Attorney Profiles

Ellen B. Lubell
Westport, Connecticut

Bar Admissions:: Connecticut, 1972; New York, 1981; U.S. District Court District of Connecticut, 1974; U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, 1975; U.S. Supreme Court, 1979

Education:: University of Connecticut School of Law, Hartford, Connecticut, 1972
J.D.
Honors: With Honors; New York University, New York, New York, 1969
B.A.
Major: English

Published Works:: Handbook of Forms for the Connecticut Family Lawyer (Co-Author with Mary Ellen Wynn), Connecticut Law Tribune, 1991; Ethical Courteous Advocacy - Do We Know What It Is, Connecticut Family Lawyer, Winter, 1996; How to Find the Right Divorce Lawyer, Westport Minuteman, 1994; Cohabitation - The Law, Connecticut Family Lawyer, 3 FL 3, 1988; Annual Survey of Planning and Zoning Law (Co-Author with Lawrence P. Weisman), Connecticut Bar Journal, 1982 - 1987

Classes/Seminars Taught:: Complex Issues in Family Law - Examining Closely Held Businesses, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - Connecticut Chapter, April 1, 2005; Preparing for and Presenting a Pendente Lite Support Hearing, Stamford/Norwalk Regional Bar, May 1, 1999; Evidentiary Issues in Family Law, Connecticut Bar Association, June 1, 1997; Alimony - The Great Debate, Connecticut Bar Association, Family Law Section, October 1, 1995; Ethics and Effective Lawyering, Connecticut Bar Association - Midyear Meeting, June 1, 1995; Torts Between Spouses, Connecticut Bar Association, Family Law Section, March 1, 1992; Documentary and Demonstrative Evidence, Connecticut Bar Association, March 1, 1990; Trial Advocacy, Connecticut Bar Association - Federal Practice Section, March 1, 1990; How to Settle With a Difficult Opponent, Connecticut Bar Association, September 1, 1989; Anatomy of a Divorce - The Financial Affidavit, Connecticut Bar Association, May 1, 1989

Honors and Awards:: Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1999 - Present; Connecticut Bar Foundation: "Oral History of Connecticut Women in the Legal Profession" (Video), 2004; Domestic Violence Crisis Center: Distinguished Service Award, 1998

Professional Associations and Memberships:: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1998 - Present; Member; American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2005 - Present; Connecticut Board of Managers; American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2006 - Present; Connecticut Chapter Treasurer; Connecticut Bar Association, 1975 - Present; Member; Connecticut Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1984 - 2000; Member; Connecticut Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1986 - 2000; Executive Committee; Connecticut Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section, 1978 - 1986; Executive Committee; Connecticut Bar Association, Human Rights and Responsibilities Section, 1977 - 1985; Executive Committee; American Bar Association, 1981 - Present; Member; American Bar Association, 1985 - Present; Family Law Section; Timothy Dwight College, Yale University, April 1, 1980 - Present; Associate Fellow; Raymond Baldwin - American Inns of Court, September 1, 1989 - September 30, 2003; Bencher; Women's Crisis Center, 1987 - 2002; Board of Directors; Women's Crisis Center, 1990 - 1994; President; Women's Crisis Center, 1998 - Present; Advisory Board; Connecticut Women's Advisory Council, 1984 - 1986

Pro Bono Activities:: Grievance Panel - Judicial District of Fairfield at Bridgeport, 2000 - 2006; Special Master: Judicial Districts of Stamford/Norwalk, Fairfield, Regional Family Trial Docket (Middletown) Inception of Program to Present; Trial Referee - Judicial District of Stamford/Norwalk - Inception of Program to 1990