Jeffrey White

Jeffrey J. White

(he/him/his)

Partner

Jeffrey J. White

(he/him/his)

Partner

  • Overview

    Biography

    Jeff White provides counseling and dispute resolution advice for manufacturers and distributors throughout the United States and globally. He leads the firm's Manufacturing Industry Team, which has been described by media outlets as ”one of the top manufacturing law practices” in the United States, as well as the Aerospace Supply Chain Team.

    Jeff is a leader within the manufacturing community and has been invited to speak at The White House, U.S. Department of Commerce events, and manufacturing industry events across the country. He has been appointed to committees supporting U.S. commerce by both Republican and Democratic Presidential administrations. In 2022, he was appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce and U.S. Trade Representative to serve on the Industry Trade Advisory Committee on Aerospace Equipment.

    Jeff supports advanced manufacturing initiatives, including serving as a mentor for the Stanley Black & Decker/Techstars program, and has served as a lecturer at the University of Connecticut School of Business. In 2013, he created and launched the widely read Manufacturing Law Blog, which was the first blog in the country to address legal issues facing manufacturers and distributors. He has offered legal commentary for publications such as Politco, IndustryWeek, and Aviation Week, among others.

    Jeff was recognized in the 2020-2022 Editions of CHAMBERS USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, which is based on objective research and extensive confidential interviews with clients. Jeff is described in the 2020 Edition as “wonderful and always available.”

    Corporate Compliance / Outside General Counsel / International

    Jeff serves as outside general counsel for several privately-held manufacturers, including family-owned businesses and many industrial B2B suppliers. Drawing upon his industry knowledge and experience, he develops solutions for businesses that operate within global supply chains and often lack commercial leverage. Jeff has assisted manufacturers with contract review and management, developing solutions for a litany of global compliance challenges, and resolving disputes of all kinds between OEMs, suppliers, and the like. As evidence of Jeff’s commitment to help his clients grow, Robinson+Cole received the President’s E-Award for Exports in 2019, a recognition given to persons, firms, or organizations that contribute significantly in the effort to increase United States exports.

    Jeff also counsels international companies that have operations in the United States, including manufacturers headquartered in the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Australia, among other countries. He navigates the cross-cultural differences that can exist within global companies and has been invited by his clients to conduct trainings throughout Europe and Asia. Jeff supports the work of economic development agencies that support direct foreign investment into the United States. He was selected by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s SelectUSA program to co-author a chapter in its Investor Guide for companies interested in making investments in the U.S. 

    Manufacturing Business to Business Dispute Resolution / Litigation 

    Jeff also represents several Fortune 500 manufacturers, including in the aerospace, chemicals and consumer products markets. His dispute resolution/litigation experience includes product-related class actions, product liability prevention and litigation, and supply chain disputes (including with long-term agreements (LTAs) that range from hundreds of thousands of dollars to several billion dollars). He often serves as lead counsel for manufacturers facing substantial liability in disputes across the United States. Jeff routinely uses his litigation and business experience to counsel companies that wish to assess and/or resolve business-to-business disputes with suppliers, vendors, and other business partners, without resorting to litigation.

    High-Stakes Litigation

    In addition to his experience with manufacturers, Jeff has served as lead counsel in high-stakes litigation matters for a variety of clients facing significant exposure. He has represented educational institutions, Native American tribes, and municipalities, among other clients. In one such case, he successfully argued before the Connecticut Supreme Court in an antitrust case arising out of a proposed $1 billion waterfront project. Jeff is past chair of the firm’s Appellate Practice Group and has been involved in more than 50 appeals and has argued before the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the state appellate courts in Connecticut, New York, and Maryland.

    Prior to joining Robinson+Cole, Jeff clerked for the Honorable Ellen Ash Peters, retired Connecticut Supreme Court chief justice.

  • Experience
    • Experience

      Experience

        Aerospace

      • Serve as the primary outside counsel for several Tier 1 and Tier 2 aerospace suppliers. 

      • Successfully represented a worldwide helicopter manufacturer in litigation that lasted over six years and arose out of a double fatality heli-logging accident in British Columbia. The first phase of the litigation, which was filed in Connecticut, was a wrongful death case involving multiple defendants. In the second phase of the litigation, which was filed in Oregon, R&C represented the manufacturer in a contribution/indemnification action brought against the owner/operator of the helicopter. The Oregon action involved novel questions of law, including the application of the British Columbia workers’ compensation bar and Lanham Act claims. As a direct result of R&C’s litigation strategy, favorable settlements were reached for our client. 

