Wiggin and Dana LLP

We are hiring! Wiggin and Dana seeks a forward-thinking Director of AI Innovation to join our team and drive transformative technology initiatives within our firm. This role will focus on evaluating, implementing, and optimizing AI-powered solutions across legal practice areas and business operations. The Director of AI Innovation, reporting directly to the firm’s Chief Information Officer, will work closely with attorneys, information technology, and business operations teams to deliver AI solutions aligned with the firm’s strategic priorities. To apply, click here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/ec2xdZcH

💡💼 We are proud to sponsor this year’s American Conference Institute’s Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law, and grateful to be part of a community that celebrates bold leadership and the advancement of women in life sciences law. 🙌A big shout out to Corporate IP Partner, Katherine Rubino Rubino, who led an engaging CEO Spotlight interview with Grace Colón, CEO and Co-Founder of Inaya Therapeutics and Board of Directors for: Voyager Therapeutics, Inc., Bloom Science, Inc., Emm, Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). #WomenInLeadership #LifeSciencesLaw #InnovationLaw

🌟 Wiggin and Dana is proud to announce that Partner Daniel L. Daniels has been ranked in the ninth edition of the Chambers and Partners High Net Worth (HNW) 2025 Guide! Dan has been recognized as a Band 1 practitioner in the Private Wealth Law category, a testament to his exceptional work and dedication to serving high-net-worth clients. 📣 As quoted by Chambers and Partners: "Daniel Daniels is at the top of the heap in the profession. He is very well respected by peers, clients and by competitors." 👏 Congratulations to Dan on this well-deserved honor! 🔗 Learn more: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eyEy3mzD #wigginanddana #chambers #chambershnw #highnetworth #privatelaw #estateplanning

On July 24th, DRIVE Women sponsored an evening at the Connecticut Sun game at Mohegan Sun. It was a great game, and we were even invited down to the court for a group photo. Thanks to everyone who joined us for making this event so special.   #DiversityInLaw #DRIVEWomen #WigginandDana

🏳️🌈 We’re proud to support the legal profession’s largest LGBTQ+ gathering!   Wiggin and Dana is pleased to be a sponsor of the 2025 National LGBTQ+ Bar Association Lavender Law® Conference & Career Fair, taking place July 28–30 in New York City.   Counsel Gabriella Bensur and Associates, Tala Sebastian, and Victoria Fiengo are attending sessions today and are excited to connect with fellow legal professionals committed to inclusion, advocacy, and excellence.   If you’re attending, we’d love to meet you!   🔗 To learn more about the conference, visit: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eyqGVj_U   #LavenderLaw2025 #LGBTQBar #LegalProfession #InclusionMatters #WigginAndDana

In this episode of Future Focused: Sophisticated Estate Planning, Partner Erin Nicholls and Associate Sara Osinski break down the essentials of managing private foundations. From calculating the 5% minimum distribution to navigating Form 990-PF compliance, they share actionable insights and best practices, such as annual board meetings, advisor consultations, and scholarship pre-approvals. Tune in to learn how to avoid pitfalls like self-dealing and ensure strong governance. To listen to the episode, click here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/e46ysAfi

📣 We’ll be on the ground at the Zimmet Healthcare Services Group, LLC conference and looking forward to connecting with fellow professionals who are also planning to be on-site. If you’ll be there, we welcome the opportunity to meet, share insights, and explore potential collaborations. 📍 Location: Mohegan Sun | Uncasville, CT 📅 Dates: August 12-14, 2025 Feel free to reach out ahead of time or introduce yourself during the event. We’re always open to meaningful dialogue and new ideas.

Congratulations and Best Wishes to our Partner James Greifzu on being elected as President of ACG Connecticut.

Patent Agent Brian Pattengale, PhD, and Patent Counsel Anthony Sabatelli, PhD authored a publication analyzing the recent precedential opinion, Colibri v. Medtronic, wherein the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) held that cancellation of a claim during patent prosecution can give rise to an estoppel effect on an issued patent claim which is separate from, but substantively related to, the cancelled claim, thereby affecting the scope of the issued claim when later asserted.  To learn more, click here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/emJ5_k7U

We’re excited to welcome Vasiliki Yiannoulis-Riva as a Partner in Wiggin and Dana LLP’s Real Estate, Environmental, Construction and Facilities Department! Vasi brings over a decade of experience in commercial real estate transactions, leasing, and corporate matters and will be based in both our Stamford, CT, and New York, NY offices.   Her practice focuses on the sale, acquisition, leasing, and financing of commercial properties. Vasi advises ultra-high-net-worth individuals on strategic real estate investments, including joint ventures and financing arrangements, and represents premier hospitality brands, retailers, and restaurants in securing high-end spaces across New York and nationwide.   “Vasi brings the depth of experience and client-centered approach we value highly on our team,” said Robyn Abbate, Chair of the Real Estate, Environmental, Construction and Facilities Department. “She is a great fit for our practice, and we’re excited to work alongside her.”   Vasi’s addition reflects the continued growth of our Real Estate, Environmental, Construction and Facilities team and our commitment to delivering high-quality service to our clients. We’re excited to have her on board and look forward to the value she brings to the firm.   To read the full press release, click here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/efURbfA8   #WigginAndDana #RealEstateLaw #TeamGrowth #Leadership #WelcomeVasi