Our Community
Siegel, O’Connor, O’Donnell & Beck, P.C. actively participates in and supports a multitude of community initiatives throughout the state. In addition, individual attorneys in the Firm serve on a variety of boards of nonprofit and civic organizations. A sampling of our Firm’s community involvement is listed below.
Brain Injury Association of Connecticut
Tee sponsor of the annual golf tournament, supporting BIAC efforts to provide people with brain injuries with a toll-free helpline, safety presentations in schools and health fairs, encouragement through a statewide support group network, and education and training for professionals working in the field of brain injury.
Community One
The Firm supports the Community One fund, initiated by the Jewish Foundation of Greater New Haven to create a permanent funding source to help local agencies such as Camp Laurelwood, Ezra Academy, Jewish Family Service, Jewish Home for the Aged, Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy, and Tower One/Tower East to meet their ongoing financial needs.
Community Renewal Team, Inc.
The Firm was a 2007 sponsor of the CRT Golf Classic and Pre-Concert Event in support of its mission of "Preparing Our Community to Meet Life's Challenges." For more information, please visit their website at www.crtct.org.
Connecticut Science Center
"Imagine the World of Science in the Center of Connecticut!" The Firm is a proud supporter of the Connecticut Science Center, Connecticut's first statewide science education destination scheduled to open this year. Watch the new Science Center evolve online at www.CTScienceCenter.org.
Connecticut State University System Foundation
A principal of the Firm is on the Board of Directors for the Connecticut State University System Foundation, Inc. The Firm supports this non-profit organization that promotes, encourages, and assists education and research within the
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Sponsor, Annual Golf Tournament, Cystic Fibrosis Research,working toward a cure for cystic fibrosis.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and The Jimmy Fund
The Firm has partnered with BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. in their long-time support of Dana Farber and the Women's Cancers Program BJ's Research Fund.
Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra
The Firm is an ongoing sponsor of the Eastern Symphony's concert program, and the Firm's Managing Partner is on the Board for the Symphony. The Eastern Connecticut Symphony, founded in 1946, is a not-for-profit organization that strives "to promote and perform symphonic music of the highest quality and to serve the regional need for cultural enrichment, education, and entertainment..." For more information, please visit their website at www.ectsymphony.org.
Easter Seals Greater Hartford Rehabilitation Center
The Firm has been an annual sponsor of the Hartford Easter Seals' Annual Crystal Ball. Proceeds for this year's event will be used to support the new Breast Cancer Rehabilitation program. For more information, please visit www.eastersealshartford.org.
First Night Hartford - Free Buttons for Kids Program
The Firm has joined other Hartford area law firms this year as a sponsor of the "Free Buttons for Kids" program of First Night Hartford. Through this program, all school age children in the City of Hartford get free admission to the First Night Hartford activities on New Year's Eve.
Greater Hartford Arts Council
Silver Sponsor, Hartford Festival of Lights since 2003, each holiday season transforming Constitution Plaza into a winter wonderland for families, downtown employees, and visitors of Hartford!
Hartford Symphony Orchestra
As an ongoing HSO Business Partner, the Firm is proud to support the Hartford Symphony in its production and performance of concerts, engaging the community in dynamic art form.
Interval House
The Firm has supported the Interval House in a variety of ways through contributions and sponsorships. In April 2005, we sponsored "A Night at the Copacabana" at the Goodwin Hotel in downtown Hartford. In October 2005, we were a community patron for "Domestic Violence is not a Laughing Matter..." featuring Gina Barreca. In April 2006, we sponsored the annual Internal House Gala, "Bandstack is Back." Most recently, we sponsored STEP OUT! "A Heart & Sole Benefit for Interval House." All proceeds for these events support the domestic violence prevention and intervention services of Interval House in the Greater Hartford region. For more information, please visit www.intervalhousect.org.
Klingberg Family Centers
The Firm is an ongoing sponsor of Klingberg Family Center's Annual Antique Auto Show, helping to provide services for children and families each year.
Madison Square Garden
The Firm has been a has been a Pancreatic Cancer Walk Sponsor, supporting the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research and joining other community leaders and corporate partners dedicated to their research.
Mercy Housing & Shelter
The Firm has been a corporate sponsor of the "Dreams Can Come True" Annual Gala, the Mercy Housing & Shelter's largest fund-raising event. We have served on the Auction Committee for this event, and employees have donated numerous items for the auction. Employees have donated food and clothing for Mercy House during the holidays and other times of need. For more information, please visit their website at www.mercyhousingCT.org.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Connecticut Chapter
The Firm was a Spirit Sponsor of the "Women Against MS" Luncheon in October 2005, supporting their efforts to raise awareness and funds necessary to vital MS research and the programs and services provided by the Greater Connecticut Chapter. We recently sponsored "A Taste of Hope," an event co-sponsored by MS and the Connecticut Lodging and Restaurant Associations, to benefit the Connecticut Chapter Chapter Care Management Program. For more information, please visit their website at www.ctnmss.org.
Riverfront Recapture, Inc.
The Firm is an ongoing contributor to Riverfront Recapture, Inc. Contributions are matched by Capital City Economic Development Authority and the Department of Economic and Community Development. These contributions support the many events held by Riverfront Recapture throughout the year, making Hartford's new Riverfront a vibrant destination and enhancing the quality of life for the entire region. The matching funds are targeted to build Hartford's riverwalk between downtown and Charter Oak Landing and the new Colt Gateway. For more information, please visit their website at http://www.riverfront.org.
The Big Mo!
We are excited to be a part of The Big Mo'mentum, and to support Riverfront Recapture's youth programs and free public events! Congratulations and welcome to our new neighbor, Hartford 21, where Riverfront Recapture's 25th anniversary season was launched on April 22, 2006!
The Bridge Family Center and Hope Works
The Firm has been a Silver Sponsor of the Mayor's Charity Ball for several years. These two organizations provide vital services and support for children, youth and families in the greater Hartford area communities.
The Connecticut Forum
The Firm is a supporter of the 2006 Friends of the Forum Annual Fund campaign. This campaign supports all of the Connecticut Forum's programs, which contribute to the social and cultural vitality of Greater Hartford and beyond. For more information, please visit their website at www.ctforum.org.
United Way
The Firm is a supporter of the United Way Campaign of the Capital Area, and employees from the Firm participate each year in Day of Caring.
Women in Law Futures Task Force
The Firm is pleased to be a silver sponsor of the Connecticut Bar Association Women in Law Futures Task Force. Associate Attorney Meredith G. Diette, resident in the Firm's New London office, is a member of this initiative. Their work will be showcased at a symposium of May 15, 2008, at the Quinnipiac University School of Law entitled, "Why Women Walk: The Female Brain Drain from the Profession and How to Stop It."
