Margaret (Maggie) Murolo
Biography:
Margaret (“Maggie”) Murolo is an attorney at Sousa Law, LLC, where she represents individuals in workers’ compensation and personal injury matters. Her practice spans all phases of litigation—from intake to resolution—including hearings, mediations, depositions, and settlement negotiations. Maggie draws on nearly a decade of experience as a registered nurse and more than five years as a small business owner, bringing a unique combination of strategy, empathy, and firsthand healthcare knowledge to every case she handles.
Prior to practicing law, Maggie worked as a clinical bedside nurse and healthcare consultant, developing deep insight into patient care, medical standards, and advocacy. This background informs her legal work, especially in cases involving complex medical issues.
Maggie earned her J.D. from the University of Connecticut School of Law, graduating fifth in her class and serving as Managing Editor of the Connecticut Law Review. During law school, she participated in mock trial and negotiation competitions and was actively involved in health law organizations. She received multiple CALI Awards and recognition for academic excellence.
In addition to her legal work, Maggie remains active in the legal community. She currently serves as a District 9 Delegate to the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA), Chair of the CBA Young Lawyers Section Health Law Committee, and a member of the Hartford County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section Executive Committee.
Education:
University of Connecticut School of Law, Hartford, Connecticut - Juris Doctor
University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Honors:
Managing Editor: Connecticut Law Review, 2023-2024
CALI Award: Workers’ Compensation, May 2023
CALI Award: Criminal Defense Legal Clinic, May 2024
UConn Outstanding Senior Women Academic Achievement Award Recipient, May 2024
Prior Experience:
Registered Nurse and Healthcare Consultant
Small Business Owner
Bar Admissions:
Connecticut
Professional and Civic Involvement:
Connecticut Bar Association – District 9 Delegate
CBA Young Lawyers Section – Chair, Health Law Committee
Hartford County Bar Association – Young Lawyers Section Executive Committee
Personal:
Maggie resides in Hamden, Connecticut, where she serves on the town’s Economic Development Commission. Outside of work, she enjoys salsa dancing, martial arts, singing, and writing poetry.