Candace Cunningham

Candace M. Cunningham

Partner

Candace M. Cunningham

Partner

  • Overview

    Biography

    Candace Cunningham practices commercial real estate finance law, with an emphasis on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Delegated Underwriting and Servicing (DUS) lender financing for apartments, senior housing, and affordable housing nationwide. She is a member of the firm’s Real Estate + Development Group. Candace is Chair of the Agency Lending Practice at Robinson+Cole.

    Real Estate Financing

    Candace represents commercial and institutional lenders, and private financiers in complex structured financings of multifamily properties and affordable housing loan programs with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) executions. She handles a range of loan structures, including fixed and floating rate debt, tax-exempt bonds, affordable forwards, and credit facilities. She has been practicing in this specialty for 22 years.

    Candace has handled several multi-million dollar loans in connection with projects nationwide. She represented a national bank, which was construction and permanent lender, for a $100 million transit-oriented affordable housing project in Florida, and a $64 million affordable housing redevelopment project in Colorado. In 2021, Candace closed an aggregate of $294 million in loans, which financed 2,636 apartment units.

    Before joining the firm, Candace represented and advised various commercial and institutional lenders regarding commercial real estate, asset-based finance; corporate, workout, and restructuring issues; revolving credit; term, demand, and commercial construction loans; and corporate finance. She also has negotiated and structured commercial leases for a national retailer at shopping malls throughout the United States.

    Pro Bono

    Candace has done pro bono work on behalf of non-profit and professional organizations. She assisted the Connecticut Rivers Alliance and the American Institute of Architects with lease negotiations. She currently represents the Connecticut Community Economic Development Fund, for which she is providing post-closing escrow dispute mediation services. Candace is involved in coordinating firm service teams at a local soup kitchen on a revolving basis.

  • Experience
    • Experience

      Experience

        Affordable Housing Finance

      • Representation of national bank as bond purchaser concerning Sheridan Station Apartments, a $27 million redevelopment of a former public housing project site in Washington, D.C., into a mixed-income housing development. The development was financed with tax-exempt bonds issued by the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency, Federal Low Income Tax Credits, American Recovery and Redevelopment Act stimulus funds, and HOPE VI funds provided through the District of Columbia Housing Authority, a subsidy loan from the District of Columbia Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, and a U.S. Department of Energy grant.

      • Representation of a national bank as construction and permanent lender regarding the Brownsville Station and Everett Stewart Jr. Village, a $100 million development of a transit-oriented affordable housing project on a former commuter parking lot in Miami, Florida. The development was financed with conventional loan proceeds, Federal Low Income Tax Credits, American Recovery and Redevelopment Act stimulus funds provided through the Florida Housing Finance Corporation, and a subsidy loan from Miami-Dade County.

      • Representation of a national bank as construction and permanent lender regarding the Mariposa Redevelopment Phases I-VIII, a combined $64 million, multiyear comprehensive redevelopment of the La Alma/Lincoln Park Neighborhood located in central section of the City of Denver for six affordable housing projects and approximately 451 units. The development was financed with conventional loan proceeds, Federal Low Income Tax Credits, HOPE VI, Replacement Housing Factor and Program stimulus funds provided through the Denver Housing Authority, and Operating Subsidies from HUD.

      • Representation of national bank as permanent lender regarding a series of Targeted Affordable Housing Commercial Market Execution acquisition permanent loans to national affordable housing developer, in connection with multifamily properties Affinity at Colorado Springs, Affinity at Billings, Affinity at Mill Road, and Affinity at Covington, located in California, Washington and Colorado for aggregate loans of $90 million and 460 low income apartment units.

        • Other Experiences

      • Representation of the Connecticut Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) in the documentation, negotiation, due diligence, and closing of consecutive construction-to-permanent loans in Hartford, Connecticut.

        • Commercial Leasing

      • Representation of national retailer in shopping mall leases nationwide.

    • Professional Associations

      Professional Associations

      American Bar Association
      Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law (2006 - Current)

      American Bar Foundation
      Fellow (2012 - Current)

      Connecticut Bar Association
      Affordable Housing Committee (2005 - Current)
      Real Estate Law Committee (2000 - Current)

      CREW CT - The Real Estate Exchange
      Member (2000 - Current)
      President (2010 - 2011)

      Connecticut Bar Foundation
      Fellow (2015 - present)

      American College of Mortgage Attorneys
      Program Committee (2015 - Current)
      Title Insurance Committee Co-Chair, 2019-Current (2017 - Current)
    • Honors + Awards

      Honors + Awards

      Elected Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, 2012; limited to just one-third of 1 percent of licensed attorneys in each state, membership is honorary and based on achievements in the legal profession and community; the foundation is recognized as the premier institute for social science research on law in the country, conducting research projects that are broadly disseminated to the bar, scholars, and the public.

      AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated in Martindale-Hubbell™ (Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings is a trademark. AV Preeminent is a certification mark of Reed Elsevier Properties, Inc.)

      Selected by the New England Real Estate Journal to be featured in the publication’s 2021 “Women in Commercial Real Estate” spotlight

    • Community Involvement

      Community Involvement

      The Independent Day School
      Board of Trustees (2021 - Current)
  • NEWS + PRESS
    • Publications

      Publications

      "New ALTA 2021 Loan Policies of Title Insurance– Some Practical Considerations for Lenders," published in the Fall 2022 edition of The Abstract, a publication of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys (Fall 2022)
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        • New ALTA 2021 Loan Policies of Title Insurance– Some Practical Considerations for Lenders

        "New ALTA 2021 Loan Policies of Title Insurance– Some Practical Considerations for Lenders," authored by Candace M. Cunningham, published in the Fall 2022 edition of The Abstract, a publication of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys (Fall 2022)

        The article looks at the multi-year efforts by the American Land Title Association (ALTA) to revise and update its 2006 Loan and Owner Title Policies, made available in July 2021, with a specific focus on selected revisions to the Covered Risks, Exclusions, Schedule B Part I and Part II Exceptions and Conditions in the 2021 Loan Policy. Candace serves as co-chair of the ACMA’s Title Insurance Committee and is a member of its Program Committee.


      "Fresh Lessons About Wetlands, Permits and Appeals," published in Connecticut Law Tribune, co-authored with Emilee Mooney Scott (9/22/2014)

    • Presentations

      Presentations

      "ACRELive! The New ALTA Forms Are Here at Last!," presented by the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (8/3/2022)
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        • ACRELive! The New ALTA Forms Are Here at Last!

        "ACRELive! The New ALTA Forms Are Here at Last!," presented by Candace M. Cunningham, presented by the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (8/3/2022)

        The panelists discussed the availability of the new ALTA (American Land Title Association) policies and endorsements, where those forms are currently available, changes to the forms that states have required, and comments on the new forms and coverage.


      "Title Insurance Webinar on New American Land Title Association (ALTA) Forms," presented by the American College of Mortgage Attorneys (ACMA) (6/18/2021)

      "The New (and Improved?) ALTA Title Policies: Are You Ready for Them?" moderator and panelist during the American College of Mortgage Attorneys 2019 Annual Meeting (9/6/2019)
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        • The New (and Improved?) ALTA Title Policies: Are You Ready for Them?

        "The New (and Improved?) ALTA Title Policies: Are You Ready for Them?" presented by Candace M. Cunningham, moderator and panelist during the American College of Mortgage Attorneys 2019 Annual Meeting (9/6/2019)

        The presentation focused on the new American Land Title Association (ALTA) Title Policy revisions, particularly, important changes to the loan title policies, American College of Mortgage Attorneys (ACMA) changes that did not make the cut, and notable changes to owner title policies.


      "Title Insurance; What Coverage to Get and How to (Try to) Sustain It," presented by the American Bar Association Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section (12/5/2018)
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        • Title Insurance; What Coverage to Get and How to (Try to) Sustain It

        "Title Insurance; What Coverage to Get and How to (Try to) Sustain It," presented by Candace M. Cunningham, presented by the American Bar Association Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section (12/5/2018)

        The program was part of the American Bar Association Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section’s “Mastering the Art of Commercial Real Estate Deals” webinar series, which is a comprehensive set of programs on commercial real estate. The Title Insurance session was associated with the second program in the four-part series, entitled "The Contract is Signed, Now What? Due Diligence Traps for the Unwary." The panel covered key points from opening the order for title insurance to closing and recording the real estate transaction as well as what happens after the inevitable claims arise. Candace also offered tips for the construction lender in the wake of several circuit court decisions negating title insurance coverage for mechanic’s liens, on the theory that the lender “created” the liens.


