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New Connections in Hartford and
Southern Connecticut

By Michael Marciano

Robinson & Cole Embraces

Culture of CARE
In conjunction with the As-
sociated General Contractors
of America, Hartford’s Robin-
son & Cole has committed to
the Culture of CARE, an initia-
tive created to build diversity in
the construction industry.
As part of the initiative,
Robinson & Cole has signed a
pledge to ensure its workplaces
are free from harassment, haz-
ing and bullying. Principles of Robinson & Cole offices in Hartford, Connecticut. Courtesy photo

the CARE acronym are as follows: supports pro bono projects that address systemic
C stands for commitment to hiring and pay based racism.
on skill and experience regardless of ability, age,
ethnicity, gender identity, nationality, race, religion, Cherico Joins Board
sex or sexual orientation. A stands for attracting of Conn. Veterans Le-
employees through inclusive workplaces. R is for gal Center
retention of high-performing employees and re- Joe Cherico, McCart-
moving barriers to advancement, and E underscores er & English Stamford
empowerment. office managing part-
“At Robinson+Cole we have long fostered an ner, has been named
inclusive culture where the diverse backgrounds to the board of direc-
of all of our attorneys and other professionals are tors of the Connecticut
respected and each individual is empowered to Veterans Legal Center Joseph Cherico
succeed,” said Gregory R. Faulkner, chair of Robin- in West Haven, which
son & Cole’s construction law group. “That culture provides free representation to veterans who have
carries through to our client and community rela- faced homelessness and mental illness. In 10 years
tionships.” the organization has grown from a staff of one to 13
Faulkner is also the board director of the AGC of employees, connecting to a network of more than
Connecticut. 200 attorneys who assist clients with legal issues re-
In September, Robinson & Cole achieved lated to housing, health care and income.
Mansfield Rule diversity and inclusion certification ¦

for increasing the representation of diverse lawyers Michael Marciano is bureau chief of the Con-
in leadership positions, and it has committed to necticut Law Tribune. He can be reached at
Mansfield Rule 4.0. The firm also joined the newly [email protected] or call 646-957-3022. On
established Law Firm Antiracism Alliance, which Twitter: @BreakingCTLaw

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