6/20/2010
Five Todd & Weld Attorneys Named “Boston's Best Lawyers”
In a special supplement to The Boston Globe published on June 20, 2010, five partners from Todd & Weld LLP were named as one of “Boston's Best Lawyers.”

6/11/2010
Lisa G. Arrowood, J. Owen Todd, and Christopher Weld, Jr. Named “Leading Lawyers” by Chambers USA
The 2010 edition of Chambers USA has named Lisa G. Arrowood, J. Owen Todd, and Christopher Weld, Jr., partners at Todd & Weld LLP, as “Leading Lawyers” and the firm of Todd & Weld LLP as a “Leading Law Firm” in the United States in the field of General Commercial Litigation.  Chambers USA ranks leading firms and lawyers in an extensive range of practice areas through research which is in-depth and client focused.

6/1/2010
Boston Globe Article Highlights Howard M. Cooper's Representation of Judges in Libel Cases
On June 1, 2010, Todd & Weld LLP founding partner, Howard M. Cooper, was featured in a Boston Globe article titled “Judges call him to defend their honor - Boston lawyer relishes potential libel cases.”

5/19/2010
Gary O. Todd BBA Panelist on “Taking Discovery Outside of Massachusetts and the United States”
On May 19, 2010, Gary Todd served as a panelist at the Boston Bar Association program entitled:”Stranger in a Foreign Land: Taking discovery outside of Massachusetts and outside of the United States.”

5/7/2010
Howard M. Cooper Honored by National Lawyers Guild
Howard M. Cooper was chosen by the National Lawyers Guild as one of its 2010 honorees as Lawyer of the Year at a testimonial dinner held on May 7, 2010 at The Colonnade Hotel before a packed audience.

4/12/2010
Todd & Weld Files Defamation Suit on Behalf of Prison-Rights Advocate Against the Boston Herald
As reported in Lawyers Weekly's April 12, 2010, edition, Todd & Weld has served the Boston Herald with a defamation lawsuit on behalf of Joanna Marinova, a prison-rights advocate.  David H. Rich, one of the Todd & Weld attorneys representing Ms. Marinova, asserts that the Herald's May 28, 2009, story intended to sensationalize a visit by Rep. Gloria Fox to the Old Colony prison in Bridgewater to investigate alleged incidents of inmate abuse.  View PDF

4/8/2010
Gary O. Todd Panelist on Massachusetts Bar Association Program: “Contempt Trends and Beyond”
On April 8, 2010, Todd & Weld LLP Partner Gary Todd participated as a Panelist at a Massachusetts Bar Association advanced program entitled, “Contempt Trends and Beyond.”

3/7/2010
David H. Rich Quoted in Trademark Rights Article
On March 7, 2010, David H. Rich was quoted in a Worcester Telegram & Gazette article entitled, “Use of Web Complicates Name Suit.”  The article discussed trademarks, geographical market area, and the impact that the internet has had on disputes regarding trademarks.

1/28/2010
Jeffrey N. Catalano Testifies on Medical Malpractice and Charitable Cap Bills
As reported in the Massachusetts Lawyers Journal February 2010 edition, Jeffrey N. Catalano, Secretary of the Massachusetts Bar Association (“MBA”), testified at a hearing on January 28, 2010 before the Massachusetts Joint Committee on the Judiciary regarding pending medical malpractice and charitable cap bills.  Mr. Catalano presented the MBA's position on House Bill 1332, An Act Improving Patients' Access to Timely Compensation, otherwise called the “apology bill.”

1/21/2010
Lisa G. Arrowood Trial Advisor in the Harvard Law School Winter 2010 Trial Advocacy Workshop
On January 21, 2010, Lisa G. Arrowood acted as a Trial Advisor for the Harvard Law School Winter 2010 Trial Advocacy Workshop.  As a Trial Advisor, Ms. Arrowood helped students with their simulated trials and was involved in a critique following the presentation of the mock trials.

