BERWYN, PA — McAndrews, Mehalick, Connolly, Hulse and Ryan P.C. announced that Chief Operating Officer and Supervising Partner of the firm’s Special Education Department, Michael Connolly, Esq., was named a “Best Mentor” finalist in The Legal Intelligencer’s 2025 Pennsylvania Legal Awards.
The annual awards program, hosted by The Legal Intelligencer and Law.com, recognizes exceptional lawyers and firms across Pennsylvania and Delaware for their dedication, leadership, and professional excellence. The 2025 honorees were celebrated on June 12, 2025, at The Hilton at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia.
Connolly, a veteran attorney with more than 25 years of experience, has devoted his career to representing children with disabilities and their families. As Chief Operating Officer and Supervising Partner of MLO’s Special Education Department, he oversees a team focused on cases involving eligibility, placement, tuition reimbursement, discipline, discrimination, and related educational matters in both administrative and federal proceedings.
This recognition highlights Connolly’s commitment to mentorship and his leadership in special education law. MLO expressed pride in his accomplishments and appreciation for his continued contributions to the firm and its mission.
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