The Massachusetts Bar Association will present its Outstanding Young Lawyer Award to Ryan Forgione at the 2026 MBA Annual Dinner on Thursday, May 7.
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‘Big Swings’ and Record Donations: Cheering on the BC Law Softball Team
BREAKING ROSTER UPDATE: Conn Kavanaugh Managing Partner Erin Higgins Drafted by Boston College Law Softball

AI Article by Kurt Fliegauf and Daniel Walsh-Rogalski Published by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
In the April 17, 2026 edition, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly published “Attorney-client privilege in the AI era: What does ‘Heppner’ mean for practitioners?”

Kirsten Zwicker announced as Keynote Speaker at Wheaton College Entrepreneurship Summit on April 29, 2026
Kirsten will speak about her journey running her own law firm for 15 years and then building a highly successful practice within a larger law firm.

Recording Available for Harmonie Professional Liability Webinar Emceed by Chris Sweeney on April 9, 2026
The Harmonie Group’s professional liability committee talks about defending design professional claims.

Ryan Forgione Graduates from Mass Bar Leadership Academy
Monday, March 9, 2026 marked the conclusion of the 2025-2026 Massachusetts Bar Association Leadership Academy program.

Kate O’Toole Quoted in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
In the April 7, 2026, edition of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, employment law partner Kate O’Toole shared insights in the article, “Ex-employees get jury trial on ‘age-biased’ rehiring program,” regarding the challenges employers face when seeking summary judgment in discrimination cases.

Partner Christopher Fitzgerald Quoted in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
In the March 26, 2026, edition of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, Partner Christopher P. Fitzgerald shared insights on an Appeals Court decision clarifying that a Chapter 93A consumer protection claim can stand independently of underlying tort liability.

Derek Schaffner Quoted in TechTarget Article
Technology & Outsourcing partner Derek Schaffner was quoted extensively in an article about AI vendor negotiations.

Partner Kate O’Toole Joins the Women’s Bar Foundation Board of Trustees
We congratulate Kate for her dedication to the Women’s Bar Foundation initiatives in her new role.