2023 Chambers USA Recognizes 22 Robinson+Cole Lawyers in Eight Practice Areas

In its 2023 edition, the legal directory Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized 22 Robinson+Cole lawyers, including one that has been recognized nationwide. In addition, the firm received rankings in eight practice area categories that the publication covers in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. Read more in the press release.

Robinson+Cole Continues Growth in New York with Addition of Partners in Capital Markets + Securities, Construction, and Managed Care + Employee Benefit Litigation

Robinson+Cole announces the addition of Ze'-ev D. Eiger as a partner in the firm’s Capital Markets + Securities Team, Jessica L. Rothman as a partner in the firm’s Construction Group, and E. Evans Wohlforth, Jr. as a partner in the firm’s Managed Care + Employee Benefit Litigation Group.

“I’m thrilled to welcome Ze’-ev, Jessica, and Evans to the firm and to our expanding Capital Markets + Securities, Construction, and Managed Care + Employee Benefit Litigation groups,” said Rhonda J. Tobin, Robinson+Cole’s Managing Partner. “They are seasoned lawyers who are highly respected practitioners. Their experience broadens the depth and strength of our practices and the services we offer our clients. Their addition also furthers our strategic objective to grow in large commercial centers.”

In addition to welcoming Eiger, Rothman, and Wohlforth, Jr., Robinson+Cole recently named Capital Markets + Securities lawyer Anna Jinhua Wang as Partner in Charge of the firm’s New York City office. Read more in the press release.

R+C Plays Key Advisory Role in Keywords Studios’ Acquisition of Helpshift, Inc.

Keywords Studios (Keywords), an international technical and creative services provider to the global video games industry, announced that it has conditionally agreed to acquire Helpshift Inc., a privately held, consumer-facing digital platform that develops mobile customer support software, for up to $75 million. Keywords is being advised by a team of Robinson+Cole lawyers, including Business Transactions Group co-chair Brian Flaherty, Adam Anderson, Jonathan Cabot, Virginia McGarrity, Jacqueline Pennino Scheib, Nicole Diodati, Michael Kearney and Katherine Skonberg. The deal, first reported in Law360 on December 5, 2022, is expected to close before the end of the year. The proposed buyout will involve a portion of the purchase price to be paid upon satisfaction of certain conditions and financial performance metrics. Established in 1998, Keywords has more than 70 facilities in 26 countries in Asia, Australia, the Americas and Europe.

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.

Kathleen Porter Among Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s 2022 “Top Women of Law”

Business Transactions Group and Intellectual Property + Technology Group lawyer Kathleen M. Porter was selected for inclusion as one of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly's 2022 Top Women of Law, a recognition that celebrates the achievements of exceptional women lawyers who are pioneers, educators, trailblazers and role models. Kathy will be featured in a special issue of the publication and honored during an event held on November 16, 2022.

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.

Les Levinson and Kiernan Ignacio Discuss the Business of M&A in Home Care on Home Health 360 Podcast

Transactional Health Care Group co-chair Leslie J. Levinson and Business Transactions Group lawyer Kiernan L. Ignacio were featured on the June 30, 2022 Home Health 360 podcast episode titled "The Business of Mergers and Acquisitions in Home Care with Robinson+Cole." During the episode, Les and Kiernan discuss the M&A home care landscape and offer insight to home care organizations looking to invest in M&A for their business, and those currently being acquired. The podcast is hosted by home health tech expert Jeff Howell and features home health care leaders covering trending industry news, challenges, and best practices to help listeners prepare for the future of care. Listen to the episode.

Brian Flaherty Represents Keywords Studios PLC in its Purchase of Forgotten Empires LLC for $32.5 million

Business Transactions Group co-chair Brian M. Flaherty served as legal adviser to Dublin-based Keywords Studios PLC (Keywords), a technical and creative services provider to the global video games industry, in the purchase of U.S.-based full-service game development studio Forgotten Empires LLC for up to $32.5 million in cash and stock. The acquisition furthers Keywords’ strategy to be positioned as the ‘go to’ technical and creative services platform for the global video games industry. Keywords agreed to the cash and stock purchase on June 7, 2022. Established in 1998, Keywords has more than 70 facilities in 24 countries in Asia, Australia, the Americas and Europe. Read the announcement.

Robinson+Cole Welcomes Three-Attorney Capital Markets + Securities Team

Robinson+Cole’s growth in its New York City-based Capital Markets + Securities Team was highlighted in a Law360 article published on March 4, 2022. The article, “Robinson & Cole Grows In NY With 3-Atty SPAC Team,” highlights the recent additions of partner, Arila Zhou, and associates Yang Xu and Tiange (Tim) Chen. The team handles capital markets and securities matters with an emphasis on special purpose acquisition corporation (SPAC) transactions and initial public offerings of foreign issuers, particularly from Asia. Zhou, Xu and Chen, all native Mandarin speakers fluent in English, were previously with Hunter Taubman Fischer & Li in New York.

Last month, the team represented the lead underwriter in the IPO of Meihau International Medical Technologies, a manufacturer of disposable medical devices with operating subsidiaries in China – the first such company to list in the U.S. since July 2021. Zhou said her decision to join the firm was influenced by positive feedback from clients at her previous position, noting that “Robinson+Cole provides a full-service offering, which makes things more efficient for our clients.” Read more about the team in the press release

Business Transactions Team Represents Hydrofera, LLC in Sale to Essity

Robinson+Cole’s Business Transactions Team represented Hydrofera, LLC, a U.S. company based in Manchester, Connecticut, and the developer of Hydrofera Blue Antibacterial Wound Dressing, an advanced line of wound care products designed to shorten healing times, lower treatment costs, and deliver better patient outcomes, in connection with its sale to Essity, a global hygiene and health company based in Stockholm, Sweden. Our team included Adam Anderson, Christine Bromberg, Rachel Kushel, Ryan Leichsenring, John Lynch, Virginia McGarrity, Kathy Porter, Jacqueline Pennino Scheib, Emilee Scott, Kiernan Ignacio, Patrick Mulpeter, Kayla O'Leary and Kayla West. Read more about the transaction in the press release.

