Ryan Leichsenring

Ryan V. Leichsenring

Partner

Ryan V. Leichsenring

Partner

  • Overview

    Biography

    Ryan Leichsenring, a member of the firm's Tax Group, represents clients in connection with a broad range of domestic and international tax matters.

    Tax

    Ryan's practice has a particular emphasis on multistate taxation issues, tax planning, enforcement and collection defense, and other federal and state tax controversies for both individuals and businesses. He represents clients before taxing agencies in audits and administrative litigation at the federal, state, and local tax levels. His representation of clients before the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services extends from informal discussions through, where necessary, the Tax and Administrative Appeals Session of the Connecticut Superior Court.

    Exempt Organizations

    Ryan has significant experience with federal and state tax laws that apply to tax-exempt organizations. He has counseled a variety of exempt organizations, both private foundations and public charities, with respect to structure and formation, application for recognition of exemption, information reporting, and unrelated business taxable income strategy and planning. His practice focuses on the constantly shifting tax rules specific to the health care industry. Ryan has represented exempt organization clients in connection with Internal Revenue Service private letter rulings requests and the tax aspects of joint ventures with for-profit entities.

    Corporate Governance

    His client representation extends beyond tax structuring to the formation of business entities, registration with tax and other regulatory agencies, and the preparation of operating agreements and other governance documents.

    Pro Bono

    Ryan is committed to doing pro bono work. He has long-term relationships with two charitable organizations that formed following the Sandy Hook tragedy, including The Jessica Rekos Foundation Inc. and Safe and Sound: A Sandy Hook Initiative Inc. Ryan helped form the charities, assisted them with obtaining tax exempt status, and provides ongoing legal advice regarding their operations.

    He is a frequent speaker on federal and State of Connecticut tax, partnership, and limited liability company issues. His recent lectures include presentations to The Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants Inc., the Connecticut Business and Industry Association, the Federal Tax Institute of New England, the National Conference of CPA Practitioners, the University of Connecticut Income Tax School, and the National Business Institute. Ryan also contributes to the firm's Health Law Diagnosis blog.

    He has been selected as a Rising Star to the Connecticut Super Lawyers list from 2013 to 2019.

  • Experience
    • Experience

      Experience

      • Represented Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) in the sale of its home health and hospice operations to Amedisys, a leading national provider of home health, hospice, and personal care. 

      • Successfully obtained “no change” letter in audit of an investment partnership where claimed deficiency was over half a million dollars in Connecticut income tax. 

      • Represent independent, nonprofit regional transmission organization with regard to new federal requirement that the organization act as a central counterparty to billions of dollars of annual electricity sales.* 

      • Represented regional construction business in a $110 million stock sale to private equity purchaser.*

      • Represented prolific and high-worth individual in refund claims for Connecticut Personal income tax paid, based on argument that he was not a Connecticut domiciliary.*

      • Represented major university health center in $203 million financing for the construction of state-of-the-art ambulatory care center.*

      • Represented Connecticut nonresident taxpayer in assessment action by Connecticut Department of Revenue Services regarding the ability to tax $100 million lump sum payments made to taxpayer from nonqualified retirement plans.*

      • Represent national staffing company in three successive audits regarding assessment of Connecticut sales tax on personal services provided by third party subcontractors.*

      • Represented privately-held asset management company in connection with offer and sale to group of private investment fund investors of 1,500,004 shares of common stock.*

      *Atty. Leichsenring was counsel in these representative transactions before joining Robinson+Cole.   
    • Professional Associations

      Professional Associations

      Connecticut Bar Association

      American Bar Association

      Connecticut Department of Revenue Services External Advisory Board

      Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants
      State Tax Committee

      Connecticut Business & Industry Association
      Tax & Finance Committee
    • Honors + Awards

      Honors + Awards

      Connecticut Law Tribune, recognized in 2015 New Leaders in the Law Yearbook 

      Selected as a Rising Star to the Connecticut Super Lawyers list from 2013 to 2019.

