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Conn Kavanaugh partner Michael Rossi was quoted in the October 13, 2025, issue of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly discussing the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in legal practice.

We are proud to celebrate Russell Conn’s induction into the 2025 Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Hall of Fame, a distinction that honors attorneys who have made lasting contributions to the legal profession through their leadership, integrity, and excellence in practice.

Conn Kavanaugh is proud to announce that partner Maureen Curran, chair of the firm’s Probate Litigation practice, has been named a Top Woman of Law by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.

While we are proud of all our attorneys and staff, we are particularly proud that our firm’s environment has attracted, fostered, and retained so many extraordinary women: our managing partner who started here as a fourth year associate, nine department chairs, eleven partners, seven associates, our executive director, and 20 women in administrative and legal personnel roles.

Conn Kavanaugh is proud to announce that managing partner Erin K. Higgins has been recognized by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as a Go-To Lawyer for Professional Malpractice Defense.

Conn Kavanaugh is proud to announce that attorney Julie Martin has been selected for the Boston Bar Association’s 2025-2026 Public Interest Leadership Program.

Conn Kavanaugh is proud to announce that 32 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, a leading peer-review guide to the legal profession.

On September 16, 2025, Russell will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at an awards ceremony in Boston.

We are pleased to announce that Derek Schaffner, a partner in our Technology & Outsourcing practice, has earned the ANSI-accredited Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) credential through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).

The 2025 awardees will be celebrated and honored at the WBA’s annual Gala this fall.