A delegation from the Connecticut Bar Association attended the American Bar Association’s 2026 ABA Day event in Washington, D.C., on March 24-26, according to an April 13 announcement. The group included ABA Day State Captains Daniel A. Schwartz and Alison J. Toumekian, along with CBA Delegates Amy Lin Meyerson and Steve Curley.
ABA Day brings together leaders from state and local bars across the country to advocate on issues important to the legal profession. This year’s event featured meetings with federal lawmakers, guest speakers, presentations, and a reception at the United States Botanic Garden.
During their visit, the Connecticut delegation met with U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal; U.S. Representatives Jim Himes and Joe Courtney; as well as staff members for Senator Chris Murphy and Representatives Rosa DeLauro, Johana Hayes, and John Larson. The group advocated for increased funding for public defender programs and the Legal Services Corporation—which provides legal assistance to people with limited income—as well as support for maintaining the public service loan forgiveness program.
The Connecticut Bar Association fosters community well-being through free legal advice and pro bono representation according to its official website. The association also runs the CBA Law Center to support its programs according to its official website, partners with the Connecticut Bar Institute for educational and charitable efforts according to its official website, reaches more than 7,000 members statewide according to its official website, promotes the legal profession while upholding principles of justice as a nonprofit member service entity according to its official website, is guided by its president working alongside a Board of Governors and House of Delegates according to its official website, and advances justice through education programs, pro bono services, advocacy work since being founded in 1875 in Meriden according to its official website.
Broader participation at events like ABA Day highlights ongoing efforts by bar associations nationwide to influence policy decisions affecting both lawyers and those they serve.
