Robinson+Cole was honored at the Hartford Business Journal’s inaugural 2026 Connecticut Business Excellence Awards, on September 30, 2026, recognizing organizations that demonstrate strong business performance, strategic growth, innovation, workplace excellence, and community impact. The firm was recognized in the For-Profit Business, 250+ Employees category and the only law firm selected to receive the distinction.

In the honoree profile published in a special edition of the Hartford Business Journal on August 24, 2026, Robinson+Cole was recognized for its sustained growth, continued investment in Connecticut, commitment to innovation, and longstanding community leadership. The profile highlighted the firm's nearly 60% revenue growth between 2020 and 2025, its expansion from just over 200 lawyers to approximately 275 attorneys across 11 offices, and its ongoing investments in modern, technology-enabled workplaces in Hartford and Stamford. The publication also noted Robinson+Cole's people-first culture, recognition as one of Connecticut's Best Places to Work, and its strategic integration of AI tools to enhance efficiency, collaboration, and client service.

"Receiving this recognition from Hartford Business Journal is particularly meaningful because of our deep roots in Connecticut and the role this state has played in our firm's 180-year history," said J. Michael Wirvin, managing partner of Robinson+Cole. "Our growth over the past several years reflects the trust our clients place in us, the dedication of our lawyers and business professionals, and our continued commitment to investing in our people, our communities, and the innovative tools and technologies that help us deliver exceptional service."

Founded in Hartford in 1845, Robinson+Cole has grown from a one-lawyer office on State Street to an Am Law 200 law firm serving clients throughout the United States and internationally. Today, the firm maintains its largest office in Hartford and continues to invest in Connecticut while expanding its national platform.

The firm's recognition also reflects its longstanding commitment to community engagement. Robinson+Cole lawyers serve on the boards of dozens of nonprofit and cultural organizations throughout the region, provide pro bono legal services to individuals, nonprofits, and small businesses, and support more than 200 community organizations. The firm ranks among the nation's top 100 law firms for pro bono service and has partnered with Harc, a Connecticut-based organization supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities, for nearly 40 years.

Read the firm's honoree profile, here.