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2024 | 40 UNDER FORTY 20 HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | AUGUST 19, 2024 Christina Siena is an audit and assur- ance partner at Deloitte & Touche LLP with 16 years of experience serving public and private clients within Deloitte's financial services practice. She specializes in providing the insurance industry technical accounting, regulatory reporting and advisory services. Siena is also a leader in Deloitte's sustainability efforts with clients and employees. What's been your biggest professional accomplishment so far in your career? Becoming an audit partner at Deloitte was the most significant milestone in my career so far. I was also in the 2020 class of Deloitte's elite fellowship pro- gram consisting of 24 high-performing managers across the U.S. developing recommendations for sustainability initiatives, which were presented to the Deloitte U.S. executive committee. How are you involved in the community? I have been involved with Junior Achievement for over 15 years, over- seeing over 30 Deloitte volunteers per year to lead programs building financial literacy in students. I also participated on the young professional advisory board for the Boys and Girls Club of Hartford, offering feedback on strate- gies, goals and programs. Why do you deserve to be a 40 Under Forty? • My demonstrated leadership in delivering exceptional client service through high-quality audits and industry knowledge and insights. • My commitment to supporting child- hood development programs to build a brighter future for all children. • Strong role model for working parents in the public accounting industry on balancing family and career goals. Copyright © 2024 Deloitte Development LLC. All rights reserved. www.deloitte.com Leadership that inspires Deloitte celebrates those in our community who think boldly and dream bigger. We are proud to congratulate the winners of Hartford Business Journal's 40 Under Forty Awards, including our own, Christina Siena, Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP. Taylor Shea is a partner at Robinson+Cole. She represents clients in a wide range of finance transactions, as well as general corporate and commercial matters. Her clients include borrowers, banks, funds, SBICs and other lenders. She also has a special niche in the precious metal industry, where she represents lenders and commercial users in precious metal and base metal consignments. In addition to her robust finance practice, Shea regularly represents clients on general corporate and commercial matters, focusing on corporate counseling and commercial contracting in the manufacturing industry. What's been your biggest professional accomplishment so far in your career? I made partner at an AmLaw 200 law firm in nine years, and rose to co-chair of the firm's finance practice group three years later. I've been fortunate to spend my entire legal career at Robinson+Cole and have benefitted immensely from the collaborative and supportive culture of the firm. Why do you deserve to be a 40 Under Forty? • Co-chair of the finance practice group of an AmLaw 200 law firm. • Dedicated to serving my community, with a particular focus on ending homelessness and empowering women. • Selected as a Rising Star in the Connecticut Super Lawyers list from 2018 to 2023, recognized as a New Leader in the Law by the Connecticut Law Tribune in 2020, and was awarded the "Americas Rising Dealmaker Award" by M&A Atlas in 2024. How are you involved in the community? I joined the board of My Sister's Place Inc. (MSP) in 2014, and was vice chair when MSP merged with Mercy Housing and Shelter Corp. I was instrumental in joining these two incredibly important organizations. Natalia Sieira Millán serves as partner at Shipman & Goodwin LLP in its school law practice group. She represents local and regional boards of education, regional educational service cen- ters and charter schools in all areas of school law, including freedom of information hear- ings, policy development, student disciplinary matters, personnel issues including employee disciplinary matters, investigations, collective bargaining with certified and non-certified bargaining units and all other legal proceed- ings involving educational entities. What's been your biggest professional accomplishment so far in your career? My biggest professional accomplish- ment has been finding a practice that I love. Before joining Shipman & Goodwin in 2018, I always knew I loved the law but had not found my home. Being a school lawyer has become the most enriching experience of my professional life. How are you involved in the community? I have volunteered with the Family & Children's Agency (FCA) for several years and served on its Junior Board of Advisors for 11 years. In my free time, I also regu- larly volunteer at local organizations and shelters in Connecticut. Why do you deserve to be a 40 Under Forty? • My commitment to my clients and to providing practical and timely advice is of utmost importance to me. • I am passionate about my community and care deeply about improving people's lives. • My love and respect for the law is ever- present in my life. What do you like to do outside of work? I love spending time with my family and friends. In the warmer months, we spend most of our time outdoors, hiking, on the boat or at the beach. In the winter months, we spend most of our time cooking and finding excuses to get together and laugh. Natalia Sieira Millán AGE: 38 COMPANY: Shipman & Goodwin LLP TITLE: Partner NO. OF YEARS WITH CURRENT COMPANY: 6 WHERE I LIVE: Hartford WHERE I WORK: Hartford COLLEGE: Boston University HIGHEST DEGREE: Juris Doctor, Quinnipiac University School of Law Christina Siena AGE: 39 COMPANY: Deloitte & Touche LLP TITLE: Partner NO. OF YEARS WITH CURRENT COMPANY: 16 WHERE I LIVE: Glastonbury WHERE I WORK: Hartford COLLEGE: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Highest degree: Master's in Accounting Taylor Shea AGE: 39 COMPANY: Robinson & Cole LLP TITLE: Partner NO. OF YEARS WITH CURRENT COMPANY: 13 WHERE I LIVE: West Hartford WHERE I WORK: Hartford COLLEGE: College of the Holy Cross HIGHEST DEGREE: Juris Doctor, with honors, UConn School of Law