Robinson+Cole Named "Business of the Year" by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT

Robinson+Cole was recognized as “Business of the Year” as part of the 2023 Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Annual Meeting & ECTy Celebration hosted at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard, CT on March 30, 2023. The honor is among eleven annual awards presented by the Chamber to honor excellence in community engagement, innovation, customer service, and business best practices. Accepting the award on behalf of the firm was Ken Baldwin, John Casey, Fred Hedberg, Dana Horton, Cathy Johnson, Peter Knight and Marty Onorato. The firm is a member of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT and was pleased to be a Gold Sponsor of the event.

Ken Baldwin to Serve as Board Chair of First Tee – Connecticut

Ken Baldwin, chair of the firm’s Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Group and a member of the firm's Managing Committee, has been appointed the new Chairman of the Board of Directors at First Tee – Connecticut, a youth development organization whose mission is to integrate the game of golf with a life skills curriculum, “creating active learning experiences that help develop inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience.” Ken’s service to the chapter includes roles as Vice-Chair and Secretary, and as a member of both the Executive Committee and Central Connecticut Committee. “I am thrilled and honored to take over as Board Chair at First Tee - Connecticut,…” he said. Ken’s initial involvement with the organization dates back some 15 years providing the chapter with permitting and real estate legal service needed to establish what is now First Tee CT’s headquarters at the TPC River Highlands in Cromwell.

Ken Baldwin Re-elected to SCG Legal Board of Directors

Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Group chair Kenneth C. Baldwin has been re-elected to serve on the board of directors for SCG Legal, a worldwide network of 122 leading independent law firms serving clients in major commercial centers and capitals in more than 62 countries, every U.S. state capital city and the District of Columbia. Ken was re-elected to the 15-member Board from among 12,000+ attorneys in the SCG global community and will serve a three-year term. As a Director, he will play a key leadership role in strategic planning, program development, and firm recruitment and retention. Robinson+Cole is among the firms in SCG’s network, which are unified by a culture of premier legal practices and industry leadership; an elevated dedication to client service and responsiveness; a commitment to diversity and inclusion; and a devotion to transparent, innovative, and fair billing practices. 

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

52 Robinson+Cole lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019 (Copyright 2018 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC).

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Ken Baldwin Named to CCADV’s First 100 Plus Class

At the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence's (CCADV) 6^th Annual Breakfast & Awards Ceremony on November 4, 2016, Environmental + Utilities Group lawyer Kenneth C. Baldwin was named to the organization's First 100 Plus Class of 2016. The event recognizes male and female leaders working to improve the lives of domestic violence victims across Connecticut. Mr. Baldwin is a member of CCADV's board. 

Environmental and Utility Lawyers Participate in ABA Cell Tower Webinar

Kenneth C. Baldwin and Alexander W. Judd, environmental and utility lawyers in the Hartford office, participated in the webinar "T-Mobile South v. City of Roswell and Other Recent Developments in Cell Tower Siting," sponsored by the State and Local Government Law Section of the ABA, on May 7, 2015. Mr. Baldwin moderated the program and Mr. Judd served as a panelist, along with City of Roswell officials. Panelists focused on the recent U.S. Supreme Court's decision in T-Mobile South v. City of Roswell, specifically addressing the following: recent developments in cell tower siting, including a 2014 Report and Order issued by the FCC; the legal landscape of siting cell towers and the circuit court split leading up to T-Mobile South v. City of Roswell; and other considerations local governments must use when evaluating cell tower applications.

Robinson & Cole Lawyer Featured Volunteer in The First Tee of Connecticut

Energy and utilities lawyer Kenneth C. Baldwin was the Featured Volunteer in The First Tee of Connecticut newsletter, Summer 2013 edition. The First Tee of Connecticut dedicates itself to "Impact, Influence & Inspire young people across the state through its Life Skills Curriculum and the game of golf." The First Tee reaches thousands of young people in Connecticut each year by offering practical, hands-on programs such as the National School Program, Golf Teams, and Summer Camps. The organization's Life Skills Program stresses Nine Core Values—Honesty, Integrity, Sportsmanship, Respect, Courtesy, Judgment, Confidence, Responsibility, and Perseverance—and Nine Healthy Habits—Energy, Play, Safety, Vision, Mind, Family, Friends, School, and Community.

Mr. Baldwin has been instrumental in shaping the progress of the TPC's new practice facility, the four-hole Karl Krapek Family Learning Links, and, more recently, the Geri Epstein Learning Center building. The Featured Volunteer article states that "[s]ince our inception, Robinson and Cole has provided unwavering support of our efforts, and Ken Baldwin's personal commitment to the game, its values and the future of The First Tee of Connecticut has helped us move ever closer to fulfilling the dream."

