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“Why are you taking it to Tod’s Point? My goats would love it!”

OF TREES, TRADITION AND TROUBLE

It’s the holiday season, time to sing “O Tannenbaum”—a 16th-c. German folk song, when the fir tree was a symbol of faithfulness. And if it’s your family tradition, you’ve been faithful about putting one up in some corner of your house.

Of course, with that effort come priceless memories. As a teenager, I remember the year my mother got sick of the same-old same-old, so she and I spray-painted our tree white and hung it with red velvet poinsettias. Sensational, what? Not so, said my furious father and brothers, who sulked every time they walked by the thing.

When Jack and I moved to Riverside, we took to buying balled trees we could plant in our yard later. With all that dirt, they weighed a ton; but once in the family room, we dropped the tree into a big metal washtub at such an angle that it got stuck like that. So, Jack tied a rope around the top of the tree, led it through a hook he’d drilled into a beam in the ceiling and figured if he stood far enough away, he could pull it upright. Just then, a sailing buddy we’d invited for dinner walked through the door, took one look and said: “Gee, I’ve never seen a gaff-rigged Christmas tree before!”

When our son Jonathan was about two, he ran toward the tree in his Dr. Denton’s and threw himself bodily into the mound of gifts underneath. Jack’s mother from Philadelphia was not amused, but I could totally identify. It would be like swimming in a pool of Champagne.

There was the year that the kids and I baked gingerbread men and hung them all over the tree with a little red ribbon on each hook. But the next morning, all that was left was a bunch of heads. Our golden retriever Charlie had eaten them up to their necks, cleverly leaving the ribbons and hooks intact.

Then there were the Meadowlarks’

progressive dinner parties on Meadow Road on New Year’s Eve. The best part came when we performed “afterglow” skits and stunts. The most daring? When the gents (in black tie) ran and slid on their knees across the polished wood floor of the Hornadays’ living room to see who could come closest to the Christmas tree without knocking it down.

Long ago, I gave up buying trees at the Junior League Enchanted Forest, choosing to make a donation instead. The first reason: I stopped bidding on a tree because some guy convinced me it would be perfect to cheer up his poor, old, sick mother, only to be told later he didn’t have a sick mother, and the tree was sitting proudly in his foyer.

Capping that, I wanted to buy two little three-foot trees—one for my front hall and one for my newlywed daughter, Audrey. But every time I’d write my name on the silent auction forms, a kid would run over and sign his mother’s name after mine. Later, I saw the lady drive off in a pickup truck full of trees. She was a decorator from New York.

But Christmas trees also bring out the best in people. Cristin Marandino recalls the time their huge tree fell over, and her mother managed to con a FedEx driver into putting it up again. And I’m ever grateful to everyone who brought us their old Christmas trees in January to create a twinkling border outside the tent in our back yard for our daughter’s wedding.

Finally, when Audrey came over to help me put my tree on top of the car to recycle a while back, she asked: “Why are you taking it to Todd’s Point? My goats would love it!”

“You’re kidding,” I said in disbelief. “Baby and Gimpy would eat that thing?” “Down to the last needle,” she replied. “It may take them a few months, but they will.”

And they did.

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UNDER THE DOME

Stamford Museum & Nature Center to open planetarium and NEW OBSERVATORY with cutting-edge technology offering visitors a gateway to the galaxy

by liz barron

Nearly a century ago, the Stamford Museum & Nature Center (SM&NC) opened to the public. Over the years it has served as an environmentally focused focal point of the community and has expanded its offerings immensely. In 1965, an observatory was built, granting locals a closer look into the solar system. Closing and demolished in 2018 due to extensive deterioration, there has since been a need to “restore and modernize this core element of our science education mission,” says Melissa H. Mulrooney, CEO

of the SM&NC. The museum’s new Planetarium & Astronomy Center which opens in November, “fulfills this vision by bringing astronomy and observatory programming under one roof for the first time in the Museum’s 89year history,” she says.

Where Science Meets Wonder

The Planetarium & Astronomy Center is a critical new addition fueled by philanthropy and based on the organization’s strategic Master Plan formed back in 2008 by Mulrooney and board leadership. Architectural plans

by TSKP Studio were finalized in 2022, and in 2023 ground was broken. The new center was built on the highest point of the 118-acre property on its North Campus on Scofieldtown Road. Imagine a 40-foot diameter planetarium dome, a 100-seat theater with adjustable seats and an observatory with a roll-back roof and telescopes advanced enough to allow for both solar and lunar stargazing. There are interactive learning spaces and a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics) lab with the capacity to cater to roughly

40 students. Programming for schools, groups and visitors of all ages will be held at the new facility, which will be open seven days a week. “We’re most excited about the software that we’ll be running in the planetarium theater—Digistar 2025,” says Charlie Eder, Director of Astronomy at the SM&NC. “This is the latest planetarium software available, which includes accurate 3D models of our Milky Way for simulating spaceflight as well as 3D landscapes on Earth and other planets for exploring terrain and even cities and famous landmarks. We also have the

capability to access the internet to incorporate real-time data into live presentations.” There will be weekly planetarium shows, family programs, opportunities for science-related birthday parties and a “girls-only” STEAM science camp. The facility will serve as a community space to accommodate large lectures and more observatory nights than ever before.

Powering Discovery

Top-of-the-line technology and design were key when pinpointing the type of equipment that would

tracking mount as our main telescope,” says Eder. “In the theater, our full dome projection system includes two 4K laser projectors that mesh with each other seamlessly to create bright, high-contrast images and videos in vivid color that fill the entire dome,” he adds. Presentations in the dome will allow visitors to see clearly even on cloudy days. “We’ll guide you around the night sky to point out stars and constellations and share the myths, stories and lore from multiple cultures where these constellations originated.

provide the highest quality and broadest visual fields for visitors at SM&NC. “We wanted our telescopes to be versatile in their utility for either direct viewing, so that the public may look at astronomical objects through our telescopes for themselves, or for imaging and photography. Now, we’re looking for largeaperture telescopes for greater magnification and brighter images of faint, deep sky objects. Therefore, our goal is to install a Schmidt-Cassegrain reflecting telescope with an aperture of at least 14 inches on a computerized At

Our view is not limited to our perspective here on Earth, though. We can blast off into space to visit planets, nebulae, galaxies, and even travel to the edges of the known universe. We will also offer a variety of pre-recorded, educational full-dome films for an entertaining, immersive experience,” says Eder. This ground-breaking new addition has helped align the stars and illuminate a path pointing towards another 100 years of excitement and innovation at the SM&NC.

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OH, WHAT FUN!

From parades to pajama parties, the holiday season is brimming with happenings for the whole family. Here are a few of the NOVEMBER + DECEMBER events we’re especially excited about. by stefanie horn

No. 2 FLOAT ON

No. 1

HEY, SANTA

Kick off with Santa’s grand entrance at Stamford Town Center. Stamford Moms and Stamford Ford are bringing back the Pajama Party for year two with a live magic show, crafts, cookies and a reading of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Don your festive PJs and join the dance party on Friday, November 7, from 5 to 8 p.m.

It’s parade day in Stamford! On Sunday, November 23, the Downtown Parade Spectacular brings giant helium balloons, award-winning marching bands, incredible dance groups and pure holiday joy to our streets.

No. 3

NORTH POLE BOUND

Climb aboard the Holiday Wish Express on Level 5 at Stamford Town Center, and set off on a magical journey filled with surprises and special guests. Explore the Toy Makers’ Workshop, peek inside Mrs. Claus’ Gingerbread House, and take in dazzling holiday light displays—starting November 22. theholidaywish.com

No. 5 HEIGHTS & LIGHTS

No. 4

PINTS & PRESENTS

Get ahead of your holiday list while enjoying a day out at the Stamford Moms Holiday Sip and Shop, presented by Pure Barre Stamford. On Sunday, December 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Third Place by Half Full Brewery transforms into a local shopping wonderland, featuring vendors like Weekend Glow, Letter Story Bracelets, The Stamford Moms Patch Bar, Aunt JoJo’s and more. stamfordmoms.com

No. 6

LET’S GLOW

Watch the giant menorah glow on December 14, then deck your car for the December 20 Menorah Car Parade. It’s all the lights, treats and familyfriendly fun you could wish for this Hanukkah.

On December 7 at 5 p.m., watch Santa, the Grinch and other holiday favorites take the plunge, twisting and flying from the top of Landmark Square in a high-flying, daredevil descent. Once the rappelling antics wrap, the real sparkle begins: a festive fireworks show lights up the sky. Then it’s a march down Bedford Street to Latham Park, where holiday music sets the scene for the Stamford tree lighting.

No. 7 RING IN NOON!

Who says New Year’s Eve has to wait until midnight? Celebrate early with the whole family! Join the Ferguson Library, Stepping Stones or the Maritime Aquarium for a kid-friendly Noon Year’s Eve countdown. Or bring the party home: set up a living-room balloon drop, serve breakfast for dinner in your pajamas, and toast with sparkling cider. Craft DIY party hats, strike silly poses in a makeshift photo booth, and dance your way into the New Year. It’s all the sparkle, fun, and excitement— without the bedtime battles.

Stefanie Horn, Stamford mom of three and head of Stamford Moms, shares some of her favorite things to do—from seasonal activities to can’t-miss events. Follow @stamfordmoms on Instagram, sign up for the newsletter, and check out the calendar for more family-friendly activities at stamfordmoms.com.

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STAMFORD MAGAZINE’S 13TH ANNUAL

BEST BARTENDER CONTEST

by joey macari

n July 23, Harbor Point once again set the stage for one of Stamford’s favorite summer traditions—the annual Best Bartender Contest. As the sun dipped low over the water, the city’s top bartenders shook, stirred and served their finest creations for a sold-out crowd. Guests sipped inventive cocktails, sampled gourmet bites and cheered on their favorites in an atmosphere buzzing with camaraderie and community spirit.

For the first time, the competition poured a little something extra into the mix: the Stamford Spirit Award. Designed to honor the ingenuity that fuels Stamford’s culinary culture, the new category turned the evening into more than a contest—it became a toast to the city’s spirit itself.

Judging the contest were some of Stamford’s most recognizable faces: Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist Mark Sudol of News 12 Connecticut; Jeané Coakley, SportsNet NY anchor and Jets reporter, alongside her husband, Scott Burrell, NBA Champion and SCSU Head Basketball Coach; and Stamford’s own culinary influencer Raenah Farina of @StamfordFoodie.

All of the drinks were out of this world...the creativity, presentation, and effort from each bartender really stood out. As a judge, I felt so lucky to be able to taste every sip and bite, but what really made the night memorable was the camaraderie. From connecting with fellow judges and local residents to watching the bartenders laugh and cheer each other on, it was such a great reminder that even in a ‘competition,’ everyone is working toward the same mission: showcasing Stamford as the foodie destination it deserves to be.

Raenah Farina, @StamfordFoodie

The mix of drinks and food at this year's Best Bartender event in Stamford was really incredible. You can tell that each of these restaurants really cares about the quality that goes into their work. I hope to be a part of this event next year to see if these competitors really bring the heat!

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Judges' Best Bartender: THE AMERICANO

Winning Cocktail: Berries & Spice Bartenders: Louis Torres & Giovanni “Geo” Orellana, with bar manager Mike Batista

Veteran bartender Louis Torres, who’s been behind the bar for over 20 years, paired up with rising talent Giovanni “Geo” Orellana to represent The Americano—and

their teamwork wowed the judges. Backed by bar manager Mike Batista, the duo created a cocktail that was as balanced as their skill sets: the Berries & Spice.

“I personally love cocktails that are flavorful but not intimidating,” Torres shared. “Our menu balances liquor-forward drinks with lighter, flavor-driven options so there’s something for everyone.” Beyond trends, Torres admits he’s a purist at heart: vodka in the summer, whiskey or tequila in the winter—served straight or on the rocks. Still, he embraces change: “We’re seeing more guests asking for lower-ABV or spirit-free cocktails, which pushes us to get creative.”

BERRIES & SPICE

2 oz premium tequila

1 oz Cointreau

½ oz fresh lemon juice

½ oz fresh lime juice

½ oz blackberry liqueur

4–5 fresh blackberries, muddled Garnish: fresh jalapeño slice

People’s Choice Best Bartender: SIGN OF THE WHALE

Winning Cocktail: The Flamingo Bartenders: Danny Paez & Nicole Rincon

For the team at Sign of the Whale, speed and precision are their calling cards. At this year’s contest, bartenders Danny Paez & Nicole Rincon leaned into that reputation while shaking up The Flamingo, a playful, summer-ready cocktail that had guests lining up for more.

“We have a very fast paced bar, so we are known for speed,” Stephen Primerano, general manager at Sign of the Whale said. “That’s what we brought to the event.” Off the clock, their tastes run classic—bourbon Old Fashioneds as the weather cools, or spritzes like the trendy Hugo during warmer months. Seasonal menus, they said, often follow these larger cocktail trends.

What made the night for them? The new setup. “It’s so much better than when it was on the boardwalk,” they said. “The energy this year was incredible.”

THE FLAMINGO

1½ oz Smirnoff vanilla

½ oz triple sec

1 oz lime juice

½ oz simple syrup

½ oz cranberry juice

½ oz passion fruit purée

Judges' Sip & Snack: BARTACO

Cocktail:

Watermelon Mint Margarita: Libélula joven tequila, watermelon Combier, lemon, agave, fresh mint

Snack:

Tuna Tostadas

Created by Agustin “Yogi” Cristerna, the Watermelon Mint Margarita is a bright, summer-forward riff on the classic margarita. Fresh mint and juicy watermelon bring cool, refreshing notes, balanced by citrus and a subtle kick from the chamoy + tajín rim. Paired with bartaco’s tuna tostadas, the drink’s herbal and citrus elements cut through the richness of the tuna, while the spicy-sweet rim echoed the tostada’s bold, vibrant flavor. The result: a perfectly tuned pairing that felt both playful and polished—refreshing, balanced and distinctly bartaco.

