Todd & Weld Named 2026 Best Women-Led Law Firm by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
Todd & Weld has been selected as a 2026 Best Women-Led Law Firm by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, marking the third consecutive year the firm has received the distinction.
The Best Women-Led Law Firms program celebrates the contributions of female-led firms across Massachusetts and the ways in which these firms are helping women attorneys thrive professionally.
In its 2026 profile of Todd & Weld, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly highlighted the firm’s commitment to developing attorneys and creating opportunities for women to take on meaningful leadership roles within the firm and throughout the legal profession. The profile notes the leadership of Co-Managing Partner Megan Deluhery, as well as Partners and Senior Counsel Ingrid Martin, Maria Davis, Megan Rothemich, Elaine Epstein and Julianna Zane. Stephanie Hood was also recognized as the firm’s Executive Director and for her selection as President-Elect of the Association of Legal Administrators – Boston Chapter’s Board of Directors for the 2026–2027 term.
The profile goes on to highlight the firm’s focus on developing women attorneys at every stage of their careers, including mentorship, substantive opportunities, visibility in significant matters and pathways for professional advancement. In 2025, Lauren Aldred was promoted to Of Counsel, Julianna Zane was promoted to Partner, and just recently, following the profile submission, Luci Passanisi was promoted to Of Counsel. Women attorneys at earlier stages of their careers have also received recognition through programs including Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s “Up & Coming Lawyers.”
Todd & Weld attorneys are also encouraged to build leadership experience outside the firm through professional organizations, bar leadership, speaking engagements, publications, mentorship and community initiatives.
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