Robinson+Cole Receives 40 First-Tier Metropolitan Rankings and Four National Rankings in Latest U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”

Robinson+Cole received 40 first-tier metropolitan rankings, including 28 in the city of Hartford, in the 2022 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.” Law firms included in the publication are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers.

Robinson+Cole also received four national rankings: Tier 1 ranking for Land Use & Zoning Law, Tier 2 rankings for Information Technology Law and Real Estate Law, and a Tier 3 ranking in Labor Law - Management. Read more in the press release. 

Business Transactions Team Represents SmartEquip in Sale to Ritchie Bros.

Robinson+Cole’s Business Transactions Team represented SmartEquip, Inc., a multi-manufacturer technology platform that provides customers with service and diagnostic support to each asset in their fleet, as well as enabling the electronic procurement of parts from OEMs and their dealers, in connection with its sale to Ritchie Bros., a global asset management and disposition company, for a purchase price of approximately $175 million. The R+C team included Adam Anderson, Stephen E. Cooper, Jacqueline Pennino Scheib, Virginia E. McGarrity, Christopher F. Homsy, Kayla C. O’Leary, Kathleen M. Porter, Michael J. Kearney, Jr. and Eric M. Kogan. The sale closed on November 2, 2021. Read more about the transaction.   

Roger Peters and Rickie Sonpal Recognized As Rhode Island "Go To Lawyers"

Real Estate + Development Group lawyer Roger A. Peters II and Business Transactions Group lawyer Rickie M. Sonpal have been recognized as “Rhode Island Go To Lawyers” by Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly (RILW) and profiled in a special section published in the October 25, 2021 edition. Roger received the designation in the area of Commercial Real Estate and Rickie was recognized in the area of Business. The “Go To Lawyers” program recognizes the top lawyers throughout Rhode Island. See the special section.

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.

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.

Norman Roos Quoted in CQ Roll Call on Setback to New York State Financial Regulator's Lawsuit

Robinson+Cole Business Transactions Group Senior Counsel, Norman H. Roos, was quoted in the article “State challenges to fintech charters a losing battle so far” in CQ Roll Call on June 29, 2021. The article discusses a major setback to a New York State financial regulator’s lawsuit attempting to challenge a federal decision to grant special types of national bank charters to fintech firms. On June 3, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2^nd Circuit dismissed a suit brought by the New York Department of Financial Services Superintendent, which sought to block the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency from issuing the charters. Norm is quoted as saying that it appears the Court took “a somewhat moderate middle-of-the-road approach” in rejecting New York’s claims on “procedural grounds,” but “left the door open for the agency to reassert its claim at a later date.” Legal experts following the case are wondering whether this is just another losing round in the state’s continuing battle or is, perhaps, a more decisive, even final victory for federal authority over fintech. CQ Roll Call is part of FiscalNote, a self-described “global technology and media company that provides policy data, news, analytics and, and workflow tools to help organizations assess and act on risk.” Read the full article here.

Deal Team Represents Metacomet Group Holdings in its Acquisition of Fluid Mechanisms of Hauppauge

Business Transactions Group members Eric M. Kogan and Frank W. Eucalitto represented Metacomet Group Holdings LLC (TMG), a contract manufacturing investment consortium, as legal counsel in its asset acquisition of Fluid Mechanisms of Hauppauge, Inc., a precision manufacturer of structural components and assemblies for the aerospace and defense industries, through a new wholly owned entity, Fluid Mechanisms of Hauppauge, LLC. Aerospace Supply Chain leader, Jeffrey J. White, and Business Transactions member Taylor A. Shea also assisted in the deal. Read more in the press release.

Chambers USA Recognizes 19 Robinson+Cole Lawyers in 10 Practice Areas

In its 2021 edition, the legal directory Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized 19 Robinson+Cole lawyers, including one that has been recognized nationwide. In addition, the firm received rankings in seven practice area categories that the publication covers in Connecticut. Read more in the press release.

Connecticut Law Tribune Honors Seven Robinson+Cole Lawyers During Connecticut Legal Awards

The Connecticut Law Tribune recognized Robinson+Cole lawyers Stephen E. Goldman, Lina M. Morkan, John B. Lynch, Jr., Gregory J. Bennici, Conor O. Duffy, Emilee Mooney Scott, and Jennifer L. Shanley during the publication’s annual Connecticut Legal Awards on May 12, 2021. Hosted virtually, the awards honor those attorneys and judges who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession in Connecticut - whether in shaping the law, achieving outsized results for their clients, being an outstanding jurist or assisting those in need of legal services.

Steve was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes a lawyer “who has left a lasting imprint on the legal community of Connecticut.” Linda received the Distinguished Leader Award for achieving “impressive results in 2020 and demonstrating clear leadership skills that helped achieve those results.” John was honored as a finalist for the Diversity Initiative Award. A new recognition to the awards slate, the distinction honors a lawyer or firm who has made a significant contribution to diversity and inclusion efforts in Connecticut’s legal community. Greg, Conor, Emilee and Jen were all recognized as “New Leaders in the Law,” a distinction that spotlights lawyers under the age of 40 who have excelled in the courtroom, in client service and cultivation, in service to bar associations, and in performing pro bono work or community service in a volunteer capacity. View the complete list of honorees.

Matt Guanci and Chuck Martin Represent Bridgeport Boatworks in Major Lease Transaction

Business Transaction Group member Matt Guanci and Real Estate Development Group member Chuck Martin represented Bridgeport Boatworks in connection with its recent 11-year sublease agreement to Hornblower Group at Steelpointe Harbor in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Hornblower Group, a transportation company that operates the NYC Ferry, Statue Cruises, and other ferry and vessel operations at 125 U.S. cities as well as in the United Kingdom, will use Bridgeport Boatworks for haul-outs, maintenance, repairs, retrofits, renovations, modular assembly, docking and storage of vessels and marine equipment.

