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

Attorney Ethics: Latest rules, trends, and best practices on January 23, 2023
Professional Liability partners Erin Higgins and Michael Rossi will teach about the latest trends in Legal Ethics on January 23, 2023

Erin Higgins to speak on New York State Bar Association CLE Panel
Erin Higgins to speak on New York State Bar Association CLE Panel Tuesday, November 15, 2022 from 1:00-2:00pm “Outside Counsel Guidelines: Their Use and Tension with the Ethical Rules.”

BBA Webinar: Litigation Lessons Learned While Playing Poker
Join Conn Kavanaugh Litigator Chris Fitzgerald while he demonstrates how what he learned as a professional poker player helps him calculate risk in litigation.

Alexis Theriault to teach MCLE about Remote Depositions July 19, 2022
Conn Kavanaugh Attorney Alexis Theriault to teach “Overcoming the Challenges & Pitfalls of Remote Testimony” for MCLE next Tuesday, July 19, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Kirsten Zwicker Young to Moderate ADR Panel June 21
In her role as President of the Plymouth County Bar Association, Kirsten Young will be moderating a seminar panel on Alternative Dispute Resolution Tuesday, June 21 at the Brockton Trial Court, Courtroom 1 (Housing Court) at 215 Main Street in Brockton, MA.

POSTPONED – Erin K. Higgins and Alexis P. Theriault to present at Boston Bar Association Virtual CLE on Litigation Finance
Litigation financing is booming and some say it is transforming civil practice, but is it?

Carol Starkey to receive Outstanding Alumni Service Award June 11
Suffolk University Law School is bestowing this honor on Carol Starkey at the Reunion Celebration and Alumni Awards Ceremony this Saturday, June 11.

Alexis Theriault to speak at Boston Bar Association Business Litigation Year in Review June 9, 2022
Each year, a wide range of complex commercial and business disputes makes its way to the Business Litigation Session (“BLS”) of the Massachusetts Superior Court.

May 10, 2022 MCLE on e-Signatures by Christopher P. Fitzgerald
E-Sign Act Compliance, Best Practices & Pitfalls: Ensure your client’s documents are enforceable

May 10, 2022 Kathleen O’Toole to Speak on MLW Employment Law Panel
Massachusetts Lawyer’s Weekly to host a panel of employment attorneys titled “Wage Act case creates problems for employers” on May 10, 2022.

March 30 Panel Female Managing Partners: Women Driving Firm Success
Featuring CK Managing Partner Erin Higgins

Conn Kavanaugh Attorneys Carol Starkey & Dayana Donisca to host “Fireside Chat” at Suffolk’s March 23 “All Rise” event
On March 23, Carol Starkey, a founding sponsor and first event chair of Suffolk Law School’s “All Rise” event, and associate Dayana Donisca—both Suffolk alumnae—will host a “fireside chat” to discuss the importance of navigating industry challenges and opportunities resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic, including strategies to maintain intentional relationships.
