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Robinson+Cole has expanded its Affordable Housing Finance industry team with the addition of partner Theresa Omansky and associate Kaleigh Kenny in New York. Theresa advises corporations, developers, and institutional lenders on a broad range of affordable housing transactions, bringing experience from private practice, financial institutions, and in-house leadership roles. Kaleigh further strengthens the team's capabilities, advising clients on affordable housing and community development matters. Their arrivals reflect R+C's continued investment in helping clients navigate the complex legal, financial, and operational challenges involved in the development, financing, and preservation of affordable housing. The additions build on the firm's ongoing growth in affordable housing and public finance capabilities, further enhancing the team's ability to serve developers, lenders, housing organizations, and other industry stakeholders. Read more about Theresa and Kaleigh's additions to the team: https://lnkd.in/gWQyW7SH #AffordableHousing #RealEstateFinance #PublicFinance #LegalIndustry #LawFirmNews

Robinson+Cole’s Danielle Tangorre will co-present a Bay State Point-of-Care Collaborative live webinar, next Wednesday, October 28. Hosted by Whitehat Communications, the webinar will provide a practical framework for clinical laboratories navigating evolving compliance expectations and regulatory challenges; strategies for using laboratory data to monitor test utilization, educate clinical care teams, strengthen physician engagement, and optimize diagnostic thresholds; and audit preparedness and approaches for aligning laboratory protocols, requisitions, and electronic order sets with current regulatory standards. https://lnkd.in/eJzhsnEJ #HealthLaw #LabCompliance #TestUtilization #Regulations

What do drone deliveries, nuclear wastewater, greenhouse gas reporting, regional power grids, and data center waste heat have in common? They’re all part of a busy week in environmental and energy developments. Robinson+Cole’s Jon Schaefer examines these issues and the broader regulatory, infrastructure, and emerging technology questions they raise for businesses and projects navigating an evolving landscape. Read his latest in his weekly roundup for a closer look at the developments worth watching. https://lnkd.in/ewjHj5w5 #EnvironmentalLaw #FAA #DataCenters #NuclearWastewater #GGR

Robinson+Cole’s Ray DeMeo will co-present a BARBRI webinar, next Tuesday, October 27, examining how policyholder and carrier-side representatives can more readily identify and evaluate underlying issues in property insurance disputes and try to resolve them before litigation begins. In addition, the webinar will explore issues such as compliance with policy conditions, handling emergency repairs, effective communications between carrier and insured representatives, insurer reservations of rights, and recognizing potential concerns such as causation and valuation. https://lnkd.in/eU7JKp7n #InsuranceLaw #BARBRI

Robinson+Cole is once again pleased to be a sponsor of Dress for Success Hartford’s Annual Capital Catwalk, hosted by the Hartford Stage on October 25. The event is the organization’s largest and most impactful fundraiser of the year, driving inspiration, empowerment, and transformation as the celebration honors local women community leaders for their dedication and accomplishments. All proceeds from the event directly benefit Dress for Success Hartford’s Employment Readiness & Employment Retention Programs. https://lnkd.in/etzMVPsD #HartfordStage #DressforSuccess