      • Obtained a dismissal on behalf of a major OEM engine manufacturer in a federal court lawsuit arising out the deaths of three passengers involved in a crash of a McDonnell Douglas helicopter in Turkey. 

      • Successfully represented international manufacturer of airline components in lawsuit involving alleged exposure of employee to toxic chemicals. The firm reached a favorable settlement for our client. 

      • Currently representing major aerospace manufacturer in a series of breach of contract lawsuits in both Texas and Connecticut arising out of the sale of helicopters to customers. 

      • Represented aerospace manufacturer to handle an appeal after an unfavorable judgment (litigated by another firm) that concerned the manufacturer’s exit from leased property.  

      • Advised aerospace manufacturer regarding contractual dispute pertaining to long-term agreement that governed the development of a new commercial airliner. The dispute concerned a $50-million-dollar demand made by our client relating to changes in the scope of work and timing issues associated with those changes. Our firm was asked to analyze the terms of the agreements and offer recommendations for business to business negotiations that took place over several months. 

      • Advised aerospace manufacturer regarding contractual negotiations with global manufacturer of airplanes concerning a long-term supply agreement. Our firm was asked to provide advice regarding the reasonableness of the customer withholding consent to our client’s acquisition of another large manufacturer.

      • Advised aerospace manufacturer on the impact of a large-scale acquisition wherein the integration could result in the violation a settlement agreement that resolved a large anti-trust case decades prior.

      • Represented a small aerospace manufacturer in litigation relating to alleged commissions due after the execution of a long-term agreement.

      • Represented and resolved for a major airline a potential class action involving the sale of airline tickets. 

      • Represented a commercial business in a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation that followed an general aviation airplane accident. 

      • Supply Chain / Business-to-Business Disputes

      • Serve as primary outside counsel for several privately held and/or family-owned manufacturers that are headquartered within the United States and throughout Europe. The vast majority of these manufacturers sell industrial products to other businesses within a complex, global supply chain. 

      • Defended supplier in Minnesota federal court in a lawsuit brought by OEM to recover damages associated with a product recall ordered by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) involving certain off-road vehicles. The OEM alleged that our client’s component parts had defects in them that led to the recall. We served as lead litigation counsel and employed local counsel in Minnesota. R&C was able to successfully resolve this case for a small fraction of the demand while also maintaining our client’s business relationship with the OEM.  

      • Represented a worldwide seller of sports nutrition products in an action against a contract manufacturer and formulator of a protein drink after the product had to be withdrawn from the market due to contamination in the manufacturing process. 

      • Successfully represented The Dow Chemical Company in commercial dispute arising out of a business-to business-agreement to end a 20-year lease of a 650-acre headquarters site. 

      • Obtained summary judgment for The Monsanto Company after it was sued by another chemical manufacturer concerning environmental contamination. 

      • Currently counseling a German manufacturer regarding a series of business-to-business disputes with suppliers and customers (including OEMs) concerning the alleged non-performance of a series of products.

      • Advised manufacturer of rights and obligations under indemnification clauses pursuant to commercial contract that ultimately resulted in patent infringement matter in Texas (for which the firm also successfully represented the company).

      • Counseled manufacturer on communications with Canadian wholesaler and retail chain regarding proper use of highly-regulated product.

      • Advised manufacturer regarding shipping dispute with multi-billion-dollar distributor. After our client was the subject of certain significant late fees, our firm became involved and drafted correspondence that resolved the issue without any further acrimony and payment.

      • Represented manufacturer of component parts for basketball systems in litigation brought by distributor who claimed the parts were defective and were leading to product failures. 

      • Successfully represented a North American manufacturer of paints and coatings in a commercial dispute arising out of the manufacture and sale of wood finishing products to a professional cabinet installer. 

      • Consumer Products / Class Actions

      • Representing or have represented several consumer product companies and/or brands, including companies throughout Europe, that wish to launch their products in U.S. markets. These companies have sold a wide spectrum of products, including beauty products, food and beverage, and household products.

