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Sarah Curtis Richmond
Partner
Sarah Richmond gives clients a great perspective. As a partner at Gesmer, Sarah Richmond brings a wealth of experience to the table, specializing in sophisticated corporate and transactional legal services for both emerging growth and established companies. Sarah expertly leads complex mergers and acquisition transactions, critical venture capital and angel financings, and transformative joint ventures. She also skillfully guides her clients on day-to-day corporate and contract matters, structuring shareholder and equity compensation arrangements, advising on business organization and corporate governance issues, and negotiating software licensing, development and other company agreements.
Sarah strives to empower clients to navigate complex legal landscapes and confidently make informed business decisions. Her multifaceted approach ensures clients can focus on their growth while relying on her strategic guidance.
Sarah Richmond gives clients a great perspective. As a partner at Gesmer, Sarah Richmond brings a wealth of experience to the table, specializing in sophisticated corporate and transactional legal services for both emerging growth and established companies. Sarah expertly leads complex mergers and acquisition transactions, critical venture capital and angel financings, and transformative joint ventures. She also skillfully guides her clients on day-to-day corporate and contract matters, structuring shareholder and equity compensation arrangements, advising on business organization and corporate governance issues, and negotiating software licensing, development and other company agreements.
Sarah strives to empower clients to navigate complex legal landscapes and confidently make informed business decisions. Her multifaceted approach ensures clients can focus on their growth while relying on her strategic guidance.
Background & Experience
Experience
As a member of Gesmer’s Executive Committee, Sarah plays a vital role in managing the firm. Before joining Gesmer, she was associated with Hale and Dorr (now WilmerHale) in Boston, where she specialized in corporate transactions and securities work for public and private companies. Additionally, Sarah practiced law in Tokyo with Tomotsune, Kimura & Mitomi, a Japanese international finance law firm, where she represented clients in international joint ventures and advised Japanese companies on U.S. corporate law.
In her personal life, Sarah enjoys watching movies, going to the theater, and traveling with her family. She also loves to water ski and would happily eat sushi every day.
Publications
Sarah Curtis Richmond, The Unique Challenges of Cannabis M&A Deals, Gesmer Updegrove LLP (2023)
Boards & Committees
Current
Executive Committee at Gesmer Updegrove LLP, member
DEI Committee at Gesmer Updegrove LLP, member
Charitable Giving Committee at Gesmer Updegrove LLP, member
Women’s Committee at Gesmer Updegrove LLP, member
Jewish Women’s Archive, Board of Directors and member of Finance Committee
Previous
Boston Bar Association, Corporate Law Committee, Co-Chair
Boston Bar Association, Communications Committee, Co-Chair
The Boston Club, Attorneys’ Affinity Group, Chair
Boston’s Combined Jewish Philanthropies, Women’s Philanthropy Board
Temple Emanuel in Newton, Board of Trustees
Education/Training
- Harvard Law School, J.D., 1991
cum laude - Columbia University, B.A., 1988
Mathematics
magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa - Phillips Exeter Academy, 1984
Contact Sarah Curtis Richmond
Memberships
- Women’s Bar Association
Admissions
- Massachusetts
Awards & Accolades
Moderator for Panel on "Successful Women Entrepreneurs and the Women Who Invest in Them"
Moderator for March 28, 2024 panel at Gesmer Updegrove
New England Super Lawyers 2005 - present
The Super Lawyers selection process includes independent research of professional accomplishments, peer nominations and peer evaluations
Awards & Accolades
Moderator for Panel on "Successful Women Entrepreneurs and the Women Who Invest in Them"
Moderator for March 28, 2024 panel at Gesmer Updegrove
New England Super Lawyers 2005 - present
The Super Lawyers selection process includes independent research of professional accomplishments, peer nominations and peer evaluations