Board of Lawyers for Children America

          Lawyers for Children America elected energy and utilities partner Joey Lee Miranda to its board of directors on June 6, 2012. Lawyers for Children America is a Connecticut-based nonprofit child advocacy organization providing pro bono legal representation to protect the rights of children who are victims of abuse, abandonment, and neglect.
      • June 18, 2012

        Quinnipiac University Law School Profiles Joey Lee Miranda

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          Quinnipiac University Law School Profiles Joey Lee Miranda

          Quinnipiac University law school featured energy and utilities partner Joey Lee Miranda in the spring 2012 issue of Quinnipiac Law magazine. Ms. Miranda earned her law degree from Quinnipiac in 1998.

          The profile discussed how Ms. Miranda helps utility and energy companies grow and comply with environmental laws, how she became interested in environmental law, her mentors, and some of the interesting cases she has handled
      • April 26, 2012

        Joey Lee Miranda and Jacqueline Scheib Play Key Roles at Conference on Investing in Clean Energy Businesses

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          Joey Lee Miranda and Jacqueline Scheib Play Key Roles at Conference on Investing in Clean Energy Businesses

          Intellectual property and technology partner Jacqueline Scheib delivered the opening remarks at the conference “Clean Energy: What is the Future?” presented by the Crossroads Venture Group on April 12, 2012. Energy and utilities partner Joey Lee Miranda moderated a panel discussion with David Hurwitt of Optiwind, Robert Lahey of Ardour Capital Investments and Jerry Peters of Energy Power Partners. Investors, advisors and entrepreneurs interested in capital markets for innovative and high-growth clean technology companies attended the conference.
      • March 30, 2012

        Environmental and Utilities Partner Moderates Panel Discussion at Connecticut Power and Energy Society

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          Environmental and Utilities Partner Moderates Panel Discussion at Connecticut Power and Energy Society

          Joey Lee Miranda, a partner in the Environmental and Utilities Practice Group, moderated the panel discussion “Will the Resources Be There?” on March 14, 2012, at the Connecticut Power & Energy Society’s “Connecticut Energy, Environment & Economic Development Conference: Powering New England in the New Environment.”
      • October 31, 2011

        Environmental and Utilities Partner Moderates Panel Discussion at Energy Conference

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          Environmental and Utilities Partner Moderates Panel Discussion at Energy Conference

          Environmental and utilities partner Joey Lee Miranda moderated a panel discussion, “New Deal, New Opportunities: Incentives for Your Business,” at a daylong conference, “What's the Deal?” on October 5, 2011.

          The Connecticut Business & Industry Association and the Connecticut Power & Energy Society hosted the conference at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Cromwell to discuss new energy laws, technologies and policies and their implications for businesses. The conference featured a speech by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and a keynote address by Michael Mahan, product general manager for electric vehicle infrastructure at GE Energy Solutions.

      • July 6, 2011

        Environmental and Utilities Partner Discusses Energy Management at Connecticut Business and Industry Association Conference

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          Environmental and Utilities Partner Discusses Energy Management at Connecticut Business and Industry Association Conference

          Environmental and Utilities Practice Group partner Joey Lee Miranda participated on a panel discussion, “Energy Management to Achieve Your Sustainability and Cost-Cutting Goals,” at the Connecticut Business and Industry Association’s environmental conference, “Energy & Environmental Innovation for the 21st Century,” on June 17, 2011.
      • June 9, 2011

        Environmental and Utilities Practice Group Partner Participates in ABA Community Podcast

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          Environmental and Utilities Practice Group Partner Participates in ABA Community Podcast

          Environmental and Utilities Practice Group partner Joey Lee Miranda recently participated in the LexisNexis® Emerging Issues Law Community Podcast on Renewable Portfolio Standards. Ms. Miranda and other members of the American Bar Association’s Renewable Energy Committee, including Jonathan Wilson, Michael Barnas, Noelle Coates, and Charles Read, discussed renewable portfolio standards (RPS), including the benefits and main elements of an RPS, how the standard works in Virginia, and trends and common themes in different regions of the country.
      • February 17, 2011

