Melissa M. Horne recently was elected to the Board of Directors of the Rhode Island Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. The FBA is dedicated to promoting the professional development of attorneys involved in federal practice through continuing education within more than 20 substantive law specialties.
In addition, the FBA serves as a catalyst for communication between the bar and the bench, monitors and advocates on issues that impact federal lawyers and the courts, and promotes high standards of professional competence and ethical conduct. As a director, Melissa will help formulate professional development programs and assist in encouraging other federal practitioners to participate in the organization’s activities.
Melissa is of counsel with Higgins, Cavanagh & Cooney LLP. She concentrates her practice on business law, advising corporate and individual clients on a wide variety of business issues, including transactional, regulatory and insolvency matters.
