Morgan, Brown & Joy Named a 2026 “Best Legacy Law Firm” by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
Morgan, Brown & Joy announces that the firm has been featured in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s list of “Best Legacy Law Firms.” This recognition celebrates firms that have thrived for 25 years or more, weathering economic shifts, technological transformations and an evolving legal landscape while maintaining a core commitment to client service. The firm is highlighted in the publication’s June 29 edition.
Founded in 1923 by World War I veteran John W. Morgan and Murray Brown, the firm launched a legacy of legal innovation that has endured for more than a century. The firm rose to prominence following the passage of the National Labor Relations Act in 1935, becoming a leading management-side labor law boutique, and, in response to subsequent state and federal employment legislation, expanded the scope of its work by representing and advising clients in all matters involving employment law.
Morgan, Brown & Joy’s values are grounded in zealous advocacy, social responsibility, and a dedication to its people and clients. While representing management, the firm emphasizes the importance of maintaining sound employee relations in its counsel. This foundation fosters long-term client and community relationships, strong collaboration, local and national recognition in a competitive legal landscape, and deep institutional knowledge that has sustained the firm for over a century.
“We are honored to be recognized among law firms in the Commonwealth that have stood the test of time,” said Morgan, Brown & Joy Managing Partner Jaclyn L. Kugell. “For more than a century, Morgan, Brown & Joy has been committed to excellence and advancements in labor and employment law, delivering clients the best possible service every day.”
To be selected as a Best Legacy Law Firm, a firm must demonstrate success through growth in revenue or employees, have previous recognition as a best workplace because of employee support programs, display a high level of employee morale, and can demonstrate strong and consistent community engagement.
Founded in 1972, the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly newspaper reports decisions issued by all the state and federal courts in Massachusetts, as well as changes to court rules, verdict and settlement reports, bar-discipline notices, and all other news vital to attorneys in the Commonwealth.
About Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP
For over 100 years, Morgan, Brown & Joy has been among the largest management-side labor and employment law firms in New England, representing a wide range of Fortune 100 corporations, educational and health care institutions, and small businesses across all sectors of the economy. The firm’s attorneys are known for anticipating and finding solutions to the ever-expanding range of employment-related legal issues in order to avoid the time and cost of litigation. When litigation becomes necessary, the firm aggressively defends its clients and has a proven record of success.
