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Ojen Sirin is the Chief Marketing & Talent Officer at Sullivan, where she plays a central role in aligning the firm’s business strategy with the professional growth and development of its attorneys. She leads the firm’s global marketing and business development function, partnering closely with lawyers across practices to strengthen market positioning, drive revenue growth, and cultivate long-term client relationships.
Ojen works closely with the firm’s Management Committee, partners, and Practice Group Leaders to design and execute comprehensive business development strategies. She oversees the strategic direction and performance of the firm’s Practice Groups, with a focus on identifying growth opportunities, enhancing cross-practice collaboration, and driving measurable results. Her leadership spans all aspects of marketing and business development, including revenue planning, practice group budgeting, high-impact client pitches and proposals, internal and external communications, and thought leadership initiatives. Known for her forward-thinking approach, Ojen also champions innovative, data-driven strategies that position the firm competitively in an evolving legal marketplace.
In her talent development role, Ojen leads the firm’s efforts to recruit, develop, and retain top legal talent. She has built and implemented comprehensive talent management frameworks that support associates, counsel, and partners at every stage of their careers, including individualized career development plans, performance evaluation systems, and structured feedback processes. She also designs and oversees strategic work allocation programs to ensure attorneys gain meaningful experience. Ojen collaborates closely with department directors and practice group leaders to align staffing with developmental goals, and she is responsible for the firm’s attorney training and mentoring initiatives. She co-manages the First Year Associate Program and guides new attorneys through departmental rotations and advising them on department placement.
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
Sullivan represented BridgeAthletic, a leading strength and conditioning software platform, in its acquisition by VALD, a global provider of human performance technology. The acquisition brings together BridgeAthletic's program design and athlete management platform with VALD's objective measurement technology and performance data capabilities, creating a more comprehensive and connected platform for coaches and performance professionals. The transaction follows VALD's recent acquisition of GymAware and expands its capabilities across the full performance lifecycle,
Boston, MA – Sullivan & Worcester has been shortlisted for the International Tax Review (ITR) Americas Tax Awards 2026 for Massachusetts Tax Firm of the Year. Nominees will be recognized and winners will be announced at the ITR Americas Tax Awards gala on October 29, 2026, in New York. The annual ITR Americas Tax Awards celebrate the most accomplished and distinguished tax and transfer pricing teams across 35 jurisdictions worldwide. In
When people hear “litigation,” they usually think about trials, dramatic cross-examinations and disputes beyond repair. They do not typically think about prevention. Yet one of the most valuable things a litigator can do is help avoid litigation altogether. At first glance, the concept may seem counterintuitive. Why would litigators want to reduce litigation? The answer is straightforward: it’s often in the best interest of their clients. While litigation is sometimes necessary, it
(Originally distributed via Access Newswire on September 3, 2026.) New York, NY – Sullivan & Worcester is expanding its international capital markets platform with a focused initiative to help Japanese companies evaluate and pursue opportunities to access U.S. investors and capital markets. As part of that initiative the firm will serve as a Gold Sponsor of the Japan Go IPO Summit, taking place on September 16, 2026, in Tokyo. Hosted by
Geoffrey Wynne will moderate a panel discussion "Structuring commodity trade finance deals in 2026 and beyond" at the second 2026 Sullivan and Trade Treasury Payments’ (TTP) co-hosted Trade and Commodity Finance Breakfast Club, to be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 from 08.30 – 10.00 am at The Lansdowne Club in London. For the first time, the average commodity finance deal has crossed the $1 billion mark. Despite turbulence in the supply
Alexandra Wannop will moderate a virtual panel discussion hosted by the Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts (REBA) Title Insurance & National Affairs Section on September 15, 2026. The webinar will address key differences in clearing title to registered land compared with recorded land, including practical considerations for identifying and resolving title issues early in a transaction. The panel will also discuss common scenarios requiring Land Court approval and provide practical
Sullivan will serve as one of the sponsors of the FACC-NY Strategic Forum 2026, taking place on September 10th at Scandinavia House in New York. The forum brings together leaders from business, technology, public policy and innovation to explore how Finnish companies are building competitive advantage and succeeding in the U.S. market. Michael Student, Mike Palmisciano and Joonas Aho will attend the event, which will feature discussions on leadership, innovation, public-private
Any contractual commitment involves risk, but for bonuses and commission plans, wage and tax laws multiply that risk through statutory penalties and, in some cases, automatic multiple damages. A carefully designed compensation plan encourages strong performance while protecting against an expensive surprise. Automatic Penalties for Wage Violations If the description of an incentive compensation plan arrangement does not match what the business intended, or it was drafted casually or was not reviewed
Douglas S. Stransky, partner and leader of the Tax Practice Group, has published the second post in his series for the LexisNexis blog, examining the U.S. tax consequences that surface when a cross-border joint venture ends. Using a hypothetical 50/50 venture between a U.S. manufacturer and a German strategic investing through a U.S. corporate blocker, the post explains how the Section 704(c) method choice buried in boilerplate moves real money between
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
Sullivan represented BridgeAthletic, a leading strength and conditioning software platform, in its acquisition by VALD, a global provider of human performance technology. The acquisition brings together BridgeAthletic's program design and athlete management platform with VALD's objective measurement technology and performance data capabilities, creating a more comprehensive and connected platform for coaches and performance professionals. The transaction follows VALD's recent acquisition of GymAware and expands its capabilities across the full performance lifecycle,
Boston, MA – Sullivan & Worcester has been shortlisted for the International Tax Review (ITR) Americas Tax Awards 2026 for Massachusetts Tax Firm of the Year. Nominees will be recognized and winners will be announced at the ITR Americas Tax Awards gala on October 29, 2026, in New York. The annual ITR Americas Tax Awards celebrate the most accomplished and distinguished tax and transfer pricing teams across 35 jurisdictions worldwide. In
When people hear “litigation,” they usually think about trials, dramatic cross-examinations and disputes beyond repair. They do not typically think about prevention. Yet one of the most valuable things a litigator can do is help avoid litigation altogether. At first glance, the concept may seem counterintuitive. Why would litigators want to reduce litigation? The answer is straightforward: it’s often in the best interest of their clients. While litigation is sometimes necessary, it
(Originally distributed via Access Newswire on September 3, 2026.) New York, NY – Sullivan & Worcester is expanding its international capital markets platform with a focused initiative to help Japanese companies evaluate and pursue opportunities to access U.S. investors and capital markets. As part of that initiative the firm will serve as a Gold Sponsor of the Japan Go IPO Summit, taking place on September 16, 2026, in Tokyo. Hosted by
Geoffrey Wynne will moderate a panel discussion "Structuring commodity trade finance deals in 2026 and beyond" at the second 2026 Sullivan and Trade Treasury Payments’ (TTP) co-hosted Trade and Commodity Finance Breakfast Club, to be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 from 08.30 – 10.00 am at The Lansdowne Club in London. For the first time, the average commodity finance deal has crossed the $1 billion mark. Despite turbulence in the supply
