Hinckley Allen Partner Andrea Gomes Recognized Among Hartford Business Journal’s 2026 Women in Business
Hinckley Allen is proud to announce that Andrea Gomes, partner in the Land Use & Development Group, has been named a 2026 Women in Business honoree by the Hartford Business Journal. A leading land use and environmental attorney, Andrea’s work advances housing, healthcare, and community development across Connecticut. Her work and commitment to serving the firm and the broader community reflect the purposeful leadership this award celebrates. She joins Lisa A. Zaccardelli, partner and chair of the Labor & Employment Group, who was recognized in 2025.
Andrea focuses her practice on land use, environmental, and municipal law, representing developers, institutions, nonprofits, and property owners in complex development projects from early planning through permitting and litigation. Her work includes securing approvals for projects that expand access to housing and healthcare, including the development of Root Center for Advanced Recovery’s behavioral health clinic in Hartford, which now serves hundreds of patients each day; counseling land use applicants on the approvals process for various commercial, institutional, and multifamily developments; and handling land-use-related litigation matters.
In addition to her legal practice, Andrea has held leadership roles with CREW CT, an organization advancing women in commercial real estate through mentorship and personal and professional growth, serving as its president in 2022. She also serves as a commissioner on the West Hartford Town Plan & Zoning Commission, sits on the National Association of Homebuilders’ Legal Action Committee, and is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association’s Planning and Zoning Section. Andrea was named to the Hartford Business Journal’s 40 Under Forty list in 2025 and the Power 25 Real Estate list in 2022. Last year, she received the 2025 CREW Network Impact Award for Economic and Community Improvement for her work with Root Center.
“I am honored to be recognized among such incredible women across our state,” said Andrea. “I am proud to advocate for private property rights in a way that continues to shape Connecticut for the better. Thoughtful development can have a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. I’m excited to continue working with clients, local leaders, and colleagues to strengthen our state.”
For 24 years, the Hartford Business Journal’s Women in Business awards have recognized influential leaders across Connecticut who are driving growth, innovation, and community impact. Nominated by readers and selected by a panel of independent judges, the annual awards honor women making a significant impact across a wide range of industries, including accounting, banking, legal, nonprofit leadership, and entrepreneurship.
This year’s honorees will be recognized on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville, CT.