Fellows Roundtables
The Fellows started roundtable forums to discuss topics of the day and issues involving the practice of law. It is hoped that there will continue to be four or more luncheon or dinner meetings each year, in each of the four regions of the state. Twenty to thirty Fellows attend each forum, and a Fellow, in collaboration with one or more discussion leaders, moderates the conversation.
Upcoming Roundtables
Historical and Current Perspectives on LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Laws
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
5:30pm - 7:00pm
In 1991 Connecticut became the third State in the Nation to pass comprehensive legislation protecting lesbian and gay civil rights after a more than thirteen-year effort. This movement was the culmination of both personal and political power struggles that have continued to this day. Our discussion will range from LGBTQIA+ history, to law, to current issues, and to the outlook for the future.
FELLOWS EVENT: Registration for this event is open to Connecticut Bar Foundation James W. Cooper Fellows. If you are a Fellow and would like to register for this event, please contact the Foundation at ctbf@ctbarfdn.org.
Facilitators
Past Roundtables
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#36 The Invisible Wall: Obstacles to Due Process in Immigration Cases
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#35 Building the 21st Century Lawyer: What Does it Take to Be an Effective Lawyer These Days?
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#34 Ethical Considerations for Lawyers: Limits on Free Speech in the Age of Social Media
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#33 A View from the Other Side, (A discussion with Criminal Defendants who have been Through the System)
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#32 The Business of Law
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#31 Representing Clients with Mental Health Conditions
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#30 The Rule of Law: What Is It And What Is Our Ethical And Moral Duty In Preserving It?
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#29 Limited English Proficiency
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#28 Representing Clients with Mental Health Conditions
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#27 “Did you hear the story of ...?” [The Art of Storytelling/How Lawyers Tell Stories]
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#26 The Use and Abuse of Social Media by Clients and Attorneys
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#25 Securing Their Future: Finding Solutions for Adults with Disabilities
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#24 Getting a Grip on Gender [Understanding the Ways People Identify Themselves]
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#23 Mindfulness at Work
