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July 17, 2015 40 Under Forty 2015

Megan Carannante

Megan Carannante

Age: 34

Title: Attorney

Company: Pullman & Comley LLC

Location: Hartford

Hometown: West Hartford

College: Emory University & Boston College Law School

Bio

Megan Carannante is an attorney at Pullman & Comley LLC. Her practice includes counseling on and litigating business, construction and employment disputes. She has represented a wide range of clients from small business owners to Fortune 500 companies in state and federal court, mediation and arbitration. Carannante also regularly trains employers to ensure they are in compliance with state and federal law and assists them in navigating and resolving complicated personnel issues.

Carannante serves on the state board of directors of the March of Dimes Foundation. She has volunteered for the Junior League of Hartford for the past seven years. She served as chair of the Junior League's backpack committee and was involved in developing the nonprofit's current community service project, JA Career Connections for Young Women (a collaboration with Junior Achievement of Southwest New England, focusing on career development of young women). Carannante is an active member of Pullman & Comley's Women's Leadership Initiative, Diversity committee, and Recruiting and Orientation committees. She particularly enjoys mentoring and is chair of the firm's Associates' Marketing Committee.  

Carannante has three sisters and grew up in Litchfield. She lives in West Hartford with her husband, Vincenzo, and their daughter, Isabella.

Q&A

What three factors contributed to your success today? (1) A supportive husband and family who believe in me and pick up the slack when I cannot be everywhere at the same time. (2) Incredible mentors who have taught me their craft and encouraged me to challenge myself and have confidence in my abilities. (3) A strong work ethic and commitment to the team concept.

I prepare for the unexpected in life by… Surrounding myself with people who know what they are doing.

If you could design a bumper sticker with your advice to the world, what would it say? My bumper sticker would say, “Help others succeed and you will succeed yourself.” I have been very fortunate to have incredible mentors throughout my life. Without them, I would not have accomplished what I have accomplished today. I believe in paying it forward and, as such, always take the time to help others so that they may also climb the ladder and bring others up behind them.

Life's Journey:

During my off time, I am most passionate about….Exploring new places with my family

What is the most exciting destination you've ever traveled to? Russia

Where is the one place you want to travel in your lifetime? The Great Pyramids

Favorite Connecticut destination: Litchfield

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