HCBA Celebrates 2026 Law Day

The Hartford County Bar Association celebrated Law Day 2026 on May 8 at Superior Court in Hartford with an inspiring ceremony honoring service, leadership, and commitment to justice. Special thanks to Judge Nuala Droney for leading the HCBA 2026 Law Day ceremony and helping make this year’s event a meaningful success.
This year’s Law Day theme, “Rule of Law and the American Dream,” highlighted the importance of civic engagement, equal justice, and the role each of us plays in protecting the rule of law.
We were honored to welcome keynote speaker Hon. William Tong, Connecticut Attorney General.
Congratulations to all of this year’s award recipients:
🏛 2026 Pro Bono Award
Attorney Morgan Rueckert
Attorney Kristie Beahm
Attorney Megan Medlicott
of Shipman & Goodwin LLP
🔔 2026 Liberty Bell Award
The American Place – Hartford Public Library
Law Library Services, CT Judicial Branch
🎓 2026 Scholarship Award
Mason Mack, Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy
Yaribeliz Rodriguez, Hartford Public High School, Social Studies Program
Thank you to everyone who attended and supported this important annual tradition celebrating law, justice, and community service.