Kimberly B. Wethly

Awarded Practice Areas
Tax Law Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Boston.
Biography
Kimberly Wethly advises clients on the full range of executive compensation and employment‑related matters, with a particular focus on the design, implementation and administration of equity awards and other equity‑based compensation programs, including complex structures for both private and public companies. Clients note that she “is among the best executive compensation lawyers in the United States, demonstrating both deep expertise and pragmatism.”
Overview
- Boston College Law School, J.D., graduated 1997
- Boston College, BA, Philosophy, graduated 1993
- Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association
- Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association
- Boston College Law School, J.D., graduated 1997
- Boston College, BA, Philosophy, graduated 1993
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Tax Law, Boston (2026)
- Tax Law, Boston (2023)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Tax Law
Awards:
- Recognized as a leader in her field in the 2007 and 2010-2014 editions of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. In 2014, she was praised for being "very business-oriented" with "a high degree of confidence."
- Named a "Massachusetts Super Lawyers' Rising Star" in the 2005-2007 and 2011-2012 issues of Boston Magazine
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