NHCBA Committees

Most of the New Haven County Bar Association’s programs and activities are planned and implemented by its members through committee work. The NHCBA’s 23 committees accommodate a wide range of member interests. Committee participation is free and is open to all members of the association.

2007-2008 List of Committees

Bankruptcy

Addresses issues relating to consumer and business bankruptcy with a particular emphasis on the rules and procedures of the New Haven Bankruptcy Court. Established and monitors a court approved volunteer-based mediation program with the New Haven Bankruptcy Court. (Mediation application can be found under Legal Links on this website.)

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Carol A. Felicetta
Reid & Riege
(203) 777-8008
cfelicetta@reidandriege.com

Kenneth Lenz
The Lenz Law Firm
(203) 891-9800

Centennial Celebration

The NHCBA is currently celebrating 100 years since receiving its Charter in 1907. A historical exhibition, "The New Haven Bar: From the Colonies to Today" is now on display at the New Haven Museum and Historical Society, and a related commemorative history book will be published in Fall 2007. All are welcome to participate.

Hon. Anthony V. DeMayo
Superior Court, New Haven
(203) 503-6830

Continuing Legal Education

Responsible for organizing all educational seminars for attorneys and paralegals. Sponsors the ”Nuts & Bolts” CLE series for newer attorneys, which features practice tips for a variety of areas, as well as ethics, legal skills and practice management.

Simon I. Allentuch
Neubert, Pepe & Monteith
(203) 821-8000
SAllentuch@npmlaw.com

Maria Chiarelli
The Chiarelli Law Firm
(203) 288-7961

Nuts & Bolts Series
Edward J. McManus
Jacobs, Grudberg, Belt, Dow & Katz
(203) 772-3100

Court Relations

Addresses topics and issues that affect the relationship and communication between attorneys and the local judiciary. Sponsors Bench-Bar conferences and receptions, “Lunch with a Judge” programs, and the annual Clerk Appreciation Luncheon.

Howard K. Levine
Carmody & Torrance
(203) 777-5501

Alice Bruno
(203) 503-6800

Diversity

The Committee works to identify and address the needs of attorneys of color and other under-represented members of the bar through service projects, networking opportunities, and community outreach.

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Christine Owens Morgan
Wiggin and Dana LLP
(203) 498-4400
cmorgan@wiggin.com

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Erika B. Tindill
New Haven Legal Assistance Association
(203) 946-4811
etindill@nhlegal.org

Environmental/Land Use Law

Lunch meetings and seminars bring together members who have a special interest in environmental, land use, utility and health and safety issues for roundtable discussions and speaker presentations.

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Robert Harrington
Vice-Chair
(203) 481-3888

Family Law

Provides a forum to discuss topics relating to the practice of family law in the New Haven Judicial District through open dialogues among judges, lawyers and court personnel. Sponsors a CLE seminar each year.

Andrew I. Schaffer
Law Offices of Andrew I. Schaffer LLC
(203) 281-0200

Law Day

Organizes all events, programs and public relations for the annual celebration of the U.S. justice system held on or around May 1st.

Contact NHCBA Program Coordinator Martha Messier for details.

Law Student Chapter, Quinnipiac Univ. School of Law

At Quinnipiac University School of Law, sponsors meetings and programs to bring students and local practitioners together.

Jennifer Springer

Lawyer Referral Service

Provides oversight of the not-for-profit public service run by the NHCBA that matches members of the public with private attorneys. Develops ways to promote LRS in the community by sponsoring free legal seminars and advice clinics, to increase the caliber of the referrals to LRS attorneys.

John M. Parese
Buckley & Wynne
(203) 776-2278

Claudette Narcisco
(203) 469-5664

Legal/Medical

Organizes programs on issues in healthcare law, and works with the New Haven County Medical Association to address issues that arise between the local legal and medical communities.

Stuart C. Johnson
(203) 777-5501

Robert C. Messey
(203) 281-0202

Membership

Addresses issues related to membership in the NHCBA, including recruitment and retention of members, identification of beneficial member services, outreach to towns outside New Haven, and encouraging diversity.

