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2015 Law Day Ceremonies around Connecticut
Theme: "Magna Carta: Symbol of Freedom Under Law"
- Litchfield Speech - by Hon. John D. Moore
- Middletown Speech - by Hon. Leo V. Diana
- Tolland - Ceremony and Photos
- Waterbury Speech - by Hon. Ingrid L. Moll
- Windham - Ceremony and Photos
Windham Judicial District Ceremony Donald E. Williams, Jr. and Judge Michael Riley are Windham JD Law Day Honorees
The Windham Judicial District observed Law Day on Monday, May 4, 2015 at Danielson Superior Court. Members of the Windham County Bar Association (WCBA) were joined by court staff and the judges of the district for a program that featured remarks given by University of Connecticut History Professor Brendan Kane. Professor Kane provided insights about the origins of the Magna Carta – this year’s Law Day theme.
WCBA President Howard B. Schiller presented this year’s Liberty Bell award to Donald E. Williams, Jr., former President Pro Tempore of the Connecticut State Senate. Mr. Williams was recognized for his many years of dedicated service to the people of the State of Connecticut and Windham County.
Judge Edward Graziani presented a special award to Windham Judicial District Administrative Judge Michael E. Riley in recognition of his years of service to the district. Judge Riley’s term as Administrative Judge concludes on August 31, 2015. The award was given by the WCBA.
WC Bench Standing L-R: Hon. Steven Spellman, Hon. Patricia Swords, Hon. Harry Calmar, Hon. Edward Graziani. Seated L-R: Judge Trial Referee Russell Potter, Hon Michael Riley (A.J.), Hon. John Boland.
UCONN History Professor Brendan Kane discusses this year’s Law Day theme: The Magna Carta.
WCBA president Howard B. Schiller (left) and past president Norman Janes (right) present Donald E. Williams, Jr. with this year’s Liberty Bell award.
Judge Edward Graziani presents Judge Michael Riley with a special award from the WCBA recognizing Judge Riley’s service to the district as Administrative Judge.
Guest Speaker Richard D. Brown, Ph. D. Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of History, Emeritus at the University of Connecticut.
Megan E. Smith, Esq. from the Tolland Bar presenting the Liberty Bell Award to Laketha (Sydney) Weston, Jury Clerk for GA 19 Rockville.
Honorable Sheila Prats giving keynote address standing next to a copy of the Magna Carta.