      Robinson+Cole Pro Bono Award, 2022

    • Community Involvement

      Community Involvement

      Connecticut Retirement Security Authority
      Advisory Board (2023 - 2027)

      Greater Hartford Jaycees, Inc.
      Director (2014 - present)

      Capital City Education Alliance, Inc.
      Director (2009 - 2016)

      Montessori School of Greater Hartford
      Trustee (2016 - present)

      Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
      Professional Advisory Committee (2016 - present)

      Lea's Foundation for Leukemia Research, Inc.
      Board of Directors (2016 - present)
  • NEWS + PRESS
    • Presentations

      Presentations

      "Remote Employees/ State Tax & Benefit Issues," at the Massachusetts Bar Association's 2022 Health Law Conference (9/30/2022)
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        • Remote Employees/ State Tax & Benefit Issues

        "Remote Employees/ State Tax & Benefit Issues," presented by Ryan V. Leichsenring, at the Massachusetts Bar Association's 2022 Health Law Conference (9/30/2022)

        The Health Services Administration defines telehealth as “the use of electronic information and telecommunication technologies to support long-distance clinical health care, patient and professional health-related education, and public and health administration.” This virtual program focused on telehealth law and legal issues that can arise in areas such as practitioner licensing, insurance, data privacy, access. remote employees, and standards of care. 


      "Connecticut State Tax Credits & Incentives," at the Connecticut Business and Industry Association’s (CBIA) 2019 Connecticut Tax Conference in Rocky Hill, Connecticut (6/11/2019)

      "Trending Topics in State Tax," presented as part of the Connecticut Society of CPAs 2018 State Tax 360° conference in Plantsville, Connecticut (11/29/2018)
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        • Trending Topics in State Tax

        "Trending Topics in State Tax," presented by Ryan V. Leichsenring, presented as part of the Connecticut Society of CPAs 2018 State Tax 360° conference in Plantsville, Connecticut (11/29/2018)

        State Tax 360° is an annual event that features local leaders in state taxation discussing the latest topics and answering attendee’s questions.


      "What Your Small Business Needs to Know About Nexus," hosted by the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants (7/18/2018)
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        • What Your Small Business Needs to Know About Nexus

        "What Your Small Business Needs to Know About Nexus," presented by Ryan V. Leichsenring, hosted by the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants (7/18/2018)

        The session was part of the regional “CONNection” small group meeting series hosted by the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants. In light of the recent United States Supreme Court decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, eliminating any physical presence requirement for the collection of state sales and use tax by remote sellers, the presentation offered an update on nexus for sales and use tax purposes in a post-Quill world. Mr. Leichsenring also provided an update on nexus issues for income tax and gross receipts taxes.


      "Unexpected Multistate Tax Issues for Small Businesses: What You Need to Know," as part of the 2018 Connecticut Tax Conference presented by the Connecticut Business & Industry Association (6/7/2018)
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        • Unexpected Multistate Tax Issues for Small Businesses: What You Need to Know

        "Unexpected Multistate Tax Issues for Small Businesses: What You Need to Know," presented by Ryan V. Leichsenring, as part of the 2018 Connecticut Tax Conference presented by the Connecticut Business & Industry Association (6/7/2018)

        During the program, Mr. Leichsenring addressed a number of potential traps for the unwary business owner, including unforeseen nexus-creating activities, the evolving obligations of out-of-state retailers, and the liabilities created through the use of a remote and/or traveling workforce.


      "Domicile, Estate, and Income Tax," co-presented with Kelley Galica Peck of Cummings & Lockwood, at the 2017 State Tax 360° Conference, held by the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants in Rocky Hill, Connecticut (11/29/2017)
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        • Domicile, Estate, and Income Tax

        "Domicile, Estate, and Income Tax," co-presented by Ryan V. Leichsenring and Kelley Galica Peck of Cummings & Lockwood, at the 2017 State Tax 360° Conference, held by the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants in Rocky Hill, Connecticut (11/29/2017)

        The session, "Domicile, Estate, and Income Tax," addressed domicile issues for purposes of the Connecticut income, estate, and gift taxes. The program also offered insight into how to effectively change domicile and how to structure certain deferred compensation to avoid additional Connecticut taxes.


