The Connecticut Bar Association announced on April 15 that it has extended the deadline for completed petitions to serve in its House of Delegates for the 2026-2029 term. The new deadline is Thursday, April 30 at 5:00 PM.
The extension allows more members to volunteer for leadership roles and help guide the association’s direction over the next three years. Open seats are available in districts 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 17. Members whose terms are expiring must also submit a new nomination to continue serving.
An online nomination process has been set up to make it easier for members to apply or nominate colleagues from their district. Instructions and petition forms are available through links provided by the association. Those interested in running or needing assistance can contact CBA Executive Director Lina Lee at llee@ctbar.org.
The Connecticut Bar Association fosters community well-being through free legal advice and pro bono representation according to its official website. It operates programs such as the CBA Law Center and partners with organizations like the Connecticut Bar Institute for educational and charitable efforts according to its official website.
Serving more than 7,000 members statewide according to its official website, the association promotes the legal profession and upholds principles of justice as a nonprofit member service entity according to its official website. Leadership is provided by a president working alongside a Board of Governors and House of Delegates according to its official website.
Founded in 1875 with headquarters in Meriden, the Connecticut Bar Association continues advancing education programs, pro bono services and advocacy within a nonprofit framework according to its official website.
