Jess Bardi Presented with 2023 EBC Ascending Leader Award

Coastal + Offshore Resources Industry Team lawyer Jess Bardi was presented with the 2023 EBC Ascending Leader Award as part of the Environmental Business Council of New England's EBC 27th Annual Summer Garden Party on August 3, 2023 in Boston, MA. The award recognizes young professionals in the energy and environmental sectors demonstrating exceptional leadership and industry involvement early in their careers. Jess serves on the EBC’s Ocean and Coastal Resources Committee and was recently selected to serve on the Ascending Professionals Committee Leadership Team. The mission of the Committee is to identify issues of concern to young (and new) environmental professionals, such as career and professional skills development, understanding existing and developing legislation and regulations, and networking. R+C was pleased to sponsor the 2023 Summer Garden Party. Learn more about the award.

Robinson+Cole Presents 2023 Awards for Outstanding Contributions

On July 27, 2023, Robinson+Cole recognized 18 lawyers and staff members for their pro bono work, mentoring, community service and efforts to promote a healthy, diverse and inclusive work environment as part of the firm's annual awards.

The Pro Bono Award is presented by the firm’s Pro Bono Committee and honors individuals for their outstanding commitment to Robinson+Cole’s pro bono initiative. This year’s honorees were Dan Brody, Amanda Phillips, Land Use Analyst Chris Schaut and Philadelphia Office Coordinator Maranda Kenny.

The Robinson+Cole Mentor of the Year Award recognizes outstanding guidance, support, and encouragement of fellow lawyers and staff in their pursuit of professional growth. This year’s award was presented to Arial Zhou, Peter Meggers, Jessica Bardi and Finance Accounting Specialist Lauren Moore.

In addition, Dana Horton, Trevor Bradley, IT Support Analyst Jason Cap and Immigration Paralegal Alexandra Collins were all recognized with the Community Service Award for their continued volunteerism.

The 2023 Robinson+Cole's Diversity and Inclusion Awardees included John Mutchler, Mallori Thompson and Senior Attorney Career Development Manager Drew Collins, who were honored for their ongoing dedication and support of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

As a result of the high level of engagement in activities as the firm, the Wellbeing Award was established with Kathryn Rattigan, Business Litigation Paralegal Michelle Finnegan and Benefits Manager Julianna Shuter receiving the inaugural recognition.

78 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2024

78 Robinson+Cole lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2024. Of the 78 lawyers from across the firm’s practice groups and offices named to the list, 57 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. Approximately, the top 5 percent of all practicing lawyers in the U.S. were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

Additionally, five lawyers were named Best Lawyers® 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” in the following offices, in the noted practice areas:

Hartford, CT – Best Lawyers® 2024 “Lawyer of the Year”

Jacqueline Pennino Scheib – Trademark Law

Michael R. Enright – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Theodore J. Tucci – Insurance Law

Boston, MA – Best Lawyers® 2024 “Lawyer of the Year”

Michael S. Giaimo – Land Use and Zoning Law

Stamford, CT – Best Lawyers® 2024 “Lawyer of the Year”

Patricia D. Weitzman – Health Care Law and Litigation-Health Care

A Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” designation is awarded to one lawyer in each of various high-profile specialties in large legal communities. These particular lawyers received the highest ratings among their peers for their abilities, professionalism, and integrity.

The fourth edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America was also released, which 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.