People’s Choice Sip & Snack: PRIME: AN AMERICAN KITCHEN & BAR

Cocktail:

Yuzu Blossom:

Lalo Blanco Tequila, yuzu lemon, Asian pear shrub, pineapple Snack:

Duck Rillette with Yukon potato, orange mostarda

Executive chef Julio Genao, beverage manager Diego Ramirez and bartender Adrian Fabe teamed up to create a pairing that blended brightness with depth. The citrus of the Yuzu

Blossom mirrored the tang of the orange mostarda, while the hearty Yukon potato grounded the rich duck rillette. “We wanted both elements to stand alone while also elevating each other,” said the team—a balance the crowd wholeheartedly approved.

Judges' Stamford Spirit Award: DIMARE PASTRY SHOP

Theme: Sweet Escape

Family-owned DiMare Pastry Shop sweetened the night with a whimsical summer dessert table. Lemon bars “that taste like sunshine” sat alongside mini cupcakes—some decorated like hamburgers—served in playful beach buckets. Owners Sabrina DiMare, Tamara Carrasquillo and Yasmeen Mosquea designed the spread to echo summer cookouts and carefree days by the shore. “Desserts and summer go hand in hand,” Sabrina said. “We wanted to create a little getaway in every bite.”

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Future Leaders

REACH Prep, based in Stamford, serves more than 250 students from fifth grade through college. During a recent luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich, the nonprofit raised money for academic programs and services to help “ensure success at every step of the way” for underserved, high-achieving students. The keynote speaker, Dr. Miguel Cardona, 12th U.S. Secretary of Education, inspired the audience with his journey from English learner to the highest educator in the country and the difference one person can make in a child’s life. Students shared their accomplishments since beginning Prep Academy and goals for the future, as they recently began their journeys in independent schools. The event was led by co-chairs Lindsey Goldfaden, Zeina Pike and Margaret Stevens, as well as a committee of fifty members. reachprep.org »

Creating Opportunity

Supporting immigrant integration through education and empowerment, more than 600 guests attended the Building One Community (B1C) benefit breakfast at Hyatt Regency Greenwich. The Stamford-based organization hosted the 12th annual event to fund programs such as English classes, skills development, legal services and workforce training. United States Senator Richard Blumenthal spoke at the gathering, along with clients who shared inspiring stories of how B1C services put them on the path to success. Since 2011, the nonprofit has served more than 19,000 immigrants from 129 different countries. b1c.org »

1 Ribbon Cutting at 18

Dock 2 Mia Schipani, Bill Hennesey, Lisa Feinberg

3 Adam Popper, Mayor Caroline Simmons, Larry Heyman 4 Ross

Koehn, Matt Izzo, Jack McNamara, Brian Grbic

5 Larry Heyman, CEO

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Kagan, Dan Stolzenbach

9 Lisa Feinberg, Bill

Hennessey 10 Omar Fort, Mia Schipani

Grand Opening

Billed as a “gateway to Stamford’s dynamic South End district,” the 18 Dock residential tower’s debut was celebrated with a ribbon cutting and cocktail party attended by Mayor Caroline Simmons and other local leaders. The luxury tower, a collaboration with The Heyman Enterprise and architecture firm HLW, features a co-working area, golf simulator, expansive green space, skyline views, a landscaped “sky deck” and many upscale amenities. Guests toured the corner units with scenic terraces, as well as additional options ranging from studios to three-bedroom models. The doorman building is close to the train station and downtown offerings. 18dock.com

Igniting Hope

by jill johnson mann • photography by katharine calderwood • seating courtesy of object refinery, S tamford

“I love to give back to these places, but they’ve given more to me than I to them. It’s really a gift to be involved.”

—SALLY LAWRENCE

“I like to lead with my heart.”

— BARBARA SALOP

“To whom much ismuchgiven, is expected.”

—BRANDI MANISCALCO

“Having access to natural places locally is important for children and adults to re-connect with and experience the wonders of nature.”

—CHRIS SCHIPPER

“I want you to be able to grow up in a housing project in New York City and be able to see the world because of basketball.”

—MIKE EVANS

“I was born in Ecuador, where there’s a saying, ‘buen vivir,’ which translated literally means good living or living well, but it goes beyond material comfort. It is a philosophy rooted in community, reciprocity and collective well-being.”

—ANDRES MOREIRA

Every fall, it feels like we need to hear the stories of our Light a Fire winners more urgently than the year before. The anecdotes of the most selfless and giving neighbors among us are like a balm, reminding us that humanity will prevail—through financial crises, hurricanes, forest fires, wars, pandemics and political strife. This year, with so much turmoil bombarding us daily in the news and on social media, our honorees’ kind words and pure intentions feel especially vital; they are like a glorious meditation beneath a starry sky on a clear winter’s night. Like powerful poetry or soothing lyrics to a song, decorating our souls for the holidays.

“It’s important to us to be able to contribute in a meaningful way to our community.”

“I am inspired by other people, countless individuals who are driven with passion and determination to leave the world in a better state than they found it.” ‘

—STUART ADELBERG

“It’s hard to look at the disparities in opportunities at our doorstep and not be inspired to try to do something, anything really.”

—JOE MASSOUD

—BETH MASSOUD

“I like being helpful. It’s a joy.”

—BLANCHE PARKER

“This service to the public is so important.”

—KAY MAXWELL

DON’T YOU FEEL YOUR HEART WARMING UP ALREADY? READ ON TO MEET THIS EXTRAORDINARY GROUP.

ORGANIZATIONS

THE COMMUNITY FUND OF DARIEN, THRIVING YOUTH DARIEN

Brandi Maniscalco

INSPIRATION

“My parents modeled the importance of giving back,” says Brandi Maniscalco, who aspires to instill the same values in her four children. She discovered The Community Fund of Darien (TCF) through volunteering on a grants panel. In the process of vetting organizations, this one impressed her.

“I like the fact that as a donor, one check supports multiple local nonprofits,” says Brandi. “Among others, we invest in organizations

WORDS OF PRAISE

“Brandi was the visionary and driving force behind Designed to Dine. Her leadership helped shape the event into a popular, sold-out fundraiser that engages the community and raises substantial funds. Designed to Dine’s success enabled TCF to award a record-breaking $790,000 in grants in 2024 to more than 36 local nonprofit organizations focused on providing Darien, Norwalk and Stamford residents with access to food, housing, healthcare, job and skills training and youth success programs.”

Amy Clarke, The Community Fund of Darien, Marketing Director

that reduce food insecurity, provide after-school programs, offer crisis services and give individuals with developmental disabilities opportunities to thrive.” Brandi and her husband, Anthony, subscribe to the adage: “To whom much is given, much is expected.”

COURAGE INTO ACTION

“When I joined the board, it was clear to me that TCF could be even more impactful if we created a signature event,” says Brandi. “We wanted to bring people together around something beautiful and fun, which would also raise money to help our neighbors.” Inspired by “Naples Tables,” Brandi came up with a concept that became the most impactful fundraiser since TCF was founded in 1951.

“Designed to Dine features a select group of designers who create themed tablescapes,” explains Brandi. In three years, the event has raised over $520,000, helping The Community Fund of Darien award record-breaking grants to more than 36 local nonprofits. “Seeing the success of the event and the real impact we can make in people’s lives is exactly why I do this,” says Brandi, who was Board President from 2023 to 2025. As the event enters its fourth year and dovetails with the 75th Anniversary of The Community Fund, she remains actively involved as an Honorary Committee Member, continuing to lend her insight and support to ensure the event’s continued growth and success.

Brandi is also actively involved in Thriving Youth Darien, a volunteer coalition that brings together local organizations to empower youth and promote mental health, with a goal of reducing substance abuse.

HOPES & DREAMS

“I want to raise more money through events like Designed to Dine so that every neighbor feels supported and has access to what they need to thrive in our local communities,” says Brandi. “I hope that events like this keep inspiring others to get involved by giving their time, talents and treasure. Together we can build a stronger, more connected community, where everyone feels cared for.”

{ CHAMPION FOR CHANGE }

Stuart Adelberg

ORGANIZATIONS

GREENWICH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, CHILDREN’S DAY SCHOOL, BARBARA’S HOUSE; RUTH BROWN FOUNDATION, STAMFORD PERSONNEL COMMISSION

INSPIRATION

“I am inspired by other people, countless individuals who are driven with passion and determination to leave the world in a better state than they found it,” says Stuart Adelberg. “I have learned from some of the smartest, most accomplished people you could ever wish to meet—people who could truly do anything, but who choose to work for the benefit of others. People love the cliché that ‘you get more than you give,’ but it is absolutely the truth. When your days have meaning and you work alongside people you love and respect, when you know that everything you do will play some small role in helping to raise the bar, even a little, for someone else—every day involved in these efforts really is a gift.”

COURAGE INTO ACTION

Stuart spent 25 years at the Greenwich United Way, including 15 years as President and CEO. The Stamford resident then served as CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County for four years. Meshing his passion for the arts with his nonprofit experience, Stuart devoted over three years to the Avon Theatre Film Center in Stamford. He then retired but didn’t slow down. He is currently Board President for both the Greenwich Symphony Orchestra and Children’s Day School;

Board Vice-Chair for Barbara’s House; a Ruth Brown Foundation trustee; and Commissioner of the Stamford Personnel Commission. His previous volunteer work includes the Greenwich Arts Council (Advisory Board), At Home in Greenwich (Advisory Board President), Greenwich Center for the Arts (founding Board Member), Temple Sholom (Trustee), Junior League of Greenwich (Community Advisory Board), Greenwich Hospital (Community Advisory Board) and St. Catherine’s Players (Artistic Director for 25 years).

Stuart believes in asking hard questions. “Everyone wants to make a difference, so we need to demonstrate that we do. And if we find out that our results are not exactly what we had hoped, we need to have the courage to change,” he says. “My hope is that I have not only worked with organizations that have accomplished great things, but that I have left those organizations better positioned to continue making a positive impact.”

HOPES & DREAMS

“So much effort is now devoted to fundraising that some of the most inspirational, mission driven, life-changing work gets left on the table,” says Stuart. “We are all doing great work, but when you ask volunteers and professionals to engage in visioning exercises— to describe what they might offer the community if funding was not a consideration—you hear the most incredible things. My dream would be to provide the resources, so those with the passion, knowledge and dedication can make them a reality.” »

WORDS OF PRAISE

“Stuart has been actively engaged within the nonprofit world throughout Fairfield County for over 40 years. Even though he is involved with many different types of non-profit organizations, he gives 100 percent to each of them and is a much-respected and in-demand board member and leader, known for his honesty, hard work and problemsolving skills.”

—Marilyn Adelberg, Stuart’s wife

INSPIRATION

“I’ve always been inspired by the natural world, starting with the streams and woodlands near my childhood home, followed by camping trips with the Boy Scouts,” says Chris Schipper. In adulthood, he has loved exploring the Missouri River, the Scottish Highlands, the Austrian Alps and the Serengeti. “I’ve also felt that having access to natural places locally is important for children and adults to reconnect with and experience the wonders of nature,” he says.

COURAGE INTO ACTION

When Chris retired from corporate life, he sought out a public service role that would protect the beautiful topography that drew him to New Canaan. “I was attracted to the New Canaan Land Trust, which had conserved over 300 acres of wetlands, woodlands and meadows,” he says. Chris joined the board in 2012 and worked to open trails on several larger properties and to increase land trust holdings. “I had the good fortune of working with Jim Fowler—of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom—to acquire and re-wild his property in New Canaan,” recalls Chris. “In many hours of meetings with Jim, I learned a lot about conservation.”

Chris was a founding board member of the Waveny Park Conservancy, where he served from 2015 to 2024. He chaired the New Canaan Conservation Commission from 2018 to 2023 and led the “Friends of Bristow Park” effort to restore the historic Bird Sanctuary and Wildwood Preserve for its 2024 Centennial Celebration. Created in 1924, Bristow is the third oldest privately founded bird sanctuary in the nation. The restoration included improved entrances, senior- and stroller-friendly trails, added bird habitat and scenic viewing areas. “Most happily, in 2024 we identified 126 bird species in and about the park, up from 91 in 1924,” says Chris.

Chris has interacted extensively with the New Canaan Community Foundation and received the Spirit of New Canaan Award in 2018. He assumed the role of Board Chair in July 2025. “The NCCF regularly steps up to provide the financial oxygen to back well-planned new

Chris Schipper

initiatives,” says Chris. “If I or the boards I served with provided the spark, the Community Foundation supplied the oxygen to light a fire.”

Chris received an Aquarion Environmental Champion Award last June.

HOPES & DREAMS

“As we’ve moved into a period of fiscal uncertainty and national turbulence, the role of local public service organizations has become more important than ever,” says Chris. “The strength of local communities will rest on the generosity and service of its citizens. My joy in working hard to promote local conservation and preservation is not just to save the past, but to make a gift to the future.”

WORDS OF PRAISE

“Chris Schipper has been a strong advocate for open space, wildlife sanctuaries and the scenic beauty of New Canaan for over 20 years. He joined the New Canaan Land Trust Board in 2012, was President through May 2016 and remains on the Advisory Board. Chris is widely credited with reviving the New Canaan Land Trust and building it into the thriving nonprofit that it is today.”

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— Lauren Patterson, New Canaan Community Foundation, President & CEO

Kay Maxwell

ORGANIZATIONS

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS, PLANNED PARENTHOOD, INSPIRICA

INSPIRATION

Kay Maxwell went to high school near our nation’s capitol. “This was back when D.C. was a small town,” says the Stamford resident. “When we had a school holiday, we would go into the Supreme Court and listen to cases being argued. We could go into the Library of Congress and do research for papers.” This exposure to government inspired Kay to get involved in the League of Women Voters. She lobbied for the League on Capitol Hill, “back at a time when even if you were lobbying a member of one party about an issue they opposed, you could still have a reasonable conversation. It was the good old days that inspired me in terms of what the League does and stands for, with citizen participation being so critical.”

Kay was motivated to get involved with Planned Parenthood by “seeing the challenges over the years,” she says, recounting an era when women couldn’t have credit cards or get birth control. “Everybody thinks of Planned Parenthood as abortion only; that is only about 3 percent of what they do.”

