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Conn Kavanaugh's team captains Sarah Nyren and Ryan Forgione lead their team of runners to the starting line of the Lawyers Have Heart 5k in Boston's Seaport on Thursday, June 4, 2026. This annual event sponsored by the American Heart Association draws lawyers from all over the region to compete and have fun. Look for the CK team in their grey t-shirts.

We are proud to share that Conn Kavanaugh has been recognized in the 2026 Chambers USA Guide, earning rankings in three practice areas and recognition for three of our attorneys.

This year's rankings reflect the continued growth of our firm, including inaugural rankings for our Labor & Employment and Litigation: General Commercial practices, as well as first-time Chambers recognition for attorneys Chris Sweeney and Tom Gallitano, alongside Construction Practice Chair Jim Peloquin.

Chambers is widely regarded as the gold standard for legal rankings, and we are honored by this recognition of our attorneys, practice groups, and the trust our clients place in us every day.

Congratulations to our Construction, Employment Litigation/Counseling, and Business Litigation teams on this outstanding achievement.

Learn more here: https://chambers.com/law-firm/conn-kavanaugh-rosenthal-peisch-ford-llp-usa-5:138698

Conn Kavanaugh is pleased to welcome Emily M. Holpert as Senior Counsel in the firm's Technology & Outsourcing practice.

Emily helps clients negotiate and implement complex technology transactions, with experience spanning artificial intelligence, data use and licensing, privacy and cybersecurity, outsourcing, and digital transformation initiatives. Her practical, business-focused approach will be a tremendous asset to our clients as they navigate an evolving technology landscape.

Please join us in welcoming Emily to the firm.

Click here to learn more about Emily: https://www.connkavanaugh.com/news/conn-kavanaugh-welcomes-emily-m-holpert/

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.

For details and a link to the article, click here: https://www.connkavanaugh.com/news/iolta-funds-management-article-by-erin-higgins-and-jeff-hernandez-was-published-in-the-may-25-edition-of-massachusetts-lawyers-weekly/

Conn Kavanaugh attorney Alexis Theriault will chair the faculty for MCLE's Motion Practice in Superior & District Court webcast on June 16.

For details and to register, click here: https://www.connkavanaugh.com/events/alexis-theriault-to-chair-mcle-webcast-on-june-16/

Please join us in welcoming Arianna O'Brien to Conn Kavanaugh as an Associate in the firm's litigation department. We're excited to have Arianna on the team and look forward to all she'll accomplish at the firm.

Click here to learn more about Arianna: https://www.connkavanaugh.com/news/conn-kavanaugh-welcomes-arianna-l-obrien/

Congratulations to Conn Kavanaugh family law attorney Kirsten Zwicker, who received a standing ovation during her keynote speech at Wheaton College's Entrepreneurship Summit on April 29.

Speaking to students and aspiring entrepreneurs, Kirsten emphasized the importance of learning through challenges, setbacks, and experience.

She said: "Engage your peers who have reached success, but don't ask them how they became successful. That answer will always be the same: hard work. Ask them, if they could do it again, what would they do differently? Because we learn more from our failures than we do from our successes."

Pictured: Kirsten speaking at the summit and greeting Wheaton College Provost Jonathan Millen following the event.

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Conn Kavanaugh litigation attorney Ryan Forgione, who was honored with the 2026 Outstanding Young Lawyer Award by the Massachusetts Bar Association earlier this month!

Ryan's dedication to his clients, excellence in the courtroom, and ongoing commitment to the Boston community make him truly deserving of this recognition. It was wonderful to see so many Conn Kavanaugh colleagues—including Ryan's mentor, Jim Peloquin—alongside Ryan's wife, Tiffany, cheering him on as he delivered an inspiring acceptance speech.

Swipe through to see some of our favorite moments from the evening. Please join us in congratulating Ryan on this outstanding career milestone!