      "A Practitioner’s Perspective on Connecticut Taxes," at the 2017 University of Connecticut Income Tax School for Practitioners in Cromwell, Connecticut (11/15/2017)
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        • A Practitioner’s Perspective on Connecticut Taxes

        "A Practitioner’s Perspective on Connecticut Taxes," presented by Ryan V. Leichsenring, at the 2017 University of Connecticut Income Tax School for Practitioners in Cromwell, Connecticut (11/15/2017)

        The two-day program on federal and state taxes was geared toward accountants, consultants, lawyers, enrolled agents, and all other professionals who prepare taxes. In his session, Mr. Leichsenring spoke to an audience of about 150 CPAs, covering hot topics in Connecticut taxes, including legislation, planning items, and controversies seen in private practice.


      "Tax Credit and Incentive Triggers," co-presented with Bill Claffey, CPA, of Fiondella, Milone & LaSaracina, CFO Knowledge Network–sponsored session in Rocky Hill, Connecticut (10/27/2017)
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        • Tax Credit and Incentive Triggers

        "Tax Credit and Incentive Triggers," co-presented by Ryan V. Leichsenring and Bill Claffey, CPA, of Fiondella, Milone & LaSaracina, CFO Knowledge Network–sponsored session in Rocky Hill, Connecticut (10/27/2017)

        With a focus on Connecticut's economy and recent corporate departures, Mr. Leichsenring explored common and often overlooked initiatives that can yield significant tax savings—and how CFOs can employ those initiatives.


      "Tax Credit and Incentive Triggers," co-presented with Bill Claffey, CPA, of Fiondella, Milone & LaSaracina, CFO Knowledge Network–sponsored session in Norwalk, Connecticut (9/29/2017)
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        • Tax Credit and Incentive Triggers

        "Tax Credit and Incentive Triggers," co-presented by Ryan V. Leichsenring and Bill Claffey, CPA, of Fiondella, Milone & LaSaracina, CFO Knowledge Network–sponsored session in Norwalk, Connecticut (9/29/2017)

        With a focus on Connecticut's economy and recent corporate departures, Mr. Leichsenring explored common and often overlooked initiatives that can yield significant tax savings—and how CFOs can employ those initiatives.


      "Virtual Economy – Ready or Not," co-presented with Jennifer Jensen of PricewaterhouseCoopers, at the 2016 State Tax 360° Conference, held by the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants in Rocky Hill, Connecticut (11/29/2016)
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        • Virtual Economy – Ready or Not

        "Virtual Economy – Ready or Not," co-presented by Ryan V. Leichsenring and Jennifer Jensen of PricewaterhouseCoopers, at the 2016 State Tax 360° Conference, held by the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants in Rocky Hill, Connecticut (11/29/2016)

        The session, "Virtual Economy – Ready or Not," critiqued the recent expansion of state laws imposing enhanced sales and use tax collection and notification requirements on out-of-state businesses, federal initiatives to conform to these state laws, ongoing litigation, and best practices to conform with Connecticut statutory and administrative guidance. 


      "A Practitioner's Perspective on CT Taxes," at the 2016 University of Connecticut Income Tax School in Cromwell, Connecticut (11/16/2016)
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        • A Practitioner's Perspective on CT Taxes

        "A Practitioner's Perspective on CT Taxes," presented by Ryan V. Leichsenring, at the 2016 University of Connecticut Income Tax School in Cromwell, Connecticut (11/16/2016)

        Mr. Leichsenring offered an overview of administrative practice before the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services, best procedures and lessons learned in his practice, and a review of 2016 hot audit topics relevant to small businesses in the areas of Connecticut income tax and sales and use tax.