COURAGE INTO ACTION

From 2002 to 2006, Kay served as the 16th President of the League of Women Voters of the United States and Chair of the Education Fund. She chaired the board of Off the Record at the Foreign Policy Association in New York from 2020 to 2024. For the past 30 years, she has moderated Leaguesponsored candidate debates at the local, state and Congressional level. “This service to the public is so important,” says Kay. “We want people to be informed when they go to vote—no matter who, with whom or for what they vote.”

WORDS OF PRAISE

“Kay could be nominated for a number of Light a Fire categories, but I came to know her as a fierce advocate for women’s health as Chairman of the Board of Planned Parenthood of Southern New England in the 2010s. Now Kay volunteers at Stamford’s Planned Parenthood clinic, warmly welcoming and safely escorting patients into the facility while shielding them from protesters, as well as assisting patients in the recovery room. She exemplifies the word ‘tireless.’ ”

—Erica Buchsbaum, Former Board Member, Planned Parenthood of Southern New England

Kay continues, “I served on the board of Planned Parenthood of Southern New England and chaired the board when Connecticut merged with Rhode Island. Since 2018, after I retired from my professional job, I have volunteered at the Stamford Clinic, escorting patients past the charming protesters who are always at the end of our driveway. It’s not fun, but it’s certainly needed.”

Kay was also a member of the Board of Directors of Inspirica from 2012 to 2019 and now serves on its Advisory Council.

HOPES & DREAMS

“I hope that the League of Women Voters and Planned Parenthood can continue to thrive and do the job the public needs and wants. In both cases, they’re under attack,” laments Kay. “With Planned Parenthood, they are trying to take us back to the ’50s, quite honestly. And I’m sincerely hopeful that wiser heads will prevail.”

Mike Evans

ORGANIZATIONS

FULL COURT PEACE

INSPIRATION

Mike Evans was in Belfast playing basketball in 2006, after playing at Hamilton College, when he had an idea. He was working with an organization that was trying to unite primary-school-age Protestant and Catholic kids. Mike says, “I wanted to work with kids that were at that point where they were like, ‘Am I going to listen to my parents anymore?’ If I could intercede at that time period and maybe convince them to play with the opposite side of the community, I would.” His inspiration came from observing a school system that is “98 percent segregated, even today” and seeing the intense animosity on both sides. “I had about five teens from each side that were really loving basketball,” he says. “I thought, ‘Can I bring these two groups of kids together?’ ”

COURAGE INTO ACTION

His goal proved harder than expected. They refused to play together. Mike got a tip from a reformed ex-prisoner (Protestant) who had worked with an IRA member and enticed soccer players to unite with the promise of a trip to the U.S. Mike flew back home to Weston and made visits to Norfield Congregational and St. Francis Parish. “I pitched the idea that we come together to bring this team over to Weston in June. That day, I had the host families and the money to bring them over,” he says. With the lure of a trip to Connecticut and New York and help from two forward-thinking principals, Mike got his team. They went from players who wouldn’t cross the half-court line to speak to each other to Protestant-Catholic pairs bonding in host homes the following summer. “The last night we stayed

in a hotel in New York, I went to do a bed check,” recalls Mike, “and they were all in one room together listening to each other’s rebel songs, pausing it and explaining the words to each other, peacefully.”

From that success, Full Court Peace was born, to foster leagues by building and repairing courts and supplying uniforms. The Havana league, 17 years strong, now has 600 players. Santo Domingo has 300. There is a league in San Juan and one on a reservation in Wyoming. Mike takes no salary. “All the money goes to these people and what they need,” he says. Mike wrote a book, Belfast Blazers, about his project and is working on a documentary.

HOPES & DREAMS

“I would like there to be an intermingled league from Queens up to Norwalk, with a championship tournament in Cuba,” muses Mike. “I want you to be able to grow up in a housing project in New York City and be able to see the world because of basketball.”

WORDS OF PRAISE

“Mike Evans is an amazing basketball coach who goes above and beyond for each and every kid. He teaches them how to work together and be good sports. With Full Court Peace, he builds basketball courts in underserved neighborhoods in the U.S. and around the world. Mike brings his kids and parents with him to build these courts, giving the opportunity and access to these communities to work together to build a community court.”

—Christa Carr, Parent of a Basketball Student

Blanche Parker

ORGANIZATIONS

WOMEN’S MENTORING NETWORK

INSPIRATION

“Years and years ago, someone at the library had gone to a Women’s Mentoring Network meeting, and she said, ‘I have a perfect volunteer opportunity for you,’ ” recalls Blanche Parker, who lives in Norwalk and works at Darien Library. That was about 25 years ago, and Blanche has been inspired by WMN ever since. “I’ve met so many wonderful women over the years and their children. They inspire me,” she says. “They never let circumstances stop them from reaching their goals.” She looks forward to her time volunteering and the perspective she gains. After time with WMN clients, she notices a change; “I realize I don’t have problems,” she says. “I like being helpful. It’s a joy. I really don’t feel like I’m giving back. I get as much out of it as the people I meet.”

Blanche’s family always had a tradition of making sure everyone was taken care of. “My older cousins would tell me about my great-grandfather, who lived on a farm and would load up his wagon every Saturday and bring food to relatives,” she recalls.

COURAGE INTO ACTION

“As a librarian, I always try to be an encourager, especially to young women,” says Blanche. That role of encourager expanded to board member, fundraising connector, greeter, food pantry distributor, organizer and even cleaner, as Blanche became passionately involved in everything from decisionmaking to daily operations

at WMN. The organization’s mission of promoting economic empowerment for women and their children through personal development, education and employment services resonates with Blanche, who has been a research librarian for the past 45 years.

Blanche volunteers at every Strategic Life Skills Workshop on Tuesdays—welcoming the attendees, giving out food and lifting the spirits of anyone having a difficult time. At the food pantry, she stocks shelves, packs bags of food and helps with distribution. She is a familiar face at the front desk at most WMN events and the one who makes sure everything is cleaned up afterwards.

HOPES & DREAMS

“My hope is that WMN will someday become a national program,” says Blanche. “Being a librarian, I see the articles every day—how much it takes to live, especially in this area. I dream that we can help more and more people achieve their dreams.”

Blanche has witnessed a woman go through the program who now has a PhD. “Some of the children have graduated from Ivy League schools,” she adds. “Some have bought their homes and started their own businesses. To see the journey of these women and their children over the years, it has been wonderful.” »

WORDS OF PRAISE

“When Blanche is involved with anything related to our organization, I have a sense of comfort and confidence that things will get done. I can’t tell you how thankful we are to have Blanche as part of our board and organization. It is because of her and all of our volunteers that we can accomplish our mission and provide quality programs and services to our members.”

— Lana Gifas, Women’s Mentoring Network, Executive Director

{ health advocate } Andres Moreira ORGANIZATION

INSPIRATION

Greenwich resident Andres Moreira was born in Ecuador, where the saying “buen vivir” informed his perspective on service. “Translated literally, it means ‘good living’ or ‘living well,’ but it goes beyond material comfort,” Andres explains. “It is a philosophy rooted in community, reciprocity and collective well-being. I’ve seen this way of life in the community where I grew up. I’ve been fortunate to surround myself with people who embody these values—people who, over time, have become like family to me. Their generosity, selflessness and dedication to uplifting others have deeply inspired me, and watching them give back in meaningful ways has instilled in me a strong desire to do the same.”

COURAGE INTO ACTION

As a healthcare administrator and devoted volunteer for American Red Cross Metro New York North Chapter and Greenwich Emergency Medical Services (GEMS), Andres is committed to “being there for people and our community when they need us the most. It’s about bringing humanity, respect and empathy to support others in what could be their most critical and vulnerable moments of their lives,” he says.

Andres sits on the Red Cross board and chairs the Biomedical Services, spearheading mobile blood drives and raising awareness about the Jill and John Coyle Blood Center. He believes in being “boots on the ground,” not only sitting in a board room. Andres’ favorite part of his volunteer work is “spending time in the canteen area after people donate, listening to donors share their heartfelt stories of why they give,” he says. He loves the community-building blood drives like Battle of the Badges in December, led by Chief Heavey of the Greenwich

AMERICAN RED CROSS

METRO NEW YORK NORTH, GEMS, SWIM ACROSS AMERICA

Police Department, and interfaith blood drives. “The act of donating blood has come a long way, and we’re working hard to make it a memorable and meaningful experience,” he says. Andres discovered his passion for healthcare as an EMT with GEMS as a teenager and then becoming a CPR instructor. “One of the contributions I’m most proud of is leading GEMS’ efforts to offer CPR and first aid classes to vulnerable communities, providing these lifesaving trainings in Spanish and at no cost,” he says. “I’m excited to share that we are currently working to revive these programs with the support of community partners.”

HOPES & DREAMS

“My hope is that our communities continue to support and value the volunteers and staff of these organizations, who show up in these moments of need, and to simply be there for our neighbors and each other,” says Andres. “Empathy, compassion and teamwork are what will make our world and the communities we live in stronger and more connected. My goal is to always lead with authenticity, empathy and purpose—to be a servant leader who lifts others up.”

WORDS OF PRAISE

“Andres’ dedication to the Red Cross has been nothing short of inspiring. From participating in Sound the Alarm events to donating blood, his commitment to the community shines brightly! He is described as a humanitarian who aligns with the Red Cross mission of alleviating human suffering, both through his professional work in healthcare and his volunteer efforts. He volunteers alongside Jennifer Freda, his wife, strengthening their relationship and connection to the community.”

— Stephanie Dunn Ashley, American Red Cross Metro New York North Chapter, CEO

“Since joining JFS as a volunteer in 2014, Barbara has become a pillar of compassion,

spiritual support and steadfast dedication to the vulnerable and aging members of our community. Barbara’s humble leadership, unwavering devotion and capacity for empathy make her an exceptional volunteer and a true inspiration to all who know her.”

— Beth Jabick, JFS Greenwich, Director of Volunteer Services

Barbara Salop

ORGANIZATIONS

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF GREENWICH { community good neighbor

INSPIRATION

“I like to lead with my heart, inspired by my mother’s quiet dedication to service,” says Riverside resident Barbara Salop. “Her first reaction to any situation was to think of others. She let us know it was how one lived in this world. I am driven to make small things better for each person. Everyone has the spark of goodness in them, and I want to bring it to the light so we both can let it warm our hearts. In return, I get at least as much fulfillment as I give.”

COURAGE INTO ACTION

For over ten years, Barbara has warmed many hearts through Jewish Family Services of Greenwich. She has been a leader in JFS’s Bikur Cholim program, a sacred Jewish tradition of visiting the sick. Barbara provides comfort and companionship through multiple weekly visits to Greenwich Hospital and weekly visits to Nathaniel Witherell Senior Residence. Her warm presence and consistent visits have brought solace to countless individuals navigating illness, aging and isolation.

Barbara also co-leads Jewish holiday services, as well as Friday Shabbat services on Zoom for seniors who find it difficult to attend synagogue. She lends her beautiful voice, spreading joy by joining Rabbi Newman in song. “I believe that these simple acts

of recognition and sharing have broadened spiritual connection to, and among, an underserved part of our community,” says Barbara.

She also participates in a monthly community healing service, in person at Greenwich Hospital and virtually, offering prayers and emotional support to those facing health challenges. Barbara has been a Supermarketing for Seniors volunteer for over six years, faithfully shopping for three senior women at Hill House. Her commitment goes beyond errands. Her relationship with the late Bernie Pressner, a WWII fighter pilot, exemplifies the depth of her compassion. Barbara became like a daughter to Bernie, offering not just practical help but true companionship until his passing at age 102.

Barbara also serves on the Advisory Board of the Bennett Center for Judaic Studies at Fairfield University, is an honorary board member of the Shir Ami Congregation and volunteers with the Fairfield County Chorale.

HOPES & DREAMS

“As a board member as well as a volunteer leader, I hope to sustain and grow the power of JFS Greenwich programs that touch others deeply, even in small ways, connecting them to the community,” states Barbara.

“We become a stronger world in so many ways when we are connected. I want to personally demonstrate how easy and fulfilling it is to give back and make a positive impact.” »

Sally Lawrence

ORGANIZATIONS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREENWICH, GREENWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY, FLORENCE GRISWOLD MUSEUM

INSPIRATION

Sally Lawrence has been on the Board of the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich (BGCG) for over 20 years. Her inspiration for putting so much time and energy into the organization, particularly its scholarship program, is clear.

“The kids at the club,” says Sally, who serves as Vice Chair. “Their life stories are incredible. They are resilient; many have faced obstacles. I love meeting them and learning about their experiences. They are interesting, strong, smart kids, and they give back.” The Keystone Club within BGCG enables kids who have benefitted from the club’s offerings to, in turn, help others.

“My grandmother came here from Sweden at age 15 with her 13-year-old sister, alone, in 1888. I think of her when I meet these kids,” says Sally.

COURAGE INTO ACTION

In her over two decades of service to the BGCG Board, she served as Secretary for much of that time and co-chaired the Scholarship Committee for 12 years. “Every spring, we interview about 60 kids,” explains Sally. There is also an essay and recommendation component to help determine which students will receive scholarships. In 2025, a total of $463,500 was awarded to 66 kids. “It’s really exciting to make these awards to these kids,” she adds. “One to three older kids get the Torch Award, the highest scholarship award. These are kids who grew up in the club, were

mentored by the staff and give back. They volunteer, have jobs, and many have to help their families— babysit or help with parents’ medical care. They give us great promise for the future.”

Sally has sat on the board of the Greenwich Historical Society for a decade. “I was born in Connecticut and grew up in Connecticut, so I love Connecticut history,” says Sally, who has lived in Greenwich for 35 years. She is also on the board of the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme. “I love the way those two organizations connect Connecticut history and art. Both were artist colonies at the turn of the century,” she explains.

“I love to give back to these places, but they’ve given more to me than I to them,” Sally says. “It’s really a gift to be involved.”

