The Connecticut Bar Association recently announced Matthew K. Beatman, John L. Cesaroni and Charles A. Maglieri were recognized with 2020 CLABBY awards by the association's Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section.

"Now, more than ever, in these challenging times, our profession appreciates the unflagging commitment of its members to the betterment of the profession and the improvement of the public's access to quality legal services," said Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section Chairman Thomas J. Sansone. "Our three CLABBY recipients embody all that is good about our legal community, in general, and the Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section, in particular. I speak on behalf of all of our section's members in expressing gratitude to Matt, John, and Charlie for their compassion, caring, and dedication to the ideals we hold so dear."

Beatman received the 2020 Service to the Profession Award for his section leadership, development of educational programs and delivery of pro bono services. He served as chairman of the Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section from 2010-12 and now serves on its executive committee, chairing the section's Pro Bono Standing Committee. He is also an executive committee member of the Consumer Law Section and a member of the Federal Practice Section. Beatman is a shareholder and partner at Zeisler & Zeisler in Bridgeport.

Cesaroni received the 2020 Rising Star Award for consistent and meaningful participation in section activities and implementation of section initiatives. He serves on the section's executive committee and is a member of the section's CLE Standing Committee. He is also a member of the Litigation and Young Lawyers Sections. Cesaroni is an associate at Zeisler & Zeisler.

Maglieri received the 2020 Career Achievement Award for his professionalism in the practice of commercial and bankruptcy law for more than 35 years. Maglieri is a longtime member of the Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section and contributes to the section's academic and professional interests. He is a solo practitioner in Bloomfield.

The Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section promotes the practice of commercial law and bankruptcy and provides education and updates in the area of creditor/debtor relations in commercial transactions. The CLABBY awards, established in 2016, are presented by the section each year to honor the professional achievements of section members.