July 8, 2025 | Press Release

Nutter has promoted Meredith L. Lawrence to the position of General Counsel. Lawrence was most recently the company’s Assistant Firm Counsel and Director of Client Intake and Conflicts. As General Counsel, Lawrence will be responsible for the Firm’s legal function, including risk management, legal ethics counseling, conflicts, and new business intake.

“In the ever-evolving legal industry, one of Nutter’s priorities is investing in the right leadership teams and infrastructure as we continue to strategically expand in key practice areas and geographic markets,” said Michael Scott, co-managing partner of Nutter. Liam O’Connell, Nutter’s co-managing partner, added that “Meredith’s legal acumen and judgment have been invaluable to the Firm’s business initiatives and growth over the past several years, and we look forward to her continued contribution to Nutter’s success.”

In the General Counsel role, Lawrence will advise Firm leadership and personnel on legal and compliance matters. She will also direct the Firm’s Conflicts Department on the processing of all new business, lateral hires, and outside positions. As a member of the Firm’s Financial Practices Committee, Lawrence will continue to advise the Firm on best practices and policies.  

“It is a privilege to serve as General Counsel for a firm with such a strong legal reputation and high caliber of attorneys,” said Lawrence. “I am honored to help lead efforts to ensure Nutter continues to serve all our clients with the highest standards and professionalism as the Firm continues to strengthen its practices and expand nationally.”

Lawrence brings more than 15 years of legal experience to her position as General Counsel. Prior to joining Nutter, she served as Manager of Client Intake and Conflicts Control at Ropes & Gray, where she managed the conflicts department of over thirty employees across five locations. Before that, Lawrence practiced as a commercial litigator and mediator. Lawrence earned her J.D. from Northeastern University School of Law and her B.S. from Bates College.

About Nutter
Nutter is a Boston-based law firm that provides legal counsel to industry-leading companies, entrepreneurs, institutions, foundations, and families across the country and around the world. The firm’s corporate, intellectual property, litigation, real estate and land use, labor and employment, tax, and trusts and estates practices are national in scope. The firm was co-founded in 1879 by former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis D. Brandeis, before his appointment to the Court. For more information, please visit www.nutter.com and follow the firm on LinkedIn.