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.

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

Erin Higgins to Speak at the 2024 REBA Annual Meeting and Conference
Join Erin at the 2024 REBA Annual Meeting and Conference on November 4th.

Marie E. Chafe to Co-teach Educational Session at Product Liability Advisory Council
“Potential Safety Implications in the Right to Repair Movement”

Andrew Dennington to Speak at the Massachusetts Prompt Payment Act Symposium on October 23, 2024
As the lead attorney on one of the two key cases under discussion (Business Interiors v. Graycor), Conn Kavanaugh Litigation Partner Andrew Dennington has a lot to say on the subject.

Carol Starkey to Co-chair Boston Bar Association Annual Meeting
Partner Carol A. Starkey will co-chair the Boston Bar Association Annual Meeting on October 17, 2024, at the Fairmont Copley Plaza.

Erin Higgins to Co-chair Managing Partners Forum Symposium
Join Erin Higgins at the Managing Partners Forum Symposium on October 8–9, 2024, in Chicago, Ill.

Erin Higgins to Present at the Professional Liability Defense Federation Annual Meeting
On September 26, Managing Partner Erin Higgins will present at the Professional Liability Defense Federation (PLDF) Annual Meeting in Atlanta.

Marie E. Chafe to Teach at the Defense Research Institute Strictly Automotive Seminar
“Driving Growth and Success: The Ethics of Diversity in the Automotive Industry”

Erin Higgins to Present at ABA Legal Malpractice Conference in Vancouver
On September 19, Conn Kavanaugh’s Managing Partner Erin Higgins will present at the American Bar Association Fall 2024 National Legal Malpractice Conference in Vancouver.

Erin Higgins Presents on Upcoming Changes to the IOLTA Rules
Join Managing Partner Erin Higgins on the Real Estate Bar Association webinar.

Andrew Dennington to Speak on Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Panel
Andrew Dennington will be a panelist on an upcoming Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly webinar, “The New Prompt Payment Act Ruling: What You Need to Know,” on July 30.

Alexis Theriault to Chair the MCLE Webcast “Motion Practice in Superior Court”
Join Alexis as she chairs the “Motion Practice in Superior Court” MCLE on July 10.

Erin Higgins to Speak on MCLE Webcast Panel: “The Ethical and Practical Implications of Leaving Your Law Firm”
Managing Partner Erin Higgins will be speaking on an upcoming MCLE Webcast panel on “The Ethical and Practical Implications of Leaving Your Law Firm.”