      "Paralegal Training, Supervision, and Best Practices Used by Real Property and Trust and Estates Lawyers," webinar, co-organized and edited; co-moderated the session along with George P. Bernhardt of Baker Hughes Incorporated in Houston (5/13/2015)

    • News

      R+C in the News

      • September 14, 2022

        Candace Cunningham Writes on Revisions and Updates in ALTA 2021 Loan Policies of Title Insurance

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          Candace Cunningham Writes on Revisions and Updates in ALTA 2021 Loan Policies of Title Insurance

          Candace Cunningham, a member of the Real Estate + Development Group, authored the article “New ALTA 2021 Loan Policies of Title Insurance– Some Practical Considerations for Lenders,” published in the Fall 2022 edition of The Abstract, a publication of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys (ACMA). The article looks at the multi-year efforts by the American Land Title Association (ALTA) to revise and update its 2006 Loan and Owner Title Policies, made available in July 2021, with a specific focus on selected revisions to the Covered Risks, Exclusions, Schedule B Part I and Part II Exceptions and Conditions in the 2021 Loan Policy. Candace writes, “(L)ender clients want to know: do any changes potentially spell more risk for the insured; has coverage been limited or narrowed; has coverage been clarified or added to benefit the insured? ” Candace serves as co-chair of the ACMA’s Title Insurance Committee and is a member of its Program Committee. Read the article here. 

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      • September 27, 2021

        Candace Cunningham and Deirdre Robinson Featured in New England Real Estate Journal’s 2021 Women in Real Estate Spotlight

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          Candace Cunningham and Deirdre Robinson Featured in New England Real Estate Journal’s 2021 Women in Real Estate Spotlight

          Real Estate + Development Group lawyers Candace M. Cunningham and Deirdre M. Robinson were among those selected by the New England Real Estate Journal to be featured in the publication’s “Women in Commercial Real Estate” spotlight, which recognizes the achievements of women across all facets of the real estate industries. The Q&A spotlight of each honoree offers key insights on “what it takes to achieve success.” Candace focuses on the benefits of being and having a mentor. Deirdre shares what led her to becoming a lawyer, a characteristic she believes every woman in commercial real estate should possess, what trends she thinks may dominate her industry in the coming months, and a project from the last year that she is most proud of.

      • July 15, 2021

        Candace Cunningham Elected to Serve on The Independent Day School Board of Trustees

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          Candace Cunningham Elected to Serve on The Independent Day School Board of Trustees

          Real Estate + Development Group lawyer Candace M. Cunningham has been elected to serve on the board of trustees of The Independent Day School (IDS), a pre-k through 8th grade private school located in Middlefield, Connecticut. The school’s mission statement is “by knowing students deeply both as individuals and learners, IDS inspires a community of independent thinkers who are resilient and confident to take risks as they connect with others in the joyful pursuit of learning.” Members of the Board serve as the guardians of the school mission and focus on strategic direction and financial stewardship of IDS. Learn more about IDS.

      • December 26, 2018

        Hartford Office Volunteers for Hands On Hartford’s Annual Holiday Party and Toy Shoppe

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          Hartford Office Volunteers for Hands On Hartford’s Annual Holiday Party and Toy Shoppe

          Nine Robinson+Cole lawyers and staff members volunteered to participate in Hands On Hartford’s 2018 Holiday Party and Toy Shoppe on December 13, 2018. Hands On Hartford is a social service nonprofit organization that serves Hartford’s neediest residents in the areas of food, housing, and health. The organization’s annual holiday event supported the 150 families it serves by providing parents with a unique opportunity to “shop,” free of charge, for gifts for their children. While parents shop in the “toy room,” kids are the in the “party room,” enjoying music and food, making holiday crafts, visiting with Santa, and more. The firm’s volunteer effort was coordinated by Real Estate + Development Group lawyer Candace M. Cunningham and included Lorraine Andexler, Diana C. D'Angelo, Elizabeth C. Figueroa, Denise G. Jaffe, Ashley R. Paholski, Laura A. Rankin, and Michele A. Sexton. The group was assigned to assist with various activity stations, such as arts and crafts, games, food service, gift wrapping, and more. The firm was a proud sponsor of this event.

