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Boston, MA – August 22, 2025 – The third annual New England Legal Awards, organized by Law.com, have unveiled their 2025 winners and finalists, recognizing outstanding attorneys and law firms across Connecticut, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. This prestigious event, celebrating professional excellence in the region’s legal community, will honor its honorees at a gala dinner on October 23, 2025, at The Westin Copley Place in Boston. The awards highlight achievements in categories such as Attorney of the Year, Distinguished Leaders, and Social Impact, showcasing the diverse contributions of legal professionals in New England.
Highlighted Winners and Finalists
The 2025 awards feature a robust lineup of legal talent, with winners and finalists selected for their exceptional work in litigation, mentorship, banking and finance, and community impact. Below are some of the key categories and honorees, as reported by Law.com on August 20, 2025:
- Attorney of the Year Finalists:
- Felicia Ellsworth, WilmerHale
- Jonathan Freiman, Wiggin and Dana
- William Trach, Latham & Watkins
- Distinguished Leaders Winners:
- Matthew Becker, Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider
- Dillon Brozyna, Morgan & Morgan
- David Gacioch, McDermott Will & Emery
- Samia Kirmani, Jackson Lewis
- Scott Moskol, Blank Rome
- Gerald Petros, Hinckley Allen
- Jack Pirozzolo, Sidley Austin
- Christopher Sica, Rome Clifford Katz & Koerner
- Moshe Spinowitz, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
- David Tolley, Latham & Watkins
- Richard Vitarelli, Jackson Lewis
- Social Impact Finalists:
- Asseret Frausto, McDermott Will & Emery
- Scott O’Connell, Holland & Knight
- Seth Orkand, Robinson+Cole
- Kevin Prussia, WilmerHale
- Unsung Hero Winners:
- Mark Bellomy, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
- Matthew Gens, Berluti McLaughlin & Kutchin
- Kristi Kelly, Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law
- Lifetime Achievement Award Winners:
- Timothy Conlon, DarrowEverett
- Nicholas DiGiovanni, Morgan, Brown & Joy
- James Glasser, Wiggin and Dana
- Gary Matsko, Davis Malm
- Robert Morris, Pullman & Comley
- Banking and Finance Attorney of the Year Finalists:
- Devon Kinnard, Sassoon Cymrot
- Ben McGuire, Greenberg Traurig
- Susan Parker, Latham & Watkins
- Best Mentors Finalists:
- Megan Carannante, Pullman & Comley
- Liane Keister, Berluti McLaughlin & Kutchin
- Ted Mathias, Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider
- Michael Rose, Rose Kallor
Additional winners include Chinh H. Pham of Greenberg Traurig and Stanley A. Twardy, Jr. of Day Pitney in the In-House Impact category, and Richard L. Street of Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey and Dr. Maria Laccotripe Zacharakis of McCarter & English in other notable categories. The awards also recognize firms like Troutman Pepper for its Education Law Center Partnership and Resolute Management, Inc. for corporate contributions.
A Celebration of Regional Excellence
The New England Legal Awards, now in their third year, highlight the region’s legal community for its innovation, leadership, and commitment to social impact. The 2025 honorees represent a diverse group of professionals who have excelled in areas such as litigation, corporate law, and pro bono work. The awards dinner, set for October 23, will bring together legal leaders to celebrate these achievements, with tickets and sponsorships available through Analisa Cox at [email protected].
The selection process, overseen by ALM Global, emphasizes professional excellence and community impact, drawing nominations from across New England’s six states. The awards also reflect the region’s growing influence in national legal circles, with firms like WilmerHale, Latham & Watkins, and Greenberg Traurig prominently featured. Posts on X have celebrated the announcement, with users praising the recognition of unsung heroes and mentors who shape the future of the legal profession.
Looking Forward
As the legal landscape evolves, the New England Legal Awards continue to spotlight the region’s contributions to justice, innovation, and community service. The 2025 gala promises to be a landmark event, honoring those who have set benchmarks for excellence while inspiring the next generation of legal professionals. For more details on the awards and event, visit the New England Legal Awards event site.
Sources: Law.com, Event.Law.com