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.
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Conn Kavanaugh has been selected again by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as a Top Women-led Law Firm for 2025.
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.

Erin Higgins Named a Go-To Lawyer for Professional Malpractice Defense
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.

Julie Martin Selected for BBA Leadership Program
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.

32 Conn Kavanaugh Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers® 2026 Edition
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.

Founding Partner Russell Conn to be Inducted into the 2025 Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Hall of Fame.
On September 16, 2025, Russell will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at an awards ceremony in Boston.

Derek Schaffner Earns CIPP/US Certification from International Association of Privacy Professionals
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 Women’s Bar Association Will Honor Christina Pashou as a 2025 Emerging Woman Leader In The Law
The 2025 awardees will be celebrated and honored at the WBA’s annual Gala this fall.

Probate Litigation Attorney Maureen Curran Elevated to Partner at Conn Kavanaugh
The entire Firm is thrilled to announce that Maureen Curran has been elevated to the partnership of Conn Kavanaugh effective July 1, 2025.

Christopher Sweeney Article Published by Law360
Conn Kavanaugh litigation partner Christopher Sweeney was recently published in Law360, one of the most widely read and respected sources for legal news and analysis.