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

Marie Chafe to Teach June 20 BBA Webinar About Expert Witnesses
Partner Marie Chafe will speak at an upcoming Boston Bar Association (BBA) virtual program, “Expert Witnesses in Business Litigation,” on June 20.

James Peloquin to Co-present on “Top Ten Tips for a Successful Mediation Practice”
Join Partner James Peloquin at the 13th Annual Massachusetts Municipal Lawyers Association (MMLA) Public Construction and Infrastructure Conference and Annual Business Meeting.

Kathleen O’Toole and Michael Rossi Will Present on “Legal and Ethical Considerations in HR Management”
Join Kathleen O’Toole and Michael Rossi at the Greater Merrimack Valley Human Resources Association meeting on June 6.

Brendan Kelley and Kenneth Thayer to Speak at Mass Bar Association’s Complex Commercial Litigation Section Webinar on Anti-SLAPP Law
On June 5, Massachusetts Bar Association’s Complex Commercial Litigation Section will hold a CLE program webinar, “Anti-SLAPP Law: What You Need to Know Following the SJC’s Latest Decisions.”

Kathleen R. O’Toole to Speak on Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Panel
Kathleen R. O’Toole to speak on Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly panel regarding the new FTC rules banning non-competes.

Mike Rossi to Teach Employment Law 101 CLE for the New Hampshire Bar Association
This full-day program will cover a wide range of topics that span the life-cycle of an employee, from issues that arise with interviewing and hiring to termination and unemployment concerns.

Erin Higgins to speak on LCL MA panel
With three other panelists on the topic of “Graceful Exits: Identifying Challenges Facing Aging Attorneys and Managing Ethical Risks,” Erin will discuss:

Michael J. Rossi to Speak at IADC Mid-year 2024 Meeting in Miami
“Current Ethics Challenges and Best Practices Featuring Law Firm Managing Partners and General Counsel”

Andrew R. Dennington to Speak at the MCLE Business Litigation Conference on February 9, 2024
Andrew will serve on a distinguished panel of judges and senior attorneys to review the Top Ten Cases of 2023, Best Practices in Streamlining Litigation, and New Federal Rules on Post-Employment Restrictions, and more.

Chris Fitzgerald to Present at DRI Product Liability Seminar in Denver, CO
At the DRI Product Liability Seminar in Denver CO, Chris Fitzgerald will present “Case Valuation & Mediation – Tips from a Poker Player.”

Michael Rossi to Teach “Ethical Issues in Estate Planning” During the Annual MCLE Estate Planning BasicsPlus! 2-Day Session
Live Webcast Thursday, December 14 & Friday, December 15, 2023 from 9:30am-4:30pm on both days.
Estate Planning: MCLE BasicsPlus! gives practitioners a solid foundation in the skill set and tools necessary to establish a successful estate planning practice.

Carol Starkey to Teach MCLE course on How to Manage Multi-Practice Area and Multi-Court Law Practices
Live webcast Wednesday, November 8, 2023 from 2:00 – 5:00pm.
