A full-service law firm representing businesses, institutions, individuals and government entities in Connecticut, throughout New England and nationally.

Hartford, CT
Joined August 2011
An exciting day for all of us at #Shipman as we announce our significant expansion into the Boston market! We welcome 17 highly respected lawyers and 15 business professionals from Tarlow Breed Hart & Rodgers, P.C., who will join us in our new office. 🔗 tinyurl.com/3v6a8bb8
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#Shipman is proud to announce that Rick Breed, Jeffrey Hart, Michael Radin and Melissa Sydney have earned the distinction of “2026 Massachusetts Super Lawyers,” announced by Super Lawyers today. Congratulations to all on this well-deserved recognition! 🔗 tinyurl.com/9hkfkv2x
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One plenary. Two great breakout sessions. Which will you choose? Join us on October 15 at Hotel Marcel in New Haven for our Labor & Employment Law Fall Seminar. Explore the session lineup and discover which breakout is right for you at the link below. 🔗 tinyurl.com/msd3w5h3
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We’re kicking off Season 5 of Shipman’s #FromLawyertoEmployer podcast with Sarah Niemiroski taking the mic as our new host! For her debut episode, Sarah welcomes fellow #Shipman attorney Peter Murphy to discuss religious accommodations in the workplace. 🎙️tinyurl.com/yxyexvp7
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#Shipman is pleased to announce that Aaron Baral has been recognized by the #NewEnglandLegalAwards (@lawdotcom). Aaron was named a winner in the Rising Star, Connecticut category. Congratulations, Aaron! 🔗 Read more at: tinyurl.com/5xuhhvru
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This week, #Shipman’s Matthew Monteith, Jim Schulwolf and Katilee Boisvert will be attending SBIA’s 2026 National Summit for Lower Middle Market Funds. Shipman is proud to be a sponsor of this event and we hope to see you there! #privatequity #smallbusinessinvestors
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In celebration of #OmbudsDay, Shipman would like to recognize the important work of our Ombuds, Gwen Zittoun. We truly appreciate Gwen’s commitment to our firm community and her efforts to foster open communication and a respectful workplace culture.
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The next #OSHA Hazard Communication Standard compliance deadline is Nov. 20. Is your workplace ready? #Shipman’s Environmental, Health and Safety team breaks down what changed and the steps employers should take now. 🔔Read the alert: tinyurl.com/mru8tjvv
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The courts have been busy. Is your workplace keeping up? #Shipman's Peter Murphy, Emily McDonough Souza and Tom Owen will break down the recent employment law decisions Connecticut employers need to know. 🔗 Register now and join us for the conversation: tinyurl.com/msd3w5h3
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This week, #Shipman partners Rachael Smiley, Megan Clontz and Jaime Welsh will be attending the annual @ncbj_conf conference in San Diego, CA. We look forward to an engaging program and connecting with colleagues throughout the bankruptcy law community!
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#Shipman is excited to announce that Samuel Audley has joined the firm as an associate in the firm's litigation practice. Welcome, Sam! #Litigation #WelcomeAboard 🔗Learn more at shipmangoodwin.com/people/sa…
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At our upcoming Labor & Employment Law Fall Seminar, Abby Booth, Jarad Lucan and Sarah Westby will tackle real-world accommodation scenarios in their breakout session, while sharing practical guidance employers can put to work right away. 🔗 Register now: tinyurl.com/msd3w5h3
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On Sept. 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education finalized a rule that removes the 2024 Title IX regulations and officially brings back the 2020 version. Learn more about what this means and the key takeaways in this post. 🌐 tinyurl.com/4253jrud
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On Sep. 23, 2026, in Lion Elastomers LLC, 375 NLRB No. 41, the NLRB's new Republican majority flipped back to an older, more employer-friendly rule called Wright Line. What do these changes mean for employers? 🌐 Learn more in this post: tinyurl.com/mwnj4xw7
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We are proud of our partnership with @harvey and the meaningful impact this innovative technology is having across our firm. Thank you to the Harvey team for featuring our story. #LegalInnovation #LawFirmInnovation #LegalTech 🔗 tinyurl.com/4ssx7htw
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#Shipman is proud to announce that the firm has been recognized as one of Law360's 2026 Regional Powerhouses, a distinction honoring law firms that have delivered outstanding legal results and demonstrated leadership within their state. 🔗 tinyurl.com/bdcwdu6u
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#Shipman is proud to share that Rachael Smiley has been selected as a “2026 Texas Super Lawyer” in the area of Bankruptcy: Business. Congratulations to Rachael on this well-deserved recognition! #SuperLawyers #BankruptcyLaw 🔗Learn more at tinyurl.com/2wmt8frc
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Connecticut has long offered research and development tax credits to C corporations through the corporation business tax. Now, for the first time, the state has extended a targeted R&D credit to qualifying pass-through businesses. 🌐 Learn more: tinyurl.com/yw5uj4ct
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What happened under the Capitol dome this year and what should Connecticut employers be preparing for next? Our Labor & Employment Law Fall Seminar on Oct. 15 will include a look at what passed, what didn’t and what may be coming in 2027. 🔗 Register now: tinyurl.com/msd3w5h3
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#Shipman is pleased to announce that Kimberly Catala has joined the firm as an associate in the firm's Labor and Employment and School Law practice groups. Welcome, Kim! #LaborAndEmployment #SchoolLaw 🔗 Learn more at shipmangoodwin.com/people/ki…
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Back in May, we published a detailed breakdown of CT’s Omnibus Workforce Bill. With Oct. 1 just around the corner, this post serves as a practical compliance reminder, with several key provisions taking effect on that date. #EmploymentLaw 🌐 Learn more: tinyurl.com/yvbytft8
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