2025 Cushing-Gavin Awards Recap

Marc D. Greenbaum commenced his arbitration career in 1983 and heard cases throughout New England. He is or has been a member of various arbitration panels, including those maintained by the American Arbitration Association and The Labor Relations Connection, among others. He was also a Professor of Law at Suffolk University Law School where he taught Labor Law, Labor and Employment Arbitration, Employment Law and Employment Discrimination. He also taught numerous students who practice labor and employment law.

Marc has been a frequent speaker at continuing education programs on public sector collective bargaining, labor arbitration and employment law. He is one of the general editors of Labor And Employment Arbitration and Volume 9 of the Labor and Employment Law series. He is a member of the National Academy of Arbitrators and a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers.

Marc graduated from Rutgers University and Boston College Law School. Prior to joining the Suffolk faculty, he clerked for the Hon. Paul J. Liacos of the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts and was associated with the Boston law firm now known as Foley Hoag. Along with his wife, Linda, he resides in Ocala, FL to be close to their daughter, Samantha, and her equine and canine friends. He spends summers in Kennebunk, ME to escape the Florida heat.

Lou Antonellis is a graduate of Arlington Catholic High School, Class of 1989. He has been a proud member of IBEW Local 103 for 35 years and was elected Business Manager in 2017.

Since taking office, Lou has signed more than 90 new signatory contractors and welcomed over 3,000 new members, earning recognition from the IBEW for his strong commitment to organizing.

Under his leadership, Local 103 has emerged as a driving force in Massachusetts’ clean energy transition and one of Boston’s fastest-growing and most diverse construction unions. Lou has set higher standards for diversity and inclusion, working to expand opportunities for women and people of color and building a workforce that reflects the community it serves.

He also spearheaded a $10 million investment into Boston’s JATC training center, ensuring apprentices and technicians are prepared to install the electrical infrastructure of the future from offshore wind and solar to EV charging networks and beyond.

Lou and his wife Dawn have four children, including a son and daughter who are fourth-generation IBEW members and current Local 103 apprentices. Deeply committed to the mission of the IBEW, Lou continues to fight for fairness, opportunity, and economic justice for all working families.

Kristen Gowin, Executive Manager of NECA Boston, leads the region’s electrical construction trade association representing nearly 200 signatory electrical construction companies across Greater Boston, Maine, and New Hampshire. Gowin and her team work to provide members with a wide range of services, including labor relation, contract negotiations, education and training, government affairs, and industry matters. She serves as a management trustee on several pension, retirement, apprenticeship and labor-management funds with assets exceeding $4 billion dollars.

Before returning to New England, Gowin spent nearly a decade in Washington, D.C., working on campaigns and lobbying on behalf of electrical contractors at NECA National. Today, she serves on a number of state and national committees, including the Energy Transformation Advisory Board, the Fossil Fuel Commission and as a board member of the National Association of Executive Forum.

She holds an MBA from Bentley University and a BA in Political Science and Public Relations from Quinnipiac University. Gowin lives on the South Shore with her husband and four children.

Tony Rizzotti is a shareholder at Littler, the world’s largest labor and employment law firm, where he has practiced for over 18 years. Prior to joining Littler, Tony was a partner at the Boston law firm of Ropes & Gray. Tony has served as a member of Littler’s Board of Directors and as Co-Chair of its Healthcare Practice Group.

Tony’s practice focuses on labor relations and collective bargaining. He has represented management locally, regionally and nationally at the bargaining table, in arbitrations and before the National Labor Relations Board.

Tony’s practice for the past 25 years has focused on healthcare, biotechnology and emerging companies. Tony has negotiated hundreds of collective bargaining agreements for academic medical centers, community hospitals, healthcare systems, visiting nurse agencies and community service agencies. This experience has included bargaining units comprised of physicians, residents, nurses, professionals, service workers, technical workers, guards, and clerical, service and maintenance workers. He has negotiated numerous first contracts, including a first contract covering over 2,000 residents and interns.

Tony is the former co-chair of the Labor and Employment Section of the Boston Bar Association and the author or editor of various books and articles.

He received his undergraduate degree from Boston College and his law degree from Boston College Law School. He has been married to Jill Rizzotti for 29 years and has two sons, Peter and Luke.

Lisa Field is a respected labor leader and advocate for workers’ rights in Bristol County, Massachusetts. She has dedicated her career to supporting unions, advancing fair labor practices, and promoting community engagement within the labor movement. Lisa served as President of the Labor Guild Board of Directors before her election as Representative, where she guided the Guild’s strategic direction and strengthened its programs and initiatives.

In recognition of her significant contributions, Lisa was honored with the Honorary Labor Guild Award in 2025, celebrating her commitment to advancing the mission of the Labor Guild and supporting the professional development of union members. Her leadership and dedication continue to inspire and guide both seasoned labor leaders and emerging advocates across the region.

The event provided a platform for networking, knowledge-sharing, and celebrating the achievements of individuals dedicated to strengthening unions, advancing fair labor practices, and fostering collaboration between labor and management.