      • Successfully defended a manufacturer of nutritional supplements against a proposed nationwide consumer product class action brought in California state court. The manufacturer, which distributed its product worldwide, was facing claims based on allegations that included product mislabeling and unfair trade practices, as well as violations of the California Consumers Legal Remedies Act (CLRA) and California-specific causes of action. We aggressively litigated the case in the early stages, and prior to any discovery production by the defendant or any depositions being conducted, the plaintiff agreed to a voluntarily dismissal with prejudice without any payment from the defendant.

      • Obtained voluntary dismissal on behalf of national retailer of climbing equipment in products liability action arising out of a fall from a cliff at a state park. As a result of the firm’s investigative efforts, the plaintiff withdrew his action without any compensation. 

      • Representing a major appliance manufacturer in a class action pending in federal court, which concerns an alleged defect in a family of microwave ovens that were produced in the 1990s and 2000s.

      • Reached a favorable settlement for a manufacturer/distributor of nutritional products sold domestically and internationally involving the sale of ephedra to a Canadian citizen. 

      • Represented one of North America's largest packaged food companies in a series of products liability lawsuits arising out of the nationwide recall of an allegedly contaminated food product.

      • Represented publicly traded installation contractor in New York state court case wherein our firm was hired to replace existing counsel at the summary judgment stage. The underlying matter was a subrogation case brought by an insurance company against our client involving a fire that occurred in New York and led to property damage. The matter had national implications for our client. We successfully resolved the case.

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    • Professional Associations

      Professional Associations

      International Trade Administration
      Industry Trade Advisory Committee on Aerospace Equipment (ITAC 1) (2022 - 2026)

      Women in Manufacturing® Association (WiM)
      Board of Directors (2021 - Present)
      Secretary (2023)

      U.S. Department of Commerce District Export Council
      Connecticut (2020 - Present)

      Connecticut Business & Industry Association
      Board of Directors (2022 - Present)

      ManufactureCT
      Board of Directors (2021 - Present)

      American Bar Association
      Co-chair, Business Law Section, Middle Market and Small Business Committee, International Business Transactions Subcommittee (2022 - Present)

      American Bar Foundation
      Fellow (2013 - Present)

      Connecticut Bar Association
      Officer (2011 - 2012)
      Council of Bar Presidents (2009 - 2010)

      Connecticut Bar Foundation
      Fellow (2014 - Present)
    • Honors + Awards

      Honors + Awards

      Ranked in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business in the State of Connecticut in the area of Litigation: General Commercial since 2020

      Selected to the 2019 New England Trailblazers list by Law.com and the Connecticut Law Tribune

      Winner of the 2012 United States District Court Pro Bono Award for the District of Connecticut (as voted on by the federal judges)

      Winner of the 2011 Judge Maxwell Heiman Memorial Award, presented by the Hartford County Bar Association

      Selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions-Defendants since 2018 and in the area of Commercial Litigation for 2021 and 2022.

      Selected to the Connecticut Super Lawyers list from 2013 to 2023.

      Selected to the "Top 50 Connecticut Super Lawyers" list for 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022.

      Connecticut Magazine, "40 Under Forty," in 2013 

      Recipient of the Connecticut District Export Council 2020 Ambassador Award

    • Community Involvement

      Community Involvement

      New England Air Museum
      Board of Directors (2011 - Present)

      Stanley Black & Decker/Techstars Accelerator
      Invited Mentor

      MetroHartford Alliance
      Member, Global Business Council

      University of Connecticut
      Invited Lecturer, School of Business

      The Bushnell Performing Arts Center
      Board of Trustees (2023 - 2026)
      Ambassador (2015 - 2023)

      Mark Twain House and Museum
      Ambassador

      Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center Foundation
      Ambassador

      Connecticut Supreme Court Historical Society
      Vice President; Board of Directors

      Connecticut Supreme Court 200th Anniversary Planning Committee
      Member (along with four attorneys and three Supreme Court Justices)
  • NEWS + PRESS
    • Publications

