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Hinckley Allen Names Michelle R. Peirce as Practice Co-Chair


Hinckley Allen is proud to announce that Michelle R. Peirce has been named Co-Chair of the Government Enforcement & White Collar Defense group, joining Michael J. Connolly and Michael L. Koenig as leaders of the group, which represents individual and corporate clients in criminal, civil and regulatory enforcement matters at every stage—from proactively advising on compliance programs in health care, public procurement, and construction, to defending against government investigation and/or indictment.

Michelle joined Hinckley Allen in January of 2021 after 17 years at Barrett & Singal, where she served as the Co-Chair of the Firm’s Litigation group. She is also a former Special Assistant District Attorney for Middlesex County. Her practice focuses on white-collar criminal defense, as well as complex civil litigation matters, including healthcare fraud and consumer protection investigations.  Michelle has tried numerous jury and bench trials.

Michelle is currently serving as President of the Women’s Bar Foundation and is a past president of the Women’s Bar Association of Massachusetts. She has also been recognized for her achievements by Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers and Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly on numerous occasions.


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Hinckley Allen is a client-driven, forward-thinking law firm with one common goal: to provide value and deliver results for our clients. The firm collaborates across practices and continuously pursues operational excellence to deliver cost-effective, exceptional service. Structured to serve our clients based on their industries and how they do business, Hinckley Allen offers a combination of agility, responsiveness, full-service capabilities, and depth of experience.

Recognized as an Am Law 200 firm, Hinckley Allen offers pragmatic legal counsel, strategic thinking, and tireless advocacy to a diverse clientele. Our clients include regional, national, and international privately held and public companies and emerging businesses in a wide range of industries. Leading utilities, financial institutions, manufacturing companies, educational and health care institutions, real estate developers, and construction companies depend on us for counsel. With offices in Boston, Chicago, and other regional hubs, we have been a vital force in businesses, government, and our communities since 1906.

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