ABOUT THE WOMEN’S INITIATIVE
At Dain, Torpy, Le Ray, Wiest & Garner, our Women’s Initiative is dedicated to championing our women attorneys and fostering their growth and success. The Women’s Initiative’s mission is to encourage, promote, and support the advancement of women lawyers, creating an inclusive, equitable, and respectful environment where we can thrive.
Our Women’s Initiative is committed to nurturing leadership potential, fostering professional development, and supporting and respecting our women attorneys’ commitments and interests outside of the office. We strive to provide our women lawyers with the necessary resources, opportunities, and support networks to excel in their careers. We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences contribute to the richness of our firm, enhancing our ability to deliver exceptional legal services to our clients.
Ultimately, we hope to drive positive change and create a brighter future for women in law.
People
Meredith’s practice is primarily focused on commercial leasing (representing both landlords and tenants), including retail, restaurant, life sciences, industrial, and office, as well as acquisitions and dispositions of commercial property and other real estate interests.
Kate Moran Carter is a shareholder and director at Dain, Torpy, Le Ray, Wiest & Garner, P.C. Her practice focuses on real estate land use, and title litigation, and helping her clients manage risk and resolve disputes to avoid litigation.
Liz is a co-founder of Dain, Torpy, Le Ray, Wiest & Garner, P.C., the Chief People Officer and former co-chair of the firm’s leasing practice. Liz previously practiced in the area of commercial leasing, including both owner and tenant representation.
As an environmentalist personally and professionally, and a new attorney, Abigail has chosen to work in an area of law that allows her to touch the community through her commercial real estate practice.
Sarah McHale is an Associate at Dain Torpy, where she specializes in commercial real estate and land use litigation, alongside various leasing and transactional matters.
With experience in purchases and sales, financing, leasing, development projects, municipal zoning, land use permitting and public/private development agreements, Susan brings premier law firm experience to addressing your legal services needs on a personal level.
Molly Myers is a Shareholder and Director at Dain Torpy and has experience with a broad range of commercial real estate transactional matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, and leases.
Shari’s practice focuses on real estate and finance matters, and the representation of institutional lenders and investors in various real estate and structured finance transactions.
Natasha is an associate in Dain Torpy’s litigation group. Natasha’s practice focuses on general real estate and zoning/land use litigation.
Involvement
Members:
Kate Carter
Members:
Kate Carter
Members:
Kate Carter
Members:
Kate Carter
Abigail Lafontan
Sarah J. McHale
Susan Murphy
Molly Myers
Natasha Winter
Members:
Kate Carter – Co-Chair of the Condominium Section, Land Use & Zoning Section
Abigail Lafontan
Susan Murphy – Co-Chair of Massachusetts Land Use and Zoning Committee
Natasha Winter
Members:
Susan Murphy
Members:
Kate Carter
Abigail Lafontan
Susan Murphy
Molly Myers
Members:
Susan Murphy
Members:
Susan Murphy, Board of Trustees
Members:
Susan Murphy
Members:
Molly Myers, Law Alumni Association
Members:
Abigail Lafontan
Awards and Recognition
Top Lawyer rated by Boston Magazine:
Kate M. Carter 2023
Susan M. Murphy 2023, 2024
Molly A. Myers 2023, 2024
Natasha K. Winter 2023, 2024
The Super Lawyers list recognizes no more than 5 percent of attorneys in each state. To be eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger, or in practice for 10 years or less.
Kate M. Carter 2008-2020 (Rising Star); 2021-2024
Elizabeth A. Garner 2011-2013; 2021-2024
Susan C. Murphy 2011-2024
Molly A. Myers 2021-2024 (Rising Star)
Natasha K. Winter 2021-2024 (Rising Star)
Susan C. Murphy 2023-2025 (for Land Use and Zoning Law)
Natasha K. Winter 2024-2025 (Ones to Watch for Municipal Law and Litigation-Real Estate)
News
- Kate Carter Hosts the 2025 CREW Achievement Awards as President-ElectRecently, our very own shareholder and director, Kate Carter, had the honor of hosting this year’s CREW Achievement Awards as President-Elect. Kate recognized the outstanding professional achievements and community contributions of CREW’s many accomplished members. She also proudly acknowledged the incredible individuals in this year’s Leadership Academy Class. We congratulate Kate on this well-earned recognition and moment of leadership. It was an inspiring way to spotlight excellence in our industry!
- Molly Myers Elevated to Shareholder and DirectorWe are excited to celebrate the election of Molly Myers as a Shareholder and Director, marking a significant milestone in shaping the future of our Firm and empowering the next generation of women leaders and lawyers.
- Kate Carter Honored by Mass Lawyers WeeklyDain Torpy is proud to congratulate Kate Carter for being selected as one of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s 2024 Top Women of Law honorees. This is a well-deserved recognition that highlights Kate’s contributions and dedication to excellence within the legal field. Great job Kate!
- Recognition in the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly 2024 Empowering Women ListWe are honored that Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly has recognized Dain, Torpy, Le Ray, Wiest & Garner in its 2024 Empowering Women list. Our firm is dedicated to providing an empowering and inclusive work environment that supports our women attorneys. Read the excerpt here.
- Dain Torpy Women Top The ListHonored to announce 4 women attorneys at Dain Torpy have been listed as 2023 Top Lawyers as rated by Boston Magazine.
- Kate Carter on CREW BostonCREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) Member, and Shareholder and Director at Dain Torpy, Kate Carter, shares her thoughts on being part of CREW Boston.
Contact
Please contact Molly Myers at mmyers@daintorpy.com with any questions about the Women’s Initiative.