1/14/2010
Christopher R. O'Hara Quoted about Mass. SJC Independent Contractor Suit in Law 360
Christopher R. O'Hara was quoted in an article concerning an employee classification decision from the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court appearing in Law 360. 

12/28/2009
Howard M. Cooper Named to The Power List of the State's Most Influential Lawyers
After consultation with attorneys, judges, political figures and others, Lawyers Weekly's December 28, 2009 edition named “The Power List”-its roster of the state's most influential attorneys.  Howard M. Cooper of Todd & Weld was included as the “go-to guy for members of judiciary who believe they've been unfairly portrayed in media; major newspapers, radio stations and even government agencies can attest to the fact that he knows what he's doing inside courtroom.”View PDF

12/21/2009
Elaine M. Epstein Named as Member of Massachusetts Bar Association Centennial Commission
Elaine M. Epstein is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association (MBA) Centennial Commission that will meet during 2010-2011 to plan a year of MBA celebrations.  The Centennial Commission is led by Hon. John Greaney (ret.)

12/3/2009
Lisa G. Arrowood Panelist BBA Program: "Is the Civil Justice System in Serious Need of Repair?"
On December 3, 2009, Lisa G. Arrowood was a panelist in a Boston Bar Association sponsored program entitled “Is the Civil Justice System in Serious Need of Repair?”  Ms. Arrowood joined other panelists in a discussion regarding the March 2009 Final Report from the ‘Joint Project of the American College of Trial Lawyers and Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System.'

11/15/2009
Elaine M. Epstein Contributor to Northeastern University School of Law “Ask-the-Expert” Program
Elaine M. Epstein, a partner at Todd & Weld LLP and a graduate of Northern University School of Law, participated in the law school's Women in the Law “Ask-the-Expert” Program by responding to the question, “How does ageism play out in the profession?”

11/1/2009
Howard M. Cooper Appointed to MBA Fair and Impartial Judiciary Strike Force for 2009-2010
The Massachusetts Bar Association (MBA) has appointed Todd & Weld LLP Partner, Howard M. Cooper, to the MBA Fair and Impartial Judiciary Strike Force for 2009-2010.

10/29/2009
Jeffrey Catalano Honored with Rx for Excellence Award by Massachusetts Medical Law Report
Massachusetts Medical Law Report announced that Jeffrey Catalano has received an Rx for Excellence Award which is presented to professionals for best practices in safety, quality and risk management in health care. View PDF

10/16/2009
David E. Meier Panelist at Suffolk Law School CLE: Clarence Darrow: Crimes, Causes and the Courtroom
David E. Meier participated as a panelist in a program sponsored by Suffolk University Law School on October 16, 2009.

10/1/2009
Lisa G. Arrowood Named State Chair of the American College of Trial Lawyers
Lisa G. Arrowood has been named Chair of the Massachusetts State Committee of the American College of Trial Lawyers.

9/15/2009
Jeffrey N. Catalano Panelist For Medical-Legal Forum Entitled Medical Liability In The 21st Century
Jeffrey N. Catalano participated as a panelist for the 15th Annual Medical-Legal Forum sponsored by the Hampden County Bar Association.

9/1/2009
Lisa G. Arrowood Elected as Member of Boston Bar Association Council
Lisa G. Arrowood has been elected to a three-year term as member of the Council of the Boston Bar Association.

9/1/2009
Jeffrey N. Catalano Assumes Position as Secretary of the Massachusetts Bar Association
Jeffrey N. Catalano became an officer of the Massachusetts Bar Association as the MBA's Secretary for 2009-2010.

8/20/2009
Raymond Ausrotas Program Chair & Panelist at Mass Bar Association Roundtable RE Trial Issues
Raymond Ausrotas acted as program chair and a panelist at a discussion presented as part of the Massachusetts Bar Association's Trial Practice Roundtable Series Regarding Trial Issues.

