Samantha is an associate in the firm’s litigation practice. She is committed to delivering thoughtful, efficient, and strategic support to Reid and Riege’s clients. Her work has spanned a wide range of subjects, from defamation claims to inter-company contract disputes to real estate boundary disagreements to appellate court briefing.

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Prior to joining the firm, Samantha received her J.D. from Quinnipiac University School of Law, where she graduated summa cum laude. During her time in law school, Samantha served as Editor-in-Chief of the Quinnipiac Law Review, was Vice President of the Intellectual Property Law Society, and was a competition member on the Society for Dispute Resolution. She gained practical experience through the law school’s externship program and the Mediation Clinic and gained leadership training at the Ms. JD Leadership Academy Intensive. In the summer of 2022, Samantha studied abroad and took law classes through a Quinnipiac program at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. 

Representative Experience

• Crafted arguments for a federal class action regarding home and community-based service programs under Medicaid, resulting in a favorable summary judgment ruling.
• Tried a small claims case, pro bono, against a home improvement contractor, resulting in an award for maximum judgment.
• Trial experience in a contested Probate Court conservatorship matter.
• Defended a homeowner in a real estate contract dispute resulting in a favorable settlement agreement.
• Assisted in defending a company against employment discrimination claims.
• Analyzed complex intellectual property issues in a trademark infringement case. 

Practice Areas

• Litigation
  • Business Litigation
  • Fiduciary & Probate Litigation
  • Real Property Litigation
• Intellectual Property
• Employment Matters
• Appellate

Admissions

• State of Connecticut

Education

• Quinnipiac University School of Law, J.D., (Summa cum laude)
• Quinnipiac University, B.A. (Legal Studies and General Business), (Magna cum laude)

Professional & Community Involvement

• Connecticut Bar Association
• Oliver Ellsworth Inn of Court, Pupil (2024-2025)
• Connecticut Italian American Bar Association, Member

Honors & Awards

While at Quinnipiac University School of Law, Samantha graduated with the highest Latin honor, summa cum laude. During law school, she received numerous awards and distinguishments, some of which include the following:

• Academic Excellence Award
• American Law Institute Scholarship and Leadership Award
• Excellence in Oral Advocacy
• Service to the Law School Award