Todd & Weld Attorneys Max Stern and Billy Gildea Named “Lawyers of the Year” by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
Todd & Weld is proud to announce that attorneys Max Stern and Billy Gildea have been named Lawyers of the Year by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly for their successful representation of Shannon O'Brien in litigation that resulted in her reinstatement as Chair of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission.
Stern and Gildea represented O’Brien in a high-profile dispute challenging her removal as chair of the Cannabis Control Commission. Their advocacy helped secure a court ruling that restored O’Brien to her leadership position and clarified important questions regarding administrative authority and due process in state government.
The case drew statewide attention because of its implications for public governance, agency independence, and the procedural protections afforded to appointed officials. Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly recognized Stern and Gildea for their strategic litigation approach and effective courtroom advocacy in achieving a significant outcome for their client.
Congratulations, Max and Billy, on this well-deserved recognition and your continued commitment to excellence in complex litigation and government-related matters.
Read the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly article here: masslawyersweekly.com/lawyers-of-the-year-max-d-stern-and-william-gildea/