Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. was honored to be a Bronze Sponsor for the Connecticut Italian American Bar Association’s annual Heritage & Awards Dinner, celebrating the Honorable Richard M. Marano. Read more- uks.com/news-events/ Contact: Ph: 860.548.2600 Fx: 860.548.2680

On 10/16/2024, Attorney Matthew Warden attended the Lawyer’s Collaborative for Diversity event, hosted by Shipman & Goodwin. The purpose of the event was to pair current UCONN... Read more... uks.com/news-events/ Contact Attorney Warden at 860.548.2668 or at [email protected]

UKS Attorney Ethan J. Ung is a featured speaker at the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools Conference on Business, Operations & Technology on Nov 8, 2024, at Mohegan Sun Casino. Read more - uks.com/news-events/ Contact Attorney Ung at [email protected] or 860-548-2694

Join us for a virtual webinar with Michael Palmieri, Shareholder at Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, will guide you through Corporate Transparency Act impacts for small businesses on Nov 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Contact Attorney Palmieri at 860.548.2618 or at [email protected]

On 12/10/2024, UKS Shareholder, Patricia D. Anderson presented a half-day Legislative, Regulatory & Legal Program to the Bank Compliance Association of Connecticut, Inc. (“BCAC”).. More... uks.com/news-events/ Contact: Attorney Anderson at [email protected] or 860.548.2684.

Season's Greetings from Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. uks.com 860.548.2600

On 4/2/2025, UKS held its "Women Who Mean Business" event at City Arts on Pearl/Theaterworks in Downtown Hartford. Over fifty female colleagues & clients gathered to connect, collaborate and celebrate their collective achievements. Thanks to all who were able to join us!

Updike, Kelly & Spellacy was proud to be a sponsor at the Connecticut Bankers Association’s 2025 Women in Banking Conference. UKS Shareholders, Patricia Anderson & Jennifer DiBella attended on behalf of UKS, together with women leaders in the Financial Industry throughout CT.

On 4/27/2025, UKS Shareholder Richard S. Order made a presentation to Justice Southbury, a social justice organization in Southbury, Connecticut. He explained the reworking of the US Constitution as set forth in his recently published book. Read more.. uks.com/news-events/

On May 19, 2025, the “TAKE IT DOWN” Act (the “Act”) was signed into federal law, establishing criminal punishment for intentional disclosures of nonconsensual sexually explicit content—either AI “deepfakes” or actual depictions—online... To read more ... uks.com/news-events/

UKS is Legal Counsel to Athol Savings Bank (ASB) in its Proposed Merger with Cornerstone Bank On 7/23/2025, ASB, Athol, MA entered into a merger agreement with Cornerstone Bank, Spencer, MA, a subsidiary of PeoplesBancorp, MHC, Holyoke, MA. Read more.. uks.com/news-events/

UKS was proud to come together and participate in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk sponsored by Liberty Bank at Bushnell Park in Hartford on October 5, 2025. To read more... uks.com/news-events/

On Thursday, 10/16/2025, UKS Shareholder, Christopher L. Brigham, will be presenting a virtual seminar on "Best Practices for Parent Engagement".  The seminar is part of the CT Association of Independent Schools’ Leading from Within Series. Read more.. uks.com/news-events/

UKS Shareholder, Jennifer DiBella, attended the Meritas Joint Regional Meeting of the United States, Canada, Latin America and Caribbean regions in Salt Lake City, Utah on October 8th through the 10th. Read more... uks.com/news-events/

On 12/11/2025, UKS Shareholder, Patricia Anderson presented a half-day Legislative, Regulatory & Legal Program to the Bank Compliance Association of Connecticut, Inc. (“BCAC”). Read more .. uks.com/news-events/ Contact Attorney Anderson at [email protected] or 860.548.2684.

On 1/27/2026, UKS Shareholder, Christopher Brigham, will be presenting a virtual seminar entitled “Are Non-Refundable Tuition Provisions in Enrollment Contracts Actually Enforceable?”. More: uks.com/news-events/ Contact Atty Brigham at [email protected] or at (203) 786-8310.

UKS served as Legal Counsel to the merger of Athol Savings Bank, Athol, MA with Cornerstone Bank, Spencer, MA, a subsidiary of PeoplesBancorp, MHC, Holyoke, MA. UKS team included Patricia Anderson, Christopher Brigham and Jonathan Canestri. Read more.. uks.com/news-events/

UKS was proud to be a sponsor of the Foundation for the Advancement of Catholic Schools’ Annual Saint Patrick’s Day Breakfast. FACS is dedicated to supporting students in accessing quality education and helping them achieve their dreams & goals. Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all!

UKS Shareholders, Jennifer DiBella and Valerie Ferdon, attended the @CBIA "When Women Lead - Purpose Meets Power” summit on March 24, 2026 in Hartford Connecticut, joining hundreds of other women business leaders from a variety of industries. For more: uks.com/news-events/

UKS hosted “Women Who Mean Business” event, where we celebrated connection & collaboration and the women who are defining leadership & shaping their respective industries. We appreciate our clients and colleagues who attended & contributed to the convivial & energetic festivities