Recent News
Dwyer & Collora announces Eve Slattery as partner
January 1, 2008
Dwyer & Collora, LLP is pleased to announce that Eve M. Slattery has become a partner of the firm. Ms. Slattery will continue to represent individual and corporate clients in complex civil and criminal litigation, including white collar criminal investigations and trials, health care litigation, and business disputes
Maria Durant Elected Vice President of Women’s Bar Foundation
January 1, 2008
Maria R. Durant, partner at Dwyer & Collora, LLP, has been elected Vice President of the Women’s Bar Foundation of Massachusetts, and will serve a one-year term effective January 2008. Ms. Durant is also currently a trustee of the Women’s Bar Foundation and Chair of the WBF Comedy Night Committee. She served as secretary for the WBF in 2007.
The WBF is the charitable affiliate of the Women’s Bar Association of Massachusetts and works to establish an equitable legal system, to promote social and economic equity for women, and to meet the legal needs of women and their children through an array of pro bono services. Current pro bono programs focus on battered women, elder law, incarcerated women, housing court, judicial consent for minors, rape law, and other issues within the client population.
Bill Lovett presents at MCLE program: Criminal Law 911
February 6, 2008
Attorney William J. Lovett presented at the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education program “Criminal Law 911: Triage for the Non-Practitioner. What every lawyer need to know to handle criminal law emergencies.” The program was held on Wednesday, February 6th. For more information, please click here.
Dwyer & Collora attorneys on faculty at 2008 ABA White Collar Crime Conference
March 7, 2008
Dwyer & Collora attorneys Thomas Dwyer and Michael Collora served on the faculty of this year’s ABA National Institute on White Collar Crime program. Mr. Collora co-moderated the panel “Mortgage Fraud: The Current Crisis.” Mr. Dwyer moderated the panel “Welcome to the Field of Healthcare Fraud Defense, Where Nothing is Static and ‘Victory’ is Hard to Define.”
For more information about this National Institute, click here to visit the ABA-CLE website.
Boston Magazine Names Dwyer & Collora, LLP Super Lawyers
November 2007
Boston Magazine recently released its annual list of “Massachusetts Super Lawyers.” The survey, conducted in March of 2007, collected votes from attorneys all over Massachusetts. Top vote recipients are featured in the magazine’s November issue. Dwyer & Collora winners in the Criminal Defense, White Collar category were: Daniel Cloherty, Michael Collora, Maria Durant, Thomas Dwyer, William Kettlewell, and Kathy Weinman. Attorney David Bunis was listed in the Business Litigation category; Jody Newman listed in the Employment Litigation: Plaintiff category; and Paul Cirel in the Health Care
Kathy Weinman Announced President-Elect of the BBA
September 12, 1007
Boston Bar Association President Anthony M. Doniger has announced that Kathy B. Weinman, a partner at Dwyer & Collora, LLP, has become President-Elect of the Boston Bar Association effective immediately.
Kathy B. Weinman focuses on complex litigation, principally the defense of corporate and individual clients in white-collar criminal and securities enforcement cases. Kathy previously served on the BBA’s Council and Executive Committee. She also co-chaired the BBA Criminal Law Section. Kathy was one of the BBA’s designees to the Joint Bar Committee on Judicial Nominations, which evaluates and reports on judicial nominees, and also served on the BBA’s Education and Nominating Committees. She has lectured on various aspects of criminal law practice, including at the American Bar Association’s Institutes on White Collar Crime and Health Care Fraud. Kathy graduated from the University of Michigan (A.B. with honors and high distinction, Phi Beta Kappa) and the University of Michigan Law School (J.D., magna cum laude).
Boston Bar Association Names 15 New Public Interest Leaders
September 10, 2007
Reaffirming the Boston Bar Association’s strong commitment to developing the next generation of civic leaders, BBA President Tony Doniger today named 15 lawyers, including Dwyer & Collora attorney Jennifer Ryan, as the newest members of the BBA’s prestigious Public Interest Leadership Program. The leadership training program, now in its fifth year, is for lawyers who have practiced law for fewer than 10 years, and fosters the professional relationships that are essential to success. Participants of the 12-month program become part of a growing alumni network, where both new and old members can benefit from the experience and leadership of their predecessors. The program was expanded this year due to overwhelming demand.
"The Public Interest Leadership Program helps Boston’s brightest young lawyers become the leaders of tomorrow,” said BBA President Tony Doniger. “This program is having a resounding impact on the entire city, while providing the lawyers with a real sense of professional fulfillment – reminding them why they went to law school in the first place.”
This year’s Public Interest Leadership Program participants graduated from eight different law schools and represent 11 law firms, eight of which are new to the program this year. Members of the group also come from legal services agencies, the Massachusetts Legislature, and include a solo practitioner. Nominated by their employers for their demonstrated commitment to public service and pro bono work, the highly select and diverse membership ensures that participants benefit from a vast array of experiences and perspectives, and that the message of the program will be spread across the city and legal community.
The 2007-2008 Public Interest Leaders will be provided with an insider’s view of a large scope of civic and charitable opportunities in Greater Boston. Participants will spend approximately 200 hours in meetings and workshops throughout the year, learning from prominent community leaders and Public Interest Leadership alums, developing insight into local organizations, and inspiring their peers to become more active in the civic arena.
Dwyer & Collora recognized at 2007 GBLS Associates' Fund Drive
June 20, 2007
Dwyer & Collora attorneys Jessica Driscoll, David Osborne, Justin O'Brien and Jennifer Ryan, at the June 20th recognition reception, hosted by GBLS.
Dwyer & Collora was recognized by the Greater Boston Legal Services for 100% participation in their annual Associates' Fund Drive. The GBLS Associates' Fund Drive is an effort to promote charitable giving amongst the associates. The benefits of the Fund Drive go the the Family Law Unit.
Press Releases
Dwyer & Collora Launches Charitable Foundation in Honor of Judge Thomas E. Dwyer
For press inquiries, please contact:
Rebecca Kaiser
Director of Business Development
rkaiser@dwyercollora.com
617-371-1000