      • December 12, 2018

        Candace Cunningham Presents Webinar on Title Insurance

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          Candace Cunningham Presents Webinar on Title Insurance

          Real Estate + Development Group lawyer Candace M. Cunningham was among the panelists who participated in a webinar on “Title Insurance; What Coverage to Get and How to (Try to) Sustain It” on December 5, 2018. The program was part of the American Bar Association Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section’s “Mastering the Art of Commercial Real Estate Deals” webinar series, which is a comprehensive set of programs on commercial real estate. The Title Insurance session is associated with the second program in the four-part series, entitled "The Contract is Signed, Now What? Due Diligence Traps for the Unwary." The panel covered key points from opening the order for title insurance to closing and recording the real estate transaction as well as what happens after the inevitable claims arise. Candace also offered tips for the construction lender in the wake of several circuit court decisions negating title insurance coverage for mechanic’s liens, on the theory that the lender “created” the liens.

      • August 6, 2018

        Candace Cunningham Appointed Vice-Chair of ACMA Committee

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          Candace Cunningham Appointed Vice-Chair of ACMA Committee

          Real Estate + Development Group lawyer Candace M. Cunningham has been appointed Vice-Chair of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys' (ACMA) Title Insurance Committee. Ms. Cunningham has been actively involved in the Committee and also serves on the ACMA's Program Committee. Formed in 1974, the ACMA is comprised of more than 400 lawyers in North America who are recognized as leaders in mortgage law.

      • March 23, 2017

        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 20th annual Women's Summit, held on Friday, March 17, 2017, in Smithfield, Rhode Island. With over 1100 women in attendance, Robinson+Cole was the sole law firm sponsor. The Women's Summit programming is designed to help women navigate challenges and opportunities, while keeping up with the changing trends. 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 Mary Kelly, an internationally renowned economist, author, and speaker; Leymah Gbowee, a 2011 Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Liberian peace activist, trained social worker, and women’s rights advocate; Geena Davis, Academy Award-winning actress and advocate for gender equality in media; and Debi Silber, a recognized health, mindset, and personal development expert.

          This is the sixth year that the firm has sponsored this event. Attendees included the following lawyers: Patricia J. Igoe, Candace M. Cunningham, Dana M. Horton, Kathryn M. Rattigan, and Kathryn N. Mullin, along with their respective guests.  

      • 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 8, 2015

        Candace Cunningham Plans and Moderates eCLE Webinar

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          Candace Cunningham Plans and Moderates eCLE Webinar

          Candace M. Cunningham, real estate lawyer in the firm's Hartford office, co-organized and edited the webinar "Paralegal Training, Supervision, and Best Practices Used by Real Property and Trust and Estates Lawyers," presented on May 13, 2015. In addition, Ms. Cunningham, along with George P. Bernhardt of Baker Hughes Incorporated in Houston, co-moderated the session, which provided guidance and insight on how to hire paralegals in the property and trust and estate practice areas. Panelists, which included a lawyer and a paralegal from each of the real property and trust and estate areas, discussed how to train and supervise paralegals, the tasks paralegals typically handle, and how to best use paralegals.

      • May 21, 2015

        RED Lawyers Participate in RPTE Spring Symposia

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          RED Lawyers Participate in RPTE Spring Symposia

          Real Estate + Development (RED) Group lawyers Candace M. Cunningham, Christie D. Jean, and Sorell E. Negro attended the ABA's Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law's (RPTE) Spring Symposia in Washington, DC, held from April 30 to May 1, 2015. Ms. Jean was the moderator and Ms. Negro was a speaker for the panel discussion "Sea Level Rise and Property Rights: Recent Cases and Surging Issues." The session focused on strategies that state and local governments are employing to prepare for, adapt to, or mitigate against sea level rise; how these regulatory developments affect real property lawyers; and areas of increased litigation involving property rights implicated by state and local responses. Other panelists included Jessica Grannis, adaptation program manager for the Georgetown Climate Center; Kenneth Kristl, professor of law and director of the Environmental and Natural Resources Law Clinic at Widener University School of Law; and Kate Zyla, deputy director of the Georgetown Climate Center. 

          Ms. Cunningham, as editor in chief of the RPTE Books Committee, hosted and addressed a "Meet the Author's Reception" for all symposia attendees. She highlighted authors who have written books published by the RPTE as well as discussed ways to publish RPTE books and articles in RPTE publications, including Probate & Property, the Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Journal, and the eReport.

           

      • November 17, 2014

        Hartford Lawyers Co-author Connecticut Law Tribune Article

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          Hartford Lawyers Co-author Connecticut Law Tribune Article

          Robinson+Cole lawyers Candace M. Cunningham and Emilee Mooney Scott recently published the article "Fresh Lessons About Wetlands, Permits and Appeals" in the Connecticut Law Tribune. In the article, Ms. Cunningham and Ms. Scott review the ramifications of Connecticut high court rulings on environmental, real estate, and land use law. Specifically, they cover cases involving special permits, option contracts, and guarantor obligations, among others.