David Vegliante
AT&T
(203) 771-8818

New Haven Paralegals

Sponsors meetings, programs and seminars that provide opportunities to network and address issues relevant to paralegals.

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New Haven Women Attorneys

Sponsors lunch meetings and programs throughout the year that provide a social atmosphere as well as address issues relevant to women in the legal profession.

Nicole R. Crocco
Calistro & Airone
(203) 752-1200

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Cheryl E. Heffernan
Farver & Heffernan
(203) 288-8266
CEHEFF@aol.com

New Haven Young Lawyers

A group devoted to the needs and interests of attorneys who have been in practice less than six years or who are age 35 or younger. Sponsors lunch meetings with speakers, social events and public service projects. Annual participation fee, $20.

Desi Imetovski
President
(203) 929-0822

Newsletter

Produces the association’s acclaimed bi-monthly newsletter, Marble Columns. Writers and guest columnists invited. Distributed to over 1,800 members, judges and legal professionals.

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Jonathon J. Einhorn
(203) 777-3777
Jnhorn@aol.com

Andrew S. Knott
Law Office of John Knott
(203) 271-3031

Pro Bono

Promotes local pro bono activities that materially benefit persons of low or moderate income and/or improve the system of justice, without expectation of financial recompense. It is particularly interested in providing opportunities for New Haven's corporate counsel to participate in pro bono activities.

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Robert C. Hinton
Tyler Cooper & Alcorn, LLP
(203) 784-8200
hinton@tylercooper.com

Public Service

Sponsors public service projects to benefit local charities and provides opportunites for members to volunteer for community service. Current projects include a drive that collects professional clothing for men and women, adopting the Nathan Hale Elementary School in New Haven, a Big Brother/ Big Sister Program, and public education seminars.

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Richard A. Roberts
Nuzzo & Roberts, L.L.C.
(203) 250-2000
rroberts@nuzzo-roberts.com

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Carolyn Kone
Brenner, Salzman & Wallman, LLP
(203) 772-2600
ckone@bswlaw.com

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Andrew R. Lubin
Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C.
(203) 624-9830
arl@npmlaw.com

Publicity

Works with other committees and the NHCBA staff to promote in the media association activities and events.

Christine S. Filip
The Success Group
(203) 626-5015
successnyc@aol.com

Real Estate

Addresses current issues in residential and commercial real estate areas. Works closely with the Greater New Haven Association of Realtors.

Jo-Ann Sensale
Old Republic National Title Ins. Co.
(203) 624-4100

James A. Nugent
Vice Chair
Nugent & Bryant
(203) 795-1113

Special Events

Organizes the annual social events and programs, including the Annual Dinner, Holiday Party, Take Our Kids to Work Day, and Summer Outing.

Annual Dinner
Jane Milas
Garcia & Milas
(203) 773-3824

Service of Remembrance
Richard L. Jacobs
Jacobs, Jacobs & Shannon, P.C.
(203) 562-6111
sdjesq@snet.net

Summer Outing
Stephen G. Murphy, Jr.
Milano & Wanat LLC
(203) 315-7000
smurphy@mwllc.us

Sharon K. Rogalski
Wiggin and Dana LLP
(203) 498-4471
srogalski@wiggin.com

Golf Tournament
Gregory D. Podolak
Saxe, Doernberger & Vita, P.C.
(203) 287-8890
gdp@sdvlaw.com

Sharon K. Rogalski
Wiggin and Dana LLP
(203) 498-4471
srogalski@wiggin.com

Tax

Provides a forum to enhance the knowledge and professional capabilities of lawyers involved in the practice of tax law. Meets generally at lunchtime.

Martin Goldberg
(203) 543-9750

Trusts, Estates & Probate

A forum where wills, trusts and estate, and probate attorneys can meet locally to network, exchange ideas and stay abreast of changes in the law, as well as interact with area probate courts and judges.

Theodore F. "Ted" Ells
(203) 315-5054

Ingi-Mai Loorand
Reid & Riege
(203) 777-8008

Best efforts will be made to keep committee links current to their most recent event information fliers. However, please check the master calendar for the most up-to-date information.

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