Announcement of the transaction was made at a press conference on April 5, 2021, attended by Governor Ned Lamont, Congressman Jim Himes, Mayor Joe Ganim and other elected officials. It is hoped that this will be a key component in helping to further develop the Bridgeport Boatworks facility into a full-service commercial and retail marine destination. The development is planned for operation by the third or fourth quarter of 2021 and is expected to advance the site as an important hub for regional maritime services. Bridgeport Boatworks anticipates investing millions of dollars in site improvements and expansion of the facility’s infrastructure, including a 700-ton travel lift – among the largest in New England – for hoisting large vessels. The development is expected to bring as many as 100 jobs along with investments and increased waterfront activity to the city. State officials said significant additional job growth can also be expected as the business grows.

Steve Elbaum, Frank Eucalitto and Chuck Martin Among “300 Top Lawyers in Fairfield County”

Business Transactions Group lawyer Frank W. Eucalitto and Real Estate + Development Group lawyers Steven L. Elbaum and Charles F. Martin III have all been listed in the "300 Top Lawyers in Fairfield County" published in the March 2021 issue of Greenwich Magazine. Frank was listed in the in the area of corporate finance mergers and acquisitions and Steve and Chuck were listed in the area of real estate. The list was compiled by Data Joe Research through peer voting and research. View the full list.

Norm Roos Quoted on Regulators’ Approach to Fintechs in CQ Roll Call Article

Business Transactions Group lawyer Norman H. Roos was quoted in the article “Federal agencies, states compete to be fintech regulator” published in CQ Roll Call on January 19, 2021. On January 13, 2021, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), a unit of the Treasury Department approved Anchorage Digital Bank NA to hold cryptocurrencies for customers, making it the first federally regulated bank for digital assets such as Bitcoin. The approval came just days after a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) task force recommended Congress authorize the CFPB to issue national licenses to certain fintech firms. The article goes on to examine which agency is best suited to oversee the growing financial technology (fintech) market. Norm acknowledged that the OCC “is the chartering authority at the national level” making another agency “counterintuitive.” He also questioned the need for a national fintech chartering authority at all “…state regulators, working through the CSBS [Conference of State Bank Supervisors], have boosted state collaboration to smooth multistate fintech licensing efforts.” Read the full article.

Robinson+Cole Welcomes Fall Class

Robinson+Cole welcomes back the following members from our summer class and internship programs: Christopher Y. Eddy (University of North Carolina School of Law), Michael G. Lisitano (Quinnipiac University School of Law), Ryan M. Messina (Widener University School of Law), Samuel C. Maduabueke (University of Connecticut School of Law), Annecca H. Smith (Washington University in St. Louis School of Law), and Kayla N. West (Wake Forest University School of Law), and congratulates them on their recent graduation.

Robinson+Cole Lawyers Co-Author Article on Contractual Considerations for Italian Companies Doing Business in the U.S.

Business Litigation Group Chair Edward J. Heath, Manufacturing Industry Practice Chair Jeffrey J. White and Business Transactions Group member Anna Jinhua Wang co-authored the article “Contractual Considerations for Italian Companies Doing Business in the United States in The COVID-19 Era,” published in the July 2020 issue of the Italy – Connecticut Journal of International and Comparative Business Law. The publication is intended to inform, educate, engage and connect lawyers in Rome and Connecticut by creating a forum for members in both legal communities to share ideas, connect with each other, and share professional experiences. As noted in the introduction, the “Journal is part of a novel collaboration between the Order of Business Lawyers of Rome, which is the largest in Europe, and the Hartford County Bar Association, which is the oldest in the United States of America.”

As the world continues to adjust to the “new normal” of the COVID-19 era, Italian companies doing business in the United States, or those planning to do so, also are adjusting to new norms in contractual relations with U.S.-based companies. The article authored by Ed, Jeff, and Anna looks at certain critical areas of U.S. contractual law that have gained attention as a result of the pandemic and also offers a high-level comparison of some common business structures that may be used by Italian companies to conduct their U.S. operations. One area of focus is force majeure, which is contained in many U.S. contracts and serves as an avenue for delaying obligated performance due to certain unanticipated events. Another area of attention focuses on the law of price gouging and examines whether companies can raise their prices to account for supply chain disruptions or other events. Read the complete article.

Five Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized During Connecticut Legal Awards

The Connecticut Law Tribune recognized Robinson+Cole lawyers Frank F. Coulom Jr., John L. Cordani, Taylor A. Shea, Jonathan H. Schaefer, and Dan A. Brody during the publication’s annual Connecticut Legal Awards on September 30, 2020. Hosted virtually this year, the awards honor those attorneys and judges who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession in Connecticut - whether in shaping the law, achieving outsized results for their clients, being an outstanding jurist or assisting those in need of legal services.

Frank F. Coulom Jr. was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes a lawyer “who has left a lasting imprint on the legal community of Connecticut.” John L. Cordani received the Distinguished Leader Award for achieving “impressive results in 2019 and demonstrating clear leadership skills that helped achieve those results.” Taylor A. Shea, Jonathan H. Schaefer and Dan A. Brody were all recognized as “New Leaders in the Law,” a distinction that spotlights lawyers under the age of 40 who have excelled in the courtroom, in client service and cultivation, in service to bar associations, and in performing pro bono work or community service in a volunteer capacity. Read more in the press release.

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.

