The Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) will honor Greenwich-area legal professional, Amy Calvo MacNamara, at its annual awards event, Celebrate with the Stars, held virtually on Thursday, April 8, 2021.
“The Connecticut Bar Association is pleased to honor Attorney Amy Calvo MacNamara for her pivotal role in our response to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said CBA President Amy Lin Meyerson. “Her work with the Family Law Section, family practitioners, and Judicial Branch was critical during this unprecedented time.”
Amy Calvo MacNamara will receive the John Eldred Shields Distinguished Professional Service Award for her outstanding service on behalf of the CBA and for the benefit of the legal community. In addition to running her private practice, The Law Offices of Amy Calvo MacNamara, over the last year, she has been instrumental in liaising with the judiciary and keeping the Family Law Section informed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Attorney MacNamara has worked above and beyond to support both the section and individuals seeking assistance. She led town hall meetings and CLE courses that have reached hundreds of lawyers and kept everyone connected during a critical time.
Also receiving honors at Celebrate with the Stars are:
· Justice Richard N. Palmer (Ret.) of the Connecticut Supreme Court
· William Bohonnon of Halloran Sage
· Greg Davis of Travelers Insurance
· Louis M. Federici of Parrett Porto Parese & Colwell PC
· Kathy Flaherty of Connecticut Legal Rights Project, Inc.
· Patricia R. Kaplan (posthumously)
· Jennifer L. Levi of Western New England University School of Law
· Rebecca Corbin Loree and James M. Loree of the Loree Foundation
· Kyle A. McClain of Zangari Cohn Cuthbertson Duhl & Grello PC
· Conley F. Monk, Jr. of the National Veterans Council for Legal Redress
· Basam E. Nabulsi of McCarter & English LLP
· Richard S. Order of Updike Kelly & Spellacy PC
“Celebrate with the Stars” recognizes Connecticut’s top judges, lawyers, and professionals who make a difference through their work by demonstrating dedication, conscientious service, commitment, and mentorship. The virtual event is free, but attendees must register at ctbar.org/awards.
About the Connecticut Bar Association
The Connecticut Bar Association, founded in 1875, is the preeminent organization for lawyers and the legal profession in Connecticut. With its 70+ sections and committees, the CBA produces over 300 programs each year, including the Connecticut Legal Conference. The CBA is a nonprofit member service organization dedicated to advancing the legal profession and the principles of law and justice.