        Environmental Partner Elected Vice President of Connecticut Power & Energy Society Board

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          Environmental Partner Elected Vice President of Connecticut Power & Energy Society Board

          Joey Lee Miranda, a partner in the firm’s Environmental and Utilities Practice Group, was elected vice president of the Connecticut Power & Energy Society (CPES) for a two-year term on February 9, 2011. CPES is Connecticut’s leading association of energy professionals with a diverse membership, including traditional electric and natural gas utilities, competitive providers, and end users, and is dedicated to generating information, sharing ideas, and educating the State of Connecticut on energy. Ms. Miranda has served on the CPES board of directors since 2009.

      • October 29, 2010

        Environmental and Utilities Attorney Examines Wind Power at National Conference

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          Environmental and Utilities Attorney Examines Wind Power at National Conference

          Joey Lee Miranda, partner in the firm’s Environmental and Utilities Practice Group, spoke as part of the “Siting Wind Power Facilities: Cape Wind & Beyond” panel presented at the American Bar Association State and Local Government Section fall meeting on Oct. 1, 2010, in Providence, Rhode Island. The session addressed the interplay of federal, state, and local permitting activities with respect to major wind energy facilities.
      • October 14, 2010

        Environmental and Utilities Attorney Thinks Green

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          Environmental and Utilities Attorney Thinks Green

          Joey Lee Miranda, a partner in the firm’s Environmental and Utilities Practice Group, spoke as part of the “Politics & Power: Legislative Update” panel at the Hartford Business Journal's 2010 Business Energy Summit on September 17, 2010. This was the fifth year for the summit, which helps Connecticut businesses capitalize on “green” trends and eco-friendly advancements. Bringing together key stakeholders and industry insiders, it provides insight and resources on how to run an energy-efficient business and provides strategies for local companies to cope with high energy costs.

      • September 10, 2010

        Women in the Law and in the News

      • June 29, 2010

        Robinson & Cole Attorney Elected President of Broad-Park Development Corporation’s Board of Directors

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          Robinson & Cole Attorney Elected President of Broad-Park Development Corporation’s Board of Directors

          Environmental and utilities attorney Joey Lee Miranda has been elected president of the Board of Directors for the Broad-Park Development Corporation. Ms. Miranda will serve as president of the board through the end of 2011. Broad-Park is a nonprofit organization that has been revitalizing the Frog Hollow and South Green neighborhoods of Hartford, Connecticut, for the past 30 years by developing affordable housing and implementing commercial revitalization projects.
      • April 26, 2010

        Attorneys Represent Robinson & Cole at George W. Crawford Black Bar Association Annual Dinner

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          Attorneys Represent Robinson & Cole at George W. Crawford Black Bar Association Annual Dinner

          The firm was a silver sponsor for the annual dinner and award program for the Crawford Black Bar Association on April 23, 2010. The event honored Laurie Nicole Robinson, vice president and assistant general counsel of CBS Corporation, with the first annual Trailblazer Award and Pamela Trotman Reid, Ph.D., president of Saint Joseph College, with the first annual Visionary Award. Representing Robinson & Cole at the black tie event were Crawford Bar Association board member Tyisha Hovanec, Joey Lee Miranda, George C. Springer Jr., George W. Watson III, Scott Sebastian, Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, Keisha Palmer, Anne Elvgren, and Keane Aures.
      • January 6, 2010

        Robinson & Cole Attorney Elected Vice President of Broad-Park Board of Directors

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          Robinson & Cole Attorney Elected Vice President of Broad-Park Board of Directors

          Broad-Park Development Corporation (Broad-Park) has elected Environmental and Utilities attorney Joey Lee Miranda as vice president of its board of directors for a two year term. Broad-Park is a nonprofit organization developing affordable housing and commercial revitalization projects in Hartford’s Frog Hollow and South Green neighborhoods.
      • August 12, 2009

        Robinson & Cole Partner Edits Book on Electricity Law and Policy

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          Robinson & Cole Partner Edits Book on Electricity Law and Policy