HOPES & DREAMS

“I wish for these organizations to be financially stable and have engaged, supportive boards. I want them to thrive and be financially sustainable,” says Sally. She is excited about the newly-renovated clubhouse at BGCG. “We will have 300 kids in there per day. There’s a learning center. It will be amazing. The staff there, they are beyond wonderful,” she says.

WORDS OF PRAISE

“Sally joined the BGCG Board in 2004 and has been an active volunteer throughout her tenure. Co-chairing its Scholarship Committee for the last 10 years has been her passion at the Club. She also loves volunteering at the Thanksgiving Feast, the Pancake Breakfast and the Holiday Party. In addition to generous annual fund donations each year, Sally and her husband, Larry, are at the Visionary level of the Club’s current capital campaign, having donated a seven-figure gift.”

Laura Dianis, Director of External Relations, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich

Beth & Joe Massoud

ORGANIZATIONS

HOMES WITH HOPE, CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS, BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CONNECTICUT, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF COASTAL FAIRFIELD COUNTY, BRIDGEPORT RESCUE MISSION

INSPIRATION

Giving back is a mutual priority for Westporters Joe and Beth Massoud.

Joe’s inspiration derives from how fortunate he feels they are “to have grown up in safe communities, been blessed with high-quality educations, live in a comfortable home in a nice community and have a healthy family. It’s hard to look at the disparities in opportunities at our doorstep and not be inspired to try to do something, anything really,” he says.

Beth adds, “My mother was a role model to me growing up. She especially gave her time to care for extended family and neighbors.” Beth met Joe at a middle school tutoring program during business school, so giving back literally brought them together and continues to be their glue. “Giving back has always been part of our connection,” she says.

“It’s important to us to be able to contribute in a meaningful way to our community.”

COURAGE INTO ACTION

The Massouds have been involved in numerous charitable organizations over the past 30 years and have cemented the family’s commitment to giving by setting up the Elizabeth and Joseph Massoud Family Foundation.

“We’ve each been fortunate to be able to focus on organizations and causes that we love,” says Joe.

For Joe, that has meant being a multiyear mentor for two young men through Big Brothers Big Sisters, as well as a Board member

and pivotal supporter for over 20 years. He also helped to establish Bridgeport Rescue Mission’s facility on Park Avenue.

“More recently, I have focused my efforts on welcoming and helping new arrivals to our country become safe, happy and productive members of our community through Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants.” Joe is a Board member, and the couple sponsored CIRI’s welcome center.

As a former Board chair, Board member, Women Build fundraiser and project sponsor for Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County, Beth has helped to build numerous homes for families in need. She now serves on the Board of Homes with Hope.

HOPES & DREAMS

“There is just so much need that it can seem unsolvable, but every day, every one of these organizations and so many more are solving problems for people, one at a time. We hope they have the strength to keep improving our community one life at a time,” says Joe.

Elizabeth adds: “My hope is that our contributions are materially impacting the people that the organization has set out to serve. If I could just have one wish, I think it is stable access to the financial resources these organizations need to support and expand their missions. It is difficult to know whether to broaden a service or begin a new program if you are unclear about the future ability to support it.”

WORDS OF PRAISE

“Joe and Beth believe that philanthropy begins at home, and they are proud to have been involved with and supported numerous organizations in Fairfield County over the years. Joe was a Big Brother for a young Norwalk man, Melvin, from 1998 to 2008, and they remain good friends, and Joe is a consistent mentor to him to this day. Joe took on his second ‘little,’ Tramont, in 2020, and spends time and mentors him regularly.”

— Sheryl Spivack Braun, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut, Vice President of Philanthropy

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The entries for the THIRD ANNUAL SALVATION ARMY GINGERBREAD FUNDRAISER AND CONTEST will be on display at Stamford Town Center in early December. The contest begins in late November and is open to all who make a donation to the Salvation Army. This year, contestants can bake and build their own or buy any kit ready to decorate. Winners are announced at a ceremony at the mall, in the categories of Most Creative, Most Representative of Stamford and Best in Show. Last year, the entries came from families, elementary students, art class students and even the folks at Matthew’s Bakery. Majors Myron and Kimberly Smith are hoping for 100 entries this year. easternusa.salvationarmy.org/ southern-new-england

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Flinders Lane’s cozy sip includes a toasty, nutty blend of rye, hazelnut liqueur and a dash of orange bitters.

NAUGHTY & NICE

Make your list and check it twice—your holiday drink tour awaits. From festive, boozy cocktails to inventive spirit-free sips, Stamford’s bars are serving up drinks that capture the season in a glass.

Warming spices, bright seasonal juices and top-shelf spirits are taking center stage this holiday season—and yes, the espresso martini is still reigning supreme. Carve out time to sample them all, and don’t worry, mocktail options mean no one misses out.

Buzzworthy

At THE AMERICANO , the Berries & Spice is a showstopper (and one of this year’s Best Bartender winners!): a slightly spicy margarita featuring muddled fresh blackberries, Casamigos silver tequila, Cointreau, fresh lemon and lime juice and blackberry liqueur, finished with a jalapeño slice for a subtle kick. Another holidayready favorite is the Smoke Show, a cinnamon-tinged blend of smoky Los Siete Misterios mezcal, herbal Cynar aperitif, piney Strega liqueur and fresh lime juice.

261 Main St., Stamford theamericanobar.com

Espresso martini fans are in luck: The Americano offers three variations, each worth sampling. For a Greek-inspired twist, take a short stroll down Main Street

to KOUZINA TAVERNA AND BAR , where the Frappetini awaits. Whipped Greek coffee, vodka, Kahlúa and a splash of Baileys come together, topped

with a Caprice wafer, for an indulgent after-dinner drink.

223 Main St., Stamford kouzinataverna.com

Over the past eight years, FLINDERS LANE has cemented its status as a cocktail destination that takes its craft seriously. Bar manager Ross Silver—winner of multiple awards, including Moffly Media’s Best Bartender—delights in turning classic drinks into holiday experiences. Picture this: a stick of cinnamon ignites

above a steaming mug of locally sourced apple cider, the scent of toasted spice mingling with clove and star anise as light- and dark-rum notes warm your palate. Silver even gives summer favorites a winter makeover, transforming a traditional margarita with cinnamon and pineapple for a seasonal twist. Stop by to see what new festive cocktails Silver has dreamed up, and don’t miss the classics that keep locals coming back year after year. 184 Summer St., Stamford flinderslane.com

Spirit-Free

The Americano’s Hustle and Bustle mocktail captures the feeling of the season and counters it with a restorative blend of pomegranate, pineapple and lime juices and a dash of an herbal aperitif. Flinders Lane’s bartenders are happy to make a non-alcohol (NA) version of any of their cocktails. Silver recommends their NA version of the classic Paper Plane, made with NA whiskey, NA armaro and NA Aperol. Cheers!

BREAKING TRADITION

Hold the pumpkin pie. We’re bringing some new sweet treats to the dessert table.

ASwedish Princess Cake is a visual delight—a pale green marzipan dome traditionally crowned with a pink marzipan rose. At BIRCH BAKEHOUSE, however, the team customizes the marzipan in any color and can top it with a stenciled snowflake for a festive twist. Available in three sizes, the cake conceals a delicate layering of whipped cream, vanilla sponge, custard and raspberry jam beneath its marzipan shell. Since opening in February, Birch has specialized in Northern European baked goods, with Swedish cardamom buns among their most coveted treats. The buns feature the floral, spicy warmth of green cardamom seeds, spread with sugar and butter over rich yeast dough, then twisted and woven into golden bundles, in both mini and regular sizes. Beyond pastries, Birch offers baking workshops—a perfect gift for a friend—and a pantry section stocked with edible

gifts, from jams to olive oils and honey. Check their website for their December cake and cookie decorating events, and plan ahead to get your hands on these seasonal specialties.

214 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich birchbakehouse.com

Ekmek, a layered Greek dessert of custard, whipped cream and crisp shredded “angel hair” kataifi, is toasted and drizzled with cinnamon-infused honey for an irresistible combination of creamy softness and delicate crunch.

Chef Panos prepares it fresh inhouse at KOUZINA , where it’s already a guest favorite. Perfect for holiday gatherings, ekmek is available by the tray on the catering menu, letting you serve a slice of indulgence without lifting a finger. For something bitesized, loukoumades—mini Greek donuts—arrive drizzled with honey and dusted with walnuts, cinnamon or even crumbled

Oreos and Nutella, making them a playful addition to any spread.

223 Main St., Stamford kouzinataverna.com

New Canaan’s Main Street just got a little sweeter. SAISONS SUCRÉES is equal parts café and pâtisserie, perfect for lingering over a cappuccino or grabbing Instagrammable desserts for your next soiree.

Owner Elizabeth Srivastava, fresh from earning her Diplôme de Pâtisserie at Le Cordon Bleu, wanted the café to feel like a slice of Paris, and she delivers: buttery croissants, pillowy brioche and crisp baguettes line the counter.

Chef Andy Chorda, a French native with stints in world-class kitchens, turns classics into contemporary creations—think yuzu tarts, banoffee mille-

feuille and Earl Grey chocolate entremets—layered with mousse, cream and crisp feuilletine, all finished with delicate touches of gold leaf. For the holidays, Saisons Sucrées is taking orders for Buche de Noël, the traditional rolled French Christmas cake, here reimagined as a whimsical log with meringue mushrooms.

84 Main St., New Canaan saisonssucrees.com

* We planned to include Shiro Dessert in this section, because we loved their Korean cream cakes. But we were saddened to learn that they were closed by the devastating fire on Bedford Street last March. Visit their GoFundMe page, linked from their Instagram page, if you’d like to contribute to the rebuilding effort: @shirodessertusa

PROFESSIONAL HELP

Holiday hacks and expert advice from local chefs, caterers and hosts who’ve mastered

If there’s one

thing MARCIA SELDEN CATERING

proves every season, it’s that holiday entertaining should be as fun as it is festive. Their signature mix of classic dishes, clever twists and a little drama behind the bar keeps guests entertained, fed and impressed, year after year.

To give us a peek behind the curtain, ROBIN SELDEN shares her take on the latest trends and tips for creating a truly unforgettable event.

PLATES THAT POP

Let your menu double as décor. Think vibrant reds from pomegranate seeds or dried cherries paired with verdant baby arugula, winter lettuces and fresh herbs.

PEARLS OF WISDOM

Decadence never goes out of style. Caviar served in gilded golden eggs with mashed potatoes and chives or from lucite trays with crème fraîche and blini instantly elevates any gathering. Guests

the art of pulling it all off.

can’t help but grin as servers parade trays past their noses.

MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT

The drinks should be as memorable as the party itself. From torch-topped Brûléed Blond Martinis—complete with aquafaba whipped like meringue and finished with sugar—to gin and bourbon showcases, curated spirit bars and champagne vending machines, we treat beverages as the main event. Want to keep the party going? Midnight walk-around espresso martinis have you covered.

EXIT STRATEGY

The party doesn’t have to end when the lights go up. Guests love taking something playful home: bacon-egg-and-cheese “EGGS-it” sandwiches served from trays, or mini bakery boxes filled with cookies and candies from the dessert display. Oversized holiday cookie stations are essential, and guests gleefully scoop, stack and snack their way through take-home boxes—essentially a cookie swap without the prep.

EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS

Stations are no longer just functional—they’re full-on edible art. Picture Mediterranean and Tuscan mezze spreads stacked with marinated veggies, hummus in every flavor and dips so vibrant they could double as centerpieces. Tables are layered with fruit and vegetable accents that add texture, color and a little drama, while charcuterie and breadsticks sit out front, ready to be admired—and devoured—before the first course even arrives.

KICK IT OLD-SCHOOL

Classic menu items are back, and in some cases, they never really left. Prime rib, generous and falling-off-the-plate, remains a perennial favorite, while short ribs consistently top request lists. Giant tomahawks make a dramatic statement at carving stations or family-style dinners, and honey-glazed spiral ham shows up again and again, a reminder that some holiday staples are worth keeping.

THE REASON FOR THE SEASON

Holiday entertaining is all about balance: honoring the traditions guests love while weaving in unexpected, memorable touches that showcase the creativity and personality of Marcia Selden Catering. From torch-kissed cocktails to decadent caviar tins, or even a playful bacon-egg-and-cheese “EGGS-it” moment, every detail is designed to leave a lasting impression

Pro Tips

Host smarter, not harder

SIDE HUSTLE

Chef Julia Deane’s top holiday hack is simple—and endlessly adaptable: serve side dishes at room temperature. “People get nervous about everything being ready at the same time,” she says. “Green beans are a great side dish. You can blanch them in advance and toss them in vinaigrette. You can do the same thing with asparagus.”

Other vegetables, like carrots, cauliflower, or broccoli, can be treated the same way. Dressings can be switched up—citrus or miso, with the addition of raisins or nuts—so that even room-temperature sides feel fresh and flavorful.

AT YOUR SERVICE

Sure, your 12-yearold neighbor can set the table (and maybe finally master the art of ironing a tablecloth), but why stop there? Bring in pros to finish and warm dishes, serve, bartend

and handle the post-feast cleanup.

Catering Staff by Mary Watters does exactly that. Your only job is to supply the food, whether it’s homemade or picked up from local favorites like Palmer’s Market, Garelick & Herbs or Trader Joe’s.

PANTRY PREP

For Myrna LaHood, getting a jump on holiday entertaining starts with the basics.

The restaurateur behind Bar Vera in Stamford and Myrna’s Kitchen in Greenwich swears by having the essentials on hand.

“Stock the kitchen with the essentials: cocktail napkins, candles, table linens; and make sure you have enough glasses and dishes. Stock the bar with sparkling wine. People love Champagne over the holidays. Tequila and vodka are musts.

For mixers, orange juice, and grapefruit juice is currently very popular. Add

club soda, tonic, olives and cocktail onions. Stock the kitchen with crackers and breadsticks, cornichons, roasted peppers, artichoke hearts, olives and add cheeses and charcuterie for a quick antipasto.”

IT’S ALL RELATIVE

Even during the holiday frenzy, restaurateur and cocktail connoisseur Peter Valis treats the season like a production. “I love hosting family and friends, and for me the season really starts in September when I start planning,” he says. Christmas Eve tops his list, with a cocktail party for around 40 guests.

