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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.

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

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  • 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