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.
Peggy Pappas is an experienced commercial real estate attorney with a sophisticated practice which includes representing real estate developers with acquisitions and dispositions, commercial leasing, office and retail development, and residential housing development, both locally and nationwide.
Natasha is an associate in Dain Torpy’s litigation group. Natasha’s practice focuses on general real estate and zoning/land use litigation.
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.
Involvement
Members:
Meredith B. Cabarrus
Elizabeth A. Garner
Abigail S. Lafontan
Molly A. Myers
Peggy A. Pappas
Natasha K. Peck (Winter)
Members:
Kate Carter
Members:
Kate Carter
Members:
Kate Carter
Abigail Lafontan
Sarah J. McHale
Susan Murphy
Molly Myers
Natasha K. Peck (Winter)
Members:
Kate Carter – Co-Chair of the Condominium Section, Land Use & Zoning Section
Abigail Lafontan
Sarah J. McHale
Susan Murphy – Co-Chair of Massachusetts Land Use and Zoning Committee
Natasha K. Peck (Winter)
Members:
Susan Murphy
Members:
Kate Carter
Abigail Lafontan
Sarah J. McHale
Susan Murphy
Molly Myers
Natasha K. Peck (Winter)
Members:
Susan Murphy
Members:
Susan Murphy, Board of Trustees
Members:
Susan Murphy
Molly A. Myers
Natasha K. Peck (Winter)
Members:
Abigail Lafontan
Emerging Leader Members:
Molly A. Myers
Natasha K. Peck (Winter)
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. Peck (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. Peck (Winter) 2021-2024 (Rising Star)
Susan C. Murphy 2023-2025 (for Land Use and Zoning Law)
Natasha K. Peck (Winter) 2024-2025 (Ones to Watch for Municipal Law and Litigation-Real Estate)
News
- Congratulations to Kate CarterA huge congratulations to attorney Kate Carter for being named one of the Top 50 Women in the 2025 Massachusetts Super Lawyers! Kate’s expertise, mentorship, and tireless advocacy continue to elevate those around her and set a standard of excellence across the legal community.
- Natasha K. Peck Co-Chair for CREW Boston Charity Golf TourneyOur very own Natasha K. Peck served as Co-Chair of this year’s CREW Boston Annual Charity Golf Tournament, helping bring together members across the CREW community for a day of connection, competition, and giving back. Natasha was joined by partners Elizabeth Garner, Michael Riley, and Molly Myers on the course as part of Team Dain Torpy, representing our firm’s continued support for CREW Boston’s mission to advance women in real estate.
- Natasha K. Peck Serves St. Francis House All The Way Home Gala CommitteeAttorney Natasha K. Peck was honored to serve on the St. Francis House All The Way Home Gala committee this past weekend, helping make this inspiring evening possible. The Gala brought together nearly 350 supporters, partners, and friends for a night full of celebration and reflection with a shared purpose – raising more than $820,000 to help guests find stability and a path forward. We are grateful to be part of a community that continues to uplift others and advance the mission of St. Francis Read More
- Celebrating Kate CarterDain Torpy is thrilled to celebrate Shareholder and Director, Kate Carter, as she kicked off her first luncheon as President of CREW Boston. The September Luncheon Program, featuring Dianne P. Crocker‘s keynote on “Navigating Uncertainty: Key Trends in CRE’s Path to 2026,” set the tone for an inspiring year ahead. Kate’s leadership with CREW Boston reflects her dedication to advancing women in commercial real estate and strengthening our community through collaboration and insight. Most recently, Kate was also featured in the New England Real Estate Read More
- Natasha K. Peck HonoredWe’re proud to share that last night at the 37th Annual Lawyers Clearinghouse Meeting, Natasha K. Peck accepted the Pro Bono Excellence Award on behalf of Dain Torpy, recognizing our firm’s role as a founding partner of the Lawyers Clearinghouse Tax Lien Foreclosure Clinic. Since its launch in 2023, the clinic has provided homeowners facing foreclosure with critical pro bono representation, helping clients avoid the loss of their homes and stabilize their housing. Our office has been deeply involved from the start, with Natasha leading Read More
- Women’s Initiative Recognized by Mass Lawyers WeeklyDain Torpy and its Women’s Initiative have been recognized in the Mass Lawyers Weekly Special Edition – Empowering Women 2025. Mass Lawyers Weekly selected firms that have demonstrated a commitment to hiring and promoting women, providing mentoring and opportunities for professional advancement to women attorneys, and establishing programs and policies to help women attorneys thrive professionally. Read the article here.
Contact
Please contact Molly Myers at mmyers@daintorpy.com with any questions about the Women’s Initiative.