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William Grady Co-Authors Article on AI-Powered Time Capture in Law Firms
Conn Kavanaugh’s Director of Technology & Business Operations, William Grady, recently co-authored an article with Ryan Alshak, CEO and Founder of Laurel, examining how artificial intelligence is transforming time capture and billing practices across the legal industry.

Michael Rossi Quoted in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
In the May 28, 2026, edition of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, litigation partner Michael Rossi shared insights regarding a Superior Court judge’s denial of an attorney’s pro hac vice motion in the Harvard morgue litigation following prior AI-related sanctions.

Erin Higgins Featured in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Managing Partners Spotlight
In the May 25, 2026, edition of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, Conn Kavanaugh Managing Partner Erin K. Higgins was featured in the publication’s Managing Partners Spotlight.

Conn Kavanaugh Achieves Three Individual and Three Practice Rankings in Chambers USA 2026
Chambers USA Ranks Attorneys James Peloquin, Christopher Sweeney, and Thomas Gallitano along with Firm’s Construction, Labor & Employment, and Litigation: General Commercial Departments

Conn Kavanaugh Welcomes Emily M. Holpert
Conn Kavanaugh is pleased to welcome Emily M. Holpert as Senior Counsel in the firm’s Technology & Outsourcing and Corporate/Transactional practices.

IOLTA Funds Management Article by Erin Higgins and Jeff Hernandez was Published in the May 25 Edition of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
The article, titled “Managing IOLTA funds under amended Rule 1.15,” discusses changes in how Massachusetts lawyers must handle unclaimed and unidentified funds held in IOLTA accounts.

Conn Kavanaugh Welcomes Arianna L. O’Brien
Conn Kavanaugh is pleased to announce that Arianna O’Brien has joined the firm as an Associate in the firm’s litigation department.

26 Conn Kavanaugh Attorneys Named in the 2026 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
We are pleased to announce that 26 Conn Kavanaugh attorneys have been selected as Super Lawyers or Rising Stars for 2026.

Ryan Forgione Named by the Massachusetts Bar Association as “Outstanding Young Lawyer”
The Massachusetts Bar Association will present its Outstanding Young Lawyer Award to Ryan Forgione at the 2026 MBA Annual Dinner on Thursday, May 7.
