Michael C. Loughran

Mike Loughran has over 20 years of experience representing employers and educational institutions in all aspects of labor and employment practice, plus another decade of experience in collective bargaining. He has represented and advised employers in all aspects of collective bargaining, including contract negotiations, mediation, factfinding, arbitration, unfair labor practices, discipline hearings and in court and has negotiated numerous collective bargaining agreements involving various types of employees. Mr. Loughran has served four terms as an elected member of the School Committee in Canton, MA. He has also been a teacher and a public school administrator.

Education

Suffolk University Law School, J.D., 1984

Boston College, B.A., English, 1967

Bar Memberships

Massachusetts, 1985; U.S. District Court, Massachusetts, 1985.

Professional Experience

Collins, Loughran & Peloquin, P.C., 1993 – Present

Partner in law firm specializing in representing employers in labor, employment and education law matters.

Murphy, Lamere & Murphy, 1986-1993

Associate; responsibilities included public sector labor law with emphasis on schools, police, and fire; law clerk, 1981 - 1985.

Massachusetts Teachers Association, 1977-1980

Labor consultant; responsibilities included assisting teacher unions in various towns by negotiating contracts, drafting proposals and processing grievances.

Town of Canton, 1976-1980

Labor consultant; represented selectmen in contract negotiations with police, fire and other public employee unions.

Professional Associations

Massachusetts Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section; Massachusetts Council of School Attorneys.