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Payal Salsburg Participates in SABAGB’s Inaugural Mentorship Committee Office Hours
/in News, Payal Salsburg /by Laredo & SmithAmong her other leadership activities with the South Asian Bar Association of Greater Boston, firm partner Payal Salsburg offers mentoring to younger attorneys. As an active participant of the Mentorship Committee, Payal and her two SABAGB colleagues donate generously of their time to help law students and SABA mentees through both open office hours and […]
Laredo & Smith Lawyers Named to 2021 Best Lawyers In America
/in Marc Laredo, Mark Smith, Matthew Kane, News /by Laredo & SmithThree of Laredo & Smith’s partners are selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Matt Kane is selected for his work in Commercial Litigation again this year. Matt has been named annually since 2017, a true testament to his work in this area. Matt represents banks and other financial […]
Payal Salsburg Honored as a 2020 Top Women of Law
/in News, Payal Salsburg /by Laredo & SmithPartner Payal Salsburg is named a 2020 Top Women of Law honoree by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. This recognition celebrates the achievements of exceptional women lawyers who are pioneers, educators, trailblazers and role models. Each year, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly honors attorneys from across the spectrum of the legal profession, including private practice attorneys who have become […]
Payal Salsburg Moderates South Asian Bar Program on Job Hunting in a Pandemic
/in News, Payal Salsburg /by Laredo & SmithLaredo & Smith Partner, Payal Salsburg is moderating a July 29th virtual program entitled, “Job Hunting & e-Networking During a Pandemic.” for the South Asian Bar Association of Greater Boston. The interactive program features three law firm professionals who will share effective ways to navigate uncertainties surrounding finding a job and making meaningful connections with people […]
Jessica Conklin Elected to Board of Directors for the Center for Artistry and Scholarship
/in Jessica Conklin, News /by Laredo & SmithAttorney Jessica Conklin was recently elected to the board of directors for the Center for Artistry and Scholarship (CAS), an organization whose mission it is to develop and support innovative leaders in education so that they may build more equitable, collaborative and creative communities. In her role, Jessica will work with other members of the […]
Payal Salsburg Presents to the Health Care Compliance Association
/in News, Payal Salsburg /by Laredo & SmithPartner, Payal Salsburg, will present to members of the Health Care Compliance Association. Her program is entitled: “Q1-Q2 2020 Enforcement Trends and What They Mean For Your Company”. During the July 15th discussion, with her co-presenter, Payal will cover: Assessing compliance risk in light of recent enforcement trends and whether the trends apply to your organization […]
Understanding the New Regulations Governing Title IX for Colleges and Universities
/in News, Newsletters, School Disciplinary Actions and Title IX /by Laredo & SmithOn May 6, 2020, the United States Department of Education released new regulations governing the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination based on sex in educational institutions. These regulations become effective on August 14, 2020. Although these regulations also govern the application of Title IX at elementary and secondary schools, this alert focuses on […]
Mark Smith Elected Chair of Massachusetts Court Management Advisory Board
/in Mark Smith, News /by Laredo & SmithMark Smith was elected Chair of the Court Management Advisory Board. The Massachusetts Legislature formed the Court Management Advisory Board (CMAB) to assist the justices of the supreme judicial court, the chief justice of the trial court, and the court administrator on all matters of judicial reform. The CMAB has ten members who are appointed according to categories of experience, […]
Payal Salsburg Presents Force Majeure Webinar To In-House Counsel
/in News, Payal Salsburg /by Laredo & SmithPayal Salsburg is presenting a webinar through the Asian American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts (AALAM) to a group of In-House Counsel entitled, “Force Majeure: What it Means for Your Company During the COVID-19 Crisis.” The webinar takes place on Tuesday, May 26th from 4-5pm via Zoom. During the webinar, Payal will explain how force majeure may […]
Payal Salsburg Presents in Webinar On Increasing Visibility for Newer Lawyers
/in News, Payal Salsburg /by Laredo & SmithPartner, Payal Salsburg, presents at a Boston Bar Association panel-style webinar on May 21st from 12-1pm to discuss ways that newer lawyers may increase their visibility in the legal community. Joining Payal in the discussion is a diverse panel of speakers including the Chair of the Board of Editors of the Boston Bar Journal, the Editor-in-Chief of Massachusetts […]
Payal Salsburg Featured in Law360 Article: “How Attorneys Are Fighting COVID-19 On The Front Lines”
/in Articles, News, Payal Salsburg /by Laredo & SmithLaw360 featured partner, Payal Salsburg, in an article showcasing how lawyers are volunteering their time to helping others during the COVID-19 pandemic. When not practicing law, Payal is at Mass General Hospital administering to those in need during their most desperate times. We invite you to read the full article, entitled: How Attorneys Are Fighting […]
Boston.Com Features Payal Salsburg’s Volunteerism at Mass General
/in News, Payal Salsburg /by Laredo & SmithWhen not offering legal advice to her clients, Payal Salsburg can be found helping others in need. And in a COVID-19 world, her volunteering hasn’t missed a step. Recently, Boston.com interviewed Payal to learn more about what it’s like to be volunteering at Mass General during the pandemic. She is truly an inspiration. Read the […]
Small Business Alert: Congress Clears Major Hurdle and Senate Reaches Agreement on Principle Terms of S.3548, “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.” Phase 3.
