Kathleen M. O'Donnell Has Been Recognized Among the Top in Her Industry by the Expert Network©

Lowell, MA, February 10, 2016 (Newswire.com) - ​​​​​​Kathleen M. O'Donnell, O'Donnell Law Firm, has joined The Expert Network, an invitation only service for distinguished professionals. O'Donnell has been chosen as a Distinguished Lawyer™ based on peer reviews and ratings, dozens of recognitions, and accomplishments achieved throughout her career.

O'Donnell outshines others in her field due to her extensive educational background, recognitions, and career longevity. She received her law degree from Suffolk University Law School in Boston, Massachusetts in 1980 and an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Wheaton College in 2007. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Wheaton College in 1977. O’Donnell is admitted to practice in the state of Massachusetts, the U.S. District Court in the District of Massachusetts, and the U.S. Court of Appeals 1st Circuit. She is past President of the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, and the Greater Lowell Bar Association.

"As a lawyer I represent my individual clients but I also have an obligation to ensure that our judicial system works for everyone."

Kathleen M. O'Donnell, O'Donnell Law Firm

O’Donnell has received the Lawyer of the Year Award from the Greater Lowell Bar Association in 1992, the Distinguished Service Award from the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys in 1994, and the American Association of Justice Service Award in 1996 and 1997. She was recognized as a top personal injury lawyer and as one of the fifty top women lawyers in New England and in Massachusetts by Boston Magazine Super Lawyer every year from 2004 to 2015, was named one of the Top Ten Lawyers of The Year in 1995 and one of the Twenty-Five Most Influential Lawyers in Massachusetts of 1972 through 1997 by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, ​and has received numerous other awards and recognitions.

With over 35 years dedicated to law, O'Donnell brings a wealth of knowledge to her industry, particularly to her areas of specialization, personal injury and worker's compensation. When asked why she decided to pursue a career in law, O'Donnell said:

"From as far back as I can remember I have wanted to be a lawyer because lawyers help people and get things done."

As a thought-leader in her industry, O’Donnell’s work as an attorney goes far beyond her own practice. She is passionate about defending civil rights, not only for her clients, but for the entire citizenry of Massachusetts. During her tenure as President of the Massachusetts Bar Association, she led the effort to ensure that civil rights and liberties would not be curtailed by the implementation of the U.S.A. Patriot Act. She also fought for the rights of same-sex couples to marry, supporting the Massachusetts Bar Associations filing of an Amicus Brief in the famed Goodridge case, which culminated in the first decision by a U.S. state’s highest court to allow same-sex couples the right to marry. She noted:

"As a lawyer I represent my individual clients but I also have an obligation to ensure that our judicial system works for everyone."

O’Donnell has been involved in many Pro Bono and community based activities. She is currently a member of the Commission on Judicial Conduct, has previously been a member of The Board of Directors of the Greater Lowell Rape Crisis Services and the Greater Lowell Pastoral Counseling Services, and served on the Board of Directors of Lowell Catholic High School and Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education. She was also a member and Chairperson of the Sohier Park Committee in York, Maine, the group that oversees the property adjacent to the famed Nubble Lighthouse.​

For more information, visit O'Donnell's profile on the Expert Network here: http://expertnetwork.co/members/kathleen-m-o'donnell/149b12e219d82c35​

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The Expert Network has written this news release with approval and/or contributions from Kathleen M. O'Donnell. The Expert Network is an invitation-only reputation management service that is dedicated to helping professionals stand out, network, and gain a competitive edge. The Expert Network selects a limited number of professionals based on their individual recognitions and history of personal excellence.