Connecticut Bar Foundation

🎉𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐅𝐂𝐀’𝐬 30𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲🎉 Last week, Lawyers for Children America, one of the Connecticut Bar Foundation's grantees, celebrated its 30th anniversary. We were honored to be recognized, along with the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, as a Champion for Change. CBF’s Executive Director, Angela Schlingheyde, J.D., had the privilege of accepting this recognition on behalf of CBF. Angela shared, "It was incredibly inspiring to be surrounded by so many individuals who donate their time and expertise to ensure that an abused or neglected child has the legal representation they need and that their voice is heard." LFCA’s critical work focuses on providing legal advocacy to children who have experienced abuse or neglect, ensuring their rights are protected and their voices are amplified in the legal system. We are proud to support their efforts to ensure a better future for Connecticut's most vulnerable children. #CBF #LawyersForChildrenAmerica #LegalAid #ChampionForChange #AccessToJustice

Don’t miss this upcoming symposium focused on Restorative Justice & Juvenile Justice! The James W. Cooper Fellows of the Connecticut Bar Foundation and Quinnipiac University School of Law have put together an incredible line up of speakers. Register today!

Connecticut Bar Foundation is proud to support Center for Children's Advocacy so that they can continue to ensure that all CT children have a voice! Check out their annual report so you can read about the incredible impact of Center for Children's Advocacy's work in 2024.

🪶✨ 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡, 𝐚 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬, 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐭. Connecticut is home to several tribes, including the Mohegan, Mashantucket Pequot, and Schaghticoke, each with unique traditions and histories that have shaped our state’s cultural landscape. As we reflect on their enduring legacy, it is essential to acknowledge the ongoing challenges faced by Native communities. Connecticut Bar Foundation, is committed to supporting initiatives that promote equity and access for all, including our Indigenous communities. Let us honor the contributions of Indigenous peoples today and every day. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #IndigenousPeoples #Connecticut #Equity #AccessToJustice

🎉Congratulations to Yamuna (Yam) Menon, one of Connecticut Bar Foundation's distinguished board members and James W. Cooper Fellow, for being named the new president of University of Connecticut School of Law's Alumni Association!

Congratulations to Connecticut Bar Foundation James W. Cooper Fellow, Hon. Dawne G. Westbrook who was recently honored at the Constance Baker Motley Award Luncheon for her contributions to women's justice! Constance Baker Motley was a trailblazing attorney, judge, and civil rights advocate. As the first African American woman to serve as a federal judge, Motley played a pivotal role in the fight for justice and equality. Her unwavering dedication to civil rights and her groundbreaking work with the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund helped dismantle segregation and open doors for future generations. Connecticut Bar Foundation is proud to count Judge Westbrook among our accomplished James W. Cooper Fellows who strive to help fulfill CBF's mission of access to justice for all! #CivilRights #Justice #Legacy

🌟 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦! 𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫!🌟 Connecticut Bar Foundation is excited to announce that we are looking for a dynamic and proactive 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 to support our mission of advancing civil justice for all in Connecticut. This role is perfect for individuals passionate about social justice. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐬? Be part of a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact in the lives of low-income individuals in Connecticut. Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid work options, and a comprehensive benefits package. ➡️Click here to see the full job description and apply: https://lnkd.in/dMKs7HRg Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so don’t wait! #Hiring #JobOpportunity #Communications #NonProfit #CivilLegalAid #ConnecticutBarFoundation

🌟𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧'𝐬 2024 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲, & 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭! Connecticut Bar Foundation had the privilege of of attending Connecticut Bar Association's DEI Summit, hearing from incredible experts like Dr. Aravinda (Arin) N. Reeves of Nextions, LLC, Professor Kenji Yoshino from the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at NYU School of Law, and our very own recently retired Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Hon. Richard A. Robinson. Their insights shed light on the progress our legal profession in Connecticut is making in DEI efforts, while also highlighting that there is still work to be done. The education, ideas, and practical steps shared by these experts are invaluable. Professor Yoshino poignantly stated, “Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not; DEI closes the gap.” This serves as a powerful reminder that our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion must remain a priority. Let’s carry this momentum forward and continue working together to create a more equitable legal landscape for all. #DEI #LegalProfession #ConnecticutBarFoundation #Inclusion #Diversity

🎉𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐁𝐀'𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐨 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐨 This year's theme, "𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬," highlights the power of pro bono work in expanding access to justice. Pro bono service is not just a professional responsibility, but also an ethical commitment for each lawyer. Since 2009, legal organizations across the U.S. have come together every October to shine a spotlight on the need for pro bono participation and to honor those who give their time to ensure justice reaches those who need it most. The increasing demand for pro bono services, especially during tough economic times, continues to inspire attorneys to step up and make a difference. 🛠️ Here in Connecticut, attorneys can use the 𝐂𝐓 𝐏𝐫𝐨 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐨 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐥 to find opportunities to fulfill this ethical obligation and give back to their community. Explore how you can help make justice a reality for all. 👉 Visit the CT Pro Bono Portal: https://ctprobono.org/home #ProBono #AccessToJustice #LegalAid #CTProBono #NationalProBonoWeek #MakingJusticeReality #ConnecticutBarFoundation #CTLegalCommunity

Connecticut Bar Foundation is excited to attend Connecticut Bar Association's 2024 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit on October 25th. Details are below - don't miss this wonderful opportunity!