Norm Roos Quoted on Industrial Loan Companies in Article Published in CQ Roll Call

Business Transactions Group lawyer Norman H. Roos was quoted in the article “Fintechs try old bank charters as ‘everything old is new again’” published in CQ Roll Call on June 16, 2020. The article focuses on how industrial loan companies are experiencing a resurgence as the fintech industry sees their potential as a vehicle for setting up national financial institutions  without all of the federal and state regulatory overlay associated with conventional bank and bank holding company structures. “’Everything old is new again,’ said Norman H. Roos, senior counsel at the Robinson+Cole law firm, in an interview. Roos has been keeping tabs on the growth of industrial bank applications to the FDIC by financial technology companies. These companies increasingly view the little-known process as a way to obtain deposit insurance and, thus, compete in the market with traditional banks.” Read the full article.

Chambers USA Recognizes 20 Robinson+Cole Lawyers in 11 Practice Areas in CT, PA, and RI and Nationwide

In its 2020 edition, the legal directory Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized Robinson+Cole in all six practice area categories that the publication covers in Connecticut. In addition, 20 lawyers were individually ranked from Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island, including one that has been recognized nationwide. Read more in the press release.

Les Levinson Quoted in Article on Home Health, Home Care M&A Activity Amid Coronavirus Outbreak Published in Home Health Care News

Transactional Health Law Group co-chair Leslie J. Levinson was quoted heavily in the article “Home Health, Home Care M&A Activity Is Business As Usual — For Now” published in Home Health Care News on March 17, 2020. The article focuses on the growing concern over potential disruption to in-home care M&A activity as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While home-care deals are currently moving forward, Les says “We haven’t seen anybody pull the plug on the transactions that we are currently working on,” he said. “This is an extremely fluid time, so it’s impossible to predict entirely what’s going to happen. We think that these deals will continue forward, albeit they may happen slower as people reassess what’s going to happen operationally and in the financial markets.” Read the full article.

Robinson+Cole Elects New Partner and Counsel

Robinson+Cole is pleased to announce the election of Taylor A. Shea as partner and the promotion of Nathaniel T. Arden, Jonathan H. Schaefer, Cara C. Vecchione, and Anna Jinhua Wang to counsel, effective January 1, 2020. Read more in the press release.

Robinson+Cole Receives 33 First-Tier Metropolitan Rankings and Four National Rankings in Latest U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”

Robinson+Cole received 33 first-tier metropolitan rankings and four national rankings in the 2020 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.” The national rankings are in the areas of Information Technology Law, Labor Law - Management , Land Use & Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Law firms included in the publication are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Read more in the press release.

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.

Les Levinson Quoted in Article on Home Care Assets Published in Home Health Care News

Transactional Health Law Group co-chair Leslie J. Levinson was quoted in the article “Lack of Scalable Home Care Assets Means Buyers May Have to Get Creative'” published in Home Health Care News on August 25, 2019. The article uses the recent agreement between Amedisys Inc. and ClearCare Inc., which allows Amedisys to grow a personal care network through a partnership model instead of direct acquisition, as an example of how buyers are getting creative in their approach to growing their home care footprint. “This certainly may be an alternative way [to] sort of get deeper into the personal care space when there’s a lack of acquisition targets out there,” said Les. Read the full article.

Anna Jinhua Wang Attends the 2019 SelectUSA Investment Summit

Business Transactions Group member Anna Jinhua Wang attended the annual SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington, D.C. from June 10-12, 2019. The Investment Summit is dedicated to promoting foreign direct investment (FDI) in the United States, connecting qualified foreign firms directly with U.S. economic development organizations to help facilitate business investment and job creation. It plays a vital role in attracting and facilitating international investment into the U.S. by raising awareness of the wide range of opportunities and positive business climate and facilitating vital direct connections between investors and economic development organizations. 

The Investment Summit allows international investors, from start-ups to medium-sized enterprises to multinationals, to hear from high-profile CEOs, senior executives, and U.S. government leaders, who set the tone for business and investment policies and trends in the United States. 

The 2019 event attracted some 2,000 attendees, including representatives from U.S. state and local governments, U.S. economic development organizations, and advisors, service providers, companies, chambers of commerce, and associations facilitating FDI into the U.S. During the Summit, Anna met with some of the delegates from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, among others. 
 

Keisha Palmer Attends the 16th Annual Latinas and Power Symposium

Keisha Palmer attended the 16th Annual Latinas and Power Symposium at the invitation of Hartford City Treasurer, Adam Cloud, and Assistant City Treasurer, Carmen Sierra, held in Hartford, CT on May 16, 2019. Ms. Sierra received the Community Service award for her many years of service to the Latina community and the community in general. Former Robinson & Cole partner, Stanford "Sandy" Cloud, Jr., received the Honorary Latina Award for his consistent support throughout the years for the Latina community. Welcoming remarks were made by Connecticut State Treasurer Shawn Wooden and Sara Bronin, on behalf of her husband, Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin. 

Jackie Scheib and Maria Scungio Attend INTA Annual Meeting

Jackie Scheib and Maria Scungio attended the International Trademark Association's Annual Meeting in Boston from May 18-22, 2019. The meeting highlighted a number of trending topics that are transforming the global IP landscape for the law, brand management and trademark protection, including "A Year of the EU GDPR and Access to WHOIS Data: Impact and Outlook for Brand Enforcement” and “Brexit: The Implications for Trademarks in the United Kingdom and the European Union." In addition to the general sessions, Jackie and Maria hosted and attended a number of networking events, and held meetings with clients and law firms they work with from around the world. 

Eric Kogan and Les Levinson Present “Getting Your Business Ready for a Sale Transaction” Webinar

Business Transactions Group lawyers Eric Kogan and Les Levinson presented a lunchtime webinar, “Getting Your Business Ready for a Sale Transaction” on May 15, 2019. Joined by Martin Magida, Managing Director, Berkery Noyes, the panel of industry professionals discussed key issues facing businesses as they contemplate and prepare for a sale transaction, including identifying transaction resources, preparing early stage documentation, maximizing value, and managing risks. In today's fast-paced business world, preparedness is as critical to the success of a deal as execution. The panel addressed questions such as how to determine if an organization has the resources it needs to move forward and how to identify and avoid pitfalls along the way.

