Among them, 21 attorneys were honored in the core Best Lawyers list for their work across a wide range of practices, including commercial litigation, employment law, insurance, real estate, family law, and white-collar defense. Additionally, 11 attorneys were named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® list, which recognizes associates and other earlier-career lawyers for outstanding professional excellence. Notably, five of these honorees are first-time recipients—underscoring the firm’s strong investment in mentorship and associate development. This recognition reflects Conn Kavanaugh’s commitment to client service, legal excellence, and professional growth at every level.
21 Conn Kavanaugh Attorneys Selected as Best Lawyers for 2026
- Pamela E. Berman: Commercial Litigation, Employment Law – Management
- Marie E. Chafe: Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
- Russell F. Conn: Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Construction, Litigation – Insurance, Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Andrew R. Dennington: Commercial Litigation
- Kurt B. Fliegauf: Commercial Litigation
- Thomas J. Gallitano: Commercial Litigation, Employment Law – Individuals, Employment Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Sheila B. Giglio: Trusts and Estates
- Barry E. Gold: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Real Estate Law
- Erin K. Higgins: Commercial Litigation, Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law, Insurance Law, Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants, Litigation – Insurance, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
- Laurel K. Koes: Family Law
- Karen J. O’ Connor: Information Technology Law
- Mary E. O’Neal: Employment Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Kathleen R. O’Toole: Commercial Litigation, Employment Law – Individuals, Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Thomas E. Peisch: Arbitration, Commercial Litigation, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
- James B. Peloquin: Construction Law: Litigation – Construction, Litigation – Real Estate, Mediation
- Michael J. Rossi: Employment Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Carol A. Starkey, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Christopher K. Sweeney: Construction Law
- Kenneth N. Thayer: Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Alexis P. Theriault: Insurance Law, Litigation – Insurance, Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Kirsten A. Zwicker: Family Law
11 Conn Kavanaugh Attorneys Selected by Best Lawyers as “Ones to Watch” for 2026
- Christopher P. Fitzgerald: Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
- Ryan O. Forgione: Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation – Construction
- Joseph B. Hernandez: Criminal Defense: White-Collar; Litigation – Construction
- Brendan P. Kelley: Commercial Litigation, Labor and Employment Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
- Alyssa M. Kelly: Family Law
- Julie L. Martin: Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Insurance Law, Labor and Employment Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Sarah M. Nyren: Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Real Estate
- Ryan H. Paine: Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation – Construction
- Christina Pashou: Family Law
- Sydney R. Powers: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, Real Estate Law
- Emily J. Slaman: Commercial Litigation, Labor and Employment Law – Management, Litigation – Construction
