Moy N. Ogilvie is the managing partner of McCarter & English’s Hartford office and leads the firm’s Culture & Inclusion Committee.
An experienced litigator, her practice focuses on product liability, toxic tort and pharmaceutical matters, as well as complex business litigation in state and federal courts. She also regularly handles pro bono matters for Lawyers for Children America and Greater Hartford Legal Aid.
In 2025, Ogilvie was elected president of the Hartford County Bar Association and appointed by Gov. Ned Lamont to the Connecticut Criminal Justice Commission. Over the past year, she said the firm experienced growth across its 11 offices, including additions to its Intellectual Property, Trust and Estates, Commercial Litigation, White Collar and Investigations practices in Connecticut.
Looking ahead, she identified artificial intelligence, data privacy and cybersecurity as major challenges facing both clients and the legal profession.
What qualities are most essential for effective leadership today?
I believe some of the most important qualities for a leader are empathy, inclusivity and the ability to be an active listener.
What do you value most about living or doing business in Connecticut?
Connecticut really offers the best of both worlds. We get to live in a beautiful place, with great communities, education and quality of life while also having the good fortune to do sophisticated and challenging legal work for leading edge, global corporations.
Hobby or leisure activity: Right now, I am trying to learn pickleball.