Adam Anderson and Nathaniel Arden Facilitate "Contracts 101" workshop

Adam Anderson and Nathaniel Arden facilitated the workshop “Contracts 101: Drafting and Negotiating Tips and Strategies” in Hartford, Connecticut on April 24, 2019. The event was sponsored by the MIT Enterprise Forum Connecticut. On any given day, a company might need to write, sign or negotiate a number of different contract types. “Contracts 101” presented the basics on the elements of an agreement and contract negotiation and offered critical tips and best practices to help save money and head off problems in both the short and long term. The workshop was the first in a series that will address legal, finance, strategy, operations, and marketing issues for startup founders. Robinson+Cole is a sponsor of the Connecticut Chapter of MIT Enterprise Forum.  

Barrett Wilson-Murphy Joins Business Transactions Group

The Business Transactions Group welcomes Barrett P. Wilson-Murphy as an associate in the firm’s Boston office. Mr. Wilson-Murphy advises clients on legal matters relating to middle market domestic and international financings and restructuring transactions. Read more in the press release. 

Robinson+Cole Continues New York Growth with Addition of Intellectual Property Partner

Robinson+Cole welcomes Maria A. Scungio as a partner in the firm’s Intellectual Property + Technology Law Group, who will be resident in the firm’s New York City office. Ms. Scungio has more than 20 years of experience managing worldwide trademark portfolios, including counseling, prosecuting, exploiting and enforcing intellectual property rights. Read more in the press release.

Robinson+Cole Promotes Nine Lawyers to Counsel

Robinson+Cole is pleased to announce the promotion of nine associates to counsel, effective January 1, 2019. The new counsel are J. Tyler Butts, Karla L. Chaffee, Kevin P. Daly, Soo Y. Kim, Matthew P. Mazzola, Emilee Mooney Scott, Taylor A. Shea, and Jovana Vujovic.

“Each of these lawyers has significantly enhanced some of our core practices in three of our key markets,” said Stephen E. Goldman, Robinson+Cole’s Managing Partner. “The elevation of this group furthers the development of our lawyers and the firm’s continued success in these strategic areas. It’s my pleasure to congratulate our new counsel on their well-deserved advancement.” Read more in the press release.

Robinson+Cole Elects New Partners

Robinson+Cole is pleased to announce the election of seven new partners, effective January 1, 2019. The new partners are Daniel E. Bryer, Shant H. Chalian, Ian T. Clarke-Fisher, Candace M. Cunningham, Kathleen E. Dion, Jonathan R. Hausner, and Benjamin C. Jensen.

“The strength of the firm and its continuing success is directly related to the ongoing development of our lawyers,” said Stephen E. Goldman, Robinson+Cole’s Managing Partner. “I proudly congratulate each of our new partners on their well-deserved advancement and the R+C community for helping them achieve their success.” Read more in the press release.

Robinson+Cole Receives 36 First-Tier Metropolitan Rankings and Four National Rankings in Latest U.S. News – “Best Law Firms” Survey

Robinson+Cole received 36 first-tier metropolitan rankings in the 2019 “Best Law Firms” list published in U.S. News & World Report. The firm also received four national rankings: Tier 2 rankings for Land Use & Zoning Law and Real Estate Law and Tier 3 rankings for Information Technology Law and Labor Law - Management.

The rankings are presented in tiers, on both the national and metropolitan lists, by practice area. Rankings are based on surveys in which major clients and lawyers are asked to rate the law firms they consider best in their practice areas. The full methodology can be found at http://bestlawfirms.usnews.com/methodology.aspx.

View the complete list of first-tier metropolitan rankings.

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.

Chambers USA Recognizes Robinson+Cole Lawyers and Practice Groups

The legal directory Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized Robinson+Cole in all six practice areas that Chambers USA covers in Connecticut in its 2018 edition and has individually recognized 18 of the firm’s lawyers.  
Robinson+Cole earned rankings in the following Connecticut practice areas: Corporate/M&A, Environment, Healthcare, Labor & Employment, Litigation: General Commercial, and Real Estate. See the individual market press releases for the list of Robinson+Cole lawyers included in Chambers USA 2018.

Adam Anderson Participates in Mock Negotiation

Business Transactions Group lawyer Adam Anderson was part of a panel of transaction professionals that participated in a mock negotiation on February 2, 2018 in Stamford, Connecticut for members of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) and the Exit Planning Exchange (XPX). The mock negotiation was based upon a case study, and Mr. Anderson served as the seller’s counsel in the sale of a closely held business. The mock negotiation highlighted how parties address certain deal terms and issues that arise during the sale of a business.

Robinson+Cole Receives 37 First-Tier Metropolitan Rankings and 3 National Rankings in Latest U.S. News – Best Law Firms Survey

Robinson+Cole received 37 first-tier metropolitan rankings in the 2018 “Best Law Firms” list published in U.S. News & World Report.

The firm also received three national rankings: Tier 2 ranking for Real Estate Law and Tier 3 rankings for Information Technology Law and Land Use & Zoning Law.

The rankings are presented in tiers, on both the national or metropolitan lists, by practice area. Rankings are based on surveys in which major clients and lawyers are asked to rate the law firms they consider best in their practice areas.

View a complete list of the firm's first-tier metropolitan rankings in the news release.

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.

Les Levinson Moderates and Presents on Dividend Recap Market

Business Transactions Group lawyer Leslie J. Levinson moderated and served as a panelist for the webinar "A Fresh Look at Dividend Recaps" on September 19, 2017. The program provided a succinct update of developments in the dividend recap market and, in particular, examined the usefulness of a dividend recapitalization, current market trends, and suitability characteristics and also offered a case study. To find out more, click here to see the webinar’s PowerPoint.

