John Englander (’83) Joins Goodwin as of Counsel in Its Appellate and Supreme Court Litigation Practice
Goodwin today announced that former Massachusetts Appeals Court Justice John Englander has joined the firm as Of Counsel in its Appellate and Supreme Court Litigation practice, further strengthening the firm’s appellate and litigation capabilities. “John’s return to Goodwin significantly strengthens our appellate practice,” said Kevin Martin, Co-Chair of Goodwin’s Appellate and Supreme Court Litigation Practice. Read more.
Philip Chen (’18) and Autumn Wu (’18) Are Elevated to Principals at Fish & Richardson
Fish & Richardson has elevated 18 new principals, effective January 1, 2026. This accomplished group exemplifies the firm’s longstanding commitment to developing leaders who combine legal excellence with deep technical expertise. This year’s principal class includes attorneys who launched their careers at Fish as summer associates, as well as practitioners who bring experience from research […]
Kathleen R. Henry (’18) Elevated to Partner in Nutter’s Corporate Department
Nutter is pleased to announce the election of three talented attorneys to partner. Effective on January 1, 2026, Kathleen R. Henry and Elizabeth S. Myers will be elevated to partner in its Corporate Department and John C. Leddy to partner in its Litigation Department. Read more.
Lawrence Mirman (’89) to Retire After Twenty Years as a State of Florida Circuit Judge
Asked about his job’s hardest part, Circuit Judge Lawrence Mirman recalled a 2005 conversation with then Martin County Judge David Harper. Mirman remembered querying Harper, who was smoking a cigarette on a break, about his opinion on a challenging family case Mirman was working. “Anyone who thinks being a judge is easy, has never done […]
Arthur McGivern (’04) Is Promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of Royalty Pharma
Pharmaceutical investment firm Royalty Pharma will soon have a new executive vice president and chief legal officer, as George Lloyd has decided to retire from that role effective Dec. 31, according to a recent U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing. Arthur McGivern, 50, the New York City-based company’s current executive vice president and general counsel, will assume Lloyd’s responsibilities Jan. […]
Murray Markowitz (’95) Writes About Technological Revolutions and Historical Analogies
If nothing else, generative AI certainly has been the noisiest technological development of the 21st Century. If you believe its staunchest zealots and its loudest adversaries, generative AI may also herald the most important technological revolution since the rise of the automobile. Read more.
Christine Burke Worthen (’02) to Speak on NADP’s Value-Based Care: Actuarial and Contracting Dimensions Webinar on January 20, 2026
Join us for the second webinar in our series exploring whether new payment and care models can work in the dental sector. Actuaries from Milliman and a healthcare contracting attorney from Epstein Becker Green will walk through the financial and legal considerations behind these approaches. Read more.
Rebeca Carrillo Martinez (LAW’92, Hon.’25) and Clarence B. Jones, Esq. (’59) Are Named Among the Terriers of 2025
Awarded each year since 1946, the Boston University Alumni Awards recognize some of the University’s most active and accomplished alumni. Read more.
Susan Light (’81) Is Named a New York Business Journal 2025 Women of Influence Honoree
I help large and small broker-dealers, investment banks and other financial service providers stave off and work through complex investigations of securities law violations while keeping them informed about regulatory shifts they must understand to safeguard their business. I served as a senior leader and regulatory officer at both the New York Stock Exchange and […]
Audrey Mark (’92) Is Appointed by Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey to the Board of Directors of the Children’s Trust
Gov. Maura Healey has appointed Newton attorney Audrey Mark to the Board of Directors of The Children’s Trust, apublic-private organization aimed at preventing child abuse and neglect in Massachusetts. “Preventing child abuse and neglect is complex and requires innovative thinking from leaders who bring diverse perspectives and experiences,” saidJennifer Valenzuela, executive director of the Children’s […]