Lynn E. Riley (’06) to Join Hinckley Allen as Partner
Lynn’s practice focuses on advising individuals, business owners, fiduciaries and families on all aspects of estate planning and administration, including wealth preservation, asset transfer, and charitable giving. She is a graduate of Bentley College, Suffolk University Law School, with an LLM in tax from Boston University School of Law. Admitted in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and […]
Fred Callori (’94) Appointmented to LeonaBio Board of Directors
LeonaBio, Inc. (NASDAQ: LONA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of novel therapeutics for diseases with high unmet medical needs, today announced the appointment of Fred Callori, J.D., Natalie Holles, and Peter B. Silverman, J.D. to its Board of Directors, effective as of May 5, 2026. The company also announced that John Fluke, Jr., […]
Candace L. Quinn (’81) Joins Pierson Ferdinand LLP as a Partner in Its Corporate Department
Candace L. Quinn joins in New York, New York as a Partner in the Corporate Department, bringing nearly 20 years’ experience focusing on employee benefits, executive compensation, tax and M&A matters. She advises multinational and domestic organizations on ERISA compliance, executive compensation structures, incentive plans, and SEC executive compensation rules, as well as supports energy companies […]
Michaeleen Earle Crowell (CAS’96, LAW’99) Named Among Washington DC’s 500 Most Influential People of 2026
A former chief of staff to Senator Bernie Sanders, Crowell now bridges progressive priorities with corporate strategy, most recently leading DoorDash’s advocacy on independent contractors and gig-economy labor regulations. Read more.
Norv McAndrew (’95) Appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary at Par Health, Inc.
Par Health, Inc. (“Par Health” or the “Company”), a global pharmaceutical company and manufacturer of essential medicines, today announced the appointment of Norv McAndrew as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary. In this role, Mr. McAndrew will lead Par Health’s global legal, corporate governance and government affairs functions. Read more.
James Lamanna (’97) Honored for New Role as Lynn City Clerk
A tremendous turnout of family and friends honored new Lynn City Clerk James Lamanna at a celebration at the Italian American Citizens Club in Lynn. Reflecting on the club being filled to capacity in tribute to him, Lamanna said, “I’m a lucky man to have that many friends, co-workers, and family come on that day. […]
Leo J. Cushing (’85) Named a 2026 Go to Lawyer for Taxation by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
Best known for: Supporting colleagues and students in estate planning, taxation and family business succession-planning through continuing education programs for MCLE, REBA, BU Law, the Massachusetts Bar Association, AICPA and others. In 2025, I was honored to be inducted into the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Hall of Fame. Read more.
Matthew Joyce (’11) Named a 2026 Go to Tax Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
Rubin Rudman is pleased to announce that Matthew Joyce, a partner in the firm’s Corporate, Business and Tax department, has been named a 2026 Go To Tax Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (MLW) for the second time. Joyce previously received this award in 2024, which is the last time that MLW has recognized attorneys in this category. The award honors the top […]
Pedro Velasco (’01) Named 2026 Banking and Finance Lawyer of the Year by Legal500
Banking and Finance Lawyer of the Year: Pedro Velasco , Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C. Read more.
Elson Law (’25) Received the Student Deak Award for the Best International Law Student Article in a Student-Edited Law Journal
The Student Deak Award is sponsored by Oxford University Press for the best international law student article in a student-edited law journal. The award honors Francis Deak, a WWII veteran who wrote extensively on international law. The award is the student equivalent of the prize separately awarded by the American Journal of International Law to […]