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Kristin Lopes is the Director of Human Resources at Sullivan & Worcester. She leads the firm’s Human Resources function, partnering closely with attorneys and administrative leadership to support organizational effectiveness, professional development and a positive workplace culture. In this role, Kristin oversees all core HR operations, including talent acquisition and performance management for administration, employee relations, compliance and policy development. She also guides the firm’s approach to compensation, benefits and workforce planning for administration to ensure alignment with the strategic goals of the partnership.
Kristin partners with the Chief Marketing & Talent Officer for developing and implementing programs that support attorney and staff growth, including training initiatives and leadership development. She collaborates with Practice Group Leaders and department directors to ensure that legal professionals receive the appropriate experience and developmental support for their career stage.
Kristin also co-leads the firm’s onboarding efforts, ensuring new attorneys and staff are successfully acclimated to the firm’s culture, expectations and resources. Kristin is a member of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee and Wellness Committee to advance initiatives that foster a welcoming and equitable workplace.
In addition, she advises firm leadership on HR Strategy, organizational development and change management, ensuring the firm remains compliant, competitive and well positioned for growth.
Sullivan & Worcester was pleased to sponsor the 2026 ITFA Emerging Leader Award, presented at the Gala Dinner during ITFA’s 52nd Annual International Trade and Forfaiting Conference in Split, Croatia. Following presentations by the three shortlisted candidates and a vote by delegates attending the conference, Harry Thursby-Pelham at HSBC was named the 2026 winner for his project, ‘Fluent in Finance’. Sullivan partner and head of the firm’s Trade & Export Finance
Gregory Sampson was quoted in the Bisnow article, “Healey's New Data Center Rules Make Massachusetts A Tough Sell For Developers,” discussing Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey's executive order establishing new requirements for large-scale data center development in the Commonwealth. The article examines how the order will affect proposed data center projects, including requirements related to local approval, community benefit agreements, power infrastructure and environmental impacts. As discussed by Greg, the order was the
On September 11, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) granted petitions seeking review of the July 22, 2026 delegated approval of Nasdaq’s proposed $5 million Market Value of Listed Securities (“MVLS”) continued listing requirement. The SEC also confirmed that the approval order will remain stayed pending further order of the Commission. Accordingly, the new MVLS requirement is not currently in effect. If ultimately implemented, the rule would permit Nasdaq
Molly Depew will present “Basics of Estate and Trust Administration” at the American Bar Association (ABA)’s Skills Training for Estate Planners, a virtual conference taking place September 17–18 and sponsored by the ABA Real Property, Trust & Estate Law Section. The program offers a streamlined, practice-focused introduction to estate planning for attorneys building skills in trusts and estates. Ideal for young lawyers and those transitioning into the field, the course provides
The first installment of this series, The Business Case for Litigation Avoidance, discussed a simple point: litigation is expensive not only because of legal fees, but because it consumes management attention, creates uncertainty, disrupts relationships, and diverts resources away from business. Startups are often built during a period when founders are focused almost exclusively on business and product development, fundraising, and growth. Most founders understandably spend little time thinking about future
John Hunt will participate in a panel discussion titled "Regulatory Review & Potential Reforms" at Crane Data’s European Money Fund Symposium on September 25, 2026, in Paris, France. John will be joined by Dennis Gepp, Head of European Government Affairs at Federated Hermes. Recent and upcoming regulatory changes impacting European and UK money market funds will be explored. The European Money Fund Symposium offers "offshore" money fund portfolio managers, and money market investors,
On August 5, 2026, Article 28-F of the New York Public Health Law (the “Medical Aid in Dying Act” or the “Act”) became effective, creating a framework under which, in certain limited circumstances, terminally ill New York residents may request and self-administer medication intended to hasten death.[i] Although narrow in its scope, the Medical Aid in Dying Act serves as a reminder of the importance of advanced healthcare planning and clearly
Sullivan & Worcester’s recently acquired award-winning European Growth Capital Team, led by James Shaw and Ben Williams, advised ETF Partners (Lead) and A&G in connection with their continued support and investment in Open Cosmos, a U.K.-headquartered satellite technology company, as part of the company's €300 million funding round announced on September 14, 2026. The financing was backed primarily by European investors and represents one of the most significant recent investments in Europe's growing
On August 14, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved proposed rule changes by the New York Stock Exchange LLC (NYSE) and NYSE American LLC (NYSE American) to adopt a new continued listing requirement imposing a minimum trading price of $0.25 per share. This approval follows the SEC’s recent approval of Nasdaq’s new $5 million Market Value of Listed Securities continued listing requirement and reflects a broader trend by the
Karen Kepler will moderate a panel discussion titled “From Subsidized to Missing Middle: Developing for Affordability” at Bisnow’s Multifamily Annual Conference (BMAC) New England, taking place September 24 at Artists For Humanity in Boston. The panel will examine the financing tools and subsidy structures available to affordable housing developers, the gaps that remain in the capital stack and how shifting development economics are prompting cities, developers and nonprofits to rethink how
Sullivan & Worcester was pleased to sponsor the 2026 ITFA Emerging Leader Award, presented at the Gala Dinner during ITFA’s 52nd Annual International Trade and Forfaiting Conference in Split, Croatia. Following presentations by the three shortlisted candidates and a vote by delegates attending the conference, Harry Thursby-Pelham at HSBC was named the 2026 winner for his project, ‘Fluent in Finance’. Sullivan partner and head of the firm’s Trade & Export Finance
Gregory Sampson was quoted in the Bisnow article, “Healey's New Data Center Rules Make Massachusetts A Tough Sell For Developers,” discussing Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey's executive order establishing new requirements for large-scale data center development in the Commonwealth. The article examines how the order will affect proposed data center projects, including requirements related to local approval, community benefit agreements, power infrastructure and environmental impacts. As discussed by Greg, the order was the
On September 11, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) granted petitions seeking review of the July 22, 2026 delegated approval of Nasdaq’s proposed $5 million Market Value of Listed Securities (“MVLS”) continued listing requirement. The SEC also confirmed that the approval order will remain stayed pending further order of the Commission. Accordingly, the new MVLS requirement is not currently in effect. If ultimately implemented, the rule would permit Nasdaq
Molly Depew will present “Basics of Estate and Trust Administration” at the American Bar Association (ABA)’s Skills Training for Estate Planners, a virtual conference taking place September 17–18 and sponsored by the ABA Real Property, Trust & Estate Law Section. The program offers a streamlined, practice-focused introduction to estate planning for attorneys building skills in trusts and estates. Ideal for young lawyers and those transitioning into the field, the course provides
The first installment of this series, The Business Case for Litigation Avoidance, discussed a simple point: litigation is expensive not only because of legal fees, but because it consumes management attention, creates uncertainty, disrupts relationships, and diverts resources away from business. Startups are often built during a period when founders are focused almost exclusively on business and product development, fundraising, and growth. Most founders understandably spend little time thinking about future
John Hunt will participate in a panel discussion titled "Regulatory Review & Potential Reforms" at Crane Data’s European Money Fund Symposium on September 25, 2026, in Paris, France. John will be joined by Dennis Gepp, Head of European Government Affairs at Federated Hermes. Recent and upcoming regulatory changes impacting European and UK money market funds will be explored. The European Money Fund Symposium offers "offshore" money fund portfolio managers, and money market investors,
