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Celebrating the Next Generation of Law Firm Leadership in Boston
The BBA congratulates the attorneys who have recently been promoted to partner at our Sponsor Firms. These accomplished professionals represent the next generation of leadership in Boston’s legal community—bringing talent, integrity, and a deep commitment to the values that define our profession.

Inaugural Game Changers Event Celebrates Living Legacies of Women in the Law
Featuring panelists Sahar Basaria (Associate General Counsel, Greenvolt Power USA), Laurie R. Bishop (Partner, Hirsch Roberts Weinstein), Regina Pisa (Former Chairman, Goodwin Procter), Paige Scott Reed (Governor’s Chief Legal Counsel), and Suma V. Nair (Chief Fiduciary Officer, Fiduciary Trust; BBA President-Elect), the April 17th event featured bold conversation on the evolution of the profession, career advancement, mentorship, work-life balance, and more.
WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST SPONSOR FIRMS:
Melick & Porter, Zimmer Citron Clark, and DarrowEverett
As the BBA grows its network of supporters, we are excited to welcome Melick & Porter, Zimmer Citron Clarke, and DarrowEverett as our newest institutional sponsors. With more than 140 sponsoring firms and organizations, the BBA’s sponsor community plays a vital role in supporting the work we do—fostering connection, championing justice, and upholding the integrity of our profession.
We’re proud to partner with firms that share our commitment to excellence, access to justice, and a vibrant professional community. Their support helps power the BBA’s mission and makes it possible to serve lawyers at every stage of their careers.

“We are honored to join the community of BBA Sponsor Firms just three months after our launch. Given the increasing attacks on the legal profession, we believe this is an especially important time to support Bar Associations like the BBA.”
–David Zimmer, Zimmer Citron Clark
John & Abigail Adams Benefit Raises over $800K for the Boston Bar Foundation
The annual Adams Benefit, held on April 5 at the Museum of Fine Arts, was an unforgettable evening that drew nearly 1,000 guests to celebrate public service and community impact.
This year’s event honored Ruth Ellen Fitch with the Richard A. Soden Public Service Award, recognizing her outstanding contributions to the legal profession and the broader community. The Benefit raised over $800,000 in support of the Boston Bar Foundation’s work to strengthen our profession and expand access to justice.




Case Wins and Deals
- Manatt Represents CareSource in Completing Affiliation with Commonwealth Care Alliance to Ensure Continuity of Care for Massachusetts Residents with Complex Health Needs
- Mintz Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure Practice Leads First-of-a-Kind Infrastructure Projects and Closes 70+ Deals in 2024 Totaling $4B
- Whistleblower Law Collaborative Client Settles Landmark Cybersecurity False Claims Act Case
- WilmerHale Secures US Supreme Court Victory Vacating Murder Conviction and Death Sentence for Client
- Goodwin Advised Harbour BioMed in $175 Million Global Strategic Collaboration with AstraZeneca to Discover and Develop Next-Generation Therapeutic Antibodies
- Beveridge & Diamond, City and County of San Francisco Secure U.S. Supreme Court Win on Major Clean Water Act Issue
Awards & Honors
- Holland & Knight Continues to Rank Among the Top Law Firms in M&A and Private Equity for 2024
- McLane Middleton’s Peg O’Brien Named a 2025 “Go To Employment Lawyer” by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
- Partridge Snow & Hahn’s Elizabeth O. Manchester Honored with Dr. William A. McDonnell Award from Providence College
- Pierce Atwood Attorney Melanie Conroy Receives 2025 JD Supra Readers’ Choice Top Author Award
- Robinson+Cole’s Kristen Spirou Recognized as an “Up & Coming Lawyer”
- Foley Hoag Named a Most Recommended Midsize Law Firm by Corporate Counsel
Lawyers on the Move
- Brown Rudnick Elects New Partners for 2025
- Casner & Edwards Adds Brian W. Haynes to its Litigation Practice
- Cooley Elects New Partners Brian Focarino and Ryan Montgomery to Partnership
- Epstein Becker Green Welcomes High-Stakes Research Misconduct Attorney and Litigator Elizabeth J. McEvoy
- Greenberg Traurig Adds Experienced Real Estate Lawyer Sean P. Nehill to Growing Boston Office
- McCarter & English Attorneys Rachel Churchill and Alexander Hornat Elevated to Partner
- McDermott, Will & Emery Promotes Kate Williams to Partner
- Morgan, Brown & Joy Elevates Catherine Scott to Partner
- Former Nutter Partner Sarah Turano-Flores Sworn in as Associate Justice of the Massachusetts Land Court
- Melissa D’Alelio Elected to Robins Kaplan 2025 Executive Board
- Sherin and Lodgen Expands Real Estate Department with Addition of Partner Zachary D. Drench
- Verrill Elects Attorneys Rachel A. Deering, Dena W. Hirsch, and Benjamin Shwartz as Partners
Firmwide News & Milestones
- Commission on Judicial Conduct Appoints Lisa G. Arrowood
- Bowditch Footprint Expands with Opening of Plymouth Office
- Day Pitney Grows National IP Practice With Boston Life Sciences Patent Team
- Prince Lobel Expands with Newly Opened Worcester Office
- Sheehan Phinney Expands Boston Office
Insights & Expert Perspectives
- Duane Morris Sports Law Experts Issue Alert Covering The Future Structure of Private Equity Investment in College Sports
- Sullivan & Worcester Partners Highlight Strong U.S. Investment Interest in Irish Firms
- Daniel Dain Quoted in The Boston Globe on Evolution of Boston’s Italian Restaurant Scene

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