Robinson & Cole Partner Edits Book on Electricity Law and Policy

Environmental and Utilities partner Joey Lee Miranda recently edited a book entitled “Capturing the Power of Electric Restructuring” for the American Bar Association. The six-chapter book examines some of the most important legal and policy issues associated with electricity law, including wholesale and retail competition. Robinson & Cole partner Kenneth C. Baldwin authored a chapter for the book entitled, "Energy Facility Siting" and associate Matthew M. Dolan was a contributor as well. The book also includes a foreword prepared by former Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Joseph Kelliher.

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.

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.

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.

Ken Baldwin Elected to SCG Legal Board of Directors

Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Group Chair Kenneth C. Baldwin has been elected to the board of directors of SCG Legal, an international network of leading law firms. Ken will serve a three-year term ending in 2022. Robinson+Cole is a founding member of SCG Legal, an association of more than 140 independent law firms with nearly 12,000 lawyers serving businesses in all 50 U.S. state capital cities and in capital cities and major commercial centers around the world. Read more in the press release.

57 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020

57 Robinson+Cole lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020. Of the 57 lawyers from across the firm’s practice groups and offices named to the list, 44 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 litigation-construction.

Additionally, the following four lawyers were named the Best Lawyers® 2020 “Lawyer of the Year” in Hartford, Connecticut, in the noted practice areas: Thomas P. Cody in Real Estate Law, Michael R. Enright in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, John B. Lynch Jr. in Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and Theodore J. Tucci in Insurance Law. Kathleen M. Porter was also named a Best Lawyers® 2020 “Lawyer of the Year” in Boston, Massachusetts, in the area of Information Technology Law. Read more in the press release.

Robinson+Cole Employees Lend a Hand to Foodshare

On March 20, fourteen Robinson+Cole lawyers and staff members volunteered their time to help package food for local families at Foodshare's satellite facility at the Hartford Regional Market. Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Group lawyer Emily C. Deans coordinated the effort on behalf of the firm's Associates' Council. Volunteers included both lawyers and staff who, together, helped provide safe food to the community by inspecting and sorting donated produce. Founded in 1982, Foodshare is the regional food bank serving Connecticut's Hartford and Tolland counties, where 127,000 people struggle with hunger. Read more in the press release.

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.

Ken Baldwin Joins The First Tee of Connecticut Board of Directors

The First Tee of Connecticut, a nonprofit organization that has reached out to more than 70,000 young people through the game of golf, has appointed Robinson+Cole lawyer Kenneth C. Baldwin to its Board of Directors.

The First Tee of Connecticut’s mission is to positively influence the lives of young individuals of all backgrounds throughout Connecticut by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values, and promote healthy choices through golf.

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.

Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence Appoints Robinson+Cole Lawyer to Board of Directors

The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) has appointed Robinson+Cole partner Kenneth C. Baldwin to its Board of Directors for a two-year term. CCADV is the state's leading voice for victims of domestic violence and those agencies that serve them. It is a membership organization of Connecticut's 18 domestic violence service agencies that provide critical support to victims, including counseling, support groups, emergency shelter, court advocacy, safety planning, and lethality assessment, among other services. CCADV works to change social conditions through policy, advocacy, public awareness, and community education.

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.

Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence Recognizes Robinson+Cole

The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) recognized Robinson+Cole with its Lawrence and Shirley Bostrom Pillars of Change Award at the First 100 Plus Awards Ceremony on November 6, 2015. The firm was honored for establishing the Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO) Program, which provides pro bono representation to victims of domestic violence. Additionally, Robinson+Cole partner Nuala E. Droney was among the individuals honored in this year's First 100 Plus class. Ms. Droney was recognized for her long-running leadership of the firm's DVRO Program and her efforts to organize similar programs statewide with other law firms.

On November 2, Robinson+Cole hosted a groundbreaking training session for more than 35 lawyers interested in representing victims of domestic violence seeking restraining orders in Connecticut. The session, co-sponsored by the Connecticut Bar Association/Young Lawyers Section, encouraged lawyers at other firms to model their own pro bono programs after Robinson+Cole's DVRO Program. It featured presentations by the Honorable Elizabeth A. Bozzuto of the Connecticut Superior Court, Greater Hartford Legal Aid, CCADV, and Robinson+Cole. Attendees included attorneys from other major law firms, in-house corporate counsel, and Judicial Branch Court Operations. View a photo from the CCADV First 100 Awards Ceremony and learn more in the news release.

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 Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Lawyer Count in Best Lawyers National Peer Review Survey

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© 2015 (Copyright 2014 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken,SC). Across the firm's practice groups and offices, 56 lawyers were named to this year's list, including 46 in Connecticut.

Additionally, the following six lawyers were named the Best Lawyers® 2015 "Lawyer of the Year" in Hartford, Connecticut, in the noted practice areas: Dennis C. Cavanaugh in Construction Law; Gregory R. Faulkner in Litigation – Construction; Judith M.Keppelman in Litigation – Trusts and Estates; Craig A. Raabe in Criminal Defense: Non-White-Collar and Litigation – Antitrust; William T. Sellay in Corporate Law; and Theodore J. Tucci in Health Care Law.

See the full list of included lawyers in the press release here.

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 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."

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."