      Publications

      "Business Structure," co-authored with Michael J. Kearney Jr., J. Michael Wirvin and Jinhua (Anna) Wang, published in SelectUSA’s 2022 Investor Guide (June 2022)
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      "Contractual Considerations for Italian Companies Doing Business in the United States in The COVID-19 Era," co-authored with Jinhua (Anna) Wang and Edward J. Heath, published in the July 2020 issue of the Italy – Connecticut Journal of International and Comparative Business Law. (July 2020)
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      "Business Structure," co-authored with Jinhua (Anna) Wang, J. Michael Wirvin and Michael J. Kearney Jr., chapter published in SelectUSA’s June 2020 Investor Guide (6/17/2020)
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      "Aerospace Suppliers Should Brace for Headwinds," published in Industry Week (3/12/2020)
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      "How manufacturers are faring under Trump, globally," published in Hartford Business Journal (2/19/2018)
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      "Administrative Procedures Are Focus of Insurance Case," published in Connecticut Law Tribune, co-authored with Kathleen E. Dion (9/14/2015)
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      "Successor Liability, Retaliation and Sanctions," co-authored with Kathleen E. Dion, published in Connecticut Law Tribune, appeared in the special supplement Connecticut Supreme Court Review 2014. The article reviews several Connecticut Supreme Court decisions in 2014 that have an impact on the business community. (9/22/2014)

      "Arbitration and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace," published in Connecticut Law Tribune, co-authored with Jamie M. Landry, appeared in the special supplement Connecticut Supreme Court Review 2013. The article reviews several Connecticut Supreme Court decisions in 2012–13 that have an impact on the business community. (9/30/2013)

      "Q&A with Robinson & Cole's Jeff White," published in Law360 (5/7/2013)

      "Harsh Words and Broken Leases," co-authored with Jamie M. Landry, published in Connecticut Law Tribune, appeared in the special supplement Connecticut Supreme Court Review 2012. The article reviews several Connecticut Supreme Court decisions in 2012 that have an impact on the business community. (9/17/2012)

      "Sending Your First Memo to a Client," published in For the Defense (4/2012)

      "Court Clarifies Personal Jurisdiction Rules," published in Connecticut Law Tribune, co-authored with Laura A. Torchio (12/12/11)

      "Favorable Ruling for Product Manufacturers," published in Connecticut Law Tribune, appeared in the special supplement Connecticut Supreme Court Review 2011. The article reviews several Connecticut Supreme Court decisions in 2011 that have an impact on the business community. (9/19/2011)

      "CPSC Launches New Database on Product Safety," published in Connecticut Business & Industry Association News, co-authored with John H. Kane (4/2011)
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      "Some Obvious and Not-So-Obvious Tips: Writing a More Persuasive Brief," published in For the Defense, a national publication of the Defense Research Institute (12/2010)

      "How to Keep Monsters at Bay," published in Connecticut Lawyer (11/2010)

      "Antitrust Act Ruling Limits Attorney General's Authority," published in Connecticut Law Tribune, appeared in the special supplement Connecticut Supreme Court Review 2010. The article reviews several Connecticut Supreme Court decisions in 2010 that have an impact on the business community. (9/2010)

      "For Corporations, Home Is Where 'Nerve Center' Is: High Court Defines 'Principal Place of Business,' Streamlines Litigation," published in Connecticut Law Tribune, co-authored with Laura A. Torchio (4/29/2010)

      "Bad News for Disgruntled Minority Shareholders," published in Connecticut Law Tribune, in the special supplement Connecticut Supreme Court Review 2009. The article reviewed several Connecticut Supreme Court decisions in 2009 that have an impact on the business community. (September 2009)

      "Legislative Efforts to Control Statutory Interpretation Threat or Equality Assurance?" published in TortSource (Fall 2008)

      "Shaping the Nature of Arbitration Cases," published in Connecticut Law Tribune, in the special supplement "Connecticut Supreme Court Review 2008." The article reviewed several Connecticut Supreme Court decisions in 2008 that have an impact on the business community. (September 2008)

      The History of the Connecticut Supreme Court, co-authored with Wesley W. Horton, coauthor of Chapters 6 and 7, which discusses the history of the Supreme Court from the 1860s through 1910 (2008)

      "The Butler-Park Court," published in Connecticut Law Review, co-authored with Wesley W. Horton, Esq., about the Connecticut Supreme Court during the Civil War period (Winter 2005)

      "Stamping Out the Reds: The Palmer Raids in Connecticut," published in Hog River Journal, about the wide-scale deportation of alleged members and sympathizers of the Communist movement in 1919-1920 (Fall 2005)

      "The Baldwin-Hamersley Court," published in Connecticut Bar Journal, co-authored with Wesley W. Horton, Esq., about the Connecticut Supreme Court from 1890 to 1910 (Fall 2005)

