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Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. was pleased to be a sponsor at the Connecticut Bankers Association 2026 Director & Senior Officer Symposium. UKS Shareholders, Patricia D. Anderson and Jennifer DiBella attended on behalf of UKS, along with Directors and Senior Officers of Financial Institutions throughout Connecticut. ...

Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. shareholder, Jennifer DiBella, has been elected to the Board of Directors of Meritas, a global alliance of independent law firms that serves the legal needs of companies throughout the United States as well as all major global markets. DiBella was elected to the position from the more than 9,200 attorneys in the Meritas member network and will serve with other lawyers from around the world. Jennifer has been involved with Meritas for several years, during whic ...

Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. was proud to be a sponsor at the Connecticut Bankers Association’s 2026 Women in Banking Conference held on Friday April 24, 2026. UKS Shareholder Patricia D. Anderson attended on behalf of UKS, together with women leaders in the Financial Industry throughout Connecticut. ...

On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. hosted “Women Who Mean Business” event, where we celebrated connection and collaboration and the women who are defining leadership and shaping their respective industries. We appreciate our clients and colleagues who attended and contributed to the convivial and energetic festivities! ...

UKS Shareholders, Jennifer DiBella and Valerie Ferdon, attended the @CBIA "When Women Lead - Purpose Meets Power” summit on March 24, 2026 in Hartford Connecticut, joining hundreds of other women business leaders from a variety of industries, including banking, manufacturing, insurance and health care. It was an inspirational and dynamic morning, and UKS is happy to celebrate the power and potential of women in business. ...

UKS was proud to be a sponsor of the Foundation for the Advancement of Catholic Schools’ Annual Saint Patrick’s Day Breakfast in Downtown Hartford. FACS is dedicated to supporting students in accessing quality education and helping them achieve their dreams and goals for a brighter future. Happy Saint Patrick’s Day to all! ...

On December 31, 2025, Athol Savings Bank, Athol, Massachusetts completed its previously announced merger with Cornerstone Bank, Spencer, Massachusetts, a subsidiary of PeoplesBancorp, MHC, Holyoke, Massachusetts.  Pursuant to the transaction, Athol Savings Bank merged with and into Cornerstone Bank as the surviving entity and will operate as a division of Cornerstone Bank, maintaining its name and five branch locations. Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. served as legal counsel to Athol Savings ...