A life-long resident of Litchfield County, Connecticut, I have thirty-one years of experience in assisting families through difficult and complex restructuring, both in family court and probate court. I protect the rights of children in family cases as a Guardian ad Litem, and urge my clients to put the needs of their children in the forefront of any divorce negotiations or litigation.
Community Service. I believe strongly in committing many hours each month to representing those who are less fortunate and unable to afford an experienced attorney on their own. I have accepted court appointments and private referrals to represent children, disabled veterans, and both male and female victims of domestic abuse in area courts. I am also a volunteer lecturer through the area Adult and Continuing Education program, and a volunteer mediator for the Children’s Law Center of Connecticut.
Professional Organizations and Appointments. I am a member in good standing in the following groups:
- Connecticut Bar Association
- President’s Committee for Wellness in the Profession, 2018-present
- Statewide Covid 19 Task Force 2020;
- Litchfield County Bar Association
- President: 2018-2020:
- Vice Chair of Family Law Section 2016-present;
- Academy of Professional Family Mediators;
- Litchfield County Collaborative Divorce Group;
- The Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce;
- Standing Committee on Recommendations for Admission to the Bar of Litchfield County 2020- present.
Education:
- University of Connecticut School of Law, Hartford
Juris Doctor (1987) - Trintiy College, Hartford
B.A. History (1984) - Northwestern Regional High School, Winsted
Salutatorian (1980)
Community Experience:
2017-present- New Hartford Board of Finance
- 2019-present- Chair
2016- 2017- New Hartford Inland Wetlands Commission
2000-2002 – Torrington Zoning Board of Appeals Commission
1999-2002 – St Francis of Assisi School, Torrington
- Volunteer Latin Teacher
- Member, Board of Education
1991-1996 – United Way of Northwest Connecticut
- Board of Directors: President
- Annual Campaign: Co-Chair
- Annual Campaign: Chairman, Professional Division