Hinckley Allen is proud to host the annual meeting for Globalaw, an international network of mid-size law firms, in Boston September 21-24, 2022. As the New England member of the Globalaw network, Hinckley Allen and its clients with international needs have access to the best legal and business advice throughout the world. The 2022 gathering has particular significance as it is the first time a Globalaw annual meeting has been held since the pandemic. Partners John H. Sokul, Jr. and William S. Fish, Jr. serve as the Hinckley Allen liaisons and hosts for this event. Respected leaders in their practice areas, both John and Bill are honored to host the annual meeting.
John is a leading real estate attorney in Boston and New Hampshire, with a sophisticated practice that spans the retail, resort, office, institutional, medical, hospitality, industrial and manufacturing industries. He has helped large development groups reimagine and repurpose their retail real estate footprints across New England. He serves on the firm’s Executive Committee and has also served as a Practice Group Leader for the Real Estate group. John is also a Member of the prestigious international Counselors of Real Estate.
Bill is an experienced litigator and corporate attorney, representing clients in a variety of industries. He has extensive experience trying cases in state and federal court and handling complex matters throughout the country. Bill brings significant expertise in First Amendment law and plays an instrumental role in this type of litigation in Connecticut. He is also a Fellow in The Trial Lawyer Honorary Society of the Litigation Counsel of America. Both attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers in America® with numerous accolades in their respective practice areas.
“We value our relationship with Globalaw now more than ever. Our clients are looking for domestic and international support as they grow their businesses and partnering with Globalaw allows us to provide insight and execution from attorneys we trust,” said Sokul.
The dynamic program planned for the 2022 meeting will offer attendees the latest on legal industry trends and best practices, as well as discussions on cybersecurity, energy, construction, international investigations, among others. The annual meeting also serves as a way for Globalaw member attorneys to meet and network. “We value our relationship with Globalaw now more than ever. Our clients are looking for domestic and international support as they grow their businesses and partnering with Globalaw allows us to provide insight and execution from attorneys we trust,” said Sokul. “Members since 2018, we have been active participants in both virtual and in-person meetings and learning opportunities. The chance to engage with the membership, all of whom are like minded firms with similar goals, has been fantastic. It helps us to not only provide a better view of global trends for our clients, but also to understand the nuance of international laws and regulations,” said Fish.
Hinckley Allen has built a regional and national reputation as a full-service firm that delivers exceptional results with a team of talented attorneys and trusted advisors many of whom will present during the four-day meeting including Managing Partner Patrick Rogers, Chief Talent Officer Robert Harris, former National Security Chief of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts B. Stephanie Siegmann, and other attorney client teams. Other notable speakers will include former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis, and Alan Solomont, former United States Ambassador to Spain.