      "Domicile for Connecticut Estate, Gift and Income Tax Planning Purposes," co-presented with Lisa P. Staron of Murtha Cullina, at the Estates & Probate Section's Meeting at the Quinnipiack Club in New Haven (11/7/2016)

      "Connecticut Tax Update, presented at the Tri-State Update hosted by the National Conference of CPAs Westchester/Rockland Chapter," (12/8/2015)

      "2015 State Tax 360° Conference," (12/2/2015)

      "CBA Federal Tax Institute of New England," (10/30/2015)

      "CTCPA Healthcare Conference," (10/1/2015)

      "The 2014 University of Connecticut Income Tax School for Practitioners," (11/18-11/19/2014)

      "2014 Tax 360° Conference," (11/5/2014)

      "Connecticut Special Accrual Rules, presented at the XPX meeting," (10/22/2014)

      "NBI: Sales and Use Tax in Connecticut," (6/17/2014)

      "CBIA 2014 Connecticut Tax Conference," (6/13/2014)

      "Net Investment Income Tax (Code sec. 1411), presented to the Connecticut Society of CPAs," (10/17/2013)

      "Connecticut Society of CPAs, Not-for-Profit Organizations Conference," (6/23/2013)

      "CBIA 2013 Connecticut Tax Conference," (6/21/2013)

      "Current Topics for Tax Exempt Organizations, presented to the Connecticut Society of CPAs," (1/9/2013)

      "The 2012 University of Connecticut Income Tax School for Practitioners," (11/13-11/14/2012)

      "2011 Tax 360° Conference: Federal Tax Legislative Update," (11/9/2011)

      "The 2010 University of Connecticut Income Tax School for Practitioners," (11/17/2010)

    • News

      R+C in the News

      • March 6, 2023

        Ryan Leichsenring Appointed to Connecticut Retirement Security Authority Advisory Board

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          Ryan Leichsenring Appointed to Connecticut Retirement Security Authority Advisory Board

          Tax Group lawyer Ryan V. Leichsenring has been appointed by House Majority Leader, Jason Rojaso to serve a four-year term on the advisory board of the Connecticut Retirement Security Authority (CRSA). In the appointment letter issued by Rep. Rojas, Ryan is described "as a member who has a favorable reputation for skill, knowledge, and experience in the interests of small employers in retirement savings" and "confident that the knowledge and experience [Ryan] bring[s] to this position will be of great value to the board." Public Finance Group lawyer and Hartford Partner in Charge, Keisha Palmer, previously served on the CRSA Board from 2016 to 2023.  

      • August 2, 2022

        Robinson+Cole Presents Annual Awards for Outstanding Contributions

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          Robinson+Cole Presents Annual Awards for Outstanding Contributions

          On July 28, 2022, Robinson+Cole recognized 19 lawyers and staff members for their pro bono work, mentoring, community service and efforts to promote a 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 Megan E. Baroni, Laurie A. Krepto, Ryan V. Leichsenring, Leticia C. Pimentel, Stephani A. Roman and Business Center Specialist Elsa E. Colon and Attorney Career Development Manager Kristopher I. Moore, who were honored for their ongoing dedication and support of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

      • January 5, 2022

        Business Transactions Team Represents Hydrofera, LLC in Sale to Essity

      • May 21, 2021

        Transactional Health Law Team Represents Visiting Nurse Association and BlackTree/Simione in Recent Deals

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          Transactional Health Law Team Represents Visiting Nurse Association and BlackTree/Simione in Recent Deals

          Robinson+Cole’s Transactional Health Law Group, led by co-chair Leslie J. Levinson, represented Visiting Nurse Association (VNA), a 125-year-old nonprofit in Omaha, NE and Council Bluffs, IA in the purchase of its home health and hospice operations by Amedisys, a leading national provider of home health, hospice, and personal care. Les served as prime counsel and led the team of Michael J. Kearney, Ryan V. Leichsenring, Virginia E. McGarrity, Kathryn M. Rattigan, Conor O. Duffy, Samuel C. Maduabueke and R+C alum Adam Tamzoke. The transaction is expected to close on or around July 1, 2021. Read more in the VNA press release.

