Fairfield County Bar Association, Inc.

What Fairfield County Bar Association, Inc. does

Fairfield County Bar Association, Inc. is a nonprofit professional association serving attorneys practicing in southwestern Connecticut. Founded in 1940 (with a separate source citing 1963), it provides its 700+ members with continuing legal education programming accredited in Connecticut and New York, networking events, practice-section committees, and community-service initiatives. The association operates on a member-fee revenue model: individual attorney dues range from $80 to $150, while additional income is generated through paid CLE recordings priced at $30 to $50 and a tiered annual sponsorship program (Platinum, Gold, Silver) targeting law firms and legal services vendors.

The organization's technology footprint is modest and largely outsourced. Day-to-day operations are handled by an external association management firm, Lutine Management Associates, while member-facing infrastructure runs on the YourMembership.com association management software platform. A newly redesigned website launched in February 2025 represents the most recent digital investment and is positioned to improve member experience and sponsor conversion. CLE content is delivered through a mix of in-person seminars and recorded online sessions, with topical expansion into emerging areas such as AI ethics signaling modest curriculum modernization.

Governance is volunteer-led by practicing attorneys, with Christine L. Landis installed as President for the 2025–2026 term. Headcount is small (1–10 employees under the management-services arrangement), and the entity does not pursue venture funding, acquisitions, or geographic expansion outside its chartered southwestern Connecticut service area. As a 501(c)-style professional association, its financial model prioritizes member service and operational sustainability over revenue growth or capital appreciation.

Name

Fairfield County Bar Association, Inc.

Legal name

Fairfield County Bar Association, Inc.

Website

https://fairfieldbar.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fairfield County Bar Association, Inc. is a nonprofit professional association serving approximately 700 attorneys in southwestern Connecticut with accredited CLE programming, networking events, and community-service programs, funded through member dues, paid CLE recordings, and tiered law-firm sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Bar Association Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Legal & Compliance (CLE, Paralegal CE) (EDAAALAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Legal Aid & Client Advocacy Services (BPAGAEAM)

Keywords

• Legal education programs
• Bar association services
• Continuing legal education
• Professional networking events
• Community service programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues ranging from free to $150 depending on attorney admission year and professional status. Regular attorneys pay $150, law-related professionals pay $150, recent admittees (2023-2024) pay $130, law clerks/paralegals pay $80, new admittees (2025-2026) and law students are free, and attorneys with 50+ years of service are free.
2. CLE Programs: Continuing Legal Education programs as an accredited provider for Connecticut and New York State CLE. Revenue from seminar attendance and recorded seminar purchases at $30-50 per program.
3. Sponsorships: Professional education sponsorships from law firms at Platinum, Gold, and Silver levels; commercial sponsorships from law-related organizations; and event sponsorships for various FCBA events.
4. Directory and Advertising: Online directory listing add-on for $25 per year; classified newsletter ads at $150 for 4-week release; professional announcement e-blasts at $50; mailing labels for $200.
5. CLE Points Package: Discounted package of six CLE seminar points available for $100, providing members with approximately 20% savings per program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fairfield County Bar Association, Inc. is a non-profit professional bar association that provides accredited Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs, a searchable member directory, practice-area committees, community service initiatives, and social/networking events for attorneys and legal professionals in southwestern Connecticut. Revenue is generated through tiered annual membership dues, CLE recording sales, and professional education sponsorships from law firms at Platinum, Gold, and Silver levels.

Product overview

The Fairfield County Bar Association (FCBA) is a non-profit professional association serving attorneys in southwestern Connecticut. The organization offers a suite of member services including accredited Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs (both live seminars and recordings), a searchable member directory, professional development through 20 active practice-area committees, community service initiatives, and networking events. Revenue is generated through tiered membership dues ($80-$150 annually depending on admission year and profession), CLE recording sales ($30-$50 per seminar), professional education sponsorships at Platinum/Gold/Silver levels, and event fees. The organization uses YourMembership.com's association management software platform for website operations, membership management, event registration, and email communications. The FCBA does not offer a technology product; its offerings are professional association services focused on legal education, networking, and community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Programs Live CLE seminars covering multiple practice areas, accredited for both Connecticut and New York State CLE credits, priced at $30-$50 per recording.
• CLE Recordings Recordings of past CLE seminars available for purchase via email request, allowing members to earn CT/NY CLE credits on demand at $30-$50 per program.
• Member Directory Searchable online directory featuring hundreds of FCBA member profiles with filtering by company/employer, name, city, and practice area (Appellate, ADR, Finance, Bankruptcy, Business, Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense, Environmental, Family, Immigration, Real Estate, etc.). Submission available to members for $25 per year.
• Membership Benefits Program Discounted benefits package including 15% ABA Books discount (code FCBB4B15), member discounts at Prestige Cleaners (10%), DOT Generation of CT (10%), Six Thirteen Restaurant (10-15%), Rogerio's Gifts Baskets (10%), Computronix (5% hardware/15% labor), monthly newsletter e-blast, and discounted CLE packages.
• Professional Education Sponsorship Program Annual sponsorship program for law firms at Platinum, Gold, and Silver levels supporting FCBA's educational programs and providing law firm visibility to the 700+ member attorney audience.
• Community Service Programs Community Services Committee offering annual events including Spring and Fall Clothing Drives, Valentine's Day Food Drive, End of Summer School Supply Drive, Holiday Toy/Gift Drive, Bennett Cancer Center WALK participation, and Public Law Forums.
• Pro Bono Opportunities Curated links to pro bono opportunities for FCBA members including American Immigration Lawyers Association, Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants, Connecticut Judicial Volunteer Attorney Program, Connecticut Legal Services, IRIS — Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services, Pro Bono Partnership, and Statewide Legal Services.
• Social Events Annual social events including Fall Bench Bar Reception (October), Annual Dinner Reception (June), Holiday Party (January), and Law Day activities (May), with member and non-member pricing tiers.
• FCBA Practice-Area Committees 20 active committees covering practice areas including Alternative Dispute Resolution/Civil Litigation, Appellate, Bench/Bar, Criminal, Diversity, Employment, Entertainment/Media/IP, Environmental, Ethics & Professionalism, Family, Immigration, Land Use, Municipal Government, Probate & Estates/Elder, Real Estate, Wellness, Women in the Law, and Young Lawyers/Law Day.
• FCBA Membership Annual membership for the March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027 membership year across tiered pricing: Attorneys admitted prior to/during 2022 — $150; Law-related Professionals — $150; Attorneys admitted 2023-2024 — $130; Law Clerks/Legal Administrators/Paralegals — $80; New Admitted Attorneys 2025-2026 — Free; Temporary Assistant Clerks & Law Students — Free; Attorneys with 50+ years of service — Free.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered platinum, gold and core.