Business Transactions Group Involved in Investment Transaction with Connecticut Specialty Chemical Supplier

Lawyers from Robinson+Cole’s Business Transactions Group helped close a substantial long-term investment by LeBaronBrown Industries LLC (LeBaronBrown), headquartered in New York City, New York, in Charkit Chemical Company (Charkit) headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Charkit's management team, led by its President and Founder Charlie Hinnant, will continue to manage the business. “The team at Robinson+Cole was an integral part of this transaction,” said Mr. Hinnant. “Their M&A experience continues to be a helpful resource as our company grows."

The Robinson+Cole lawyers involved in the deal included Eric M. Kogan and Shant H. Chalian. Read more in the press release.

Michael Wirvin Presents at International Law Firm Event

Business Transactions Group lawyer J. Michael Wirvin presented the interactive workshop "U.S. Private Stock Purchase Transactions – Topics and Trends" at The European Connection – Corporate Meeting, held in Cambridge, United Kingdom, on June 21, 2017. The program offered a review and discussion of a standard U.S. stock purchase agreement for a private, midmarket transaction. The audience included corporate and business lawyers from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the Netherlands, who provided comments and feedback on differences and similarities between the provisions of the U.S. agreement, such as representations and warranties, indemnities, choice of law, etc., and how those would be generally negotiated and drafted in their respective home jurisdictions. 

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.

Chambers USA Recognizes Robinson+Cole Lawyers and Practice Groups

The legal directory Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized the law firm of Robinson+Cole in six practice area categories in its 2017 edition and has individually recognized 18 of the firm’s lawyers, including one lawyer who received nationwide recognition.  
Robinson+Cole earned rankings in each of the practice areas that Chambers USA covers in Connecticut: Corporate/M&A, Environment, Healthcare, Labor & Employment, Litigation: General Commercial, and Real Estate.
See the full press release for the list of Robinson+Cole lawyers included in Chambers USA 2017.

Robinson+Cole Elects New Partners

Robinson+Cole is pleased to announce the election of five new partners, effective January 1, 2017. The new partners are Brian M. Flaherty, Michael W. Kaufman, Virginia E. McGarrity, Rickie M. Sonpal, and Brian J. Wheelin.

“The development and advancement of our more junior lawyers is critical to our continuing success,” said Stephen E. Goldman, Robinson+Cole’s Managing Partner. “The advancement of these five new partners is representative of the ways in which the firm continues to grow and be successful. It gives me great pleasure to congratulate our new partners as well as our R+C community for helping them to be successful.” 

Read more in the press release.

Robinson+Cole Receives 34 First-Tier Metropolitan Rankings and 3 National Rankings in Latest U.S. News – Best Law Firms Survey

Robinson+Cole received 34 first-tier metropolitan rankings, including 26 in the city of Hartford, in the 2017 “Best Law Firms” list published in U.S. News & World Report.

The firm also received three national rankings: Tier 2 rankings for Information Technology Law, Land Use & Zoning Law, and Real Estate Law.

The rankings are presented in tiers, on both the national or metropolitan lists, by practice area. Rankings are based on surveys in which major clients and lawyers are asked to rate the law firms they consider best in their practice areas.

View a complete list of the firm's first-tier metropolitan rankings in the news release.

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.

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.

Robinson+Cole Earns Legal 500 US Ranking

The Legal 500 United States has included Robinson+Cole in its 2016 rankings in the category M&A: Middle Market (sub-$500m). This is the fifth consecutive year the firm has earned this national ranking. Published for more than 25 years, The Legal 500 series provides comprehensive worldwide coverage of legal services providers in over 100 countries.

Read more in the full release.

Robinson+Cole Welcomes Thirteen New Lawyers

Robinson+Cole welcomes 13 new lawyers who joined the firm over the last several months in its offices in Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, and New York. The lawyers bring additional breadth to a number of our corporate practices, including business transactions, data privacy, employee benefits and compensation, finance, health law, labor and employment, insurance and reinsurance, real estate and development, and tax.

"Robinson+Cole continues to draw high-caliber talent to our practices, and we are thrilled to welcome these latest additions to our firm," said Stephen E. Goldman, Robinson+Cole's managing partner. "They bring valuable and diverse experiences with them that will allow us to continue to provide the high level of service our clients expect and also to offer new insights and perspectives to the legal challenges our clients face."

Chambers USA Recognizes Robinson+Cole Lawyers and Practice Groups

Robinson+Cole Lawyer Appointed to National Conference for Community and Justice Board of Directors

Robinson+Cole lawyer Matthew J. Guanci, Jr., has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the National Conference for Community and Justice's (NCCJ) Connecticut/Western Massachusetts chapter. The NCCJ is a human relations organization that promotes inclusion and acceptance by providing education and advocacy while building communities that are respectful and just for all. Through advocacy, conflict resolution, and education, it advocates understanding and respect among all races, religions, and cultures. As the first NCCJ region established in the country, the Connecticut/Western Massachusetts chapter has a strong 80-year history.

Matthew Guanci Appointed to the ACG Connecticut Board of Directors

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.

Jackie Scheib Moderates CVG Investor & Entrepreneur Network Event

Intellectual property and technology partner Jacqueline Pennino Scheib moderated the panel discussion "What Entrepreneurs Need to Know About Angel Investing" on January 14, 2016, in Farmington, Connecticut. As part of the Crossroads Venture Group (CVG) Investor & Entrepreneur Network Event, the session explored, from the view of insiders, how angels find and evaluate investment opportunities. The featured panelists were Michael Benson, a senior associate at Ironwood Capital; Mee-Jung Jang, an investor at Jefferson Investors; Pauline Murphy, senior managing director of Investments at Connecticut Innovations; and Sandy Wollman, co-founder and investor at Westchester Angel Group.

Ms. Scheib serves on the Board of Directors of CVG's Hartford Chapter.

