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Mike Sartor is a corporate partner in the Boston office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Mike focuses on representing private equity sponsors as well as public and private companies in connection with mergers and acquisitions. Mike also has substantial experience representing private equity firms in their fund formation activities and strategic transactions and representing public and private companies in general corporate law matters. Representative clients include 3i Group plc, Cerberus Capital...

Oliver F. Ames, Jr. is a partner whose practice is concentrated in the areas of trusts & estates and exempt organizations. Olly's practice focuses on estate planning, estate and trust administration, charitable giving and private foundation matters. In addition to having extensive experience with probate law and gift and estate tax issues, Olly frequently handles real estate and corporate matters as they relate to clients' estate planning needs. Prior to joining Casner & Edwards, LLP,...

David Peloquin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice and Health Care Law. David practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized David Peloquin since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which David Peloquin is held by other lawyers.

Harry Hanson advises high-growth companies and their investors on a full range of business deals, including venture capital and private equity financing, mergers and acquisitions and IP licensing agreements. For more than 30 years, Harry has helped entrepreneurs and technology companies grow and succeed. He has represented some of the most successful private equity and venture capital firms in the United States. Harry gets involved at all points in the growth business cycle -- advising on ini...

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.”

Kerry S. Kehoe is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Kerry S. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Kerry S. Kehoe since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kerry S. Kehoe is held by other lawyers.

Rebecca G. Capozzi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Rebecca G. practices law in Waltham, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Rebecca G. Capozzi since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Rebecca G. Capozzi is held by other lawyers.

Damien M. DiGiovanni is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management. Damien M. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Damien M. DiGiovanni since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Damien M. DiGiovanni is held by other lawyers.

Sarah Connolly is a partner in the Private Clients group focusing on estate planning, wealth transfer and tax strategies. She works with clients in all phases of the life cycle who wish to transfer their assets effectively and efficiently during life or on death. What do you focus on? In my fifteen plus years of practice, I have developed three areas of focus: Estate and Tax Planning I focus on estate and tax planning for individual clients. I have extensive experience in sophisticated gift, ...

Patrick J. Mitchell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Venture Capital Law. Patrick J. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick J. Mitchell since 2010. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Patrick J. Mitchell is held by other lawyers.