          In addition, the Transactional Health Law Group represented Connecticut-based Simione Healthcare Consultants and Pennsylvania-based BlackTree Healthcare Consulting in the execution of “a strategic and equal combination” to form SimiTree Healthcare Consulting. SimiTree will help post-acute healthcare organizations achieve clinical and financial excellence through consulting, outsourcing, and talent solutions. The merger is backed by Chicago-based health care PE firm Sheridan Capital, which focuses on lower-middle market buyouts and growth equity in the U.S. and Canada. Les led the team of Adam Anderson, Shant H. Chalian, Michael Kearney, Eric M. Kogan, Virginia McGarrity, Endicott Peabody IV, Kathryn Rattigan, Frank W. Eucalitto, and Michael G. Lisitano. Read more in Home Health Care News.

      • June 19, 2019

        Ryan Leichsenring Presents on State Tax Credits and Incentives at CBIA's 2019 CT Tax Conference

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          Ryan Leichsenring Presents on State Tax Credits and Incentives at CBIA's 2019 CT Tax Conference

          Tax Group lawyer Ryan Leichsenring  presented a program on "Connecticut State Tax Credits & Incentives” at the Connecticut Business and Industry Association’s (CBIA) 2019 Connecticut Tax Conference on June 11, 2019 in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. With a new governor and new administration in place, and faced with recurring state budget deficits, businesses are anticipating tax changes. The CBIA’s annual tax conference discussed how the legislature’s actions during the recently completed general session and proposed changes in tax policy could impact a company’s bottom line. Ryan’s presentation focused on advising attendees on the existing statutory credit programs, what to expect in the future given recent amendments to these programs, and practical strategies to maximize state tax savings.

      • December 5, 2018

        Ryan Leichsenring Speaks During 2018 State Tax 360° Conference

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          Ryan Leichsenring Speaks During 2018 State Tax 360° Conference

          Tax Group lawyer Ryan V. Leichsenring presented a program on "Trending Topics in State Tax" as part of the 2018 State Tax 360° conference in Plantsville, Connecticut on November 29, 2018. Presented by the Connecticut Society of CPAs, State Tax 360° is an annual event that features local leaders in state taxation discussing the latest topics and answering attendee’s questions.

      • October 18, 2018

        51 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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          51 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

          A total of 51 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named Super Lawyers® in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island for 2018. In addition, 32 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.” The Super Lawyers designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas. An explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology can be found here. View the list of recognized attorneys and their areas of practice.

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      • July 24, 2018

        Ryan Leichsenring Presents Program on What Small Businesses Need to Know About Nexus

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          Ryan Leichsenring Presents Program on What Small Businesses Need to Know About Nexus

          Tax Group lawyer Ryan V. Leichsenring presented a program on "What Your Small Business Needs to Know About Nexus” on July 18, 2018 in Torrington, Connecticut. The session was part of the regional “CONNection” small group meeting series hosted by the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants. In light of the recent United States Supreme Court decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, eliminating any physical presence requirement for the collection of state sales and use tax by remote sellers, the presentation offered an update on nexus for sales and use tax purposes in a post-Quill world. Mr. Leichsenring also provided an update on nexus issues for income tax and gross receipts taxes.

      • June 15, 2018

        Ryan Leichsenring Presents on Multistate Tax Issues for Small Businesses at 2018 Connecticut Tax Conference

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          Ryan Leichsenring Presents on Multistate Tax Issues for Small Businesses at 2018 Connecticut Tax Conference

          Tax Group lawyer Ryan V. Leichsenring co-presented a session on “Unexpected Multistate Tax Issues for Small Businesses: What You Need to Know” as part of the 2018 Connecticut Tax Conference in Farmington, Connecticut on June 7, 2018. Presented by the Connecticut Business & Industry Association, the conference offered information on Connecticut tax law developments impacting businesses, including new laws. During the program, Mr. Leichsenring addressed a number of potential traps for the unwary business owner, including unforeseen nexus-creating activities, the evolving obligations of out-of-state retailers, and the liabilities created through the use of a remote and/or traveling workforce.

