Lenox Lawyer Acknowledged in the Massachusetts Super Lawyers List

08:26AM / Thursday, October 10, 2024Print Story | Email Story

LENOX, Mass. Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds announce that Giovanna Fessenden-Fairbank has been recognized as one of the Best Layers in America for her expertise in Patent Law and named to the Massachusetts Super Lawyers list.

This marks the sixth year that Giovanna has earned both recognitions.

Based in Lenox, Giovanna plays a role in maintaining Intellectual Property law firm, Hamilton Brook Smith Reynold's presence in western Massachusetts, personally serving clients in the region. In addition to her role at the firm, she serves as a Board Member at the Berkshire Innovation Center, is an Executive Producer of TEDx Berkshires, and is Co-chair of Internet and Technology Subcommittee for the Boston Bar Association.

Giovanna has 20+ years of work experience in counseling clients on intellectual property (IP), engineering, startups, innovation, branding and strategy with a successful track-record in driving business IP asset growth and building global innovation focused patent, trademark and copyright portfolios.

Giovanna is a computer scientist, intellectual property attorney, and AI/blockchain specialist. Giovanna is passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship in Berkshire County.

"The Berkshires is an arts and technology innovation hub. I am fortunate to live the Berkshires and have a career that I am passionate about, which enables me to foster cutting-edge innovations," Fessenden-Fairbank said. "I am excited about the growth of technology focused businesses and innovation happening now in the Berkshires. As an IP attorney and a Board Member at the Berkshire Innovation Center, I have a unique opportunity to help steward innovation and entrepreneurship in our region and help ensure that the Berkshire tech industry thrives for future

generations."

She advises high-tech companies and startups on software patents, product development, licensing, open-source software compliance, trademark branding, post-grant patent challenges, litigation, and IP strategy.

Best Lawyers recognition is based on peer-reviewed listings and is the legal industry's oldest and most respected publication. The publication, compiled from more than 6.7 million detailed evaluations of lawyers by other lawyers, is distributed worldwide in almost 75 countries.

Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas with a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Each year, only 5 percent of

attorneys in the state are selected to the Super Lawyers list.

Super Lawyers recognizes the top attorneys nationwide, across a variety of practice areas and firm sizes, using a patented process of independent research and peer input. The lawyers selected

include those with many years of experience, as well as the Rising Stars of the profession.

Super Lawyers is a resource designed to aid those needing an attorney and has grown over three decades with an unparalleled reach in print magazines and online.

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The Classical Beat: The Classical 'High Season' Bursts Upon The Scene

By Stephen DanknerSpecial to iBerkshires
11:01AM / Wednesday, July 01, 2026

It's well-known that the Berkshires and environs are a cultural epicenter for music lovers. With the tourist high season – from mid-June through Labor Day – concert activity increases exponentially, offering listeners a cornucopia of musical delights to please every taste.

This week, two magnificent presenter "T"s share the spotlight, offering fabulous musical pleasures: Tanglewood in Lenox, Mass. and Taconic Music in Manchester, VT. Soon, though, a third outstanding venue – very different but also intimate and historic – Sevenars, will open its doors in rural South Worthington, Mass.

For two months of fantastic music, here's a heads-up on all three presenters:

Tanglewood Music Festival

For music lovers, Tanglewood in Lenox virtually defines music in the Berkshires. It is the largest summer concert presenter, with the most comprehensive schedule of performances across the full spectrum of musical styles and genres. Before getting into imminent opening events, bookmark the Boston Symphony's website, tanglewood.org for the full summer concert schedule, season highlights, tickets and general information.

Why go? It's all about the magnitude and the phenomenal diversity of programming. Whether you enjoy the pristine lawns for bring-your-own picnics, or prefer the proximity to gifted musicians in the Shed, the architecturally magnificent Linde Center for Music and Learning or in Ozawa Hall, Tanglewood, in all its incarnations is an informal, yet breathtaking place to relax and enjoy music in the most bucolic setting imaginable.

Look for "Classical Beat" previews weekly, published online at iBerkshires.com for recommended concerts and related events programming at Tanglewood throughout July and August.

Here are this week's extraordinary concerts you'll want to plan to attend – the best in folk/rock. theatrical and symphonic music.

Thursday, July 2, 8:00 p.m. in the Shed: Conductor Leonard Slatkin leads the Boston Pops in "American Titans," a program of the music of Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim. Young performers pay tribute to these two phenomenal forces in 20th century musical theatre.
Friday, and Saturday July 3 and 4, 8:00 p.m. in the Shed: James Taylor and his All-Star Band.
Sunday, July 5, 2:30 p.m. in the Shed: The Boston Symphony, led by conductor Karen Kamensek and featuring baritone Zachary James, present an Abraham Lincoln-themed program featuring the world premiere of Philip Glass' Symphony No. 15 (‘Lincoln'). Other works on the program are Aaron Copland's "Lincoln Portrait" and John Williams' "Suite" from the film Lincoln.
Monday, July 6, 8:00 p.m. in Ozawa Hall: The first Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra (TMCO) concert, led by Tanglewood Music Center conducting Fellows, presents a program of Charles Ives ("Variations on ‘America',") Ralph Vaughan Williams ("Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis") and Beethoven (Symphony No. 8.)

For tickets for all Tanglewood/BSO concerts (lawn and Shed seating) and for special events call (617) 266-1200 or (413) 637-5180; online: tanglewood.org or customerservice@bso.org. In Lenox, visit the Tanglewood box office at the Main Gate located at 297 West Street.

Taconic Music Festival

The month-long Taconic Music Festival, celebrating its 10th year, offers year-round concerts and educational initiatives built upon the rich traditions of classical music. The Festival started June 15 and continues until July 13. With just two more weeks of great programs, be sure to include Taconic Music on your "not-to-be-missed" concert agenda.

Why go? Based in Manchester, Vermont, co-founders Ariel Rudiakov and Joana Genova showcase their outstanding festival-resident mentor/performers and gifted student artists.

Saturday, July 4, 7:30 p.m.: Maestro Ariel Rudiakov conducts the Taconic Pops Orchestra in a program focusing on music for stage and screen, featuring guest vocalist Maxine Linehan.

The concert will be held at the Arkell Pavilion, Southern Vermont Arts Center, 860 SVAC Drive, Manchester, VT. Reserved seating $20.-$85.

For specific repertoire listings and other information, including tickets, and Taconic Music's year-round programs, call (802) 362-7162 or visit online at taconicmusic.org.

Sevenars Music Festival – Six Sunday Concerts – July 12-August 16

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