This is a time when we are being asked to stay away from one another, to practice social distancing: Stay Safe, Stay Home. Unfortunately, this is not possible for many Connecticut residents who lack access to the most fundamental of needs – food. Hundreds of thousands of Connecticut residents, including children and the elderly, are suffering from food insecurity.

If ever there were a time for Trial Lawyers to stand together, it is now. We are proud to launch the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Foundation initiative Help for the Hungry.

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We have been closely monitoring the evolving news about COVID-19 and its potential impact on our communities. Although much remains unknown about the scope and impact of the virus in Connecticut, it is clear to us that the most responsible approach for organizations like CTLA is to take prudent precautions to prevent the spread of the virus.

The State of Connecticut provides regular updates and encourages all state residents to visit ct.gov/coronavirus for the most up-to-date information from the State of Connecticut on COVID-19, including guidance and other resources.

We at CTLA have to consider the best interests of our members and communities in determining how we conduct our own activities. With this in mind, we have made the decision to postpone all CTLA CLE programs scheduled from now through May 1. We do not take this issue lightly and are deeply disappointed that we need to take this step, especially in light of the fantastic programs we have planned and the loyal partners who support our programs. That said, we believe this is the most responsible way to proceed under the current circumstances.

We also have instructed all CTLA committees to hold meetings by phone or videoconference, rather than in person, until circumstances change.

The situation with Coronavirus is fluid and we will continue monitoring so that we can resume our normal meetings as soon as we consider it responsible to do so.

– Paul A. Slager