William L. "Bill" Coffman

Amy is a member of the firm's management committee and serves as the firm's Deputy General Counsel. She represents borrower and creditor clients in all aspects of distressed transactions, complex bankruptcy proceedings and out-of-court restructurings. Amy’s practice includes a focus in the area of corporate trust, and she has experience representing indenture trustees, agents, collateral trustees, bondholders, lenders and investors in a wide range of complex asset-backed and unsecured f...

Mark C. Fleming is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Mark C., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Wendy K. Venoit is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Wendy K., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Wendy K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Patrick J. Mitchell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Venture Capital Law. Patrick J., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Patrick J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kevin M. Meuse is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Kevin M., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kevin M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alexander E. Terry is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Alexander E., 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 Alexander E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Malcolm B. Nicholls III is a partner in the Corporate Department. He has over fifteen years of experience in the private equity field, with a focus on national and international private equity transactions. Malcolm advises private equity fund managers, institutional investors and investment advisors on a broad range of issues, including fund formations, secondary transactions, portfolio investments, internal governance and divestments and distributions. A significant portion of Malcolm’...

David serves as Managing Partner and is a Tax Partner in Sullivan’s Boston office, bringing over 25 years of experience to his dual roles. Leadership Role As Managing Partner, David collaborates closely with the firm’s Management Committee, partners, and business professionals to advance Sullivan’s vision of becoming a leading global, commercially focused mid-size law firm. He is dedicated to: Cultivating a culture of deep loyalty and high performance Implementing innovative...

Ilenna J. Stein is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice and Health Care Law. Ilenna J., 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 Ilenna J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Meredeth A. Beers is a partner in the Private Wealth Services Section. Ms. Beers concentrates her practice in the areas of estate planning and administration, trust and foundation administration, and taxation. Ms. Beers is a frequent speaker at continuing legal education programs in the greater Boston area. She contributed to the 1996 Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education publication, A Practical Guide to Estate Planning in Massachusetts and to the updated publication in 2000. The material...