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Fellows Roster

James W. Cooper Fellows Roster

Cooper Fellows are outstanding Connecticut lawyers, judges, and teachers of law who show a commitment to the advancement of the legal profession and concern for promoting access to justice.

Know of a colleague who embodies the mission of the Fellows? Nominate them today!

Being a Fellow is a sign of distinction. This roster is updated yearly, following the Annual Reception when new members are inducted.

Key: Charter James W. Cooper Fellow* | Charter Catherine Roraback Circle Fellow# | New Fellow^ | Honorary Fellow** | Deceased+

25-26 JAMES W. COOPER FELLOWS OFFICERS

Chair - Honorable Barry Armata
Vice Chair  - Honorable Cecil Thomas
Secretary - Attorney Yamuna Menon

Catherine Roraback Circle

The Roraback Circle is composed of Life Fellows who are prominent Connecticut attorneys and judges committed to the preservation and expansion of the Rule of Law who have made enhanced funding contributions to support the Fellows. The Circle is named in honor and memory of the late Catherine “Katie” Roraback. Katie’s entire career exemplified what it truly means for an attorney to uphold the Rule of Law and the administration of justice.

Sustaining Life Fellows

These generous individuals have made CBF a central part of their annual giving beyond their initial ten-year giving pledge. The contributions of Sustaining Life Fellows help the Foundation continually find ways to advance the role of the law in society and to build public awareness around the need to increase equitable access to justice. 

Life Fellows

Life Fellows have fulfilled the generous initial contribution pledge they made to support the James W. Cooper Fellows Program. 

Fellows

Upon acceptance of the invitation to become a James W. Cooper Fellow,
the attorneys recognized below pledged a generous commitment to support the Fellows Program.

Meet the Fellows

Meet some of our Fellows and hear what they have to share about the Fellows community, its educational programs, and the distinction of being a James W. Cooper Fellow. 

Then, learn more about the Fellows Program.

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