          Environmental and Utilities partner Joey Lee Miranda recently edited a book entitled “Capturing the Power of Electric Restructuring” for the American Bar Association. The six-chapter book examines some of the most important legal and policy issues associated with electricity law, including wholesale and retail competition. Robinson & Cole partner Kenneth C. Baldwin authored a chapter for the book entitled, "Energy Facility Siting" and associate Matthew M. Dolan was a contributor as well. The book also includes a foreword prepared by former Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Joseph Kelliher.
      • April 10, 2009

        Robinson & Cole Partner Elected Secretary of New England Women in Energy and the Environment

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          Robinson & Cole Partner Elected Secretary of New England Women in Energy and the Environment

          Environmental & Utilities partner Joey Lee Miranda was recently elected secretary of New England Women in Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE). NEWIEE provides a forum for women interested in the energy and environmental sectors to actively exchange information, share interdisciplinary expertise, and obtain advice from other women colleagues and mentors.

      R+C News Releases

      • October 11, 2022

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized in 2022 Super Lawyers®

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized in 2022 Super Lawyers®

          A total of 39 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named to Super Lawyers® lists in the States of Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island for 2022. In addition, 30 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.”

          Jeffrey J. White was named to the Top 50: 2022 Connecticut Super Lawyers list. Linda L. Morkan appears on the Top 25: 2022 Women Connecticut Super Lawyers list and, similarly, Natalie D. Ramsey was included in the Top 50: 2022 Women Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list. Read more in the press release.

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      • 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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      • October 14, 2021

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

          A total of 42 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named to Super Lawyers® lists in the States of Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island for 2021. In addition, 29 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.”

          Bruce B. Barth and Jeffrey J. White were named to the Top 50: 2021 Connecticut Super Lawyers list. Linda L. Morkan appears on the Top 25: 2021 Women Connecticut Super Lawyers list and, similarly, Natalie D. Ramsey was included in the Top 50: 2021 Women Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list. 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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      • October 15, 2020

        47 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized in Super Lawyers®

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          47 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized in Super Lawyers®

          A total of 47 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named to Super Lawyers® lists in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island for 2020. In addition, 29 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.”

          Also, Bruce B. Barth was named to the Top 50: 2020 Connecticut Super Lawyers list and Linda L. Morkan appears on the Top 25: 2020 Women Connecticut Super Lawyers list.

          The Super Lawyers designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas. An explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology can be found here. 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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      • February 13, 2020

        Joey Lee Miranda Receives 2020 Client Choice Award

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          Joey Lee Miranda Receives 2020 Client Choice Award

          Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Group lawyer Joey Lee Miranda has been recognized by Client Choice as the exclusive 2020 winner in the Energy & Natural Resources category for Connecticut. This is the second consecutive year that she has received the award, which focuses “on the ability to add real value to clients’ business above and beyond other players in the market.” Read more in the press release. 

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      • October 19, 2019

        52 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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          52 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

          A total of 52 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named to Super Lawyers® lists in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island for 2019. In addition, 32 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.”

          The following lawyers were named to the Top 50: 2019 Connecticut Super Lawyers list: Denis C. Cavanaugh, Gregory R. Faulkner, Linda L. Morkan, Todd R. Regan, and Jeffrey J. White. Linda also appears on the Top 25: 2019 Women Connecticut Super Lawyers list.

          The Super Lawyers designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas. An explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology can be found here. Read more 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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      • February 14, 2019

        Joey Lee Miranda Receives 2019 Client Choice Award

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          Joey Lee Miranda Receives 2019 Client Choice Award

          Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Group lawyer Joey Lee Miranda has been recognized by Client Choice as the exclusive 2019 winner in the Energy & Natural Resources category for Connecticut. The criteria for the award focuses “on the ability to add real value to clients’ business above and beyond other players in the market.” Uniquely, these awards survey senior corporate counsel only, with this year’s winners chosen from a pool of more than 2,000 individual client assessments. Read more in the press release. 