3/25/2009
Nicholas B. Carter panelist at CLE Seminar “Internet Evidence: Finding It & Getting It Admitted.”
On March 25, 2009, Nicholas B. Carter was a panelist at the CLE Seminar “Internet Evidence:  Finding It & Getting It Admitted.”  The topic of discussion included electronically-stored information (ESI) and how to use and authenticate ESI as evidence at trial and evidentiary hearings.

3/16/2009
David E. Meier was a panelist at the CLE Seminar “Resurrecting the Insanity Defense”
On March 16, 2009, David E. Meier was a panelist at the CLE Seminar “Resurrecting the Insanity Defense.”

3/4/2009
Lisa Arrowood Panelist on Bench Meets Bar Panel
Lisa Arrowood participated as a panelist at the 13th Annual Superior Court Bench Meets Bar Conference on March 4, 2009, sponsored by the Boston Bar Association.

2/6/2009
Howard M. Cooper was a panelist on a presentation re: the “New Massachusetts Guide to Evidence"
On February 6, 2009, Howard M. Cooper was a panelist on a presentation concerning the “New Massachusetts Guide to Evidence” held at the Macaronis Institute for Trial and Appellate Advocacy at Suffolk Law University.

1/7/2009
Lisa G. Arrowood appointed by SJC to Board of Bar Overseers
Lisa G. Arrowood has been appointed by the Supreme Judicial Court to the Board of Bar Overseers.

12/1/2008
Jeffrey N. Catalano Co-Editor 3rd Ed of MBA "Guide to Judicial Practice in the Superior Court of MA"
Jeffrey N. Catalano is one of the drafters and Co-Editors of the recent third edition of the MBA Guide to Judicial Practice in the Superior Court of Massachusetts.

10/27/2008
David E. Meier to Lead Educational Symposium on Wrongful Convictions
In November 2008, David E. Meier will co-chair a two-day educational symposium on “Wrongful Convictions: Preventing and Litigating” at Suffolk Law School.

9/18/2008
Lisa Arrowood spoke at the BBA, Young Lawyers Section on the basics of medical malpractice
On September 18, 2008 Lisa Arrowood was a speaker at the Boston Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section on the basics of medical malpractice.

9/17/2008
Heidi A. Nadel named one of the Up & Coming Lawyers in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly on 8/18/08
Annually, Lawyers Weekly highlights 25 “Rising Stars” - Massachusetts lawyers who have been members of the bar for 10 years or less but who have already distinguished themselves in some manner and appear poised for even great accomplishments. View PDF

9/16/2008
David E. Meier Selected to Lead Boston Task Force on Wrongful Convictions
David E. Meier has been named a co-chairman of the Task Force to Prevent Wrongful Convictions, established in September, 2008 by the Boston Bar Association.

9/10/2008
Christopher R. O'Hara was the Featured Speaker at the New England Chapter of the NACCB
Christopher R. O'Hara was the Featured Speaker on Developments in the Law of the Massachusetts Wage Act and the Law of Trade Secrets, Noncompetition, Non-solicitation and Non-disclosure Covenants at the New England Chapter of the NACCB.

7/15/2008
MCLE Seminar - Family Law Case Update 2008
Gary Owen Todd and Maureen McBrien Co-chaired the MCLE Family Law Case Update 2008 (G.L. c. 208 - An in-depth look) seminar on July 15, 2008.

6/16/2008
Health Law Advocates Lawyer of the Month
Jeffrey N. Catalano was named Health Law Advocates Lawyer of the Month on June 16, 2008. Jeff has served on the Health Law Advocates Pro Bono Legal Network since July of 2003. Jeff has handled HLA pro bono referrals involving denials of coverage by private insurers and public insurers and he has handled cases involving clients with significant medical debt.

6/10/2008
Trial Advocacy Workshop
Gary Owen Todd was a faculty member of a week-long MCLE Trial Advocacy Workshop.