/in Business Law, Business Litigation, Matthew Kane, News /by Laredo & SmithAt 1:00 a.m this morning, Senate leader McConnell announced an agreement in the Senate on the principle terms of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or “CARES” Act, S.3548, subject to minor and technical revisions. A vote in the Senate is expected soon. Much of the relief proposed in the bill would be […]
Small Business Alert: Families First Coronavirus Response Act Phase 2
/in Business Law, Business Litigation, News /by Laredo & SmithOn Wednesday, March 18th, the Senate passed a slightly revised version of H.B. 6201 and the President signed the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” into law. The relevant revisions narrow the application of the Act’s leave provisions to exclude employees caring for any persons other than immediate family members due to COVID19 related illnesses or […]
Small Businesses Alert: Families First Coronavirus Response Act
/in Business Law, Business Litigation, News /by Laredo & SmithThe COVID 19 pandemic is slowly stopping the U.S. in its tracks. As governments find ways to flatten the curve, the U.S. House did its part by passing H.B. 6201, entitled “Families First Coronavirus Response Act.” H.B. 6201 is not yet the law, but we anticipate versions of the bill’s most significant provisions will become […]
Conklin Presents BBA Program: Representing Students in Title IX Proceedings
/in Jessica Conklin, News, School Disciplinary Actions and Title IX /by Laredo & SmithJessica Conklin presented on a panel covering the special considerations of representing complainants and respondents in sexual misconduct proceedings in high school, college and university settings. The group will cover: fact gathering preparing your client for an interview or hearing handling a parallel criminal and civil matter trauma informed advocacy preserving issues for subsequent civil […]
Salsburg Speaking at BBA “Do’s and Don’t for Depositions” Program
/in News, Payal Salsburg /by Laredo & SmithPayal Salsburg will co-present a Boston Bar Association program that teaches about effective depositions. Sponsored by the Business & Commercial Litigation Section and the New Lawyers Section, the panelists will discuss their experiences taking and defending depositions and will share valuable insight into excellent preparation, effectively questioning of deponents and objecting while defending a deposition. […]
Payal Salsburg Presenting CLE Video for the Federal Bar Association
/in News, Payal Salsburg /by Laredo & SmithThe Federal Bar Association will present a live video broadcast featuring partner Payal Salsburg entitled, “Advanced Strategies & Tactics in Drafting Complaints & Answers.” Payal will lead this CLE program, providing practical tips in drafting pleadings in accordance with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and is designed for junior and mid-level litigators. Key topics to […]
Supreme Judicial Court Prohibits Extension Of Non-Solicit Period In Lieu of Awarding Damages
/in Business Law, Business Litigation, Newsletters /by Laredo & SmithOn January 14, 2020, the highest court in the Commonwealth held that, while a former shareholder and employee of a closely-held company breached a restrictive covenant with the company, the trial judge’s decision to extend the restrictive covenant beyond its plain terms was erroneous under the circumstances. February 2020 Newsletter
Two Laredo & Smith Partners Appointed Hearing Officers for the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers
/in Matthew Kane, News, Payal Salsburg /by Laredo & SmithMatthew Kane and Payal Salsburg have each been appointed to three-year terms as hearing officers for the Board of Bar Overseers. Both attorneys will act as uncompensated volunteers on behalf of the Board of Bar Overseers, an independent administrative body established by the Supreme Judicial Court to investigate and evaluate complaints against attorneys in Massachusetts. […]
Laredo & Smith Growing the Firm’s Corporate/Business Law Practice
/in Business Law, Business Litigation, News /by Laredo & SmithLaredo & Smith, LLP, an established law firm with a collegial practice located in downtown Boston, is looking to hire an attorney for its corporate/business law practice. Candidates must have at least three years’ experience, including familiarity with closely-held entities. The firm is open to a part-time or flexible hours arrangement. Some portable billings or […]
Payal Salsburg Elevated to Partner with Laredo & Smith, LLP
/in News, Payal Salsburg /by Laredo & SmithLaredo & Smith, LLP is pleased to announce Payal Salsburg’s promotion to Partner as of January 1, 2020. Payal is an integral part of the firm’s practice, and she will continue to focus her practice in the areas of business litigation, corporate advice and counsel, and white collar criminal defense. Payal works with large and […]
Payal Salsburg Moderates CLE on Litigating Derivative Suits in Closely-Held Businesses
/in Business Litigation, News, Payal Salsburg /by Laredo & SmithPayal Salsburg will moderate a panel of speakers for a Boston Bar Association program entitled, “Litigating Derivative Suits in Closely-Held Businesses.” This CLE covers considerations of bringing derivative claims versus a direct claim on behalf of shareholders in a closely-held business. The panelists will discuss particular considerations under Massachusetts Law as well as strategies through […]
Payal Salsburg Presents as Faculty for Strafford Webinar
/in News, Payal Salsburg /by Laredo & SmithPayal Salsburg is co-presenting a CLE webinar entitled, “Advanced Drafting of Complaints and Answers: How to Go Beyond Required Content and Reach Multiple Audiences.” This Strafford program takes place on Thursday, December 5th from 1-2:30pm EST. The co-panelists will address the following topics: What is sacrificed when pleadings only meet minimum standards? Who are the […]
Super Lawyers Recognizes Laredo & Smith Attorneys
/in Jessica Conklin, Marc Laredo, Mark Smith, Matthew Kane, News, Payal Salsburg /by Laredo & SmithLaredo & Smith is pleased to announce that many of the firm’s attorneys are named to Super Lawyers for 2019. Marc Laredo, Mark Smith, Matt Kane, Payal Salsburg, and Jessica Conklin are all named to the 2019 Super Lawyers list in the following categories: Marc Laredo is recognized for Business Litigation Mark Smith is recognized for Criminal Defense: White Collar Crime […]