Christmas Day, though, belongs to the family chefs.

“My partner/cousin usually handles the roast, while my nieces take on the butternut squash soup, salad, sides and all the fixings. Our mothers always prepare all of the desserts. I’m usually the unofficial bartender. I guess our holiday hack is that everyone chips in.”

“Everyone chips in,” that’s a tradition worth keeping.

FOREIGN FLAVORS

Stamford’s holiday tables are as diverse as its residents. Families, students and business owners keep their traditions alive by gathering around specialty foods sourced locally.

Here’s a look at some of the city’s standout spots where holiday feasts span continents and cultures.

EUROPA BALKAN FOOD

MARKET has become a neighborhood hub in just over a year. Owner Adi Memetti stocks the best of the Balkans—from Slovenia to Greece, Albania to Turkey. Bulgarian favorites include cured meats like lukanka, a spiced, semi-dry salami, and sujuk, a dried, spicy beef sausage. Greek shoppers look for melomakarona, spicesoaked honey cookies, and Ion Chocofreta wafer bars with chocolate and hazelnut layers. For a sweet twist that transcends borders, Heidi Dark Chocolate filled with sour cherry is a bestseller.

1100 Hope St., Stamford europastamford.com

BUKOVINA UKRAINIAN

DELI buzzes in the weeks before the holidays as families from Ukraine, Latvia, Russia and beyond stock up on ingredients and ready-to-serve dishes. Two weeks out, orders flood in for varenysky—pirogi stuffed with

potatoes, onions or mushrooms. Owner Tetyana Hrab, who opened the shop 21 years ago, still leans on her mother in the kitchen to keep the traditional flavors alive.

Shoppers also pick up ingredients for kutia, a wheat berry porridge with poppy seeds, nuts, dried fruits and honey, traditionally eaten on Christmas Eve to break the fast. The holiday spread often includes chopped vegetable salads, pickled and smoked fish, and uzvar, a smoky apple cider made from dried fruits.

By Christmas Day, meat and alcohol make their return to the table. Popular homey dishes

include jellied chicken or beef with beet and horseradish salad, and cabbage stuffed with meat. Drinks range from kvass, a lowalcohol sweet-and-sour fermented beverage, to sparkling wine or vodka. For dessert, customers favor donuts filled with jam and poppy seed cake.

301 Hope St., Stamford bukovina-ukrainian-deli. restaurants-world.com

SOUL TASTY offers takeout and catering for Karamu, the feast of faith celebrated on December 31, the seventh and final night of Kwanzaa. Drawing on the flavors of the African diaspora, the menu hits all the right notes: Cajun shrimp & grits; BBQ, baked or fried chicken; fried whiting; and hearty sides like baked mac and cheese, slow-cooked collards, black-eyed peas, dirty rice, fried plantains and cornbread.

Desserts are equally indulgent, from sweet potato pie and chocolate-frosted vanilla cake to a fluffy banana pudding layered with vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, custard and whipped cream. At Soul Tasty, that’s how you do a truly “Joyous Kwanza!”

29 Main St., Stamford soultastyct.com

From-scratch bakery BELDOTTI has been a Stamford staple for 40 years, known for its hearty rye, sourdough and pumpernickel raisin loaves. But tradition isn’t the whole story—Beldotti has evolved with a sweet side. The

house-made brioche donuts come filled with mousses, creams and custards, like the banana cream pie donut, piped with banana whipped cream and topped with crushed Nilla wafers.

Come November, they take custom orders for Thanksgiving pies and whimsical cake pops shaped like turkeys. By December, it’s all about Christmas cookies— decorated like cozy holiday sweaters—along with custom cakes, Christmas cakes, and prepackaged cookie trays perfect for hostess gifts, straight through New Year’s Day.

605 Newfield Ave., Stamford beldotti-bakery.restaurantsworld.com

Christmas isn’t a religious holiday in Japan, but it does come with a quirky tradition: eating KFC. At MARUICHI JAPANESE FOOD & DELI, customers have a far better option. Their karaage—Japanese fried chicken—is marinated in soy, ginger, sake and mirin, then coated with flour and fried twice for maximum juiciness and crunch. It’s the second most popular holiday party pick-up, right behind their sushi and sashimi platters, crafted fresh by an on-site sushi chef.

While you’re there, load up on stocking stuffers: Sanrio plushies, Hello Kitty lunch bags, socks, anime stickers and key rings— little gifts that disappear as fast as the karaage.

1980 W. Main St., Stamford maruichi.net

CELEBRATE & SERVE

From the table to the community, the holiday season is about gathering and giving back.

Hanukkah—the eight-night Festival of Lights—runs this year from sundown on December 14 through nightfall on December 22. Traditionally, the holiday celebrates the miracle of a single day’s oil burning for eight days, and food has always played a starring role. Expect plenty of indulgent fried favorites like latkes and sufganiyot (jelly donuts), but beyond that, menus run the gamut: kosher, kosher-style, casual potlucks or full sit-down dinners. Here are three local spots offering Hanukkah and holiday catering menus, including a special Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Asian-inspired option.

RESTAURANT SIX

THIRTEEN , an upscale New American kosher spot, is bringing Hanukkah flavors front and center. Start with latkes served with a non-dairy “sour cream” and house-made applesauce—the smoked salmon version comes adorned with fronds of fresh dill, perfectly complementing the soy-based cream. The Macabee burger nods to the Hanukkah story, topping a half-pound patty with a crisp latke, while the Judah Shredder stacks pulled beef brisket on a challah roll with tangy slaw and two latkes on the side. For something hearty, the Mattityahu lamb kofta kabob arrives with kabobs, tahini, Israeli salad and, of course, two latkes. Dessert options include traditional house-made jelly

donuts or contemporary churros with dipping sauce (we vote on trying both).

And for those planning holiday celebrations beyond Hanukkah, Restaurant Six Thirteen also serves an Asian menu on December 24 and 25 and now employs a sushi chef.

108 Prospect St., Stamford 613restaurant.com

L’CHAIM OF STAMFORD

, the Middle Eastern kosher takeout that opened last January in the former Tabouli space, is making Hanukkah entertaining easy. For a stress-free option, grab a combination platter that serves 10 to 12. The L’Chaim XL is a feast: chicken shawarma, falafel, schnitzel, grilled pargiot (chicken thighs), kebabs, Israeli

salad, pickles, cabbage salad, hummus, tahini and 12 pitas. Pair it with the L’Chaim Salatim, a vibrant selection of homemade salads, dips, falafel and eight pitas. Whether you’re bringing the spread to a party or hosting at home, these platters disappear fast.

59 High Ridge Rd., Stamford @lchaimofstamford

A High Ridge staple since 1998, RYE RIDGE DELI offers an extensive Hanukkah catering

menu. Brisket comes two ways: in its natural juices or as first-cut brisket, leaner and drier. (Don’t forget the jus.) Sides abound, from gefilte fish loaves and potato pancakes with applesauce and sour cream to cheese blintzes, carrot tsimmes glazed with honey and cinnamon, stuffed cabbage, kasha varnishkes and noodle kugel. For dessert, indulge in chocolate babka, rugelach, honey cakes and fresh fruit salad.

1087 High Ridge Rd., Stamford ryeridgedeli.com

Feast Mode

Christmas Eve is serious business in Italian American households, and nothing says festive excess quite like the Feast of the Seven Fishes. At a buffet, expect a dozen fishes laid out for maximum wow factor. But if you’re serving a plated dinner, we’ve got a pro tip for you: You don’t have to do seven courses. Four will suffice, and we bet you can get seven different fish into three courses (ciao, cioppino). Family traditions are evolving, too. Take bacala: soaking salted cod can take days. Now, fresh cod baked with tomatoes, fennel, and olives wins hearts—and palates—much faster.

HIGH RIDGE FISH

MARKET makes it easy to bring the feast home—or to the party. Pick up fresh seafood, ready-tocook options or prepared foods like soups and salads. Bring a shrimp platter to the party, and you instantly become the hero: 16-to-20-per-pound jumbo shrimp, served cold with tomato horseradish sauce, is a guaranteed

crowd-pleaser. Their sushi chef can also craft custom platters of nigiri, rolls and sashimi, while seafood dumplings or mango shrimp ceviche offer a fun, unexpected addition.

873 High Ridge Rd., Stamford highridgefishmarket. smartonlineorder.com

NEW WAVE SEAFOOD

is both a wholesale supplier and retailer, meaning quantity meets quality—and yes, lobster. Choose your lobsters from the 10,000 lb tanks, have them steamed, and serve hot buttered on slider buns for a luxurious, hands-on option. Lobster salad is another winner: combine with avocado, cucumber and hearts of palm, dressed in a bright orange vinaigrette. New Wave also offers prepared clams casino, fresh pasta with shrimp scampi and gourmet seafood options—from pan-fried scallops to grilled fish and whole stuffed branzino.

81 Camp Ave., Stamford newwaveseafood.com

Shelf Help

If your New Year’s resolution is to give back, Stamford’s food banks and pantries offer plenty of ways to step up. From rescuing surplus produce to stocking shelves and delivering meals, there are countless opportunities to make an impact, solo or with your crew.

FOOD RESCUE US

Think Uber, but for food donations. Volunteers sign up online, grab available “rescues” that fit their schedule, then pick up surplus food from local markets, farms, schools and corporate kitchens, and drop it at nearby social service agencies. It’s that easy. foodrescue.us

THE FOOD BANK OF LOWER FAIRFIELD COUNTY

This warehouse collects and distributes canned and packaged foods year-round, with ongoing needs for sorting, stocking, organizing and cleaning. Volunteers range from families (kids 16+), sports teams and community or religious groups to individuals. There are many ways to help—donate food, work on-site or organize a virtual or in-person food drive. (Check the website for details and to make an appointment.) Not sure what to donate? Think about the staples your own family relies on: peanut butter and jelly, mac ’n’ cheese, dried and canned beans, brown rice, canned tuna, pasta and pasta sauce. Simple, essential and always appreciated.

461 Glenbrook Rd., Stamford foodbanklfc.org

FREEDBERG FAMILY

KOSHER FOOD PANTRY

Run by Schoke Jewish Family Service of Fairfield County, this pantry supports Stamford, New Canaan, Darien, Westport, Norwalk and beyond. Volunteers can donate kosher shelf-stable foods and personal-care items in person or via the Amazon wishlist or help out with pharmacy runs and food deliveries to those who can’t get out. ctjf.org

NEW COVENANT CENTER

New Covenant Center operates a soup kitchen, a food pantry and a variety of social services. Volunteers—ages 18 and up, or 15+ with a parent or guardian— can cook or serve meals, assist with deliveries or help stock and label shelves. There are also opportunities to organize food or toiletry drives, coordinate fundraising events, or lend a hand with marketing and communications. ccfairfield.com

LAWYERS IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY

Planning ahead for legal advice is ideal, but most of us consult lawyers when an emergency arises. To find the right professional in Fairfield County, we’ve streamlined the process with our Top Lawyers Guide. Whether you need counsel for an accident, family issue or financial matter, our directory of 300-plus legal experts is an essential resource.

ANTITRUST LAW

FRANK SILVESTRI JR.

Verrill Dana LLP

355 Riverside Ave, Westport 203-222-3108 verrill-law.com

APPELLATE LAW

THOMAS DONLON

Robinson & Cole LLP 1055 Washington Blvd, Stamford 203-462-7549 rc.com

STEPHEN FOGERTY FLB Law PLLC

33 Riverside Ave, Westport 203-247-9299 flb.law

ANDREW NEVAS

Verrill Dana LLP 355 Riverside Ave, Westport 203-222-3103 verrill-law.com

ZACHARY PHILLIPPS

Wofsey Rosen Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP 600 Summer St, Stamford 203-708-5138 wrkk.com

NORMAN ROBERTS II

GraberRoberts LLC 350 Bedford St, Stamford 203-590-1070 graberroberts.com

JULIA VON SCHILLING

Resolvium-Divorce Mediation 1100 Summer St, Stamford 475-268-8700 resolvium.com

SAMUEL SCHOONMAKER IV Broder Orland Murray & Demattie LLC 55 Greens Farms Rd, Westport 203-222-4949 ctfamilylaw.com

JILL VERGARA Cohen & Wolf PC 1115 Broad St, Bridgeport 203-337-4106 cohenandwolf.com

ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION

JANE EMONS

Cohen & Wolf PC 1115 Broad St, Bridgeport 203-368-0211 cohenandwolf.com

KATHLEEN NEARY MAXHAM

Russo & Rizio LLC 10 Sasco Hill Rd, Fairfield 203-254-7579 russorizio.com

MICHAEL MEEHAN

Meehan Law LLC 116 Sherman St, Fairfield 203-333-1888 meehanlaw.com

DEBORAH NOONAN

The Life Solution Center of Darien 500 Post Rd E, Westport 203-636-0080 thelifesolutioncenter.net

THEODORE TYMA

Pullman & Comley LLC 850 Main St, Bridgeport 203-330-2148 pullcom.com

ATTORNEYS FOR NONPROFITS

JENNIFER PAGNILLO Day Pitney LLP 24 Field Point Rd, Greenwich 203-862-7875 daypitney.com

KAREN WACKERMAN

Pullman & Comley LLC 850 Main St, Bridgeport 203-330-2278 pullcom.com

AVIATION

ROBERT DANTE RUSSO

Russo & Rizio LLC 10 Sasco Hill Rd, Fairfield 203-254-7579 russorizio.com

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BANKING AND FINANCIAL

DAVID KURATA

Russo & Rizio LLC 10 Sasco Hill Rd, Fairfield 203-255-9928 russorizio.com

WILLIAM PETROCCIO

Russo & Rizio LLC 10 Sasco Hill Rd, Fairfield 203-255-9928 russorizio.com

BANKRUPTCY AND WORKOUT

MATTHEW BEATMAN

Zeisler & Zeisler PC 10 Middle St, Bridgeport 203-368-4234 zeislaw.com

SCOTT CHARMOY

Charmoy & Charmoy 1465 Post Rd E, Westport 203-255-8100 charmoy.com

IRVE GOLDMAN

Pullman & Comley LLC 850 Main St, Bridgeport 203-330-2213 pullcom.com

KRISTIN MAYHEW

Pullman & Comley LLC 850 Main St, Bridgeport 203-330-2198 pullcom.com

BUSINESS LAW

DAVID ALBIN

Finn Dixon & Herling LLP 6 Landmark Sq, Stamford 203-325-5031 fdh.com

R. SCOTT BEACH

Day Pitney LLP 24 Field Point Rd, Greenwich 203-862-7824 daypitney.com

ADAM BROCKLEHURST

Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP 1055 Washington Blvd, Stamford 203-252-2672 carmodylaw.com