• Berkowitz and Hanna LLCplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level professional education sponsor for 2026. A personal injury law firm providing support for FCBA educational programs.
• Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLCplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level professional education sponsor for 2026. Family law firm supporting FCBA programs.
• Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLPplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level professional education sponsor for 2026. Full-service law firm supporting FCBA educational initiatives.
• McCarter & English, LLPplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level professional education sponsor for 2026. Major regional law firm supporting FCBA programs.
• Ruggiero McAllister & McMahon LLCplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level professional education sponsor for 2026. IP-focused law firm supporting FCBA.
• Siegel, Colin & Kaufman, P.C.platinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level professional education sponsor for 2026. Family law firm supporting FCBA programs.
• Silver Golub & Teitell, LLPplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level professional education sponsor for 2026. Personal injury law firm supporting FCBA.
• Day Pitney LLPgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold level professional education sponsor for 2026. Regional law firm supporting FCBA educational programs.
• Kennedy Johnson Schwab & Roberge, LLCgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold level professional education sponsor for 2026. Personal injury and civil litigation firm supporting FCBA.
• Shipman & Goodwin LLPgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold level professional education sponsor for 2026. Full-service law firm supporting FCBA programs.
• Cambridge TrustplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level commercial sponsor for 2026. Financial institution supporting FCBA events.
• DR BankplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level commercial sponsor for 2026. Regional bank supporting FCBA events.
• MPIgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold level commercial sponsor for 2026. Supporting FCBA commercial sponsorship program.
• Old Republic TitlegoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold level commercial sponsor for 2026. Title insurance company supporting FCBA events.
• FNF Family of CompaniesGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for 2026 Annual Meeting and multiple 2025 events including Holiday Party and CLE programs.
• Scout Valuations, LLCGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for 2026 Annual Meeting and 2025 Family Law Committee Holiday Luncheon.
• CATIC (Connecticut Attorneys Title Insurance Company)GTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for 2025 Young Lawyers Networking Reception. Title insurance company supporting FCBA events.
• Raymond Baghdady / Old Republic National Title Insurance CompanyGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for 2026 YLS Summer Networking Happy Hour event.
• YourMembership.comcoreTechnology or IntegrationMembership software provider powering the FCBA website with online community, membership management, event management, and email marketing features.
• Lutine Management AssociatescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAssociation management company providing executive management services including Ray Saputelli MBA CAE, Cindy Martin, and Jeremy Rabin MBA for FCBA operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• New York State Bar Association: The largest voluntary state bar association in the U.S., serving New York attorneys with CLE, publications, and sections. Comparable to FCBA as a parallel legal professional association, though at a much larger scale.
• New Jersey State Bar Association: The statewide voluntary bar association for New Jersey, operating in a neighboring legal market with comparable CLE accreditation, sections, and member benefit programs.
• American Bar Association: The national umbrella organization for the U.S. legal profession, providing CLE, member benefits, and policy advocacy. FCBA even offers an ABA books discount to its members, reflecting the direct membership relationship.
• Connecticut Bar Association: The statewide bar association for Connecticut, offering CLE, networking, and member services across the entire state. Operates at a larger scope than FCBA and is the most direct comparative peer for a regional bar association.
• Massachusetts Bar Association: The statewide voluntary bar association for Massachusetts, providing CLE, member benefits, and advocacy. Comparable in scope and services to FCBA's mission.

Regional players

• Westchester County Bar Association: A New York-based county bar association serving Westchester County attorneys with CLE, networking, and committee programs. The most geographically and structurally analogous peer to FCBA, given NY CLE accreditation overlap.
• Hartford County Bar Association: Another Connecticut-based county bar association serving Hartford-area attorneys. Directly comparable to FCBA in mission, structure, and revenue model.
• New Haven County Bar Association: Connecticut county bar association serving the New Haven area with CLE, member services, and events. Mirrors FCBA's regional bar association structure within the same state.
• Boston Bar Association: A large, well-established metropolitan bar association serving greater Boston attorneys. Comparable to FCBA as a city/county-level membership organization with active CLE programming and community service.

Emerging players

• Practising Law Institute (PLI): A leading nonprofit CLE provider offering on-demand and live programs across the U.S. While geographically broader than FCBA, PLI represents a tech-enabled CLE competitor that competes for the same attorney education spend.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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