Joan O. Vorster

Steven G. Saunders is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. Steven G., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steven G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Scott T. Bluni is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. Scott T., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Pamela L. Glazier is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Pamela L., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Pamela L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brian W. Cook is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Brian W., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kenneth F. Ehrlich is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Financial Services Regulation Law. Kenneth F., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kenneth F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephanie Berdik is a partner in the Investment Funds Practice Group in the Boston office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Stephanie’s practice focuses on advising U.S. and non-U.S. private investment fund sponsors on all aspects of their business, including establishment of private investment funds, portfolio investment activities, capital raising, fund regulatory and compliance matters, and firm ownership and operational issues. She has worked with a variety of private fund sponsors and, ...

Matthew J. Connolly is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Matthew J., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Marguerite’s practice focuses on advising U.S. and non-U.S. fund sponsors regarding the tax aspects of forming and operating private investment funds, including credit, buyout, venture capital, secondary and funds of funds, as well as on advising fund sponsors regarding their internal economic arrangements. Marguerite also advises various types of institutional investors in their investments in private investment funds and represents buyers and sellers in secondary transactions. In the ...

Lisa specializes in estate planning and estate administration, as well as estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer taxes. Her clients include high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) and family offices.

Philip S. Lapatin is a member of the Real Estate Department and concentrates his practice in the representation of landlords and tenants in commercial leasing transactions. In particular, Mr. Lapatin is counsel to owners of several downtown Boston office buildings. Mr. Lapatin has been providing legal advice as general counsel to the Greater Boston Real Estate Board and its divisions since 1973, including suits in which rent control ordinances and condominium conversion restrictions were inva...