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      • January 8, 2018

        Joey Lee Miranda Appointed Secretary of New England Women in Energy & the Environment

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          Joey Lee Miranda Appointed Secretary of New England Women in Energy & the Environment

          New England Women in Energy & the Environment (NEWIEE), a non-profit organization that aims to harness the passion, intelligence, and leadership experience of women to promote and encourage public interest in the energy and environmental sectors, has appointed Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Group lawyer Joey Lee Miranda to serve as Secretary of its Board of Directors. Founded in Boston in 2008, the goal of NEWIEE is to foster a dynamic and enthusiastic environment for those who care about energy and environmental issues in order to encourage the development of creative solutions to energy and environmental issues. Read more in the press release.

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      • October 17, 2017

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

          A total of 56 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named Super Lawyers® in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island for 2017. The Super Lawyers® designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas.

          In addition, 29 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.” An explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology can be found here.

          See the list of included lawyers in the news release.

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      • August 15, 2017

        Fifty-Nine Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018

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          Fifty-Nine Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018

          Fifty-nine Robinson+Cole lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018 (Copyright 2017 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC). Of the 59 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.

          Additionally, the following six lawyers were named the Best Lawyers® 2018 “Lawyer of the Year” in Hartford, Connecticut, in the noted practice areas: Dennis C. Cavanaugh in Litigation – Construction; Stephen E. Goldman in Insurance Law; Stuart D. Rosen in Litigation – Banking and Finance; Edward J. Samorajczyk Jr. in Securities / Capital Markets Law; William T. Sellay in Mergers and Acquisitions Law; and Theodore J. Tucci in Health Care Law.

          See a complete listing of all Robinson+Cole's ranked lawyers in the press release.

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      • October 18, 2016

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

          A total of 51 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named Super Lawyers® in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island for 2016. The Super Lawyers® designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas.

          In addition, 23 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.” An explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology can be found here.

          See the list of included lawyers in the news release.

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      • August 15, 2016

        Robinson+Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Lawyer Count in The Best Lawyers in America® 2017

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          Robinson+Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Lawyer Count in The Best Lawyers in America® 2017

          Robinson+Cole was again recognized as having the highest number of Connecticut lawyers selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2017 (Copyright 2016 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC). Across the firm’s practice groups and offices, 57 lawyers were named to this year’s list, including 47 in Connecticut.

          Additionally, the following four lawyers were named the Best Lawyers® 2017 “Lawyer of the Year” in Hartford, Connecticut, in the noted practice areas: Dennis C. Cavanaugh in Construction Law; Judith M. Keppelman  in Litigation – Trusts and Estates; Linda L. Morkan in Appellate Practice; and Edward J. Samorajczyk Jr. in Corporate Law.

          See a complete listing of all Robinson+Cole's ranked lawyers in the news release.

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      • February 1, 2016

        Robinson+Cole Forms Sustainability Cross-Practice Team

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          Robinson+Cole Forms Sustainability Cross-Practice Team

          Robinson+Cole announced today that lawyers from a variety of its practice areas have formally come together to form an interdisciplinary Sustainability Group. Comprised of lawyers with deep experience and a history of collaborating to handle sustainability issues related to energy, environmental, tax, intellectual property, real estate, finance, mergers and acquisitions, and construction matters, the team is positioned to offer clients a comprehensive approach to incorporating sustainable designs and practices into their business.

          The lawyers in the group routinely counsel clients on addressing sustainable practices such as using renewable and alternative energy, recycling and conserving water and other resources, financing green initiatives, following LEED and green construction practices, implementing corporate sustainability programs, managing climate change risks through adaptation and mitigation, and establishing clean-tech ventures.

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      • October 19, 2015

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

          A total of 54 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named Super Lawyers® in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island for 2015. The Super Lawyers designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas.
          In addition, 21 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.” Read an explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology here. See the list of included lawyers in the news release.

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      • August 18, 2015

        Robinson+Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Lawyer Count in The Best Lawyers in America® 2016

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          Robinson+Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Lawyer Count in The Best Lawyers in America® 2016

          Robinson+Cole was again recognized as having the highest number of Connecticut lawyers selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2016 (Copyright 2015 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC). Across the firm’s practice groups and offices, 55 lawyers were named to this year’s list, including 45 in Connecticut.

