In the June 18, 2026, edition of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, professional liability partner Michael J. Rossi shared insights in the article, “Lawyer can’t escape 93A claim over expert’s unpaid fee,” regarding an appellate panel’s decision to revive an unfair trade practices claim against an attorney over a stopped check to an expert witness.
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Julie Martin Completes Boston Bar Association’s Public Interest Leadership Program
Conn Kavanaugh attorney Julie Martin has completed the Boston Bar Association’s 2025-2026 Public Interest Leadership Program.

Chris Sweeney recognized by Chambers in the USA 2026 Guide in Construction, Massachusetts
Strong client service. Deep technical knowledge. Practical results.

Jim Peloquin recognized by Chambers in the USA 2026 Guide in Construction, Massachusetts
When you’ve spent more than 40 years helping clients navigate complex construction disputes, people tend to notice.

Tom Gallitano recognized by Chambers in the USA 2026 Guide in Labor & Employment, Massachusetts
When employers face their most challenging workforce decisions, experience and judgment matter.

William Grady Co-Authors Article on AI-Powered Time Capture in Law Firms
Conn Kavanaugh’s Director of Technology & Business Operations, William Grady, recently co-authored an article with Ryan Alshak, CEO and Founder of Laurel, examining how artificial intelligence is transforming time capture and billing practices across the legal industry.

Michael Rossi Quoted in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
In the May 28, 2026, edition of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, litigation partner Michael Rossi shared insights regarding a Superior Court judge’s denial of an attorney’s pro hac vice motion in the Harvard morgue litigation following prior AI-related sanctions.

Erin Higgins Featured in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Managing Partners Spotlight
In the May 25, 2026, edition of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, Conn Kavanaugh Managing Partner Erin K. Higgins was featured in the publication’s Managing Partners Spotlight.

Conn Kavanaugh Achieves Three Individual and Three Practice Rankings in Chambers USA 2026
Chambers USA Ranks Attorneys James Peloquin, Christopher Sweeney, and Thomas Gallitano along with Firm’s Construction, Labor & Employment, and Litigation: General Commercial Departments

Conn Kavanaugh Welcomes Emily M. Holpert
Conn Kavanaugh is pleased to welcome Emily M. Holpert as Senior Counsel in the firm’s Technology & Outsourcing and Corporate/Transactional practices.