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		NEWS AND EVENTS ARCHIVE
	» 6/08 John Caletri, an associate in our Rhode Island office, was recently a guest lecturer at a National Business Institute seminar entitled, "Insurance Coverage Law." John lectured on current and pending legislation and case law. He also spoke about Homeowners Insurance, Automobile Insurance, and Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage. » 6/08 We are pleased to announce that Paul Vance, an associate in our Connecticut office, recently became a member of the United Way of Greater Waterbury's Leadership Cabinet. » 6/08 We are pleased to welcome Robert Ludlum to the firm as an associate working in our Boston office. Robert focuses his practice on the defense of asbestos and other toxic tort litigation. » 5/08 We are pleased to announce that Kathryn Auger has joined our Boston office as an associate. Kathryn's practice focuses on the defense of complex general liability matters. » 4/08 We are pleased to welcome Scott Golding to our Boston office as an associate. Scott's practice focuses on complex civil litigation matters. » 3/08 Maureen Lane recently served on the faculty panel for the MCLE sponsored program entitled "Taking Depositions Workshop." This is the fourth time that Maureen has served on the faculty of this program. » 1/08 Melick, Porter & Shea celebrates its 25th anniversary of providing quality representation and service to our clients. We remain thankful for the confidence and trust placed in us over the past quarter century. » 1/08 Julie T. Fisher has joined the firm as an associate working in our Boston office. Julie's practice focuses on the defense of employment and complex civil litigation matters. » 12/07 We recently welcomed Seema Lynch to our Boston office as an associate. She has worked for many years in the medical malpractice, insurance defense and coverage arenas. Seema is also an Adjunct Professor at Northeastern University School of Law. She has held similar positions in the past at both Suffolk University and New England School of Law. » 11/07 We are pleased to announce that the firm has elected Jennifer Hardy, Donna Marcin, and Vincent Dunn as Senior Partners, and Maureen Lane, Adam Guttin, Dos Urbanski, Megan Kures, and Jessica Farrelly have been elected Junior Partners of the firm. » 11/07 Patrick D. Banfield has joined the firm as an associate working in both its Boston and Providence offices. Patrick's practice focuses on the defense of asbestos and other toxic tort litigation. » 11/07 J. Paul Vance of our Waterbury, Connecticut office has been appointed to the Police Commissioners Association of Connecticut. » 11/07 Congratulations to Bob Powers, Rick Shea and Bill Chapman who have been selected as 2007 New England Super Lawyers. They will be recognized in this month's edition of Boston Magazine. » 10/07 Maureen Lane was selected to serve on the faculty panel for the MCLE sponsored program entitled "Taking Depositions Workshop." This is the third year that Maureen has served on the faculty of this program. » 10/07 Melick, Porter & Shea was a sponsor of the 3rd Annual Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Cares "Spirit of Home" Gala which was held on November 9, 2007. The Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Cares program raises funds to support low-income and homeless families and children. » 10/07 Melick, Porter & Shea was proud to be a sponsor of the 12th Annual Schwartz Center Dinner, held on November 1, 2007. The Kenneth B. Schwartz Center is dedicated to strengthening the relationship between patients and caregivers. We were proud to be part of this wonderful evening. » 09/07 Kate Katzenberg and Holly Cruise have both been nominated for the annual Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Unsung Hero Award. The Unsung Hero Award recognizes those who perform internal corporate citizenship and cultivate pride within their companies, and whose exceptional efforts should not go unnoticed or unrewarded. Kate and Holly were recognized at the awards luncheon on October 17, 2007. J. Paul Vance has received the New Haven Business Times Forty under 40 Award. Paul was recognized at the recognition breakfast on October 5, 2007. We are delighted to welcome Cindy Pean and Shannon McQueeney to our firm. They both will work with clients in the area of complex Civil litigation. » 08/07 We recently welcomed John J. Reardon to our Boston team. For close to 20 years, John has focused his practice on the representation of clients in matters involving professional negligence, healthcare law and employment related issues. He has extensive trial experience and has represented clients in both state and federal court as well as before administrative agencies such as the Board of Registration in Medicine and the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. » 07/07 We are pleased to announce the opening of our new Rhode Island office located at 49 Weybosset Street in the heart of downtown Providence. » 07/07 We recently welcomed John A. Caletri to our Rhode Island team. John is a 1999 graduate of Roger Williams School of Law and will continue to concentrate his practice in the defense of complex civil litigation and toxic tort matters. Prior to joining Melick, Porter & Shea, John worked for a leading litigation firm where he focused on civil litigation.