The Greater Bridgeport Bar Association Law Day 2023 Event

May 1, 2023, Bridgeport, CT – The Greater Bridgeport Bar Association hosted 2023 Law Day on Monday, May 1st a Bridgeport Superior Court. A luncheon was hosted with speakers GBBA President, Etan Hirsch; Law Day Chair State's Attorney, Kyle LaBuff and Weston/Westport Probate Judge, Lisa Wexler. Judge Wexler was this year’s Liberty Bell Award recipient.

“Judge Wexler embodies the 2023 Law Day theme of Cornerstones of Democracy: Civics, Civility, and Collaboration.” said GBBA Law Day Committee Chair, State’s Attorney Kyle LaBuff.

Weston Middle School Civics First students demonstrated their talents and hard work with a mock trial and we see bright futures ahead! Jon Weiner and their advisor, Ms. Quaintance, were also in attendance. Judge Thomas Welch moderated the mock trial. He also facilitated the GBBA the use of the courthouse for the event.

GBBA Executive Director, Cindy Nigro, coordinated the attendance of Lillian Browne. Her late husband, Donald Browne, received the Liberty Bell Award in 1983. Lillian was gifted a special plaque with all past recipients noted.

The Liberty Bell Award was established more than 40 years ago to acknowledge outstanding community service. It is presented to someone who has promoted better understanding of the rule of law, encouraged greater respect for law and the courts, stimulated a sense of civic responsibility, or contributed to good government in the community. The nominee typically is a member of the local Greater Bridgeport community .

Established by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1958, Law Day was designated as “a day of national dedication to the principles of government under law.”

For more information about the Greater Bridgeport Bar Association go to: https://bridgeportbar.org