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On August 5, 2025, Megan Wade presented a continuing legal education (CLE) program titled “Trial Strategies for Issue Preservation” to the National Association of Premises Liability Attorneys (NAPLA). The one-hour program focused on how trial attorneys can protect the appellate record by applying the CORE4 framework: These four principles equip litigators to preserve legal issues
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Connecticut Appellate Law Firm is pleased to welcome Erin Brown as its Fall 2025 law student extern. Erin is currently a second-year student at the University of Connecticut School of Law, where she serves as Secretary of the Moot Court Board and an associate member of the Connecticut Law Review. Before attending law school, she
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This year marks a major milestone for Community Partners in Action (CPA): 150 years of service supporting people impacted by the criminal legal system. Connecticut Appellate Law Firm is proud to sponsor CPA’s 150th anniversary, celebrating more than a century of work rooted in dignity, humanity, and evidence-based justice reform. Founded in 1875 as the
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Connecticut Appellate Law Firm is pleased to share that Connecticut appellate attorney Megan Wade presented a continuing legal education program for the Connecticut Defense Lawyers Association on June 13, 2025. Event Summary: Ensuring that issues are properly preserved at trial is essential for post-judgment success—and can sometimes even impact a trial court’s initial ruling. Recognizing
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Connecticut Appellate Law Firm is pleased to share that Connecticut appellate attorney Megan Wade will be presenting a continuing legal education program for the Fairfield County Bar Association on May 7, 2025. The CLE—From Trial to Appeal: Preserving Issues and Perfecting the Record—is designed for both trial and appellate attorneys. It will offer practical strategies
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After nearly a decade of appellate experience, I am excited to announce the launch of my solo appellate practice: Connecticut Appellate Law Firm. My firm is now open and dedicated to assisting trial attorneys and their clients with a range of appellate services, including: Each appeal is distinct, and I am committed to delivering tailored
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