Barry Hawkins is a member of the Real Estate and Litigation practices. He is the author of numerous papers on real estate issues and has taught and lectured extensively on real estate, environmental issues, and alternative dispute resolution.

Since 1983, he has been active in the American College of Real Estate Lawyers, and served three years on its national Board and as chair of its Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee. He is a National Uniform Law Commissioner for the State of Connecticut and a member of the National Uniform Law Conference (ULC). Barry is currently Chairman of the national drafting committee for the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA), national enactment coordinator for the Uniform Assignment of Rents Act, and a member of ULC's Scope and Program Committee. He lectures nationally on the subject of institutional endowment funds and UPMIFA.

After graduating from University of Virginia School of Law, Barry served as a Captain in the United States Army. He earned a Bronze Star in Vietnam (1969-1970).

Barry Hawkins is a member of the Real Estate and Litigation practices. He is the author of numerous papers on real estate issues and has taught and lectured extensively on real estate, environmental issues, and alternative dispute resolution.

Since 1983, he has been active in the American College of Real Estate Lawyers, and served three years on its national Board and as chair of its Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee. He is a National Uniform Law Commissioner for the State of Connecticut and a member of the National Uniform Law Conference (ULC). Barry is currently Chairman of the national drafting committee for the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA), national enactment coordinator for the Uniform Assignment of Rents Act, and a member of ULC's Scope and Program Committee. He lectures nationally on the subject of institutional endowment funds and UPMIFA.

After graduating from University of Virginia School of Law, Barry served as a Captain in the United States Army. He earned a Bronze Star in Vietnam (1969-1970).

EDUCATION

University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1968

Bowdoin College, B.A., 1965, with honors in History

Bar Admissions

Connecticut

Distinctions

* AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

* Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers: Real Estate

* 2008 Best Lawyers in America®, Real Estate Law

* 2009 Best Lawyers in America®, Real Estate Law

* Who's Who Legal

* Connecticut Secretary of State Public Service Award (2003)

* Listed as a 2008 Connecticut Super Lawyer®: Real Estate

* Listed as a 2009 Connecticut Super Lawyer®: Real Estate

Teaching Positions

* University of Connecticut School of Law: Adjunct Professor, Advanced Real Estate Practice

Professional Affiliations

* American Bar Association: Litigation, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law

* Connecticut Bar Association: Former Chairman, Real Property Section; Executive Committee (1982-present)

* Stamford Regional Bar Association: Former Director

* American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL): National Board of Governors (2000-2003); Former Chair, Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee

* Community Associations Institute, Connecticut Chapter: Co-Founder; Board of Directors (1996-2000)

* National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws (NCCUSL) (1999-present), now known as Uniform Law Commission (ULC)

* Connecticut Bar Foundation, Fellow

* Uniform Law Foundation, Fellow

Community Involvement

* Fairfield County Community Foundation: Vice Chairman, Board of Directors; Chair, Legal Committee (2004-present)

* Housatonic Community College Foundation: Board of Directors (1996-2005)

* The Gallivan Foundation: Advisory Board (1996-present)

* West Haven Land Trust: Board of Directors (1994-present)