      "The Lawyer as 'Superadjuster': Erosion of Protections for Privileged Communications," published in For the Defense, co-authored with Gregory P. Varga, Esq., a national publication of the Defense Research Institute (5/2005)

      "The Colors of the First Amendment," published in The First Voice (3/2005)

      "The Impenetrable Wall?" published in The First Voice (6/2004)

      "Preservation and Spoliation of Evidence," published in A Practical Guide to Discovery & Depositions in Connecticut, co-authored with Rhonda J. Tobin; chapter covers the preservation and spoliation of evidence in the civil context in Connecticut state court; it is part of a new publication that is the most comprehensive coverage to date of discovery and deposition issues in Connecticut and was authored by leading practitioners at the largest firms in the state. The first edition was published in 2011, the second edition in 2013. (2010 & 2013)

      Co-wrote chapter on the Connecticut Supreme and Appellate Courts in The Appellate Practice Compendium (2012), published by the American Bar Association

    • Presentations

      Presentations

      "Demystifying the Complexities of The Buy American, Made in America, and Build Back Better Legislation," as part of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce “Made in America” member breakfast (4/3/2023)

      "Finding, Signing, and Keeping International Distributors and Customers," as part of the Connecticut Small Business Development Center’s Export Series 2023 (3/29/2023)
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      "International Distributors & Representatives: Sign Them," hosted by the U.S. Commercial Service and Connecticut District Export Council as part of Export Week 2022 programming. (5/2/2022)
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      "How Supply Chain Challenges are Impacting M&A Deals," presented at the American Bar Association (ABA) Business Law Section Hybrid Spring Meeting 2022 (3/31/2022)
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      "Beyond Due Diligence: Strategies for Integration & Accelerating Growth In Aerospace & Defense Supply Chain Companies," an R+C-hosted webinar (1/20/2022)
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      "Brazil Aerospace & Defense Briefing and Meeting with Embraer," hosted in collaboration with the New Hampshire Aerospace and Defense Export Consortium, the U.S. Commercial Service and Robinson+Cole during U.S. Export Week (5/4/2021)
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      "Resolving Cross-Border M&A Disputes," co-presented with Sandra Marin Lautier, during the American Bar Association's Business Law Section Virtual Spring Meeting. (4/21/2021)
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      "Aerospace & Defense - Virtual Briefing: Netherlands & Europe Market Opportunities," (3/30/2021)
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      "Long-Term Financing for U.S.-Owned Operations in Mexico," webinar presented by Jeff White. (9/22/2020)
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      "Investor Guide Webinar Mini-Series: An Overview of Common Business Structures," co-presented with Michael J. Kearney Jr., J. Michael Wirvin and Jinhua (Anna) Wang, a virtual program presented by SelectUSA that featured comparisons of some common business structures used by foreign entities to conduct their U.S. operations. (8/14/2020)
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      "The State of Private Equity Investment in the Aerospace and Defense Market," a panel discussion hosted by the Connecticut District Export Council. (7/22/2020)
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      "Effective Ways to Manage (and Grow!) Commercial OEM Relationships During the Covid-19 Era," presented with Tracy Darrow, Director, Deal Advisory and Strategy, KPMG. The webinar provided practical advice on how to globally manage and “lean into” the current disruption, while maintaining and growing OEM, module, and major assembly relationships. (6/17/2020)
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      "COVID19: Challenges and Opportunities in the Manufacturing Supply Chain," which discussed how to take advantage of the opportunities in supply chain management amid COVID-19, addressing specific areas including: practical solutions for collaborating with suppliers for win/win relationships and minimizing legal disputes. (6/9/2020)
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      "Force Majeure and Contract Considerations for Buyers and Sellers In Light of COVID-19," co-presented with Gabrielle R. Mercadante and Taylor A. Shea, presented as a webinar by the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce. (4/22/20)
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      "Force Majeure Both for Contracts/Suppliers, Cancellation of Trade Shows," co-presented with Taylor A. Shea, as the first program in the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Connecticut District Export Council's free “Coronavirus Special Topic Conference Calls Series.” (3/18/2020)
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      "Succession Planning for Manufacturers," as moderator for the NHMA-hosted event (2/5/2020)
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      "International Space Trade Summit," co-presented with Kevin P. Daly and Edward J. Heath, in Hartford, CT (5/19-21/2019)
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      "Global Growth Without Friction," co-presented with Edward J. Heath, for executives at mid-market companies at the Chief Executives Group’s 2019 Smart Manufacturing Summit in Dallas Texas (5/14-15/2019)

