Public Law
Section Leadership
Michele Randazzo
Randazzo, an Avon resident, is a principal at Kopelman &
Paige PC in Boston, where she practices municipal law with a focus
on labor and employment matters. She represents governmental
entities in litigation in all state and federal trial and appellate
courts, as well as before administrative agencies. In addition, she
counsels clients on a variety of public sector issues, such as the
Open Meeting, Public Records, Conflict of Interest, and Municipal
Finance laws. Randazzo previously served as a staff attorney for
the Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys, U.S. Department of
Justice. She previously served two years as a co-chair of the MBA
Public Law Section.
Edward Pikula
Pikula, a Springfield resident, is city solicitor for the City
of Springfield. He has substantial experience in all state and
federal trial and appellate courts as well as administrative
agencies in matters involving civil rights, municipal law, land
use, employment issues and torts. Pikula has published articles and
has lectured at local and statewide legal education and
professional seminars. He has been an adjunct faculty member at
several colleges and has served on various boards and committees
for the Hampden County Bar, City Solicitors and Town Counsel
associations.