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B16 HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | MARCH 24, 2025 BEST PLACES TO WORK | SMALL/MEDIUM EMPLOYER CATEGORY (15 TO 199 U.S. EMPLOYEES) 26 PULLMAN & COMLEY LLC HEADQUARTERS: Hartford INDUSTRY: Legal WEBSITE: www.pullcom.com TOP EXECUTIVE: Lee D. Hoffman, Chair F ounded in 1919, the law firm has served clients in Connecticut, the Northeast and internationally. Its clients include major financial institu- tions, public and private companies, healthcare providers, trade associa- tions, manufacturers and more. Fun & Relaxation: e Animosity Bowl pits partners of the firm against associates in a football game, a 50- plus year tradition. An annual wine tasting and staff appreciation and ser- vice award dinners are other events. S ince 1983, Microboard has been a manufacturing service provider delivering circuit card assembly, system integration and test services across defense, medical, telecom and industrial market sectors. Core Values: e company defines its guiding principles as the 3 Ps: Process Excellence, Partnership and People. Relationships Matter. We work closely with our clients to solve their most complex legal challenges, with a focus on exceptional service, value and results. We could not do it without each and every member of our firm. At Pullman, we take great pride in our culture of pulling together, succeeding together with our clients, with the communities in which we live and work, and with each other. pullcom.com BRIDGEPORT HARTFORD SPRINGFIELD WAKEFIELD WESTPORT WHITE PLAINS Employee Recognition: e firm's chair sends out email congratula- tions for a pro bono matter, or suc- cessful court case or closing. Annual bonuses are given for profitability milestones. Occasions like births are recognized with a baby arrangement sent to the home. DEI Efforts: e Early Career Initia- tive is a program afforded to first-year law students from underrepresented and underserved populations. e firm produces a monthly diversity digest and helped develop a seminar with GLOBE (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender organization). It also has a Women's Leadership Initiative. Fun & Relaxation: Special events at the company include "Orange You Glad Day," where employees wear their best orange outfits; and Holiday Spirit days featuring ugly sweaters and a secret Santa. A pet parade is another activity. Employee Recognition: Brilliant awards are given to employees who impact the company with their ideas. Quarterly, employee anniversaries are celebrated at a breakfast where pins are given out to the honorees. Employee Benefits: Upon hire, employees receive two weeks of vacation. After three years on the job, they get three weeks followed by four weeks at 10 years of service. e com- pany provides up to a 6% match on a 401(k), and offers 11 paid holidays. 2 7 MICROBOARD HEADQUARTERS: Seymour INDUSTRY: Manufacturing WEBSITE: microboard.com TOP EXECUTIVE: Nicole Russo, President, CEO & Owner