Connecticut Bar Association selects Lina Lee as new executive director [Video]

MERIDEN, Conn. — The Connecticut Bar Association has selected Lina Lee as its new executive director; she began in the position earlier this month.

Throughout her career, Lee has collected leadership experience, shown a strong commitment to justice and displayed a proven track record of innovation. She is now positioned to guide the CBA into its 150th anniversary year and hopes to bring a new chapter of excellence and service to its members.

Before joining the CBA, Lee founded and served as executive director of Communities Resist. The legal services organization in New York City grew substantially under her direction and serves over 4,000 community members with a $6 million budget.

According to a CBA release on Thursday, Lee’s career has been defined by her dedication to equity, advocacy for systemic reforms …