STEVEN CERTILMAN

Steven A Certilman PC 350 Bedford St, Stamford 203-977-7800 certilman.com

THOMAS GOLDBERG

Day Pitney LLP 263 Tresser Blvd, Stamford 203-977-7383 daypitney.com

MICHAEL HERLING

Finn Dixon & Herling LLP 6 Landmark Sq, Stamford 203-325-5015 fdh.com

DAVID LEVINE

Cohen & Wolf PC 1115 Broad St, Bridgeport 203-337-4137 cohenandwolf.com

JOSEPH MARTINI

Spears Manning & Martini LLC 2425 Post Rd, Southport 203-292-9766 spearsmanning.com

COLIN M c KEON

Finn Dixon & Herling LLP 6 Landmark Sq, Stamford 203-325-5041 fdh.com

VICTORIA MILLER

Russo & Rizio LLC 10 Sasco Hill Rd, Fairfield 203-254-7579 russorizio.com

DAVID MOROSAN

Cohen & Wolf PC 1115 Broad St, Bridgeport 203-337-4162 cohenandwolf.com

BRENDAN SNOWDEN

Cummings & Lockwood LLC 6 Landmark Sq, Stamford 203-351-4209 cl-law.com

ANDREW WALSH

Verrill Dana LLP 355 Riverside Ave, Westport 203-222-3127 verrill-law.com

BARBARA YOUNG

Verrill Dana LLP 355 Riverside Ave, Westport 203-222-3123 verrill-law.com

CIVIL LAW LITIGATION

EVAN COHEN

Finn Dixon & Herling LLP 6 Landmark Sq, Stamford 203-325-5069 fdh.com

COLIN CONNOR

Russo & Rizio LLC 10 Sasco Hill Rd, Fairfield 203-254-7579 russorizio.com

AMANDA HEFFERNAN

Russo & Rizio LLC 10 Sasco Hill Rd, Fairfield 203-255-9928 russorizio.com

ROBERT HICKEY

Ryan Ryan Deluca LLP 1000 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport 203-541-5005 ryandelucalaw.com

MICHAEL JONES

Ivey Barnum & O'Mara LLC 170 Mason St, Greenwich 203-661-6000 ibolaw.com

MICHAEL KAELIN Cummings & Lockwood LLC 6 Landmark Sq, Stamford 203-351-4106 cl-law.com

KAELYN MOSTAFA Cohen & Wolf PC 1115 Broad St, Bridgeport 203-337-4147 cohenandwolf.com

FRANK MURPHY

Tierney Zullo Flaherty & Murphy PC 134 East Ave, Norwalk 203-853-7000 tierneyzullomurphy.com

JAMES NOONAN

Ryan Ryan Deluca LLP 1000 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport 203-541-5045 ryandelucalaw.com

FREDERIC URY

Pullman & Comley LLC 253 Post Rd W, Westport 203-610-8787 pullcom.com

DAVID BALL Cohen & Wolf PC 1115 Broad St, Bridgeport 203-337-4134 cohenandwolf.com

JAMES BICKS Wiggin And Dana LLP 281 Tresser Blvd, Stamford 203-363-7622 wiggin.com

LIAM BURKE Russo & Rizio LLC 10 Sasco Hill Rd, Fairfield 203-254-7579 russorizio.com

JOHN CANNAVINO Cummings & Lockwood LLC 6 Landmark Sq, Stamford 203-351-4447 cl-law.com

JOHN CARBERRY Cummings & Lockwood LLC 6 Landmark Sq, Stamford 203-351-4280 cl-law.com

DAVID FRIEDMAN Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC 107 Elm St, Stamford 203-653-5438 harrisbeachmurtha.com

MARSHALL GOLDBERG Wofsey Rosen Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP 600 Summer St, Stamford 203-327-2300 wrkk.com

SCOTT HARRINGTON Diserio Martin O'Connor & Castiglioni LLP 1010 Washington Blvd, Stamford 203-569-1107 diseriomartin.com

ARI HOFFMAN Cohen & Wolf PC 1115 Broad St, Bridgeport 203-337-4194 cohenandwolf.com

GARY KLEIN

Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP 1055 Washington Blvd, Stamford 203-252-2696 carmodylaw.com

PETER NOLIN

Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP 1055 Washington Blvd, Stamford 203-252-2688 carmodylaw.com

PHILIP PIRES

Cohen & Wolf PC 1115 Broad St, Bridgeport 203-337-4122 cohenandwolf.com

LINDSAY REED

Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP 1055 Washington Blvd, Stamford 203-252-2657 carmodylaw.com

JAMES RILEY

Whitman Breed Abbott & Morgan LLC

500 W Putnam Ave, Greenwich 203-862-2342 whitmanbreed.com

TIMOTHY RONAN

Pullman & Comley LLC 850 Main St, Bridgeport 203-674-7933 pullcom.com

JAMES SHEARIN

Pullman & Comley LLC 850 Main St, Bridgeport 203-330-2240 pullcom.com

MARCY TENCH STOVALL

Pullman & Comley LLC 850 Main St, Bridgeport 203-330-2104 pullcom.com

THOMAS TISDALE

Tisdale & Nast Law Offices LLC 10 Spruce St, Southport 203-254-8474 tisdale-law.com

CALVIN WOO

Verrill Dana LLP 355 Riverside Ave, Westport 203-222 3101 verrill-law.com

ANDREW ZEITLIN

Shipman & Goodwin LLP 400 Atlantic St, Stamford 203-324-8111 shipmangoodwin.com

CONSTRUCTION

MICHAEL BARNABY

Law Offices of Michael J. Barnaby LLC 500 Summer St, Stamford 203-661-3535 barnabylaw.com

MONTE FRANK

Pullman & Comley LLC 850 Main St, Bridgeport 203-330-2262 pullcom.com

THOMAS LAMBERT

Pullman & Comley LLC 850 Main St, Bridgeport 203-330-2147 pullcom.com

CORPORATE COUNSEL

HAROLD FINN III

Finn Dixon & Herling LLP 6 Landmark Sq, Stamford 203-325-5029 fdh.com

J. VANCE HANCOCK

Gregory and Adams PC 190 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton 203-571-6306 gregoryandadams.com

RANDALL MATHIESON

Pullman & Comley LLC 850 Main St, Bridgeport 203-330-2037 pullcom.com

CORPORATE

FINANCE MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

SKAWENNIIO BARNES

Finn Dixon & Herling LLP 6 Landmark Sq, Stamford 203-325-5055 fdh.com

JASON BOYEA

Finn Dixon & Herling LLP 6 Landmark Sq, Stamford 203-325-5076 fdh.com

WILLIAM CARELLO

Wofsey Rosen Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP 600 Summer St, Stamford 203-364-2407 wrkk.com

MARTIN CLARKE

Holland & Knight LLP 263 Tresser Blvd, Stamford 203-905-4541 hklaw.com

CHARLES DOWNEY III

Finn Dixon & Herling LLP

6 Landmark Sq, Stamford 203-325-5023 fdh.com

THOMAS FREED

Holland & Knight LLP 263 Tresser Blvd, Stamford 203-905-4529 hklaw.com

MATTHEW GLENNON

Pullman & Comley LLC 850 Main St, Bridgeport 203-330-2231 pullcom.com

NANCY A.D. HANCOCK

Pullman & Comley LLC 850 Main St, Bridgeport 203-330-2118 pullcom.com

RICHARD KOHLBERGER

Finn Dixon & Herling LLP 6 Landmark Sq, Stamford 203-325-5039 fdh.com

HEATHER RAHILLY

Wiggin and Dana LLP 281 Tresser Blvd, Stamford 203-363-7603 wiggin.com

EDMUND REMONDINO

Wofsey Rosen Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP 600 Summer St, Stamford 203-803-4724 wrkk.com

NEIL RUBEN

Finn Dixon & Herling LLP 6 Landmark Sq, Stamford 203-325-5010 fdh.com

JOSHUA SMITH

Pullman & Comley LLC 850 Main St, Bridgeport 203-330-2083 pullcom.com

MATTHEW SUSMAN

Cohen & Wolf PC 1115 Broad St, Bridgeport 203-337-4236 cohenandwolf.com

DANIEL TRACY

Finn Dixon & Herling LLP 6 Landmark Sq, Stamford 203-325-5058 fdh.com

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

AUDREY FELSEN

Koffsky & Felsen LLC 1261 Post Rd, Fairfield 203-327-1500 koffskyfelsen.com

EDWARD GAVIN

Law Offices of Edward J. Gavin LLC 1087 Broad St, Bridgeport 203-347-7050 edgavinlaw.com

ANDREW GOULD

Law Offices of Philip Russell LLC 1 River Rd, Cos Cob 203-661-4200 greenwichlegal.com

JOHN GULASH

Gulash & Associates 265 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport 203-870-9944 gulashlaw.com

CHRISTINE LANDIS

Law Offices of Mark Sherman LLC 29 5th St, Stamford 203-409-2271 markshermanlaw.com

EUGENE RICCIO

Law Offices of Eugene J. Riccio PLLC 2000 Post Rd, Fairfield 203-319-0054 eugenericciolaw.com

FRANK RICCIO II

The Law Offices of Frank J. Riccio LLC 923 E Main St, Bridgeport 203-333-6135 ricciolaw.com

MARK SHERMAN

The Law Offices of Mark Sherman LLC 29 5th St, Stamford 203-340-0583 markshermanlaw.com

BRIAN SPEARS

Spears Manning & Martini LLC 2425 Post Rd, Southport 203-292-9766 spearsmanning.com

LINDY URSO

Lindy R. Urso Attorney at Law 810 Bedford St, Stamford 203-325-4487 lindyursolaw.com

C. CHRISTIAN YOUNG

Cohen & Wolf PC 1115 Broad St, Bridgeport 203-368-0211 cohenandwolf.com

EDUCATION

SARAH GLEASON

Shipman & Goodwin LLP 400 Atlantic St, Stamford 203-324-8132 shipmangoodwin.com

KAREN JEFFERS

Pullman & Comley LLC 850 Main St, Bridgeport 203-330-2284 pullcom.com

ELDER LAW

ANN FOWLER-CRUZ

Cohen and Wolf PC 158 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury 203-749-5570 cohenandwolf.com

ELLEN SUTLIFFE HAIN

Cohen & Wolf PC 1115 Broad St, Bridgeport 203-337-4101 cohenandwolf.com

EMINENT DOMAIN

JASON BUCHSBAUM

Cohen & Wolf PC 158 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury 203-792-2771 cohenandwolf.com

PETER GELDERMAN Berchem Moses PC 1221 Post Rd E, Westport 203-227-9545 berchemmoses.com

WILLIAM HENNESSEY JR. Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP 1055 Washington Blvd, Stamford 203-425-4200 carmodylaw.com

ENERGY OIL AND GAS

JAMES RICE

Brody Wilkinson PC 2507 Post Rd, Southport 203-319-7112 brodywilk.com

FAMILY LAW

JACQUELINE BARBARA

Cohen & Wolf PC 1115 Broad St, Bridgeport 203-368-0211 cohenandwolf.com

LIVIA DEFILIPPIS BARNDOLLAR Pullman & Comley LLC 850 Main St, Bridgeport 203-330-2205 pullcom.com

JANET BATTEY Ferro Battey & Eucalitto LLC 320 Post Rd, Westport 475-264-4362 ferrofamilylaw.com

COUNTY

JILL BICKS

Jill Bicks Family Law 500 Post Rd E, Westport 203-997-0251 bickslaw.com

JILL HEITLER BLOMBERG Schoonmaker George Blomberg Bryniczka & Welsh PC 1700 E Putnam Ave, Old Greenwich 203-862-5000 sgbfamilylaw.com

ANNMARIE BRIONES Cohen & Wolf PC 1115 Broad St, Bridgeport 203-368-0211 cohenandwolf.com

ERIC BRODER Broder Orland Murray & Demattie LLC 55 Greens Farms Rd, Westport 203-222-4949 ctfamilylaw.com

PETER BRYNICZKA Schoonmaker George Blomberg Bryniczka & Welsh PC 1700 E Putnam Ave, Old Greenwich 203-862-5000 sgbfamilylaw.com

JACQUELYN CONLON Conlon McGlynn & McCann 281 Pequot Ave, Southport 203-803-2943 conlonamendola.com

KEVIN DAKEN MacNamara Daken LLC 3 Greenwich Office Pk, Greenwich 203-340-0550 mdfamilylawct.com

CHRISTOPHER DEMATTIE Broder Orland Murray & Demattie LLC 55 Greens Farms Rd, Westport 203-222-4949 ctfamilylaw.com

NICOLE DIGIOSE Broder Orland Murray & Demattie LLC 55 Greens Farms Rd, Westport 203-222-4949 ctfamilylaw.com

JAIME DURSHT Siegel Colin & Kaufman PC 1266 E Main St, Stamford 203-326-5145 scklawct.com

WAYNE EFFRON

Wayne D. Effron PC 2 Greenwich Office Park, Greenwich 203-622-1160 effronLaw.com

ANDREW ELIOT

The Family Law Firm

Healy Eliot + McCann 125 Elm St, New Canaan 203-652-8018 thefamlawfirm.com

SUE GEORGIADES

Broder Orland Murray & Demattie LLC 55 Greens Farms Rd, Westport 203-222-4949 ctfamilylaw.com