      • December 29, 2017

        Ryan Leichsenring Speaks on Domicile and Related Income Tax Issues at State Tax 360° Conference

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          Ryan Leichsenring Speaks on Domicile and Related Income Tax Issues at State Tax 360° Conference

          Tax Group lawyer Ryan V. Leichsenring spoke at the 2017 State Tax 360° Conference sponsored by the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, on November 29, 2017. Together with his co-presenter, Kelley Galica Peck of Cummings & Lockwood, Mr. Leichsenring's session, "Domicile, Estate, and Income Tax," addressed domicile issues for purposes of the Connecticut income, estate, and gift taxes. The session also offered insight into how to effectively change domicile and how to structure certain deferred compensation to avoid additional Connecticut taxes.

      • November 28, 2017

        Ryan Leichsenring Presents at UCONN Income Tax School

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          Ryan Leichsenring Presents at UCONN Income Tax School

          Tax Group lawyer Ryan V. Leichsenring was a speaker at the 2017 University of Connecticut Income Tax School for Practitioners in Cromwell, Connecticut, on November 15, 2017. The two-day program on federal and state taxes was geared toward accountants, consultants, lawyers, enrolled agents, and all other professionals who prepare taxes. In his session, "A Practitioner’s Perspective on Connecticut Taxes," Mr. Leichsenring spoke to an audience of about 150 CPAs, covering hot topics in Connecticut taxes, including legislation, planning items, and controversies seen in private practice.

      • October 11, 2017

        Ryan Leichsenring Speaks on Tax Credit and Incentives at CFO Knowledge Network Event

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          Ryan Leichsenring Speaks on Tax Credit and Incentives at CFO Knowledge Network Event

          Tax Group lawyer Ryan V. Leichsenring, along with Bill Claffey, CPA, of Fiondella, Milone & LaSaracina, presented the CFO Knowledge Network–sponsored session "Tax Credit and Incentive Triggers" in Norwalk, Connecticut, on September 29, 2017. With a focus on Connecticut's economy and recent corporate departures, Mr. Leichsenring explored common and often overlooked initiatives that can yield significant tax savings—and how CFOs can employ those initiatives. For the last few years, Eric M. Kogan and Stephen E. Cooper have hosted and organized meetings and events for the CFO Knowledge Network. Robinson+Cole is a sponsor of the CFO Knowledge Network, which consists of CFOs from small- and middle-market companies who share ideas and experiences about common challenges and current trends. There will be an encore presentation of this program on October 27 in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. Click here for more information. 

      • December 6, 2016

        Ryan Leichsenring Speaks on Virtual Economy at State Tax 360° Conference

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          Ryan Leichsenring Speaks on Virtual Economy at State Tax 360° Conference

          Tax Group lawyer Ryan V. Leichsenring spoke at the 2016 State Tax 360° Conference, whose theme was Brave New World – Taxation in the Virtual Economy, held by the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, on November 29, 2016. Designed for accountants, consultants, lawyers, and other tax professionals, this program offered the latest tax information relevant for businesses whose activities, both traditional operations and their digital footprint, extend into and beyond Connecticut's boundaries. Together with his co-presenter, Jennifer Jensen of PricewaterhouseCoopers, Mr. Leichsenring's session, "Virtual Economy – Ready or Not," critiqued the recent expansion of state laws imposing enhanced sales and use tax collection and notification requirements on out-of-state businesses, federal initiatives to conform to these state laws, ongoing litigation, and best practices to conform with Connecticut statutory and administrative guidance. 

