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W. Lee H. Dunham

Partner

W. Lee H. Dunham is a partner in the Corporate Department in our Boston office and practices general corporate and securities law. He served as Managing Partner of the firm from 1996 to 2002. With over 40 years of experience in the investment company and investment management areas, Mr. Dunham has organized and advised open and closed end funds, represented independent trustees in the discharge of their fiduciary duties and counseled investment advisors as to ongoing SEC compliance and contractual arrangements with ERISA clients and other private accounts.

Representative Client Work

  • Organization and SEC registration of mutual funds and investment advisory firms
  • Representation of independent trustees of mutual funds
  • Mergers and acquisitions of mutual funds and investment advisory firms
  • Organization of Massachusetts business trusts and advice regarding their ongoing operations
  • General representation of companies, including firms selling advertising on cable television systems and placing underwriting on public television systems

Bar Admissions

  • New York, 1968
  • Massachusetts, 1973

Awards & Honors

  • Southgate Volunteer Award, Greater Boston Legal Services (2006)

Professional & Civic Activities

  • Co-Chair, Senior Lawyers Section, Boston Bar Association
  • Hearing Committee, Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers, 2003-2009
  • Finance Committee and Secretary of the Board, Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers, 2010-2014
  • Incorporator, Greater Boston Legal Services

Education

  • J.D., Yale Law School, 1966
  • B.A., Harvard College, 1963
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