HOWARD GRABER

GraberRoberts LLC 350 Bedford St, Stamford 203-590-1070 graberroberts.com

DAVID GRIFFIN

Rutkin Oldham & Griffin LLC 5 Imperial Ave, Westport 203-428-4476 rutkinoldham.com

LAUREN HEALY

The Family Law Firm

Healy Eliot + McCann 125 Elm St, New Canaan 203-652-8018 thefamlawfirm.com

MARISSA HERNANDEZ (BIGELLI)

Reich & Truax PLLC 2507 Post Rd, Southport 203-254-9877 reichandtruax.com

ERIC HIGGINS

Wofsey Rosen Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP 600 Summer St, Stamford 203-577-5829 wrkk.com

JOCELYN HURWITZ

Cohen & Wolf PC 1115 Broad St, Bridgeport 203-337-4223 cohenandwolf.com

ROSS KAUFMAN

Siegel Colin & Kaufman PC 1266 E Main St, Stamford 203-326-5145 scklawct.com

AMY CALVO MACNAMARA

The Law Offices of Amy Calvo Macnamara LLC 3 Greenwich Office Park, Greenwich 203-340-0550 acmfamilylaw.com

DARCY M c ALISTER

Carta McAlister & Moore LLC 777 Post Rd, Darien 203-202-3120 cmm-law.com

LAUREN M c CANN

The Family Law Firm

Healy Eliot + McCann 125 Elm St, New Canaan 203-652-8018 thefamlawfirm.com

SARAH MURRAY

Broder Orland Murray & Demattie LLC 55 Greens Farms Rd, Westport 203-222-4949 ctfamilylaw.com

ANDREW NEMIROFF

Fogarty Cohen Russo & Nemiroff LLC 1700 E Putnam Ave, Old Greenwich 203-661-1000 fcsn.com

SARAH STARK OLDHAM

Rutkin Oldham & Griffin LLC 5 Imperial Ave, Westport 203-428-4476 rutkinoldham.com

CAROLE TOPOL ORLAND

Broder Orland Murray & Demattie LLC 55 Greens Farms Rd, Westport 203-222-4949 ctfamilylaw.com

THOMAS PARRINO

Parrino|Shattuck PC 285 Riverside Ave, Westport 475-241-0991 parrinoshattuck.com

RACHEL PENCU

Cohen & Wolf PC 1115 Broad St, Bridgeport 203-368-0211 cohenandwolf.com

YAKOV PYETRANKER Pyetranker PC 1111 Summer St, Stamford 203-989-0031 pyetrankerpc.com

DANIEL ROBERTS GraberRoberts LLC 350 Bedford St, Stamford 203-590-1070 graberroberts.com

MARK SOBOSLAI

The Law Offices of Mark R. Soboslai LLC 383 Riverside Ave, Westport 203-226-5759 marksoboslai.com

LOUISE TRUAX

Reich & Truax PLLC 2507 Post Rd, Southport 203-254-9877 reichandtruax.com

PAUL TUSCH

Cacace Tusch & Santagata 1111 Summer St, Stamford 203-327-2000 lawcts.com

AIDAN WELSH

Schoonmaker George Blomberg Bryniczka & Welsh PC

1700 E Putnam Ave, Old Greenwich 203-862-5000 sgbfamilylaw.com

MICHELLE ZULAWSKI

Cohen & Wolf PC 1115 Broad St, Bridgeport 203-337-4109 cohenandwolf.com

GOVERNMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE

MICHAEL ANDREANA

Pullman & Comley LLC

850 Main St, Bridgeport 203-330-2235 pullcom.com

IRA BLOOM

Berchem Moses PC 1221 Post Rd E, Westport 203-227-9545 berchemmoses.com

ADAM COHEN

Pullman & Comley LLC 850 Main St, Bridgeport 203-330-2230 pullcom.com

MARIO COPPOLA

Berchem Moses PC 1221 Post Rd E, Westport 203-227-9545 berchemmoses.com

JESSICA GROSSARTH

KENNEDY

Pullman & Comley LLC 850 Main St, Bridgeport 203-330-2215 pullcom.com

JOHN STAFSTROM JR.

Pullman & Comley LLC 850 Main St, Bridgeport 203-330-2210 pullcom.com

STEVEN STAFSTROM JR.

Pullman & Comley LLC 850 Main St, Bridgeport 203-330-2266 pullcom.com

HEALTH CARE LAW

COLLIN BARON

Pullman & Comley LLC 850 Main St, Bridgeport 203-330-2219 pullcom.com

MARGARET BARTIROMO

Pullman & Comley LLC 850 Main St, Bridgeport 203-330-2276 pullcom.com

ISABELLE BIBET-KALINYAK

Pullman & Comley LLC 253 Post Rd W, Westport 203-330-2274 pullcom.com

STEPHEN COWHERD

Pullman & Comley LLC 850 Main St, Bridgeport 203-330-2280 pullcom.com

PATRICIA WEITZMAN

Robinson & Cole LLP 1055 Washington Blvd, Stamford 203-462-7545 rc.com pullcom.com

NANDITA RUCHANDANI KPPB Law 161 Kings Hwy E, Fairfield 203-576-9211 kppblaw.com

JOHN CANNAVINO JR.

Ryan Ryan Deluca LLP 1000 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport 203-549-6621 ryandelucalaw.com

JOHN KANE

Robinson & Cole LLP 1055 Washington Blvd, Stamford 203-462-7563 rc.com

DENNIS LACCAVOLE

Goldstein and Peck PC 1087 Broad St, Bridgeport 203-334-9421 goldsteinandpeck.com

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

EMILIO ESTRELLA TERON Cohen & Wolf PC 1115 Broad St, Bridgeport 203-337-4143 cohenandwolf.com

EDWARD SCOFIELD

Zeldes Needle & Cooper PC 1000 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport 203-332-5726 znclaw.com

GEZA ZIEGLER JR. Ziegler IP Law Group LLC 3135 Easton Tpke, Fairfield 203-659-0388 gziplaw.com

INTERNATIONAL LAW

TIMOTHY NAST

Tisdale & Nast Law Offices LLC 10 Spruce St, Southport 203-254-8474 tisdale-law.com

LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

SARA BIGMAN

Cohen & Wolf PC 1115 Broad St, Bridgeport 203-337-4132 cohenandwolf.com

ROBERT BRODY

Brody And Associates LLC 120 Post Rd W, Westport 203-454-0560 brodyandassociates.com

MARK CARTA

Carta McAlister & Moore LLC 777 Post Rd, Darien 203-202-3131 cmm-law.com

LEWIS CHIMES

Law Office of Lewis Chimes LLC 45 Franklin St, Stamford 203-324-7744 chimeslaw.com

DAVID COHEN

Wofsey Rosen Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP 600 Summer St, Stamford 203-433-0519 wrkk.com

NICOLE DWYER

Cohen & Wolf PC 1115 Broad St, Bridgeport 203-337-4145 cohenandwolf.com

STEVEN FREDERICK

Wofsey Rosen Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP 600 Summer St, Stamford 203-439-6759 wrkk.com

STUART KATZ

Cohen & Wolf PC 1115 Broad St, Bridgeport 203-337-4205 cohenandwolf.com

BIANCA LOGIURATO Pullman & Comley LLC 850 Main St, Bridgeport 203-330-2237 pullcom.com

SCOTT LUCAS Lucas & Varga LLC 2425 Post Rd, Southport 203-227-8400 lucasvargalaw.com

KUROSH MARJANI

Wofsey Rosen Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP 600 Summer St, Stamford 203-693-4075 wrkk.com

ADAM MENDELOWITZ

Finn Dixon & Herling LLP 6 Landmark Sq, Stamford 203-325-5007 fdh.com

JONATHAN ORLEANS Pullman & Comley LLC 850 Main St, Bridgeport 203-330-2129 pullcom.com

DANIEL SCHWARTZ Day Pitney LLP 263 Tresser Blvd, Stamford 203-977-7536 daypitney.com

DOUGLAS VARGA Lucas & Varga LLC 2425 Post Rd, Southport 203-227-8400 lucasvargalaw.com

DANIEL YOUNG Wofsey Rosen Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP 600 Summer St, Stamford 203-327-2300 wrkk.com

LAND USE ENVIRONMENT

ADAM BLANK

Wofsey Rosen Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP 600 Summer St, Stamford 203-318-6936 wrkk.com

LEONARD BRAMAN Wofsey Rosen Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP 600 Summer St, Stamford 203-354-1282 wrkk.com

WILSON CARROLL Cohen & Wolf PC 1115 Broad St, Bridgeport 203-337-4123 cohenandwolf.com

PAMELA ELKOW Corporate Law Partners 1055 Washington Blvd, Stamford 203-470-3405 corporatelawpartners.com

LISA FEINBERG Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP 1055 Washington Blvd, Stamford 203-252-2677 carmodylaw.com

STEPHEN FINN

Wofsey Rosen Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP 600 Summer St, Stamford 203-439-6670 wrkk.com

WILLIAM FITZPATRICK III

Russo & Rizio LLC

10 Sasco Hill Rd, Fairfield 203-255-9928 russorizio.com

JOHN HEAGNEY

Heagney Lennon & Slane LLP

31 East Elm St, Greenwich 203-661-8400 hls248.com

THOMAS HEAGNEY

Heagney Lennon & Slane LLP

31 East Elm St, Greenwich 203-661-8400 hls248.com

WILLIAM HENNESSEY JR.

Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP 1055 Washington Blvd, Stamford 203-425-4200 carmodylaw.com

JACQUELINE KAUFMAN

Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP 1055 Washington Blvd, Stamford 203-252-2665 carmodylaw.com

CHRISTOPHER RUSSO

Russo & Rizio LLC 10 Sasco Hill Rd, Fairfield 203-255-9928 russorizio.com

PATRICIA SULLIVAN

Cohen & Wolf PC 1115 Broad St, Bridgeport 203-337-4124 cohenandwolf.com

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE DEFENSE

REBECCA BRINDLEY

Stockman O'Connor

Connors PLLC 10 Middle St, Bridgeport 203-220-6590 stockmanoconnor.com

JOHN COSTA

Ryan Ryan Deluca LLP 1000 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport 203-541-5044 ryandelucalaw.com

DANIEL RYAN III

Ryan Ryan Deluca LLP 1000 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport 203-541-5030 ryandelucalaw.com

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE PLAINTIFF

NICOLE COATES

SlagerMadry LLP 750 E Main St, Stamford 203-604-2446 slagermadry.com

PETER DREYER

Silver Golub & Teitell LLP 1 Landmark Sq, Stamford 203-325-4491 sgtlaw.com

JOSH KOSKOFF

Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder PC 350 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport 475-766-7587 koskoff.com

JOAQUIN MADRY

SlagerMadry LLP 750 E Main St, Stamford 203-604-2446 slagermadry.com

SARAH RICCIARDI

Silver Golub & Teitell LLP 1 Landmark Sq, Stamford 203-325-4491 sgtlaw.com

RICHARD SILVER

Silver Golub & Teitell LLP 1 Landmark Sq, Stamford 203-325-4491 sgtlaw.com

ANTHONY YORIO JR.

Cohen & Wolf PC 158 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury 203-749-5569 cohenandwolf.com

ANGELO ZIOTAS

Silver Golub & Teitell LLP 1 Landmark Sq, Stamford 203-325-4491 sgtlaw.com

PERSONAL INJURY

BILL BLOSS

Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder PC 350 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport 475-766-7587 koskoff.com

STEWART CASPER

Casper & Detoledo LLC 1458 Bedford St, Stamford 203-325-8600 casperdetoledo.com

WILLIAM DAVOREN Wofsey Rosen Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP 600 Summer St, Stamford 203-437-4968 wrkk.com

KEVIN GRECO

Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP 1055 Washington Blvd, Stamford 203-252-2666 carmodylaw.com

BRIAN KLUBERDANZ

Wofsey Rosen Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP 600 Summer St, Stamford 203-693-1154 wrkk.com

DOUG MAHONEY

Robinson Mahoney PLLC 1210 Post Rd, Fairfield 203-692-2186 robinsonmahoney.com

NEAL MOSKOW Moskow Law Group LLC 425 Kings Highway E, Fairfield 475-304-7085 moskowlaw.com

KATHLEEN NASTRI Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder PC 350 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport 475-766-7587 koskoff.com

ALAN SCOTT PICKEL

The Pickel Law Firm LLC 1700 Bedford St, Stamford 203-348-4100 pickellaw.com

CINDY ROBINSON

Robinson Mahoney PLLC 1210 Post Rd, Fairfield 203-692-2186 robinsonmahoney.com

MICHAEL SKIBER

Skiber Law 152 East Ave, Norwalk 203-635-4632 skiberlaw.com

PAUL SLAGER

SlagerMadry LLP 750 E Main St, Stamford 860-909-6220 slagermadry.com

ERNIE TEITELL

Silver Golub & Teitell LLP 1 Landmark Sq, Stamford 203-325-4491 sgtlaw.com

JEREMY VIRGIL

Zeldes Needle & Cooper PC 1000 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport 203-332-5775 znclaw.com

JEREMY VISHNO

Vishno Law Firm

183 Sherman St, Fairfield 203-256-2373 vishnolawfirm.com

JOSEPH WALSH

Cohen & Wolf PC 158 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury 203-792-2771 cohenandwolf.com

VANESSA WAMBOLT

Russo & Rizio LLC 10 Sasco Hill Rd, Fairfield 203-254-7579 russorizio.com

NICHOLAS WOCL

Wocl Leydon LLC 80 4th St, Stamford 203-872-9704 woclleydon.com

PROFESSIONAL

STEPHEN CONOVER

Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP 1055 Washington Blvd, Stamford 203-252-2668 carmodylaw.com

CHARLES DELUCA

Ryan Ryan Deluca LLP 1000 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport 203-541-5000 ryandelucalaw.com

ROBERT LANEY

Ryan Ryan Deluca LLP 1000 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport 203-541-5010 ryandelucalaw.com

MICHAEL RYAN

Ryan Ryan Deluca LLP 1000 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport 203-541-5050 ryandelucalaw.com

