Gregory Chase is senior counsel at Travelers. He has had a meteoric rise at the company.
Chase started as a brand new associate and in about five years rose to senior counsel. He has won numerous awards for his legal acumen, dedication to DEI, and work in the community, including multiple Connecticut Law Tribune Awards and the Hispanic National Bar Association’s 40 Under 40 award.
What’s been your biggest professional accomplishment so far in your career?
My biggest professional accomplishments are obtaining the title of senior counsel in a short time and being the scholarship chair of the Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association for a decade. Both show my drive, hard work, client-focus, dedication, stewardship and leadership.
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How are you involved in the community?
I’m currently a board of director with multiple nonprofits and am a former president of the Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association. I help run Travelers’ Legal Services’ Pro Bono Expo, serve as a mentor to many, and volunteer with Junior Achievement, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp and other organizations.
What do you like to do outside of work?
I enjoy spending time with my beautiful wife Katie and my ever-energetic dog Colby. I also enjoy hanging out with my family and friends as well as meeting new people. I also like to watch, listen and play sports. Go Yard Goats and Wolfpack!
Why do you deserve to be a 40 Under Forty?
I advanced from associate counsel to counsel then senior counsel all in about five years.
I’ve won numerous awards including the Hispanic National Bar Association’s 40 Under 40 Award and the Connecticut Law Tribune’s GC Impact Award.
I’ve held director and officer roles at multiple nonprofits, which includes being a former president of the Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association.
Fun Fact
I have an identical twin brother, and he means the world to me.
