From 4:30 – 6:00 pm on Tuesday, September 22nd, Jim and four other highly respected mediation attorneys will be moderated by the Hon. Mark D Mason (Ret.) in a discussion of Construction Mediation, including Defect Claims, Casualty Claims and Coverage Disputes.
Events
Upcoming Events

Erin Higgins to Speak on Talent Recruitment and Retention at The Managing Partner Forum 2026 Fall Symposium
On October 6, 2026, Conn Kavanaugh managing partner Erin Higgins will join an MPF panel discussion in Chicago to share practical leadership strategies for attracting and retaining top talent at law firms.

Sydney Powers and Adam Page to Present at MCLE Program on Handling the Purchase or Sale of a Business
Conn Kavanaugh corporate/transactional attorneys Sydney Powers and Adam Page will serve on a panel of four speakers for this comprehensive overview of how to buy or sell a business on October 26.

Michael Rossi, Marie Chafe, and Kurt Fliegauf to Present at MCLE Program on Settling Cases Involving Insurance Companies
Conn Kavanaugh litigation partners Michael Rossi, Marie Chafe, and Kurt Fliegauf will discuss navigating negotiation, coverage, and risk in complex insurance settlements on October 29.

Emily Holpert to Teach 2 Sections of NBI Seminar on AI November 13, 2026
Technology & Transactions attorney Emily Holpert will teach two sections of a full day webinar program hosted by National Business Institute on November 13, 2026.
Past Events

Facebook Live With Estate Planning Partner Jennifer D. Taddeo
On Monday, March 23, 2020, Jennifer Taddeo went live on Facebook to speak about estate planning. She provided a general overview of her “new client” process while working in a virtual landscape and answered general questions about estate planning and meeting with an estate planning attorney. View the recording on our firm’s Facebook page*. Reach out […]

Webinar Recording – Boston Construction Consortium: Protecting Your Business During the COVID-19 Pandemic
On Friday, March 20, 2020, Johanna Matloff and Christopher Sweeney presented the webinar “Boston Construction Consortium: Protecting Your Business During the COVID-19 Pandemic.” The webinar covered employment-related issues faced by construction-industry companies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to view a recording of the webinar. Reach out to Johanna or Chris with any questions you may have. A copy of […]

Social Media on Steroids: Tools, Tips & Tricks for Small Firms & Solo Marketers
On Thursday, February 27, Conn Kavanaugh’s Director of Marketing & Business Development, Kristyn Brophy, presented at the Legal Marketing Association Small Firm Special Interest Group (SIG) event, “Social Media on Steroids: Tools, Tips & Tricks for Small Firms & Solo Marketers.” Kristyn provided attendees with a brief tutorial on budget-friendly tools to help small firms […]

Working on the Farm: Employment Law 101
On Sunday, February 23, 2020, Catherine DiVita presented “Working on the Farm: Employment Law 101” as part of the 13th annual Agriculture & Food Conference of Southeastern Massachusetts. The session provided an overview of important employment issues that farmers need to know. The conference included workshops and informational sessions for professional farmers and gardeners of […]

2020 Boston Bar Association White-Collar Crime Conference
On Wednesday, January 15, 2020, Carol Starkey presented at the 2020 Boston Bar Association White-Collar Crime Conference. Carol appeared on the panel presentation titled “Proffers & Plea Agreements.” The full-day conference brought together the best and brightest from private practice, in-house legal departments, government, and the judiciary.

Settling Cases Involving Insurance Companies
On Monday, December 9, Erin Higgins presented at the MCLE New England program “Settling Cases Involving Insurance Companies.” The event brought together an expert panel of an adjuster, a mediator, and practitioners (plaintiff and defendant) to discuss issues relating to insurance companies and how they handle cases.

MCLE New England 22nd Annual Employment Law Conference
Mary ‘Beth’ O’Neal presented at the MCLE New England 22nd Annual Employment Law Conference on Friday, December 6, 2019, at the MCLE Conference Center in Boston. Attendees learned about the effect of new statutes, regulations, and MCAD policies and procedures. They heard about current philosophies, assessments, and strategies for dealing with a variety of practical […]

Suffolk University Law School All Rise: Uniting to Advance Women and the Future of Law
Carol A. Starkey appeared as the moderator in an Alumnae Panel Discussion at Suffolk University Law School’s event “All Rise: Uniting to Advance Women and the Future of Law,” which was held on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. The event celebrated Suffolk Law’s rich history of successful alumnae and their ongoing contributions to the legal field. […]

From Contacts to Clients
On Friday, November 8, 2019, Laurel Koes presented at the Boston Bar Association luncheon program “From Contacts to Clients.” The program, which was hosted by the BBA’s New Lawyers Forum and Career Development Committee, gave attendees practical advice on how to cultivate client and referral connections early in their years of practice.

Panel Voir Dire: Tools, Tips & Techniques for Its Effective Use – What Four Years Have Taught Us
Kurt B. Fliegauf spoke at the seminar “Panel Voir Dire: Tools, Tips and Techniques for its Effective Use,” which was held on Thursday, October 24, 2019, at Suffolk University Law School. The four-part program consisted of panel discussions, break-out sessions, and demonstrations on rules, methods & logistics applicable in civil and criminal trials. The event […]

Estate Planning: MCLE Basicsplus!® Learn the Law and Acquire Skills to Be Successful
Jennifer D. Taddeo was a co-chair of the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Two-Day Program titled “Estate Planning: MCLE BasicsPlus!® – Learn the law and acquire skills to be successful,” which was held on Monday, October 21 – Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at the MCLE Conference Center in Boston. The program gave practitioners a solid foundation […]

Win (& Avoid Losing) Cases by Exploiting Social Media & Utilizing the Internet
On October 3, 2019, Carol Starkey presented at the MCLE New England program “Win (& Avoid Losing) Cases by Exploiting Social Media & Utilizing the Internet.” The program gave attendees practical ideas about how to use public information, including evidence on social media, during informal discovery as well as formal discovery, fact investigation, witness preparation, […]
