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Recognized for Excellence: Wiggin and Dana Named Law Firm of the Year, Attorney of the Year, and Earns 8 Additional Honors at the 2025 New England Legal Awards

October 27, 2025

Wiggin and Dana is proud to announce an extraordinary achievement at The American Lawyer’s 2025 New England Legal Awards, where the firm earned 10 top honors and was recognized as a finalist in additional categories. These awards celebrate excellence across the legal profession, and this year’s results underscore Wiggin and Dana’s commitment to delivering exceptional advocacy and client service.

“These awards reflect the talent, dedication, and collaborative spirit of our attorneys and staff,” said Tim Diemand, Managing Partner. “We’re honored to be recognized among the region’s best and proud of the impact we make for our clients every day.”

Firmwide Recognition

Individual Honors

Lifetime Achievement Award: James I. Glasser
Attorney of the Year: Jonathan M. Freiman
Intellectual Property Attorney of the Year: Anthony D. Sabatelli
Rising Stars: Rachel E. Canna and Zeynep E. Vallance

Celebrating Our Finalists

In addition to these wins, Wiggin and Dana was named a finalist in other categories, further demonstrating the depth and breadth of our practice.

Legal Innovators & Disrupters Finalist: Jack H. Sousa, for wiggin(x) by Wiggin and Dana
Merger and Acquisition Attorney of the Year Finalist: Mark S. Kaduboski
Litigation Departments of the Year Finalist: Labor and Employment

Related People

Rachel E. Canna

Jonathan M. Freiman

James I. Glasser

Mark S. Kaduboski

Anthony D. Sabatelli, Ph.D.

Zeynep E. Vallance

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Recognized for Excellence: Wiggin and Dana Named Law Firm of the Year, Attorney of the Year, and Earns 8 Additional Honors at the 2025 New England Legal Awards

Wiggin and Dana is proud to announce an extraordinary achievement at The American Lawyer’s 2025 New England Legal Awards, where the firm earned 10 top honors and was recognized as a finalist in additional categories. These awards celebrate excellence across the legal profession, and this year’s results underscore Wiggin and Dana’s commitment to delivering exceptional […]