          Ms. Cunningham is a real estate lawyer and Ms. Scott is an environmental and utilities lawyer.

      • August 14, 2014

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Host Networking Event at 2014 ABA Annual Meeting

      • April 23, 2014

        Robinson+Cole Women Attend Summit at Bryant University

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          Robinson+Cole Women Attend Summit at Bryant University

          More than 1,000 women from across the region gathered at Bryant University to attend the 17th annual Women's Summit on March 14, 2014. This year's program centered on the theme of "Be the CEO of your life." Keynote speakers included Viola Davis, award-winning actor; Carley Roney, co-founder of The Knot; and Carey Lohrenz, first female U.S. Navy fighter pilot.

          Patricia J. Igoe, Candace M. Cunningham, Kathleen M. Porter, Dana M. Horton, Carla M. Moynihan, Nicole Campbell, and select female clients of the firm attended the event. Robinson+Cole is an annual sponsor of the Women's Summit.

           

      • November 7, 2013

        Candace Cunningham Represents CRDA in Loan Closing for Ann Uccello Street Housing Development

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          Candace Cunningham Represents CRDA in Loan Closing for Ann Uccello Street Housing Development

          Real estate lawyer Candace M. Cunningham represented the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) in the closing of its first residential/commercial project in downtown Hartford. Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced on October 31, 2013, that the CRDA closed the financing of 201 Ann Uccello Street in Hartford, Connecticut, to convert an existing Class B commercial office building into 26 one-bedroom units as well as street-level commercial use. Ms. Cunningham's role involved representing the CRDA in all aspects of the financing, including the documentation, negotiation, due diligence review, and closing of the back-to-back construction-to-permanent loan transaction for the CRDA. The apartments are expected to be available for rent by the fall of 2014. Created in 2012 as a quasi-state agency, the CRDA works to stimulate economic development in the capital region.
      • September 11, 2013

        Candace Cunningham Appointed to Serve on the ABA's Governing Council of the RPTE

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          Candace Cunningham Appointed to Serve on the ABA's Governing Council of the RPTE

          Real Estate lawyer Candace M. Cunningham was elected to serve on the American Bar Association's (ABA) Governing Council of the Real Property, Trust, and Estate (RPTE) Section for a two-year term. She has also been reappointed to serve as editor in chief of the section's Books Committee as well as a member of the its Planning, Corporate Sponsorship, and Publications Standing Committees for the next bar year.

          The ABA's Section of Real Property, Trust, and Estate Law is a community of nearly 25,000 U.S. and international lawyers, paralegals, real estate and financial services professionals, law students, and legal educators. The group provides leadership and subject matter expertise on current regulatory and legal issues, trends, and best practices.

          Ms. Cunningham has been active with the RPTE Section since 1997.

      • May 28, 2013

        Hartford Real Estate Counsel Hosts CREW CT Youth Outreach Program

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          Hartford Real Estate Counsel Hosts CREW CT Youth Outreach Program

          Real estate counsel Candace M. Cunningham hosted the 2nd Annual CREW Careers™ Youth Outreach Program, "Welcome to the Real (Estate) World" on Saturday, April 27, 2013. Area high school girls spent the day in downtown Hartford and at R+C offices learning about commercial real estate. The day opened with a personal visit from Hartford Mayor Pedro Segarra and consisted of a downtown scavenger hunt, a tour of the Community Solutions property at 370 Asylum Street in Hartford, career informational presentations from various CREW CT members, and team-based project planning for a mock redevelopment of 370 Asylum. The program culminated with the mock development plans being judged by a panel of local, prominent real estate professionals. Click here to view photos.

          Ms. Cunningham is the former president of CREW CT, the Connecticut Chapter of CREW Network, a national organization for women in commercial real estate.

