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In the April 7, 2026, edition of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, employment law partner Kate O’Toole shared insights in the article, “Ex-employees get jury trial on ‘age-biased’ rehiring program,” regarding the challenges employers face when seeking summary judgment in discrimination cases.

In the March 26, 2026, edition of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, Partner Christopher P. Fitzgerald shared insights on an Appeals Court decision clarifying that a Chapter 93A consumer protection claim can stand independently of underlying tort liability.

Technology & Outsourcing partner Derek Schaffner was quoted extensively in an article about AI vendor negotiations.

We congratulate Kate for her dedication to the Women’s Bar Foundation initiatives in her new role.

Please join us in congratulating Executive Director Kerry Hurley.

Managing Partner Erin Higgins shared insights on an Appeals Court decision in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.

When clients describe Jim Peloquin’s work, the themes are consistent: direct, strategic, responsive, and practical.

Conn Kavanaugh is pleased to announce the addition of Jillian S. Brosnan to our legal team as an Associate.

Conn Kavanaugh is immensely proud to announce that its Partner and Product Liability Chair, Marie E. Chafe was honored by DRI with the prestigious 2026 Mary Massaron leadership award on February 19, 2026 at a ceremony in Orlando, FL.

We are proud to announce that Alexis Theriault has been named Chair of the Advisory Committee for the Boston Bar Association’s pilot program, New Lawyers Essentials for Business and Commercial Litigation.