Connecticut Movers: Updates From Murtha Cullina and Day Pitney
Murtha Cullina is working to become Connecticut's law firm to the stars with the addition of a new Entertainment and Sports Practice Group.
August 02, 2019 at 12:34 PM
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Murtha Cullina adds Entertainment-Sports Group
Murtha Cullina is working to become Connecticut’s law firm to the stars with the addition of a new Entertainment and Sports Practice Group.
Chaired by attorney William F. Fitzgerald, the group represents local, national and international clients and industry executives, in transactions involving athlete/artist management, publishing, agreements and contracts.
Fitzgerald has long-standing relationships with business managers, sports and talent agents, publicists, literary agents and photographer representatives.
The Entertainment and Sports Practice Group also specializes in litigation matters and manages immigration matters for international talent and athletes. Current sports clients include National Hockey League center Mika Zibanejad of the New York Rangers and public relations, hospitality and media production companies in New York and Connecticut.
Murtha Cullina also recently announced partner Matthew K. Curtin has been appointed as chairman of the Labor and Employment Law Section of the Connecticut Bar Association, and attorney Martha M. Royston has been appointed secretary of the organization.
Day Pitney Honored by Greater Hartford Legal Aid
Day Pitney was honored as a “Law Firm Leader” at the Greater Hartford Legal Aid Foundation’s annual event July 18 at the Gershon Fox Ballroom in Hartford. The foundation honored leaders in the legal industry who have dedicated their time, expertise and financial resources to help GHLA end poverty and fight for justice in the Greater Hartford area. The event featured a keynote speech by former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder.
“We are very proud of this recognition as Day Pitney continues to support Greater Hartford Legal Aid and its critical mission of improving access to the legal system for those less fortunate,” said Tom Goldberg, the firm’s managing partner, who accepted the award on behalf of the firm.
Day Pitney has been involved with GHLA for the past 20 years, helping advocate for fairness in the application of law.
Spread the Word: CBF Accepting Grant Applications
Applications for 2020 IOLTA/IOTA/CFGIA/JBGIA grant funds to 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporations whose principal purpose is providing legal services to the poor in Connecticut are available from the Connecticut Bar Foundation. The deadline for submitting completed grant applications is Sept. 20.
For information, contact Liz Drummond at [email protected].
Residential Real Estate Certification Available
The Real Property Section of the Connecticut Bar Association has launched the Residential Real Estate Specialist Certification program to help the public identify attorneys who have demonstrated expertise in the area of residential real estate law. The Legal Specialization Screening Committee and the Rules Committee of the Connecticut Superior Court approved the CBA’s certification program in 2018 to raise the level of practice in this area of law.
The first Residential Real Estate Specialist Certification exam will be held Feb. 28, 2020. Notice of intent to apply is due by Oct. 10, and applications are due by Dec. 2. The Residential Real Estate Examining Committee, chaired by Lisa J. Lugauskas, will review the applications and administer the exam.
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