      "Global Compliance and the Organization," guest lecturer, at the University of Connecticut School of Business in Hartford, Connecticut. (2/20/2019)

      "Internet of Things: Manufacturing's Next Big Trend," moderator, at the Connecticut Business & Industry Association's (CBIA) Made in Connecticut: 2017 Manufacturing Summit in Trumbull, Connecticut (11/27/2017)
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      "Corporate Law & Compliance Issues Facing Manufacturers," at the National Business Institute (NBI) webinar "Manufacturing Law" (12/15/2016)
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      "Complying with Conflict Minerals Laws: Global Best Practices for Manufacturers and Distributors," webinar, presented by the U.S. Department of Commerce's U.S. Commercial Service (10/19/2016)
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      "The Future of Manufacturing in Connecticut," moderator, at the Connecticut Business & Industry Association's (CBIA) 2016 Manufacturing Summit in Cromwell, Connecticut (10/14/2016)
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      "Key Considerations for Foreign Manufacturers That Wish to Sell Products to the United States," at the American Bar Association's Business Law Section Annual Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts (9/8/2016)
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      "Manufacturing Innovations," moderated the panel, held at Connecticut Business & Industry Association's (CBIA) 2015 Manufacturing Summit, "Made in Connecticut," in Trumbull, Connecticut (5/29/2015)

      "Manufacturing Innovations," moderator, at Connecticut Business & Industry Association's (CBIA) 2014 Manufacturing Summit (5/30/2014)
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      "All Natural Litigation: Strategies That Have Worked and Failed for Plaintiffs and Defendants," (2/19/2014)
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      "Warning! Follow These Best Practices for Crafting Warning Labels to Mitigate Litigation Risks," presented at American Conference Institute's 2013 Consumer Products Regulation & Litigation Conference; joining Mr. White on the panel was a regulatory and safety consultant who had spent decades working for some of the largest manufacturers in the United States and a consultant who specialized in human factors and product safety. (6/26/13)

      "Strategies for Winning a Complex Products Liability Trial," at Connecticut Bar Association Annual Meeting (6/14/2010)
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      "Careers in Civil Litigation," at University of Connecticut School of Law, Career Panel Series, served as moderator and speaker of five-person panel (4/13/2010)

      "The History of the Connecticut Supreme Court," at CBA Young Lawyers Section Appellate Committee Meeting at UConn Law School, co-presented with Wesley Horton, Esq., and Brendon Levesque, Esq. (11/24/2008)

      "A Contested Legacy: The Fitful Development of Freedom of the Press in the Americas," at Western Connecticut State University, Banned Books Week Event (10/3/2007)

      "The Rights of Young Adults: Your Rights and Privacy," at Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Conference (5/5/2006)

      "Complex Civil Litigation In Connecticut: The Complex Docket, Class Actions, and MDL Proceedings," at Connecticut Bar Association, Advanced Practice Series, co-presented with Edward J. Heath, Esq., and Brian P. Henry, Esq. (4/3/2006)

      "The Rights of Young Adults: Do You Have a Right to Privacy?" at Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Conference (3/12/2005)

      "Win Your Case Before the First Deposition: Strategies for Developing Your Case Through Private Investigators, Interviews, and the Internet," at 2010 National Defense Research Institute Product Liability Conference (4/7/2010)

    • News

      R+C in the News

      • October 4, 2023

        Jeff White Authors Hartford Business Journal Article on Misconceptions About ‘Buy American”

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      • June 14, 2023

        Jeff White and Sandra Marin Lautier Appointed to Leadership Roles with The Bushnell

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      • May 31, 2023

        Jeff White Quoted in Hartford Business Journal Article on Germany’s Strong Trade Ties with Connecticut

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      • July 12, 2022

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Author Business Structure Chapter of SelectUSA’s 2022 Investor Guide

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      • April 4, 2022

        Jeff White Elected to Continue Service on Women in Manufacturing® Association’s National Board of Directors

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      • February 4, 2022

        R+C Lawyers Present on Culture of Success at Women in Manufacturing Conference

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      • January 14, 2022

        Jeff White Quoted in Hartford Business Journal Story on CT Manufacturers' Opportunities in 2022

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      • November 16, 2021

        Jeff White Is Quoted in Hartford Business Journal Article on "Reshoring" Manufacturing Operations

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      • July 23, 2021

        Jeff White Quoted in POLITICO Pro Article on Reshoring Critical Drug Manufacturing to the U.S.