          Additionally, the following seven lawyers were named the Best Lawyers® 2016 “Lawyer of the Year” in Hartford, Connecticut, in the noted practice areas: Bruce B. Barth in Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law; Dennis C. Cavanaugh in Litigation – Construction; Stephen E. Goldman in Insurance Law; Joey Lee Miranda in Environmental Law; Craig A. Raabe in Litigation – Intellectual Property; Edward J. Samorajczyk, Jr., in Securities / Capital Markets Law; and William T. Sellay in Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Peter V. Lacouture was named the Best Lawyers® 2016 “Lawyer of the Year” in Energy Law in Providence, Rhode Island.

          See a complete listing of all Robinson+Cole's ranked lawyers in the news release.

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      • August 19, 2014

        Robinson+Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Lawyer Count in Best Lawyers National Peer Review Survey

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          Robinson+Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Lawyer Count in Best Lawyers National Peer Review Survey

          Robinson+Cole was again recognized as having the highest number of Connecticut lawyers selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2015 (Copyright 2014 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken,SC). Across the firm's practice groups and offices, 56 lawyers were named to this year's list, including 46 in Connecticut.

          Additionally, the following six lawyers were named the Best Lawyers® 2015 "Lawyer of the Year" in Hartford, Connecticut, in the noted practice areas: Dennis C. Cavanaugh in Construction Law; Gregory R. Faulkner in Litigation – Construction; Judith M.Keppelman in Litigation – Trusts and Estates; Craig A. Raabe in Criminal Defense: Non-White-Collar and Litigation – Antitrust; William T. Sellay in Corporate Law; and Theodore J. Tucci in Health Care Law.

          See the full list of included lawyers in the press release here.

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      • August 16, 2013

        Robinson & Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Attorney Count in Best Lawyers National Peer Review Survey

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          Robinson & Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Attorney Count in Best Lawyers National Peer Review Survey

          Robinson & Cole was again recognized as having the highest number of attorneys in Connecticut selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2014 (Copyright 2013 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). Across the firm's practice groups and offices, 56 attorneys were named to this year's list, including 48 in Connecticut and 2 who received the distinction for the first time.

          Additionally, three lawyers were named "Lawyer of the Year" for 2014. Judith M. Keppelman was named Hartford Trusts and Estates "Lawyer of the Year," Dwight H. Merriam was named Hartford Litigation - Real Estate "Lawyer of the Year," and James A. Wade was named Hartford Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants "Lawyer of the Year."

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      • August 28, 2012

        Robinson & Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Attorney Count in Best Lawyers National Peer Review Survey

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          Robinson & Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Attorney Count in Best Lawyers National Peer Review Survey

          Robinson & Cole LLP was again recognized as having the highest number of attorneys in Connecticut selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2013 (© 2012 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). Across the firm's practice groups and offices, 55 attorneys were named to this year's list, including 46 in Connecticut and 10 who received the distinction for the first time.

          Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey in which more than 4.4 million confidential evaluations are submitted by attorneys on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas. Additional information regarding the Best Lawyers selection methodology may be read here. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers "the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice."

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      • August 10, 2009

        Robinson & Cole Partner Edits Book on Electricity Law and Policy

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          Robinson & Cole Partner Edits Book on Electricity Law and Policy

          Robinson & Cole Environmental and Utilities partner Joey Lee Miranda recently edited a book entitled “Capturing the Power of Electric Restructuring” for the American Bar Association. The six-chapter book examines some of the most important legal and policy issues associated with electricity law, including wholesale and retail competition.
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      • January 30, 2007

        Robinson & Cole Utilities and Environmental Lawyer Appointed Chair of Connecticut Bar Association’s Public Utilities Section

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          Robinson & Cole Utilities and Environmental Lawyer Appointed Chair of Connecticut Bar Association’s Public Utilities Section

          Robinson & Cole Utilities and Environmental lawyer, Joey Lee Miranda, has been appointed to begin a two year term as Chair of the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) Public Utilities Section as she ends her term as chair of CBA’s Environmental Law Section.
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