BPS Lawyers Forges Strategic Partnership with UConn Athletics, Strengthening Connecticut Community Ties

The announcement of BPS Lawyers as the full-service law partner of UConn Athletics creates a strategic alliance between two prominent Connecticut institutions with deep community roots. This partnership goes beyond traditional corporate sponsorship, representing a meaningful connection between a law firm with nearly 50 years of service and a nationally recognized athletic program that has produced 25 national championships across 21 teams.

The collaboration holds particular significance due to the strong UConn connections within BPS Lawyers. Managing partner Nicholas Paindiris is a University of Connecticut School of Law graduate, and numerous other attorneys in the firm share similar educational backgrounds with the university. This shared institutional affiliation creates natural alignment between the organizations, fostering a partnership built on genuine connection rather than mere business arrangement.

University of Connecticut alumnus Trent LaLima expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating that having rooted for the UConn Huskies throughout his life made this partnership a meaningful opportunity to support the program in a new capacity. Similarly, Stephen Sobin, a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Law, highlighted the excitement within the firm about supporting the Huskies and anticipating a productive partnership that extends beyond legal services.

UConn Athletics maintains a prominent national profile with recent successes including the women's basketball team winning the 2025 National Championship, marking their 12th championship title, while the men's basketball program has secured six national championships including back-to-back wins in 2023 and 2024. The athletic department emphasizes a culture built on teamwork, uncompromising effort, and high achievement standards that prepare student-athletes for success beyond sports.

BPS Lawyers brings comprehensive legal expertise to the partnership, with offices spanning Glastonbury, Hartford, New Hartford, Simsbury, and Essex. The firm provides services across multiple practice areas including personal injury, criminal law, family law, civil litigation, trust and estates, and real estate matters. This partnership underscores the importance of local businesses supporting educational and athletic institutions that shape Connecticut's future leaders.

The alliance represents more than simply corporate sponsorship, instead reflecting a deeper connection between two Connecticut institutions that both emphasize excellence and community engagement. BPS Lawyers has maintained its commitment to Connecticut communities since its establishment in 1977, while UConn Athletics has developed countless young athletes who contribute to society both during and after their sporting careers. This model of community-focused partnership demonstrates how businesses can meaningfully support the institutions that help shape regional identity and development.