BPS Lawyers Becomes Full-Service Law Partner for UConn Athletics

BPS Lawyers, a Connecticut-based full-service law firm with nearly 50 years of experience, has proudly announced its new partnership as the Full-Service Law Partner of UConn Athletics. The firm, which maintains offices in Glastonbury, Hartford, New Hartford, Simsbury, and Essex, brings deep Connecticut roots and extensive legal expertise across multiple practice areas including personal injury, criminal law, family law, civil litigation, trust and estates, and real estate matters. Many of BPS Lawyers' attorneys are University of Connecticut alumni, including managing partner Nicholas Paindiris, creating natural alignment with the Huskies athletic program. This partnership represents a significant commitment to supporting Connecticut's premier athletic institution while reinforcing BPS Lawyers' community-focused approach to legal services.

UConn Athletics stands as a nationally recognized powerhouse with 21 athletic teams and an impressive 25 total national championships. The program's recent successes include the UConn Women's Basketball team capturing the 2025 National Championship (their 12th overall) and the Men's Basketball team securing back-to-back championships in 2023 and 2024, bringing their total to six national titles. Beyond athletic achievements, UConn Athletics cultivates a culture of teamwork, uncompromising effort, and excellence that prepares student-athletes for success both on and off the field. The partnership with BPS Lawyers represents a natural synergy between two Connecticut institutions that share values of excellence, community engagement, and statewide pride. The firm's criminal defense lawyers in Hartford, CT bring specialized expertise that complements the comprehensive legal services offered throughout their practice areas.

The partnership has generated enthusiastic responses from BPS Lawyers' team members with UConn connections. University of Connecticut alumnus Trent LaLima expressed his lifelong support for the Huskies and excitement about "backing them in a new way," while Stephen Sobin, a University of Connecticut School of Law graduate, highlighted the firm's anticipation for a "wonderful partnership." This collaboration extends beyond traditional sponsorship, representing a meaningful alignment between legal excellence and athletic achievement. Since its founding in 1977, BPS Lawyers has demonstrated consistent commitment to community support through various partnerships, with the UConn Athletics collaboration standing as a particularly significant investment in Connecticut's cultural and athletic landscape. The partnership underscores both organizations' dedication to promoting the best of Connecticut's values while supporting the development of young athletes.