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B8 HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | AUGUST 24, 2026 Protos Security HEADQUARTERS: Norwalk YEAR FOUNDED: 2006 INDUSTRY: Security TOP EXECUTIVE: Mark Hjelle, CEO EMPLOYEES: 309 WEBSITE: protossecurity.com FOUNDERS: Chris Copenhaver & Patrick Henderson P rotos Security delivers integrated protection services — including guarding, off-duty, specialized, soft- ware and remote services — to organizations across North America. Protos combines these capabilities within a single platform to support multi-site environ- ments with scalable protection. The company has 48 employees based across Connecticut, including 46 in Norwalk. Tell us a bit about your recent accomplishments. Since 2020, we have completed 12 acquisi- tions, strengthening our position as a national leader in managed security services. Most recently, we acquired AT-RISK International, a globally recognized provider of executive protection, intelligence, investigations and risk consulting services. This acquisition further expands our ability to help organizations address increasingly complex security, busi- ness continuity and enterprise risk challenges. Over the past several years, our company has experienced significant growth while continuing to invest in Connecticut. Since 2020, we have increased revenue by more than 300%, demonstrating the scalability of Robinson+Cole HEADQUARTERS: Hartford YEAR FOUNDED: 1845 INDUSTRY: Legal TOP EXECUTIVE: J. Michael Wirvin, Managing Partner EMPLOYEES: 506 WEBSITE: www.rc.com F ounded in Hartford in 1845, Robin- son+Cole is one of the nation's oldest and largest law firms with 275-plus lawyers across 11 offices. The firm provides sophisticated legal and business counsel to regional, national and international clients in industries including insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, real estate, construction, education and financial services. Tell us a bit about your recent accomplishments. Over the past five years, we have achieved strong, sustained growth. Our gross revenue increased by nearly 60%, from approximately $130 million in 2020 to more than $206 million in 2025, while our attorney roster grew nearly 40% to approximately 275 lawyers across 11 offices. Although that growth has been firmwide, we have continued to invest in Connecticut. In 2024, we relocated and fully redesigned our Hartford office as a modern, technolo- gy-enabled workplace, and we are preparing to move our Stamford office into a newly redesigned space in fall 2026. We also have advanced our firmwide inno- vation strategy, including the integration of AI tools to improve efficiency, collaboration and our business model and the growing demand for software-enabled security solutions. We also maintain a 97% client retention rate, reflecting our commitment to service quality, responsiveness and long-term customer relationships. What are your plans for future growth? Our future growth strategy is centered on expanding our specialized services division through a combination of strategic acquisitions and organic growth. We're continuing to invest in our people, technology and service offerings to meet increasing customer demand while maintaining the high level of service our clients expect. client service. At the same time, our culture continues to earn recognition, including 12 Hartford Business Journal Best Places to Work in Connecticut designations and top rankings in Vault's law firm quality-of-life and workplace culture surveys. What are your plans for future growth? We will continue the growth strategy that has served us well: investing in our people, technology and facilities while expanding in key markets. Our focus remains on growing our platform, enhancing client service through innovation, attracting top legal talent and investing meaningfully in Connecticut and our other office communities. How is your organization involved in the community? Our lawyers serve on the boards of dozens of nonprofit and cultural organizations, including United Way, Hartford Stage, Junior Achievement, The Bushnell and MetroHartford Alliance. The firm ranks among the nation's top 100 law firms for pro bono legal work, and has partnered with Harc for nearly 40 years. AWARD CATEGORY: FOR-PROFIT BUSINESS, 250+ EMPLOYEES 2026 C T BUSINE S S E XCELLENCE AWARDS Robinson+Cole is pleased to be honored for Hartford Business Journal's 2026 Connecticut Business Excellence Award. This honor reflects Robinson+Cole's unwavering commitment, as a leading law firm, to excellence, leadership, innovation, and meaningful contributions to Connecticut's business community. We applaud all of this year's honorees. © 2026 Robinson & Cole LLP | Attorney Advertising J. Michael Wirvin | Managing Partner | mwirvin@rc.com | 617.557.5957 Keisha S. Palmer | Hartford Office Partner in Charge | kpalmer@rc.com | 860.275.8392 www.rc.com