Christina M. Rubino, Esq. graduated with a B.S. from Marist College in 2015 cum laude. Ms. Rubino then received her J.D. from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 2018. During law school, Ms. Rubino served as an Associate Editor for the Connecticut Law Review. Ms. Rubino also practiced as a student attorney for the Connecticut Urban Legal Initiative and volunteered for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. At Bashian & Farber, LLP, Ms. Rubino has focused in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate and Probate Administration, Estate Litigation, Guardianships, Real Estate and Professional/Legal Malpractice Matters.
Experiences
Law Offices of Richard S. Cody, P.C., Mystic, Connecticut
Summer Associate, Summer 20 1 7-present
Drafted and filed a successful brief in support of a motion for summary judgment against a claim for piercing the corporate veil. Created an application for fuel cell property tax exemptions that has been adopted by several Connecticut towns. Assisted in zoning appeal filed by a local gas station.
Connecticut Urban Legal Initiative, university of Connecticut School of Law
Intern, January 2017 – May 2017
Represent clients in matters including construction litigation, real estate, mediation, tax filings, and commercial transactions.
Sturm, Ruger $ Co. Inc., Southport, Connecticut
Summer Associate, Summer 2016 – Spring 2017
Assisted in preparing for and attended the annual shareholder meeting. Revised Corporate Governance Guidelines. Pursued trademark infringement matters. Drafted a memorandum regarding rights of publicity issues in using the company’s founder’s likeness on a product to commemorate his one-hundredth birthday.
Office of the New York Attorney General, Poughkeepsie, New York
Intern, Spring 2015
Researched legal issues concerning consumer fraud protection. Reviewed contracts drafted by business organizations to assess compliance with governing laws.
Certifications
American Bar Association, certified Paralegal
Community Involvement and Interests
Volunteer Income Tax Assistant, Protectors of Animals, enjoy golfing
