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Trial Court celebrates Women’s History Month
Immigration attorney Susan B. Church, chief operating officer for the State Office for Refugees and Immigrants, was among those honored at the annual Massachusetts Trial Court Women's History Month Celebration and Conference.
Firm’s annual St. Pat’s Day party celebrates its 50th anniversary
A crowd of attorneys, community leaders and friends gathered for Jones Kelleher’s St. Patrick’s Day party on March 7 at Clerys in Boston. This year marked the 50th anniversary of the celebration, which was first held in 1975 at the home of Pat and Nell Jones.
No shortage of excellence at Excellence in the Law event
Lawyers Weekly’s annual Excellence in the Law event recently celebrated various accomplishments in the local legal community, from “Up & Coming” lawyers to those who have demonstrated excellence in pro bono, firm administration and operations, marketing, ADR and paralegal work.
‘Emerging Exec’ honored by Chamber
Avana A. Epperson-Temple was one of nine women professionals honored at the 2025 Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Pinnacle Awards luncheon for their achievements in business, government and management.
A hard college to get into
Boston attorney John A. Donovan III was inducted into the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers at ACTL’s spring meeting in Hawaii this month, along with other select attorneys across the U.S. and Canada.
Inaugural Women’s Leadership Summit launches
Lawyers Weekly hosted its inaugural Women's Leadership Summit in November at the MCLE Conference Center.
Bar association bids farewell to longtime executive director
The Worcester County Bar Association held its annual holiday reception last month at the AC Marriott in Worcester, where members celebrated the career and service of longtime Executive Director Sandra DiLuzio, who retired on Dec. 31.
Local NAELA chapter celebrates those who advocate for seniors
The Massachusetts chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys honored several individuals for their advocacy efforts and commitment to raising awareness of legal issues affecting older adults at the group’s annual meeting on Dec. 12.
A full house celebrates ‘Top Women of Law’
Women who’ve made significant contributions to the legal profession while serving as role models for those starting their careers were celebrated by colleagues, family and friends at Lawyers Weekly’s annual Top Women of Law event on Nov. 12 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston.
Wally and Tessie on hand to help law firm celebrate 25th anniversary
Law firm Greenberg Traurig marked the 25th anniversary of its Boston office with a celebration on Oct. 16 for some 400 clients, alumni, attorneys and staff at Fenway Park.
Veterans Legal Services recognizes pro bono commitment of firm, lawyer
Veterans Legal Services recently presented its 2024 Outstanding Pro Bono Awards to the Boston office of WilmerHale and to Cozen O’Connor lawyer Stephanie Chesney. The awards were presented in recognition of the recipients' commitment to pro bono representation of VLS clients, promoting the well-being of veterans and their families across Massachusetts.
Ruffin Society recognizes leaders on ‘front line’ of criminal justice
The Justice George Lewis Ruffin Society celebrated its 40th anniversary with the induction of 18 criminal justice leaders into its 2024 inaugural Class of “Distinguished Fellows” on Oct. 2 at Northeastern University’s Alumni Center.
Verdicts & Settlements
- Injury during baby’s adenoidectomy leads to stroke
- Construction worker’s hand caught in cement mixer
- Worker trapped in freezer, dies during steam cleaning
- Pedestrian, 69, hit by motor vehicle while in crosswalk
- Four-vehicle pileup leaves driver with spinal cord injury
- Nursing home staff blamed for kidney-failure death
- Pharmacy’s late delivery blamed for patient’s death
- Man, 25, drowns after swimming lesson at fitness club
Opinion Digests
- Jurisdiction – Forum selection clause – Non-signatory
- Criminal – Responsibility
- Attorneys – Lien
- Landlord and tenant – Default judgment
- Zoning – Constructive grant – Comprehensive permit
- Fraud – False Claims Act – Settlement share
- Civil practice – Discovery – Cybersecurity