Robinson+Cole Elects New Partners and Counsel

Robinson+Cole is pleased to announce the election of four new partners and the promotion of two associates to counsel, effective January 1, 2016. The new partners are Adam Anderson, Megan E. Baroni, Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, and April F. Condon. The new counsel are Alaine C. Doolan and Michele L. Maresca.
"These six lawyers have made significant contributions to our clients and to our firm's successes and it is a pleasure to congratulate them on their well-deserved promotions," said John B. Lynch Jr., managing partner. "They provide exceptional service and value to our clients and offer a deep knowledge in their respective legal fields."

Adam Anderson Serves as Panelist for Transactional Practices Discussion

Business transactions lawyer Adam Anderson participated in the panel session "Discussion on Challenges in Transactional Practices and Responding to Changing Client Demands," hosted by Thomson Reuters on November 12, 2015. Along with fellow panelists Matthew J. Hoberman, a lawyer with Rome McGuigan, P.C., and Vi R. Smalley, general counsel at Conning; and moderator Renee Karibi-Whyte, J.D., of Thomson Reuters, Mr. Anderson examined the transactional legal landscape, recent trends, and responses to evolving challenges.

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.

Robinson+Cole Welcomes 10 New Lawyers

Robinson+Cole welcomes 10 new lawyers who joined
the firm over the course of the summer, in offices in Connecticut,
Massachusetts, New York, and Florida. The lawyers bring additional breadth to a variety of our practices, including business transactions, environmental and utilities, finance, insurance, labor and employment, litigation, real estate, nonprofit organizations, and trusts and estates. Additionally, the firm is pleased to welcome two recent law school graduates. Read about our new lawyers here.

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.

Robinson+Cole Earns Six Practice Area Rankings in Chambers USA 2015

The legal directory Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized Robinson+Cole in six practice area categories in its 2015 edition and has individually recognized 19 of the firm's lawyers, including one lawyer recognized nationwide.

Robinson+Cole earned rankings in each of the practice areas that Chambers USA covers in Connecticut: Corporate/M&A, Environment, Healthcare, Labor &Employment, Litigation: General Commercial, and Real Estate.

See the Robinson+Cole lawyers included in Chambers USA 2015 in the full news release.

Kristen Bandura Elected to CTTMA Board

The Connecticut Turnaround Management Association (CTTMA) recently elected business transactions lawyer Kristen M. Bandura to a three-year term on its Board of Directors. In this position, Ms. Bandura will also serve as chair of the association's Network of Women (NOW) Committee.

The CTTMA, the Connecticut Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association (TMA), is the state's leading association of corporate renewal professionals. The TMA is a global nonprofit organization with more than 9,300 members in 49 chapters. Serving as a forum for professionals from all disciplines, the TMA promotes high standards of practice, fosters professional development, and enhances the image of its members. Its members come from many backgrounds and include interim corporate managers; financial, operating, and legal advisors; investment and commercial bankers; private equity executives and venture capitalists; and many other related professionals.

Robinson+Cole Elects New Partners and Counsel

Robinson+Cole Lawyer Participates in 2014 Innovation Summit

The 2014 Innovation Summit was full of inventive, enterprising entrepreneurs and Robinson+Cole lawyer Eric J. Dale had the honor of introducing the "Tech Companies to Watch" selected to participate in the summit's pitch fest. Forty select firms participated in the pitch fest, delivering a three-minute pitch to a panel of judges who picked the best and awarded cash prizes. 

This was the 8th annual event presented by the Connecticut Technology Council, the Angel Investor Forum, the Crossroads Venture Group, and CURE on November 12 at the Oak Dale Theater in Wallingford, Connecticut. Mr. Dale is chair of the Business Transactions Group at Robinson+ Cole and president of the Cross Roads Venture Group. 

Join Robinson+Cole at the 4th Annual Economic Forum

Robinson+Cole is sponsoring the 4th Annual Economic Forum featuring keynote speaker Congressman Jim A. Himes on November 25. The forum is presented by the CT Turnaround Management Association (CTTMA), the Connecticut Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG Connecticut), and the Crossroads Venture Group (CVG). The program includes two panel discussions: an economic roundtable "Is the Sky Really Falling or is the Ground Just Rising Up?" and "From Cradle to Grave & Everything In Between: A Practical Guide to Running & Funding a Business in Connecticut."

Robinson+Cole lawyers Patrick M. Birney, who is a member of CTTMA's Board of Directors, and Eric M. Kogan are attending. To join them, register by November 21 on the CTTMA website here.

Robinson+Cole Sponsors Women’s Networking Event

Women from a wide range of professions and industries joined the Connecticut Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association (CTTMA) and the Connecticut Chapter of the International Women's Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC) for an empowering ladies' poker night. Led by experienced instructors, the event combined fundamental instruction in the game of poker with insight on how to use the principles of poker to strengthen business and negotiation skills.

Robinson+Cole lawyers Taylor A. Shea and Kristen M. Bandura served as event co-chairs for the CTTMA. Pamela K. Elkow and Kathleen Sebastian from Robinson+Cole were also in attendance, and the firm was an event sponsor. The event drew nearly 30 women, including bankers, attorneys, business analysts, accountants, marketing and
development professionals, environmental consultants, and risk management professionals. Read more and view a picture from the event here.

Taylor Shea Elected to My Sisters' Place Board of Directors

Robinson+Cole Welcomes Six New Lawyers

Robinson+Cole is pleased to welcome to the firm five new associates and one counsel across its practice areas. The lawyers join the firm's Boston, Hartford, and Stamford offices and their arrival corresponds with that of Matthew T. Miklave, who, as previously announced, joined the firm as a partner to head Robinson+Cole's labor and employment practice in the firm's Metro New York offices.

Robinson+Cole Earns Legal 500 US Ranking

The Legal 500 United States has included Robinson+Cole in its 2014 rankings in the category M&A: Middle Market (sub-$500 m). This is the third consecutive year the firm has earned this national ranking. Published for more than 25 years, The Legal 500 series provides comprehensive worldwide coverage of legal services providers in over 100 countries. Read more in the press release here.