SUZANNE SUTTON

Cohen & Wolf PC 1115 Broad St, Bridgeport 203-368-0211 cohenandwolf.com

REAL ESTATE

MICHAEL BYRNE

Day Pitney LLP 263 Tresser Blvd, Stamford 203-977-7349 daypitney.com

MICHAEL CACACE

Cacace Tusch & Santagata 1111 Summer St, Stamford 203-327-2000 lawcts.com

JOSEPH CESSARIO

Cummings & Lockwood LLC 6 Landmark Sq, Stamford 203-351-4259 cl-law.com

BRUCE COHEN

JORAM HIRSCH

Hirsch Andrade LLP 1000 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport 203-331-8888 hirsch-andradelaw.com

BRENDEN LEYDON

Wocl Leydon LLC 80 4th St, Stamford 203-884-0222 woclleydon.com

ROBYN DRUCKER

Cohen & Wolf PC 1115 Broad St, Bridgeport 203-337-4133 cohenandwolf.com

STEVEN ELBAUM

Robinson & Cole LLP 1055 Washington Blvd, Stamford 203-462-7526 rc.com

REGINA FLAHERTY

Verrill Dana LLP 355 Riverside Ave, Westport 203-222-3109 verrill-law.com

MEGHAN GALLAGHER

Cohen & Wolf PC 1115 Broad St, Bridgeport 203-337-4172 cohenandwolf.com

JUSTIN GALLETTI

Brody Wilkinson PC 2507 Post Rd, Southport 203-319-7135 brodywilk.com

SUSAN GOLDMAN

Gregory and Adams PC 190 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton 203-571-6303 gregoryandadams.com

STEVEN GRUSHKIN

Wofsey Rosen Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP 600 Summer St, Stamford 203-327-2300 wrkk.com

DONALD GUSTAFSON

Shipman & Goodwin LLP 400 Atlantic St, Stamford 203-324-8103 shipmangoodwin.com

ABRAHAM HOFFMANN

Abraham M. Hoffmann Attorney at Law 4154 Madison Ave, Trumbull 203-373-1350 abrahamhoffmannlaw.com

JEFFREY HOULE

Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP 1055 Washington Blvd, Stamford 203-252-2646 carmodylaw.com

MARK KIRSCH

Cohen & Wolf PC 1115 Broad St, Bridgeport 203-337-4254 cohenandwolf.com

HOWARD KOMISAR

Berkowitz Trager And Trager LLC 8 Wright St, Westport 203-291-8203 btt-law.com

MARC KURZMAN

Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP 1055 Washington Blvd, Stamford 203-252-2680 carmodylaw.com

W. GLENN MAJOR

Pullman & Comley LLC 253 Post Rd W, Westport 203-330-2012 pullcom.com

KRISTEN MAZUR

Mark Sank & Associates LLC 666 Glenbrook Rd, Stamford 800-785-9702 marksank.com

GLEN MOORE

Carta McAlister & Moore LLC 777 Post Rd, Darien 203-202-3110 cmm-law.com

KENT NEVINS

Shipman & Goodwin LLP 400 Atlantic St, Stamford 203-324-8163 shipmangoodwin.com

PIOTR (PETER) OKRAGLY

Cohen & Wolf PC 1115 Broad St, Bridgeport 203-337-4152 cohenandwolf.com

ROBERT PACELLI JR.

Zeldes Needle & Cooper PC 1000 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport 203-332-5735 znclaw.com

LEAH PARISI

Fogarty Cohen Russo & Nemiroff LLC 1700 E Putnam Ave, Old Greenwich 203-661-1000 fcsn.com

JOSHUA COLE

Pullman & Comley LLC 850 Main St, Bridgeport 203-330-2217 pullcom.com

JEREMY KAYE

Kaye & Associates LLC 71 Lewis St, Greenwich 203-625-5300 kayelawct.com

JOEL KAYE

Law Office of Joel M. Kaye 165 W Putnam Ave, Greenwich 203-622-4500 joelkaye.com

MICHAEL ROSTEN Cohen & Wolf PC 320 Post Rd W, Westport 203-341-5330 cohenandwolf.com

STEVEN SIEGELAUB Berkowitz Trager and Trager LLC 8 Wright St, Westport 203-291-8223 btt-law.com

LAUREN WALTERS Cohen & Wolf PC 1115 Broad St, Bridgeport 203-341-5320 cohenandwolf.com

TOM WARD JR. Ivey Barnum & O'Mara LLC 170 Mason St, Greenwich 203-661-6000 ibolaw.com

SECURITIES LAW

DAVID DOBIN Cohen & Wolf PC 1115 Broad St, Bridgeport 203-337-4120 cohenandwolf.com

RICHARD SLAVIN Cohen & Wolf PC 320 Post Rd W, Westport 203-341-5310 cohenandwolf.com

TAX LAW

RICHARD DIMARCO Cohen & Wolf PC 320 Post Rd W, Westport 203-341-5301 cohenandwolf.com

BRETT DIXON Finn Dixon & Herling LLP 6 Landmark Sq, Stamford 203-325-5016 fdh.com

LESLIE GRODD FLB Law PLLC 33 Riverside Ave, Westport 203-981-6171 flb.law

Russo & Rizio LLC 10 Sasco Hill Rd, Fairfield 203-254-7579 russorizio.com

JOSHUA PEDREIRA Cohen & Wolf PC 1115 Broad St, Bridgeport 203-368-0211 cohenandwolf.com

MARY BETH RAPICE Pullman & Comley LLC 850 Main St, Bridgeport 203-330-2133 pullcom.com

DAVID LEHN WithersWorldwide 1700 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich 203-302-4077 withersworldwide.com

D. ROBERT MORRIS Pullman & Comley LLC 850 Main St, Bridgeport 203-330-2109 pullcom.com

STUART RATNER

Stuart B. Ratner PC 1111 Summer St, Stamford 203-323-4900 ratnerlawfirm.com

JAMES RUBINO Law Offices of James M. Rubino 1100 Summer St, Stamford 203-327-4212 attorneyrubino.com

RACHAEL SPINA

Cohen & Wolf PC 1115 Broad St, Bridgeport 203-341-5308 cohenandwolf.com

MICHAEL SPIRO Finn Dixon & Herling LLP 6 Landmark Sq, Stamford 203-325-5067 fdh.com

LUKE TASHJIAN

Cohen & Wolf PC 1115 Broad St, Bridgeport 203-341-5304 cohenandwolf.com

TECHNOLOGY VIRTUAL

RUSSELL ANDERSON Pullman & Comley LLC 850 Main St, Bridgeport 203-330-2271 pullcom.com

CHERYL JOHNSON Verrill Dana LLP 355 Riverside Ave, Westport 203-222-3126 verrill-law.com

WILLIAM KAMBAS WithersWorldwide 1700 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich 203-974-0313 withersworldwide.com

GEORGE KASPER Pullman & Comley LLC 850 Main St, Bridgeport 203-330-2119 pullcom.com

TRADEMARK PRACTICE

TERRENCE M c ALLISTER Ruggiero McAllister & McMahon One Landmark Square, Stamford 203-293-7338 ruggieroip.com

WILLS

JENNIFER BASCIANO Brody Wilkinson PC 2507 Post Rd, Southport 203-319-7113 brodywilk.com

DOUGLAS BROWN

Brody Wilkinson PC 2507 Post Rd, Southport 203-319-7119 brodywilk.com

ROB ROY BUCKINGHAM JR.

Blair & Potts

281 Tresser Blvd, Stamford 203-327-2333 blairandpotts.com

MICHAEL CLEAR

Wiggin and Dana LLP 30 Milbank Ave, Greenwich 203-363-7675 wiggin.com

TATIANA DASILVA

Cohen & Wolf PC 1115 Broad St, Bridgeport 203-368-0211 cohenandwolf.com

LAUREN DAVIES

Pullman & Comley LLC 850 Main St, Bridgeport 203-330-2076 pullcom.com

B. CORT DELANY

Cummings & Lockwood LLC

2 Greenwich Plz, Greenwich 203-863-6554 cl-law.com

MARGARET DELUCA

Cummings & Lockwood LLC 6 Landmark Sq, Stamford 203-351-4298 cl-law.com

ROBERT DEVELLIS

Blair & Potts

281 Tresser Blvd, Stamford 203-327-2333 blairandpotts.com

ELIZABETH FALKOFF

Cummings & Lockwood LLC 6 Landmark Sq, Stamford 203-351-4198 cl-law.com

DANIEL FITZGERALD

Cummings & Lockwood LLC 2 Greenwich Plz, Greenwich 203-863-6511 cl-law.com

JAMES FUNNELL JR.

Brody Wilkinson PC 2507 Post Rd, Southport 203-319-7106 brodywilk.com

KATHERINE COTTER GENT

Cummings & Lockwood LLC 2 Greenwich Plz, Greenwich 203-863-6577 cl-law.com

JESSIE GILBERT

Cummings & Lockwood LLC 2 Greenwich Plz, Greenwich 203-863-6503 cl-law.com

GREGORY HAYES

Day Pitney LLP 263 Tresser Blvd, Stamford 203-977-7365 daypitney.com

HELEN HEINTZ

Holland & Knight LLP 263 Tresser Blvd, Stamford 203-905-4514 hklaw.com

JEVERA HENNESSEY

Wiggin and Dana LLP 30 Milbank Ave, Greenwich 203-363-7669 wiggin.com

DAVID HERMENZE

Brody Wilkinson PC 2507 Post Rd, Southport 203-319-7105 brodywilk.com

DANIEL JOHNSON

Cummings & Lockwood 6 Landmark Sq, Stamford 203-351-4317 cl-law.com

EVA KLIEGMAN

Cummings & Lockwood LLC 2 Greenwich Plz, Greenwich 203-863-6578 cl-law.com

LEONARD LEADER

Wiggin and Dana LLP 60 Church Ln, Westport 203-363-7602 wiggin.com

KELSIE LEON

Cummings & Lockwood LLC 2 Greenwich Plz, Greenwich 203-863-6544 cl-law.com

EDWARD MARCANTONIO

Brody Wilkinson PC 2507 Post Rd, Southport 203-319-7107 brodywilk.com

ALESSANDRA MESSINEO

LONG

The Law Offices of Alessandra Messineo Long 117 E Putnam Ave, Riverside 203-249-3601 amlonglaw.com

PETER MOTT

Brody Wilkinson PC 2507 Post Rd, Southport 203-319-7136 brodywilk.com

JOHN MUSICARO JR.

Cummings & Lockwood LLC

6 Landmark Sq, Stamford 203-351-4343 cl-law.com

DOUGLAS OLIN

Cummings & Lockwood LLC 2 Greenwich Plz, Greenwich 203-863-6504 cl-law.com

JOSEPH PANKOWSKI JR.

Wofsey Rosen Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP 600 Summer St, Stamford 203-694-0545 wrkk.com

EDWARD RODENBACH

Cummings & Lockwood LLC 2 Greenwich Plz, Greenwich 203-863-6551 cl-law.com

RICHARD SARNER

Zeldes Needle & Cooper PC 201 Broad St, Stamford 203-332-5761 znclaw.com

SHARON SCHWEITZER

Verrill Dana LLP

355 Riverside Ave, Westport 203-222-3118 verrill-law.com

JENNA SHANKMAN

Cohen & Wolf PC 1115 Broad St, Bridgeport 203-337-4171 cohenandwolf.com

JANE FORD SHAW

Russo & Rizio LLC 10 Sasco Hill Rd, Fairfield 203-254-7579 russorizio.com

RACHEL B.G. SHERMAN

Cummings & Lockwood LLC 6 Landmark Sq, Stamford 203-351-4656 cl-law.com

ALYSSA SHERRIFF

Brody Wilkinson PC 2507 Post Rd, Southport 203-319-7157 brodywilk.com

GEORGE SMITH

Cummings & Lockwood LLC 2 Greenwich Plz, Greenwich 203-863-6593 cl-law.com

GRETA SOLOMON

Cohen & Wolf PC 1115 Broad St, Bridgeport 203-337-4114 cohenandwolf.com

JAMES STEWART

Pullman & Comley LLC 850 Main St, Bridgeport 203-254-5008 pullcom.com

AMY TODISCO

Braunstein and Todisco PC 1 Eliot Place, Fairfield 203-254-1118 btlawfirm.com

HOWARD TUTHILL III

Cummings & Lockwood LLC 6 Landmark Sq, Stamford 203-351-4308 cl-law.com

DARREN WALLACE

Day Pitney LLP 263 Tresser Blvd, Stamford 203-862-7874 daypitney.com

LAURA WEINTRAUB BECK

Cummings & Lockwood LLC 2 Greenwich Plz, Greenwich 203-863-6590 cl-law.com

AMY WILFERT

Day Pitney LLP 24 Field Point Rd, Greenwich 203-862-7811 daypitney.com

WORKERS COMPENSATION

BENJAMIN POMERANTZ Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP 1055 Washington Blvd, Stamford 203-252-2645 carmodylaw.com

METHODOLOGY: To create the list, the magazine contracted DataJoe Research to facilitate an online peer-voting process and Internet research process. DataJoe Research is a software and research company specializing in data collection and verification, and conducts various nominations across the United States on behalf of publishers. To create the list, DataJoe Research facilitated an online peer-voting process. We paired this with an Internet research process to identify success characteristics. DataJoe checked and confirmed that each published winner had, at time of review, a current, active license status with the appropriate state regulatory board. If we were not able to find evidence of a lawyer’s current, active registration with the state regulatory board, that lawyer was excluded from the list. In addition, we checked available public sources to identify lawyers disciplined for an infraction by the state regulatory board. These entities were excluded from the list. Finally, DataJoe presented the tallied result to the magazine for its final review and adjustments.

FINAL NOTE: We recognize that there are many good lawyers who are not shown in this representative list. This is only a sampling of the huge array of talented professionals within the region. Inclusion in the list is based on the opinions of responding lawyers in the region. We take time and energy to ensure fair voting, although we understand that the results of this survey nomination and Internet research campaign are not an objective metric. We certainly do not discount the fact that many, many good and effective lawyers may not appear on the list.

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