One of the most exciting components of the Connecticut Law Tribune's annual Professional Excellence Awards is the announcement of New Leaders in the Law awards. These honors are earned by young and up-and-coming attorneys who have distinguished themselves early in their careers—solid, diligent, effective and conscientious lawyers who show compassion for their clients and respect for the profession. This year's new leaders will be celebrated with an honorary dinner hosted by the Connecticut Law Tribune on May 16, in Hartford. At that time we will announce the winner of the coveted Attorney of the Year award. Awards will also be given to distinguished leaders, mentors, game changers, officiators and giant slayers. In the meantime, meet this year's class of new and outstanding talent, hailing from a broad array of firms and Connecticut locales.