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.

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.

Robinson+Cole Earns Rankings in Chambers USA 2014 in all Connecticut Practice Areas

The legal directory Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized Robinson+Cole in six practice area categories in its 2014 edition and has individually recognized 21 of the firm's lawyers, including three labor and employment lawyers who are ranked for the first time, one as an "Associate to Watch."  

Adding the Labor & Employment ranking this year gives Robinson+Cole rankings in all the practice areas that Chambers USA covers in Connecticut: Corporate/M&A, Environment, Healthcare, Labor & Employment, Litigation: General Commercial, and Real Estate.

Robinson & Cole Welcomes Eight New Lawyers

Robinson & Cole Lawyers Promote Manufacturing Blog at SBANE's Prospectus 2013

Environmental, health, and safety lawyer Pamela K. Elkow and corporate compliance and litigation lawyer Jeffrey J. White exhibited Robinson & Cole's Manufacturing Law Blog at the Smaller Business Association of New England's (SBANE) Prospectus 2013 in Waltham, Massachusetts, on October 30, 2013. Prospectus 2013, an inaugural business-to-business networking event, showcased a specific New England industry—manufacturing—providing manufacturers with the opportunity to showcase their unique products and capabilities to prospective customers, vendors, and peers. With more than 100 exhibiting companies and 400 attendees, Prospectus 2013 was a great opportunity to introduce the Manufacturing Law Blog to many New England manufacturers.

Robinson & Cole Receives 34 First-Tier Metropolitan Rankings and Three National Rankings in U.S. News – Best Lawyers Survey

Super Lawyers® Names 61 Robinson & Cole Attorneys to 2013 List

Robinson & Cole Announces Annual Pro Bono, Mentor, and Community Service Awards

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."

Robinson & Cole Lawyers Support The Stowe Center

Chambers USA Ranks Robinson & Cole in Five Practices, Names 17 Attorneys as Leading Lawyers

The legal directory Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized Robinson & Cole in five practice area categories in its 2013 edition and has individually recognized 17 of the firm's lawyers, including two who are ranked for the first time.
 

Robinson & Cole Announces 2013 Partner Promotions

Robinson & Cole is pleased to announce the election of four attorneys to partner: Stephen E. Cooper, Nuala E. Droney, Debbie J. Gezon, and Eugene P. Murphy, effective January 1, 2013.

"Congratulations to Stephen, Nuala, Debbie, and Gene," said John B. Lynch Jr., managing partner of the firm. "The new partners demonstrate the scope of our practices in terms of practice area (business transactions, business litigation, real estate, and insurance) as well as geography (Stamford and Hartford, Connecticut; Los Angeles, California; and Sarasota, Florida)."

Robinson & Cole Receives 32 First-Tier Metropolitan Rankings and Four National Rankings in U.S.News - Best Lawyers Survey

Super Lawyers® Names 49 Robinson & Cole Attorneys to 2012 List and Recognizes 26 as Rising Stars

A total of 49 Robinson & Cole attorneys were named Super Lawyers® in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island for 2012. 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, 26 attorneys at the firm were recognized as "Rising Stars." Read an explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology here.

Recognized attorneys and their areas of practice can be read in the full press release.

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."

Rickie Sonpal Joins Robinson & Cole as New Transactions Lawyer in Rhode Island

Chambers USA Ranks Robinson & Cole in Five Practices, Names 16 Attorneys as Leading Lawyers

Robinson & Cole LLP announced today that the legal directory Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized the firm in five practice area categories in its 2012 edition and has individually recognized 16 of the firm's attorneys.

Governor Malloy Celebrates Company Robinson & Cole Helped Relocate to Connecticut

A team of Robinson & Cole lawyers from its real estate, environmental, tax and corporate practice groups helped Columbia Elevator obtain a $2 million loan from the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) to buy the property. The team, which included tax counsel Jack Shaughnessy, also helped Columbia Elevator apply for a $2 million urban sites grant from the DECD and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to remediate historic contamination on the property that was limiting its redevelopment. Robinson & Cole also assisted with a reverse 1031 sale of Columbia Elevator’s former facility in Port Chester, New York, and purchase of a facility in Kansas before acquiring the Bridgeport site. Mayor Finch’s office said the move will create 100 jobs over the next three to five years.

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® 2012 (© 2011 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). In addition, the firm achieved the distinction of being the top-listed firm with the most listed attorneys in the state in the areas of Environmental Law, Insurance Law, Litigation - Construction, and Litigation - Intellectual Property. The firm is also top-listed in Hartford, Connecticut, and in the areas of Corporate Law, Environmental Law, Litigation - Construction, and Trusts and Estates for the city.

Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey in which more than 3.1 million confidential evaluations are submitted by attorneys on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers "the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice."

Three Robinson & Cole Attorneys Elected James W. Cooper Fellows

The Connecticut Bar Foundation serves its mission to further the rule of law in Connecticut in part by securing and administering a reliable and sufficient flow of funds to support legal services and access to justice for people of limited means.

Chambers USA Ranks Robinson & Cole in Six Practices, Names 12 Attorneys as Leading Lawyers

Robinson & Cole LLP announced today that the legal directory Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized the firm in six practice area categories in its 2011 edition; 12 of the firm's attorneys have been individually recognized.

Program Examines Impact of the Dodd Frank Act on Non-financial Businesses

Mr. Roos has advised banks, insurance companies, diversified financial service companies, and other public and private entities on many regulatory and transactional matters for more than 30 years. Mr. Roos has served as chair of the financial institutions and consumer law sections of the Connecticut Bar Association. He currently serves as general counsel to the Connecticut Mortgage Bankers Association, Inc. and as Connecticut state chair of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys.

Robinson & Cole LLP Receives Most Connecticut First-Tier Rankings in Inaugural U.S.News - Best Lawyers Survey