Congratulations to Robinson+Cole’s Edward Heath, Deirdre Robinson, Rita Nerney, and our Environmental and Construction litigation practices on their winning distinctions at Law.com’s New England Legal Awards! Ed was named a Distinguished Leader, recognizing his exceptional accomplishments in high-stakes litigation and being a driver of the firm’s strategic growth as chair of the Business Litigation group. Deirdre was named the Real Estate Attorney of the Year, recognizing her exceptional leadership, legal excellence, and contributions to innovation across the New England real estate industry. Rita was named as a Rising Star, recognizing her excellent client service, pro bono work and community service efforts. R+C’s Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications and Construction Law groups won Litigation Departments of the Year distinctions in the Environmental and Construction categories, respectively. The awards recognize the practices’ high-level performance, consistent excellence in litigation efforts, and diligence in innovative, results-driven advocacy. In addition, Managing Partner J. Michael Wirvin was a finalist in the Legal Innovators & Disrupters category; Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging Committee chair Virginia McGarrity was a finalist in the Social Impact category; Carmen Ruiz was a finalist in the Most Promising Newcomer category; and the firm’s Insurance + Reinsurance group was a finalist in the Litigation Department of the Year: Insurance category. Pictured here are Construction Law group member Frederick Hedberg and chair Martin Onorato, Rita, Ed, Mike, Insurance +Reinsurance group chair Erica Kerstein, Carmen, Construction Law group member Catherine Maronski, Senior Communications Manager Jessica Altieri, and Insurance + Reinsurance group member John E. O'Brien Jr. https://lnkd.in/eKvfe7VS #NELA2026 #LegalAwards #NewEnglandLegalAwards #LegalInnovators #DistinguishedLeaders #RisingStar #RealEstateAttorneyoftheYear #LitigationDepartmentoftheYear #MostPromisingNewComer #SocialImpact

Congratulations to Boston Office Partner-in-Charge and Business Litigation group lawyer Kendra Berardi on her election as President of Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE│New England)’s Board of Trustees! Kendras election reflects her deep experience, longstanding commitment to the legal community, and dedication to advancing high-quality continuing legal education throughout New England. Her progression from Board Trustee (2018-2022), Clerk (2022-2024), Vice President (2024-2026), and now President underscores years of active leadership and service to MCLE. https://lnkd.in/gCycEVjw hashtag#MCLE hashtag#Leadership hashtag#WomenLeaders hashtag#LegalLeaders hashtag#Boston

Robinson+Cole is proud to once again be a sponsor of the Connecticut Bar Association’s (CBA) “2026 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit: The Collaborative Blueprint,” next Friday, October 23.   The summit, which will celebrate its 11th year in 2026, features an innovative and collaborative professional development experience designed to empower leaders in the legal profession through sessions discussing DEI initiatives, including best practices, latest trends and developments, and the importance of fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment.   R+C’s Mallori Thompson serves as Chair of the CBA’s DEI Committee and will provide closing remarks at the summit. https://lnkd.in/gVc9t2Cv #DEISummit2026 #CollaborativeBlueprint

🔐 This week’s Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider features perspectives from Linn Freedman, Roma Patel, CIPP/US, and Kathryn Rattigan examining how the DOJ is progressively dismantling North Korean IT worker fraud; a student data-breach lawsuit against Fireworks Software concerning private student information; a federal court ruling signals that AI use in government procurement may increasingly factor into bid protests; the interplay between AI and attorney-client relationships and the conversations surrounding it; and a privacy tip highlighting a coalition of 40 state Attorneys General filing a Notice of Interest and Reservation of Rights in Character Technologies’ bankruptcy proceeding to address significant consumer privacy issues before any sale may take place. Our Insider blog delivers timely insights on emerging legal developments, policy changes, and trends driving data privacy litigation and enforcement, with expanded coverage of artificial intelligence and governance programs to help organizations better manage evolving data risks. Subscribe to the blog: https://lnkd.in/eja-PuQW Links to each post in the comments. #Cybersecurity #DOJ #FBI #NorthKorea #IT #Fraud #EnforcementLitigation #FireworksSoftware #RowanCollege #StudentPrivacy #AI #Procurement #USArmy #AttorneyClientRelationship #LegalWorkflows #CharacterAI #PrivacyTip

Robinson+Cole is pleased to be a sponsor of SOUTHWEST BOSTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION’s 25th Anniversary Celebration later today. The celebration will highlight 25 years of advancing affordable housing, climate resilience, and economic vibrancy in Boston’s Hyde Park and Roslindale neighborhoods. The people and accomplishments that have shaped the organization’s work will also be recognized while looking ahead to its continued impact in the community. https://lnkd.in/g-MEvCWf #AffordableHousing #SouthwestBoston #RealEstateLaw