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.
Events
Upcoming Events

Chris Sweeney to Speak on Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Construction Law Panel October 27
The Supreme Judicial Court recently drew a clear line on when general contractors can be held liable for hiring a subcontractor with a poor safety record.

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.

Mike Rossi to speak on October 30 about Ethical Considerations of AI Use in Legal Practice
Michael Rossi will speak about the Ethical considerations surrounding AI in legal practice on October 30, 2026 at the Massachusetts Forum of Estate Planning Attorneys Annual Conference in Burlington, MA.

Mike Rossi to speak about Responsible use of AI at REBA Meeting November 2
Michael Rossi to speak at the Real Estate Bar Association Annual Meeting on November 2, 2026 regarding the responsible use of AI in legal practice.

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.

Mike Rossi to speak about the Full Potential of Chapter 93A
Conn Kavanaugh litigation partner Michael Rossi will speak in an MCLE panel about Chapter 93A on December 7, 2026.

Mike Rossi to speak about Ethical Issues in Estate Planning
On December 14, 2026 Michael J. Rossi will speak about Ethical Issues in Estate Planning during the MCLE “Estate Planning: MCLE BasicsPlus!” two-day program.
Past Events

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, […]

Interrupting Racial and Gender Bias in the Legal Profession
Erin Higgins spoke on Friday, September 27, 2019, at the Professional Liability Defense Federation annual meeting. Her presentation, titled “Interrupting Racial and Gender Bias in the Legal Profession,” fostered a frank conversation about conscious and unconscious bias in the legal profession and its impact on women and to provide guidance and training about showing leadership […]

Conn Kavanaugh Sponsoring 10th Annual Meeting of PLDF
Conn Kavanaugh sponsored the 10th Annual Meeting of the Professional Liability Defense Federation, on September 25-27, in Chicago. Our attorneys joined defense colleagues and claims professionals for two days of educational programming and networking in the Windy City.

Conn Kavanaugh Attorneys Judge Marshall Brennan Regional Moot Court Competition
On Saturday, February 3, 2018, Kathleen R. O’Toole, Alexis P. Theriault, and Glen A. Tagliamonte judged two rounds of the Marshall Brennan Regional Moot Court Competition hosted by Suffolk University Law School. The Marshall Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project is a nationwide project that seeks to empower high school students to be responsible citizens and participants in the democratic process. […]

Cannabiz, the Journey Continues
On May 22, 2019, Mary ‘Beth’ O’Neal presented on the panel “Marijuana in the Workplace” at the Cape & Plymouth Business event “Cannabiz, The Journey Continues.” The event brought together experts to debunk the myths and provided an overview of the business opportunities surrounding the cannabis industry in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Paid Family Leave Law Presented by MassDLA
Conn Kavanaugh was happy to host the Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association for a Brown Bag Lunch on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The luncheon program, titled “Massachusetts Paid Family Leave Law,” brought together a group of panelists to discuss Paid Family Medical Leave in Massachusetts.

Boston Bar Association Civil Litigation Series: Discovery
Alexis Theriault presented at the Boston Bar Association’s program “Civil Litigation Series: Discovery” on March 1, 2019. The program covered how the outcome of discovery motions can shape the scope and trajectory of a litigation, and have a significant impact on client relations and the court’s perception of your case. The program was held as […]

Insurance 101: For Non-Coverage Lawyers
Alexis P. Theriault spoke at the event “Insurance 101: for Non-Coverage Lawyers,” which was hosted by the Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association, MassDLA, on Thursday, February 7, 2019. The event was part of the MassDLA young lawyer’s division ‘Workshop After Work’ series. Attendees learned the basics of insurance and insurance policies and how they may work […]

Charlestown High School Career Day 2019
Alexis Theriault was on the Law Careers panel at Charlestown High School’s Career Day on January 3, 2019. It was the third annual alumni and career day at Charlestown High School. The Career Day brought together high school alumni and members of the community to discuss careers in the law, law enforcement, education, medicine, the […]

All Rise 2018 at Suffolk University Law School
Conn Kavanaugh is a sponsor and supporter of Suffolk University Law School’s event “All Rise: Uniting to Advance Women and the Future of Law.” Carol Starkey served as the event chair and also appeared as moderator for the panel portion of the event, “Rising Up: A Dialogue Through the Generations Law Alumnae Panel.” Alexis Theriault […]