      • November 21, 2016

        Ryan Leichsenring Presents at UCONN Income Tax School

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          Ryan Leichsenring Presents at UCONN Income Tax School

          Tax Group lawyer Ryan V. Leichsenring spoke at the 2016 University of Connecticut Income Tax School in Cromwell, Connecticut, on November 16, 2016. Designed for accountants, consultants, lawyers, enrolled agents, and other tax professionals, this two-day program offered the latest tax law information for the upcoming tax preparation season. Mr. Leichsenring's session, "A Practitioner's Perspective on CT Taxes," offered an overview of administrative practice before the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services, best procedures and lessons learned in his practice, and a review of 2016 hot audit topics relevant to small businesses in the areas of Connecticut income tax and sales and use tax.

      R+C News Releases

      • November 18, 2020

        Robinson+Cole Elects New Partners and Counsel

      • November 18, 2019

        Robinson+Cole Receives the Diana Kleefeld Pro Bono Award from Connecticut Appleseed

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          Robinson+Cole Receives the Diana Kleefeld Pro Bono Award from Connecticut Appleseed

          Robinson+Cole was presented with the Diana Kleefeld Pro Bono Award by Connecticut Appleseed for its work on a special education research project, and other pro bono efforts, during the organization’s “Good Apple” Awards in Hartford, Connecticut on November 11, 2019. Robinson+Cole lawyer Christine E. Bromberg served as co-chair of the annual event.

          A group of R+C lawyers, including Gregory J. Bennici, Emily C. Deans, Peter K. Knight, Rachel V. Kushel, and paralegal Albina Yaikbaeva, recently assisted Connecticut Appleseed in a research project that examined how school districts are dealing with rising special education costs. R+C lawyer Ryan V. Leichsenring was also included in the firm’s pro bono recognition for his role in the spin-off of an existing Connecticut Appleseed program, Connecting through Literacy: Incarcerated parents, their Children, and Caregivers (CLICC), to a new public charity. Read more and view a photo in the press release.

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      • October 19, 2019

        52 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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          52 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

          A total of 52 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named to Super Lawyers® lists in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island for 2019. In addition, 32 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.”

          The following lawyers were named to the Top 50: 2019 Connecticut Super Lawyers list: Denis C. Cavanaugh, Gregory R. Faulkner, Linda L. Morkan, Todd R. Regan, and Jeffrey J. White. Linda also appears on the Top 25: 2019 Women Connecticut Super Lawyers list.

          The Super Lawyers designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas. An explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology can be found here. Read more in the press release.

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      • October 17, 2017

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

          A total of 56 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named Super Lawyers® in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island for 2017. The Super Lawyers® designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas.

          In addition, 29 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.” An explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology can be found here.

          See the list of included lawyers in the news release.

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      • October 18, 2016

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

          A total of 51 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named Super Lawyers® in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island for 2016. The Super Lawyers® designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas.

          In addition, 23 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.” An explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology can be found here.

          See the list of included lawyers in the news release.

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      • June 21, 2016

        Robinson+Cole Welcomes Thirteen New Lawyers

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          Robinson+Cole Welcomes Thirteen New Lawyers

          Robinson+Cole welcomes 13 new lawyers who joined the firm over the last several months in its offices in Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, and New York. The lawyers bring additional breadth to a number of our corporate practices, including business transactions, data privacy, employee benefits and compensation, finance, health law, labor and employment, insurance and reinsurance, real estate and development, and tax.

          "Robinson+Cole continues to draw high-caliber talent to our practices, and we are thrilled to welcome these latest additions to our firm," said Stephen E. Goldman, Robinson+Cole's managing partner. "They bring valuable and diverse experiences with them that will allow us to continue to provide the high level of service our clients expect and also to offer new insights and perspectives to the legal challenges our clients face."

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    • Legal Updates/Newsletters

      Legal Updates/Newsletters

      "Work from Anywhere? Telecommuting and Tax Obligations for Employers: Practical Considerations and Tips for Human Resources and Management" co-authored with Bruce B. Barth, Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, Alisha N. Sullivan, Abby M. Warren and Kayla N. West (12/18/2020)