Events

Employment Law for the Farm: Q&A Webinar

Mary ‘Beth’ O’Neal lead the webinar “Employment Law for the Farm: Q&A Webinar,” which was hosted by the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project on Thursday, May 31, 2018. The webinar served as an informative event for the agricultural community as the farming season begins. Attendees were able to ask questions regarding employment laws and regulations that […]

The “#MeToo” Movement and Its Impact on Practitioners in Employment Law

Mary ‘Beth’ O’Neal presented “The #MeToo Movement and its Impact on Practitioners in Employment Law” at the Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association Annual Meeting and Spring Seminar on Friday, June 1, 2018. The presentation provided an overview of the legal perspective of the #MeToo movement, other considerations prompted by the #MeToo movement, and how to implement best practices for […]

The Reward of Risk

On Thursday, June 7, 2018, Carol A. Starkey spoke at the Boston Bar Association’s event “The Reward of Risk,” which was presented by the BBA’s Women’s Leadership & Advancement Forum. The program featured a roster of strong, female speakers who have excelled in their careers and reaped the benefits of taking risks. Attendees were able to listen […]

IADC Trial Academy 2018

Johanna L. Matloff attended the 46th Annual Trial Academy, which was presented by the International Association of Defense Counsel at Stanford Law School from July 28 through August 3, 2018. The seven-day intensive program blended faculty instruction and demonstration with individual student participation. To learn more about the Trial Academy visit the Trial Academy webpage on the […]

When Are Law Firm Communications Discoverable? Intra-Firm Privilege Five Years Later

Andrew Dennington presented on the panel “When are Law Firm Communications Discoverable? Intra-Firm Privilege Five Years Later” as part of the Professional Liability Defense Federation annual meeting. The presentation provided an overview of recent changes in case law over the last five years revolving around a client’s discovery of internal firm communications pertaining to possible malpractice. Click […]

Win Cases by Exploiting Social Media & Utilizing the Internet

On October 30, 2018, Carol Starkey presented at the MCLE program “Win Cases by Exploiting Social Media & Utilizing the Internet.” The seminar, which was held at the MCLE Conference Center in Boston, provided ‘practical tips and emerging strategies for mining and finding online evidence.’ The panel discussed the ethical rules coming up in the social media […]

Ethics in eDiscovery

On Wednesday, November 14, 2018, Erin Higgins appeared on a panel “Ethics in eDiscovery” which was hosted by the Boston chapter of Women in eDiscovery. The panel examined ethical duties at various levels of edisovery in the wake of rapid technological development and evolving legal standards.

Carol A. Starkey Attends Women’s White Collar Defense Association Conference

Carol A. Starkey attended the 2018 Boston Women’s White Collar Defense Association (WWCDA) Retreat held in Plymouth, MA on December 7 & 8, 2019. Carol represented Conn Kavanaugh at the conference where women in the White Collar practice from the Boston area were able to come together. Pictured below, from left to right, are Ingrid Martin […]