Jennifer E. Wheelock Elected as HCBA President

Attorney Jennifer E. Wheelock, a Partner in the Hartford office of Szilagyi & Daly, was elected President of the Hartford County Bar Association at the 2021 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, May 18, 2021.

In addition to the election of President Wheelock, the following Officers were elected: Kevin J. McEleney, President Elect; John L. Laudati, Treasurer; Michael T. McCormack , Secretary and Thomas J. Rechen, Past President.

The evening’s keynote speaker was Chief Justice Richard A. Robinson.

The Hartford County Bar Association presented three Awards during the evening:

The John M. Bailey Memorial Award for Public Service: Hon. Elizabeth A. Bozzuto, Deputy Chief Court Administrator, Connecticut Superior Court

Hartford County Bar Association’s William (Bill) R. Davis President’s Award: Attorney Debra C. Ruel, Ruel Ruel Burns & Britt, LLC

Judge Maxwell Heiman Memorial Award: Attorney Cody N. Guarnieri, Brown, Paindiris & Scott, LLP

The Hartford County Bar Association is a voluntary not-for-profit association of lawyers and judges in Hartford County, 
dedicated to promoting public service and advancing the principles of law and justice through its more than 2000 members. 
The Hartford County Bar Association, established in 1783, is reputed to be the oldest continuously operated Bar Association in the country.McGivney, Kluger & Cook, P.C.