Lorena Thompson

Lorena is the first attorney at Koskoff to work her way up through various positions within the firm, starting as a legal assistant in 2014, then paralegal in 2019, a Trial Advocacy Fellow in 2020, and now an associate attorney. As a legal assistant she cultivated a comprehensive knowledge of appellate, federal, and state civil procedure and was instrumental in helping prepare cases for trial and appeal. As a paralegal Lorena focused primarily on the lawsuit against the gun manufacturer of the weapon used in the Sandy Hook School shooting. Now a 2020 graduate from Quinnipiac University School of Law, Lorena continues her involvement in the Sandy Hook lawsuit while providing support in other high profile cases. Lorena’s passion for serving clients and dedication to excellence make her a valuable asset to these cases. Before becoming an attorney, Lorena worked at Koskoff while simultaneously attending law school. She was a member of Quinnipiac’s Mock Trial and Society for Dispute Resolution competition teams. Prior to Law School, Lorena was a member of the St. Bellarmine Pre-Law society at Fairfield University where she graduated cum laude with dual degrees in Politics and International Studies, and minors in Peace & Justice Studies, Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies, and Asian Studies. Awards and Honors Honors Public Justice Trial Lawyer of the Year, 2023 CTLA Riscassi-Koskoff Civil Justice Award

• Associate Attorney

• Connecticut, 2020

• American Association for Justice
• Amrican Bar Association
• Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
• CTLA, Medial Malpractice Committee
• CTLA, Young Lawyers Association
• CTLA, Women's Caucus
• Connecticut bar Association
• Greater Bridgebort Bar Association
• New Haven County Bar Association