6/4/2008
Center for Legal Aid Education and American College of Trial Lawyers trial skills training program
Lisa G. Arrowood was a faculty member at the Center for Legal Aid Education and American College of Trial Lawyers four day trial skills training program.

5/29/2008
MCLE Seminar - Obtaining or Defending Summary Judgment in Employment Cases
Christopher R. O'Hara was a panelist at MCLE's seminar on summary judgment in employment law.

5/16/2008
Todd & Weld LLP goes green!!!
On Friday, May 16, 2008, Todd & Weld LLP launched a firm-wide Eco-challenge with a presentation from Susan Reid, Director of the Conservation Law Foundation and Nancy Reiner, co-chair of the MBA Energy and Environment Task Force.

5/13/2008
BBA CLE Seminar - Ethical Challenges in Bringing Cases to Trial
Lisa G. Arrowood was a panelist at the BBA's CLE Seminar 2008 - Ethical Challenges in Bringing Cases to Trial.

5/1/2008
Book published by Aspatore Books includes a chapter written by Ian Crawford
Aspatore Books has just published a book entitled Managing a Law Firm that includes a chapter written by the firm's managing partner, Ian Crawford.

4/30/2008
MOVA Presents David E. Meier with Gerard D. Downing Leadership Award
On April 30, 2008, David E. Meier received the Gerard D. Downing Leadership Award which is conferred upon leaders in public or private agencies who have demonstrated unwavering commitment to advancing the rights of crime victims and is recognized as such by his/her colleagues for their efforts on behalf of victims/survivors.

4/17/2008
11th Annual Personal Injury Law Conference
On April 17, 2008, Lisa G. Arrowood appeared on the faculty of the 11th Annual Personal Injury Law Conference.

3/20/2008
The first Firm and Fair Trial Date Town Hall at Suffolk University Law School
MBA Civil Litigation Section Council Chair Jeffrey N. Catalano and MBA President David W. White, Jr. collaborated with Chief Justice Barbara J. Rouse and others in the Superior Court to present the first Firm and Fair Trial Date Town Hall at Suffolk University Law School on March 20, 2008.

3/5/2008
Medical Malpractice lecture
Lisa G. Arrowood lectured at Brown University on the topic of Medical Malpractice.

2/12/2008
David E. Meier, Formerly Chief of Homicide with Suffolk County DA'S Office, Joins Todd & Weld LLP
Todd & Weld LLP has announced that David E. Meier will join the firm on March 3, 2008.  Mr. Meier has been with the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office since 1996, most recently serving as the Chief of Homicide.  During his time with the DA's Office, he was responsible for extensive grand jury investigative work, trial of major homicide cases, and briefing and argument of appellate cases and issues.  He acted as the lead state prosecutor in multi-agency investigations involving federal, state, and local law enforcement issues.

2/1/2008
J. Owen Todd Honored with International Award
The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers, based in London, has announced that J. Owen Todd has been nominated by his peers as one of the world's leading practitioners in the field of commercial litigation for the year 2008.

11/1/2007
Ten Attorneys from Todd & Weld LLP Named "Massachusetts Super Lawyers"
Ten attorneys from Todd & Weld LLP were named as "Massachusetts Super Lawyers" in the November edition of New England Super Lawyers Magazine.

10/4/2007
Todd & Weld LLP Named as one of Eight Recommended Firms by Benchmark 2008
The 2008 Benchmark edition of “America's Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys” named Todd & Weld LLP as one of eight firms recommended as a leading litigation firm in Massachusetts.

9/24/2007
J. Owen Todd: one of "35 Influential Judges and Lawyers of the Past 35 Years"
J. Owen Todd was honored as one of "35 influential judges and lawyers of the past 35 years" in the September 24th issue of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.

9/12/2007
MCLE Seminar - Alimony Summit 2007
Gary Owen Todd was a faculty member at MCLE's Alimony Summit 2007 seminar on September 12, 2007.