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      • June 18, 2021

        Jeff White Appointed to ManufactureCT Board of Directors

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      • May 24, 2021

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

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      • April 21, 2021

        Jeff White Quoted in Hartford Business Journal article on Manufacturers Continuing to Face Supply Chain Issues

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      • February 23, 2021

        Jeff White Quoted in Hartford Business Journal Article on CT Manufacturing Job Recovery

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      • October 12, 2020

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

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      • July 21, 2020

        Jeff White Quoted on Future of Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing Industry in Aviation Week Article

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      • July 13, 2020

        Jeff White Quoted on the Cancellation of Farnborough Airshow in Aviation Week Article

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      • June 19, 2020

        Anna Wang, Jeff White, Mike Wirvin, and Michael Kearney Author Business Structure Chapter of SelectUSA’s Investor Guide

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      • May 5, 2020

        Jeff White Quoted on COVID-19 Impact on Aerospace Industry in Aerospace Manufacturing and Design Article

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      • May 4, 2020

        Jeff White Quoted on Force Majeure in Aviation Week Article

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      • April 2, 2020

        Jeff White and Taylor Shea Quoted on Force Majeure in CT Examiner Article

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      • March 13, 2020

        Jeff White Authors Aerospace Supply Chain Article Published in Industry Week

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      • July 9, 2019

        Jeff White Speaks on Manufacturing and Exporting in Hartford Business Journal Interview

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      • June 27, 2019

        Jeff White Quoted in Indiana Lawyer Article on the Use of New Technology in Manufacturing Plants

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      • May 24, 2019

        Robinson+Cole Receives Presidential Award for Export Service

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      • May 23, 2019

        Firm Lawyers Contribute to CBA's Appellate Advocacy Institute

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      • May 21, 2019

        Ed Heath, Kevin Daly and Jeff White Speak at International Space Trade Summit

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      • May 15, 2019

        Ed Heath and Jeff White Address Global Growth at 2019 Smart Manufacturing Summit

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      • May 1, 2019

        Robinson+Cole Hosts Aerospace and Defense Industrial Buying Trends Meeting

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      • March 28, 2019

        Robinson+Cole Sponsors World Affairs Council Event

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      • February 25, 2019

        Jeff White Guest Lectures for Global Compliance Course at UConn School of Business

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      • January 16, 2019

        Jeff White Appointed to Serve on State of Connecticut Ebriefs Committee

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      • October 18, 2018

        51 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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      • October 9, 2018

        Jeff White Participates in CERC Podcast on Setting up a Successful Manufacturing Operation in Connecticut

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      • August 22, 2018

        Jeff White Quoted in Hartford Business Journal Article on Metal Tariffs

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      • August 20, 2018

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

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      • February 21, 2018

        Jeff White Authors Article Published in the Hartford Business Journal

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      • November 6, 2017

        Jeff White Moderates Panel Discussion at CBIA 2017 Manufacturing Summit

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      • September 25, 2017

        Robinson+Cole Hosts Market Briefing on Export Opportunities in Indonesia

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      • January 17, 2017

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Participate in NBI Manufacturing Law Webinar

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      • November 7, 2016

        Jeff White Participates in CBIA Manufacturing Summit and Conflict Minerals Laws Webinar

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      • October 6, 2016

        Robinson+Cole Sponsors World Affairs Council Luncheon Discussion on Brexit

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      • September 15, 2016

        Jeff White Presents at ABA Business Law Section Annual Meeting Regarding Manufacturing Issues

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        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Publish Articles in Connecticut Law Tribune's Connecticut Supreme Court Section

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        Jeff White Presents on 'All Natural' Designation: Trends, Court Rulings, and Litigation

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        Jeff White Speaks at Consumer Products Regulation & Litigation Conference

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        Robinson & Cole’s Appellate Group Receives Top Rankings in National Publication

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        Attorneys Coauthor Chapter on Preservation and Spoliation of Evidence for Leading Publication on Discovery Issues

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