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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Paws for a Cause Fundraiser

Presented By The CTLA Women's Caucus

The Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA) and Connecticut Trial Lawyers Foundation (CTLF) are proud to announce that this year the Women's Caucus Committee is planning Paws for a Cause, a fundraising event to benefit Team Woofgang & Co.

Team Woofgang & Co. is a local nonprofit serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Fairfield County. They provide no-cost vocational training and social opportunities, helping the adults they serve build confidence, independence, and a strong sense of belonging. Their Team Members participate in two unique curriculums that include producing, packaging, marketing and selling handmade dog treats and pet toys. This event plays an important role in sustaining that work.

Paws for a Cause will be an evening spent with colleagues and friends in a peaceful setting surrounded by hop fields, sunflower patches and farmland. The pet friendly event will feature hors d'oeuvres, craft beer, wine and more. There will be silent auction items and prizes for a fun Cover Dog Photo Contest!

Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Hops on the Hill
South Glastonbury, CT
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Team Woofgang & Co.

Monday, March 23, 2026

Introducing CTLA's Legal Staff Membership

The Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association is proud to introduce its new Legal Staff Membership category, created to recognize and engage legal professionals who play a vital role in plaintiff-side advocacy.

We are excited to introduce the co-chairs of our new section, Bridget Nastri, Paralegal at Koskoff, Koskoff and Bieder, PC, and Amy Russolillo, Director of Operations at Moore O'Brien & Foti, who will help bring it to life and guide its early growth. With their leadership, vision, and enthusiasm, they will work to get the section off the ground, build a strong community, and energize members around shared goals and opportunities. Their commitment will be key to shaping the section's direction and creating an engaging, collaborative space for everyone involved.

Legal Staff Membership, including paralegals, legal assistants, case managers, and other litigation support professionals, are integral to the success of CTLA members and the pursuit of justice for clients. This new category offers opportunities for professional development, education, networking, and meaningful involvement within CTLA.

By expanding membership to legal staff, CTLA strengthens its community, fosters collaboration across roles, and invests in the growth of the professionals who support trial lawyers every day.

Whether you are a seasoned legal assistant or just beginning your career, a Legal Staff Membership at CTLA will connect you with resources to learn, grow and excel in the legal profession.

To join, click here, or call (860) 522-4345 for further information.

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

CTLA's Virtual Food Drive for Connecticut Foodshare

In Connecticut, roughly 360,000 residents rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which typically delivers about $75 million in food benefits each month to households across the state. During the federal government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that it would use contingency funds to provide about half of November SNAP benefits, and states expect deposits to arrive later than usual. This reduced funding and the uncertainty around timing are adding pressure to local food assistance efforts.

CTLA is launching a Virtual Food Drive to support Connecticut Foodshare through the holiday season and beyond. Our initial goal is to raise $15,000 by December 15, 2025. Every contribution – large or small – moves us closer to ensuring no Connecticut family has to choose between food and other essentials this winter.

Donate now at https://donate.ctfoodshare.org/CTLA_2025

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Tuesday, September 30, 2025

A Message from the President

My fellow trial lawyers,

It is an honor and a privilege to begin my term as President of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. CTLA is more than a professional home. It is a community bound by purpose, united by service, and defined by the belief that courts must be open, the law must be fair, and every person deserves a real chance to be heard.

President Peter Dreyer

I invite you to lean in. Attend a program you have never tried. Join a committee aligned with your practice. Share a brief, an expert, or a strategy with a colleague who needs a sounding board. Call me or any officer when you see a challenge or an opportunity for CTLA to lead. Our association is at its best when members drive the agenda and we move forward together.

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– Peter Dreyer, CTLA President

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

CTLA is excited to announce the newly elected officers of our Association! We congratulate these outstanding leaders as they step into their roles and continue to move our mission forward.

We look forward to a great year ahead under their guidance and leadership!

CTLA officers for 2025-26. Left to right: Brian Flood, Treasurer; Patrick Kennedy, Vice President; Karolina Dowd, Secretary; Peter Dreyer, President; Cindy Robinson, President-Elect; Garrett Moore, Jr., Parliamentarian.

L-R: Brian Flood, Treasurer; Patrick Kennedy, Vice President; Karolina Dowd, Secretary; Peter Dreyer, President; Cindy Robinson, President-Elect; Garrett Moore, Jr., Parliamentarian. Missing from photo: Alinor Sterling, Immediate Past President.

Upcoming Seminars & Events

Fri
Apr
10

CLE Seminar: Briefs, Bots, and Beyond: Plaintiffs’ Trial Practice in the Age of AI
Race Brook Country Club, Orange, CT

Chairs: James M. Harrington; Paul A. Slager

CT Credits: 3 Skills; 1 Ethics & Professionalism
NY Credits: 3.5 Skills; 1 Ethics & Professionalism

Fri
Apr
17

CLE Seminar: Trial in the Technology Age
Connecticut Superior Court, Hartford, CT

Chair: Caitlyn S. Malcynsky

CT Credits: 3.5 Skills
NY Credits: 4 Skills

Fri
May
1

CLE Seminar: The Run up to Trial & Beyond
Race Brook Country Club, Orange, CT

Chair: Kathleen L. Nastri

CT Credits: 5.5 Skills
NY Credits: 6.5 Skills

Wed
May
6

Paws for a Cause
Hops on the Hill Brewery, So. Glastonbury, CT

Fri
May
8

CLE Seminar: How to Value a Workers' Comp Claim for Settlement
Inn at Middletown, Middletown, CT

Chairs: David Morrissey; J. Paul Vance, Jr.

CT Credits: 4 Skills
NY Credits: 4.5 Skills

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