6/12/2007
"Brief Writing in the SJC and Appeals Court"
Howard M. Cooper was a panelist along with Justice John M. Greaney of the SJC and Justice Cynthia J. Cohen of the Massachusetts Appeals Court.

6/1/2007
Todd & Weld files class actions against Abercrombie & Kent and Complete Retreats
Kevin T. Peters and Christopher Weld, together with the New Jersey firm of Lite DePalma Greenberg & Rivas, LLC have sued the travel company Abercrombie & Kent and others for violating Federal securities laws, consumer protection laws, and misrepresentations, among other claims. View PDF

5/11/2007
"Overcoming Juror Bias in Your Tort Cases"
Lisa G. Arrowood was a panelist for the latest education program offered by the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys at the Moakley Federal Courthouse in Boston.

5/1/2007
Eight Attorneys from Todd & Weld Named "Massachusetts Super Lawyers Rising Stars"
Eight attorneys from Todd & Weld were named as "Massachusetts Super Lawyers Rising Stars" in the May edition of Boston Magazine.

3/21/2007
Medical Malpractice lecture
Lisa G. Arrowood lectured at Brown University on the topic of Medical Malpractice.

3/15/2007
"Medical Malpractice Update"
Lisa G. Arrowood was a panelist for an MCLE seminar entitled "Medical Malpractice Update."

2/9/2007
Two Todd & Weld Associates Lead Panel on Massachusetts Family Law Practice for Paralegals
Maureen McBrien, an associate in the Domestic Relations practice group, and Susan M. Sheehan, an associate and former paralegal in the same practice group, paneled a continuing legal education seminar entitled "Massachusetts Family Law Practice for Paralegals."

1/25/2007
Harvard Law School Trial Advocacy Workshop
Lisa G. Arrowood was a trial advisor for the Harvard Law School Trial Advocacy Workshop. The workshop focused on trial practice and techniques.

11/9/2006
2006 Communications Law seminar
Howard M. Cooper was a panelist at the 2006 Communications Law seminar at the Practicing Law Institute where he discussed legal issues related to recent developments in libel law.

11/1/2006
Nine Attorneys from Todd & Weld LLP Named "Massachusetts Super Lawyers"
Nine attorneys from Todd & Weld LLP were named "Massachusetts Super Lawyers" in the November edition of Boston Magazine.

10/20/2006
"Trying Divorce Cases"
As she has done for many years, Elaine M. Epstein was a faculty member at the MCLE seminar entitled "Trying Divorce Cases", demonstrating cross examination techniques and lecturing on financial statements.

7/14/2006
Health Law Advocates, Inc.
Jeffrey N. Catalano was elected to the Board of Directors of Health Law Advocates, Inc. where he has served as a pro bono attorney since 2003.

6/22/2006
J. Owen Todd Honored with International Award
The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers, based in London, has announced that J. Owen Todd has been nominated by his peers as one of the world's leading practitioners in the field of commercial litigation for the year 2006.

5/30/2006
HCAT Television
Lisa G. Arrowood and Jeffrey N. Catalano were invited guests on a television program entitled “Legal Briefs” and discussed pursuing medical negligence cases.

11/1/2005
Massachusetts Newspaper Pubishers Association
Howard M. Cooper made a presentation to members of the Massachusetts Newspaper Publishers Association.

10/1/2005
“Massachusetts Courtroom Advocacy”
“Massachusetts Courtroom Advocacy,” a book co-edited by J. Owen Todd together with the MCLE was published in October 2005.

9/1/2005
Business Litigation Session 2005
Christopher R. O'Hara was a panelist at the Massachusetts Bar Association Seminar entitled “Business Litigation Session 2005.”

8/1/2005
Murphy vs. Herald
Howard M. Cooper was the featured speaker on the Murphy v. Herald case at a meeting of judges attending the Flaschner Institute.

7/1/2005
Trial Tactics
Howard M. Cooper presented a session in trial tactics at an MCLE panel hosted by Judge Botsford.