Marie Pollio Named One of Hartford Business Journal’s 2025 Top Women in Business

Shipman & Goodwin is proud to announce that Partner Marie Pollio has been selected as one of the Hartford Business Journal's (“HBJ”) 2025 Top Women in Business. This prestigious annual recognition celebrates exceptional women leaders who are making significant impacts across the greater Hartford region's diverse business landscape. HBJ's Top Women in Business award distinguishes outstanding professionals who demonstrate remarkable leadership, professional achievement, and community commitment.

"I'm deeply honored to be recognized among such an accomplished group of women leaders," said Marie Pollio. "Throughout my career, I've been fortunate to work with exceptional clients and colleagues who challenge me to grow both professionally and personally. This recognition reflects not just my efforts, but the collaborative spirit of our entire team at Shipman & Goodwin as we navigate complex financial matters for our clients and contribute to the growth of the local and national business community."

In her legal practice, Marie advises national bank and other financial institution clients in connection with their roles in complex financial and capital markets transactions and default and workout situations. Marie represents trustees, administrative agents, collateral agents, and issuers in a variety of secured and unsecured financing transactions. She regularly advises on public offerings and privately-placed corporate debt issuances, high-yield bonds issuances, liability management transactions, syndicated loan transactions, cross-border financing, renewable energy project financing, and lease transactions, among others.

As co-chair of Shipman & Goodwin's Finance Department and a member of the firm's Management Committee, Marie is actively involved in helping the firm and department achieve their short-term and long-term goals, consistent with the firm’s overall strategic focus on talent, sustainability and profitability.

Marie's professional excellence extends beyond her legal acumen. Her leadership, strategic insight, and unwavering commitment make her an invaluable asset to Shipman & Goodwin, her clients, and the broader business community.

The 2025 Top Women in Business award winners were published by HBJ on March 10th. The honorees will be celebrated at an awards dinner on April 30th at the Aqua Turf Club, recognizing their outstanding contributions and achievements.