Attorneys serving Massachusetts, Rhode Island

Laura R. Studen

Partner

Office Phone: 617.345.3325
Location: Boston, MA
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Practice:

Bar Admissions:

Massachusetts
New Hampshire
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Experience:

Laura Studen is Co-Chair of the Firm's Business Litigation Department. Prior to joining Burns & Levinson in 2001, Ms. Studen was a Senior Partner at Lane, Altman & Owens LLP where she was the Chair of the Employment Practice Group. She concentrates her practice in employment law, business litigation, family and probate law, and she counsels companies as well as individuals. For over twenty years, Ms. Studen has handled litigation involving employment matters (including discrimination, wrongful discharge, workplace harassment, executive compensation and employment contract negotiations). Her family law practice includes litigation of child custody and removal as well as divorce among medium to higher net worth individuals involving complex business valuation and asset issues.

Memberships:

Boston Bar Association
Massachusetts Bar Foundation, fellow
Massachusetts Association of Women Lawyers, past president
Board of Governors of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, former member

Additional Information:

Ms. Studen taught Employment Law and Family Law as an adjunct faculty member at the New England School of Law.
Ms. Studen frequently participates as faculty for Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, and other groups on employment law and family law continuing education topics.

Education:

J.D., magna cum laude, New England School of Law, 1982
M.A., Journalism, Boston University School of Communications, 1972
B.A., Ohio State University, 1970

Awards:

Ms. Studen has been selected by Best Lawyers in America® (2006-2010) as a leader in her field, Labor & Employment Law. Best Lawyers® is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey in which 16,000 leading attorneys throughout the country cast more than half a million votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their specialties. Inclusion is considered a singular honor.
On June 18, 2005, Ms. Studen was honored as a "Woman of Distinction In Law and Public Service" at the Massachusetts Association of Women Lawyers Annual Business Meeting and Banquet.
Massachusetts Super Lawyer in 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004. The selection of attorneys is based on a poll and internal research done by Law & Politics Magazine and reviewed by an independent blue ribbon panel of their peers. Listed attorneys and finalists consist of the top 5% of attorneys in Massachusetts. The listing appeared in the November issue of Boston Magazine and in New England Super Lawyers Magazine. She was also listed as one of the Top 50 Female Massachusetts Super Lawyers in 2009, 2007, 2006 and 2005 and one of the Top 50 Female New England Super Lawyers in 2007.

Quotes:

4/6/2010, The Boston Globe - Dennis course found at fault in golfer suit
Laura Studen was quoted in this article by David Abel.
4/6/2010, WTKK 96.9 - The Michael Graham Show
Laura Studen discusses the victory in the Elaine Joyce v. Town of Dennis, et al., matter.
7/28/2009, The Boston Globe - Doctor can take Beth Israel to court
Laura Studen and Ellen Zucker were quoted in this article by Robert Weisman.
12/5/2008, Boston Herald - Barry Nolan sues Comcast, CN8 for $1.2 million
Laura Studen was quoted in this article by Gayle Fee and Laura Raposa regarding the lawsuit Barry Nolan filed against Comcast and CN8, saying the cable company violated his constitutional right to rip Fox News bigfoot Bill O’Reilly when they terminated Nolan last spring.
9/1/2008, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly - Local sports disputes play out on federal court
Laura Studen was quoted in this article by David Frank.
5/28/2008, Boston Globe - Ex-Cambridge city worker awarded $4.5m in suit
Ellen Zucker and Laura Studen were quoted in this article.
2/19/2008, Laura Studen was interviewed & quoted - Elaine Joyce case involving sexual discrimination in a golf tournament
The Boston Globe, The Boston Herald, The New York Times, The Cape Cod Times, NECN, WBZ, Channel 7, Channel 4 and Fox 25
1/9/2007, Boston Herald - Dunkin' denial leaves customer steaming
Laura Studen was quoted in this article by Jay Fitzgerald regarding a wheelchair-bound man who was refused service at a Dunkin' Donuts shop when he approached the drive-up window in his wheelchair.
1/9/2007, WRKO AM 680 - Radio Interview
Laura Studen was interviewed regarding a possible discrimination case against Dunkin' Donuts.
10/20/2005, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly - "Business Owners Can't Fire Minority Partner"
Laura R. Studen was quoted in the article written by Ariana L. Johnson on the 15-page decision, Massamanian v. DuBose, et. at. Lawyers Weekly No. 12-294-05. "Calling it 'an appropriate remedy,' Boston attorney Laura R. Studen, counsel for the plaintiff, asserted that there was 'overwhelming evidence of the defendants' wrongdoing."
6/20/2005, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly - "Company Should Have Let Employee Work at Home"
Laura R. Studen was quoted in the article.
11/5/2003, The Boston Globe - "What Would Abby Say?"
Laura R. Studen was mentioned in the article by Steve Bailey.The article included Laura's client, Paula Lyons.
11/8/2002, Boston Business Journal - "In Flux, Burns & Levinson Regroups with New Strategies"
David Rosenblatt, Frank Segall, Laura R. Studen and the Firm were featured in the article by Sheri Qualters.
9/9/2002, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly - Interview: Esq. Section
Laura R. Studen was interviewed about representation of a client, former Bell Atlantic and NYNEX employee who was diagnosed with post-polio syndrome.
6/17/2002, The BNA Employment Discrimation Report - "Jury Says Verizon Should Pay $1.7 Million for Unlawful Treatment of Disabled Worker"
Laura R. Studen was quoted in the article by Rick Vallere.
6/10/2002, The BNA Daily Labor Report - "Jury Says Verizon Should Pay $1.7 Million for Unlawful Treatment of Disabled Worker"
Laura R. Studen was quoted in the article by Rick Vallere.
5/31/2002, The Boston Globe - "Verizon Hit with $1.7m Verdict; Jury Says Company Failed to Provide for Disabled Ex-Worker"
Laura R. Studen was interviewed by Diane E. Lewis.
10/22/2001, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (pg.1, 31) - "Workers Can Sue Under ERISA When Not Told of Cancellation, Firm Had Duty To Announce Terminated Plan"
Lawrence Murray and Laura R. Studen were quoted in the article by Jason M. Scally.

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Recent Articles and Publications:

Get To Know Us...
Boston Spirit Magazine, Seasonal People Issue, May/June 2010

Get To Know Us...
Boston Spirit Magazine, Seasonal People issue, May/June 2009

Guardianship: The Deprivation of Decision-Making Rights
Boston Spirit Magazine, November/December 2008

Chapter 8 Preparing Discovery
MCLE Superior Court Practice Manual, 2008

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Speaking Engagements:

Marital Valuations After Bernier, 11.18.2008
Location: Senior Partners for Justice
Role: Speaker

MCLE Employment Law Trial Skills MasterClass, 3.12.2008
Location: MCLE Conference Center 10 Winter Place, Boston 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Role: Faculty Member
Topic: Learn how to win your employment case in court
MCLE's Employment Law Trial Skills MasterClass was created by employment law trial experts to give you the most practical information and experience in the shortest time.
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Center for Advanced Legal Studies, 9.20.2007
Location: Suffolk Univeristy Law School
Role: Faculty Member
Topic: Walking the Line in the 21st Century Workplace

27th Annual MBA Labor & Employment Law Conference, 6.15.2006
On June 15, 2006 Laura Studen and Victoria Walton presented "Use of Medical Records" at the 27th Annual MBA Labor & Employment Law Conference.

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