      • January 3, 2013

        Real Estate Attorney Elected as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation

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          Real Estate Attorney Elected as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation

          The American Bar Foundation has elected real estate attorney Candace M. Cunningham to become a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. Membership in the Fellows is honorary and based on achievements in the legal profession and community. Membership is limited to one-third of 1 percent of licensed attorneys in each state. Founded in 1952, the American Bar Foundation is considered the premier institute for social science research on law in the United States.
      • July 15, 2011

        Candace Cunningham Authors Content for American Bar Association Web Site

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          Candace Cunningham Authors Content for American Bar Association Web Site

          Real estate counsel Candace M. Cunningham authored the content for midsize law firms for the Practice Settings Portal Web site of the Real Property Trust and Estates Section of the American Bar Association. The portal explains how becoming a member of the section benefits lawyers in various practice settings, including midsize firms.
      • November 14, 2008

        Robinson & Cole Gains Over 30 Former Thelen Attorneys in Hartford, Connecticut and New York City

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          Robinson & Cole Gains Over 30 Former Thelen Attorneys in Hartford, Connecticut and New York City

          Robinson & Cole, a leading commercial law firm with more than 225 lawyers and eight offices in the Northeast and Florida, announced today that 9 partners and over 20 additional attorneys from Thelen LLP will be joining the firm. Click here to read press release.

      R+C News Releases

      • September 11, 2019

        Norm Roos Elected President of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys

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          Norm Roos Elected President of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys

          Finance Team lawyer Norman H. Roos has been elected president of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys (ACMA) for the 2019-2020 term. Norm was installed during the ACMA Annual Meeting on September 7, 2019 in Monterey, California. Also in attendance were Real Estate + Development Group lawyers Candace M. Cunningham and Amanda S. Eckhoff. Candace was appointed co-chair of the ACMA Title Insurance Committee. She also served as the moderator and a panelist for a program titled "The New (and Improved?) ALTA Title Policies: Are You Ready for Them?" Mandy was installed as an ACMA Fellow. Read more and view a photo in the press release. 

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      • December 5, 2018

        Robinson+Cole Elects New Partners

      • October 11, 2017

        Robinson+Cole Employees Lend a Hand to Hartford Soup Kitchen

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          Robinson+Cole Employees Lend a Hand to Hartford Soup Kitchen

          On September 27, nine Robinson+Cole lawyers and staff members volunteered their time to plan, purchase, prepare, and serve lunch at MANNA Community Meals (Community Meals), Hands On Hartford's soup kitchen, providing services for Hartford's homeless, working poor, and elderly populations. For the past four years, Real Estate and Development Group lawyer Candace M. Cunningham has coordinated the firm’s monthly volunteer service with Community Meals.

          Read more and see photos in the press release.

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      • April 2, 2015

        Candace Cunningham Elected to American College of Mortgage Attorneys

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          Candace Cunningham Elected to American College of Mortgage Attorneys

          The American College of Mortgage Attorneys (ACMA) has elected Robinson+Cole lawyer Candace M. Cunningham to its membership as a Fellow. Ms. Cunningham will be welcomed at the ACMA's annual meeting in October 2015.

          ACMA fellowship is by invitation only. Fellows include in-house and government lawyers and private practitioners, who are experienced in preparing real estate mortgages and lending transactions secured by real estate and related practice areas, as well as prominent members of the academic community from each state. Read more in the news release.
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      • September 5, 2012

        Real Estate Attorneys Selected for Leadership Positions in the Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section of the American Bar Association

      • May 30, 2012

        Hartford Teen Girls Introduced to Commercial Real Estate Industry

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          Hartford Teen Girls Introduced to Commercial Real Estate Industry

          Twelve girls from Capital Prep Magnet School and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Hartford participated in the interactive career development program Welcome to The Real (Estate) World on May 19, 2012. Presented by CREW CT-The Real Estate Exchange (Commercial Real Estate Women) and hosted by Robinson & Cole LLP, the program included presentations from CREW women about jobs and careers in commercial real estate, a professional field that has been traditionally considered an "old boys' network." Over 30 professionals representing a broad spectrum of disciplines volunteered for this event, including Robinson & Cole real estate attorney Candace M. Cunningham.
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      • March 10, 2011

        Candace Cunningham New President of CREW CT–The Real Estate Exchange for 2011

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          Candace Cunningham New President of CREW CT–The Real Estate Exchange for 2011

          Robinson & Cole LLP is pleased to announce that Candace M. Cunningham was named as the President of CREW CT-The Real Estate Exchange for 2011.

          CREW CT-The Real Estate Exchange is the Connecticut Chapter of the national organization known as CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women). Ms. Cunningham has been a member of the Real Estate Exchange for over 14 years and has served on several committees in that time, including as chair of the Program Committee and as a member of the Membership Committee, the Blue Ribbon Committee, and the Developer's Showcase Committee.

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