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

Glen Tagliamonte and Alexis Theriault to Teach MCLE course on Damages in Civil Litigation
Live Webcast Thursday, October 26, 2023

Ken Thayer to teach October 26 Boston Bar Association Webinar on 93A Claims
This program highlights some recent decisions from the state and federal courts with an eye toward providing attendees with five things they need to know.

Erin Higgins to speak at Managing Partner Forum’s Fall Symposium
Thursday, October 5, 2023 in Chicago.

Michael Rossi to teach “Ethical Issues & Solutions in Business Law” on September 28
The faculty for this session will use real-world hypotheticals to illustrate how to avoid traps for the unwary.

Michael Rossi will present September 26th on “How the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Decision Could Impact DEI Policies”
In a webinar hosted by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, Mike Rossi and another distinguished panelist will discuss this complex topic on Tuesday September 26, 2023 from 10:00-11:15 am.

Marie E. Chafe to speak on July 20, 2023 about “Upcoming Amendments to Federal Rule of Evidence 702 – What Changes Are Coming and How You Can Use the Rule Now.”
Marie E. Chafe to speak on July 20, 2023 about “Upcoming Amendments to Federal Rule of Evidence 702…”

Michael Rossi to Speak at IADC in New York May 18
Mike was invited to speak at the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) Professional Liability Roundtable at the Cornell University – New York City Conference Center.

Carol Starkey to speak at May 15th webinar, “When should companies self-disclose misconduct?”
Panel to be hosted by Mass Lawyers Weekly.

Kathleen O’Toole to speak about NLRI severance agreements ruling at upcoming webinar
Employment Litigation & Counseling Attorney Kathleen R. O’Toole will speak about the recent National Labor Relations Board severance agreements case at a March 3/29 webinar hosted by Mass Lawyers Weekly.

Erin Higgins presents at March 15, 2023 MCLE on the Ethics related to leaving a law firm
As chair of the Professional Liability practice group at Conn Kavanaugh, the firm’s managing partner Erin Higgins will present on March 15, 2023 during MCLE’s live webinar “Ethical and Practical Considerations for Departing a Law Firm.”

Litigation Attorney Sarah Nyren to Present at MCLE Business Litigation Conference February 3
Sarah will kick off the 3:00-4:15 pm session “Preserving, Searching for, and Discovering Key Evidence” with her segment on Litigation hold requests.

Professional Liability partner Erin Higgins to speak on Professional Liability Defense Federation Panel January 31 “Redefining Winning”
The panel will explore the ethical boundaries of the zealous representation that the ABA’s Model Rules of Professional Conduct require, and how a loss can teach us more than a win.
