Gordon Walker has over 30 years’ experience as a trial lawyer. He is a graduate of Harvard Law School and has tried cases and argued appeals in numerous state and federal courts. He is the former head of the litigation department in the Boston office of McDermott, Will and Emery.

Gordon has represented major corporations, including General Electric, Wyeth, Ford, Digital Equipment and Daewoo, in complex litigation. He has represented individuals in diverse matters including will contests, corporate control struggles, employment cases, partnership disputes, non-competition matters and trade secret claims. Many of his cases have been high profile matters, one of which was the subject of a “Sixty Minutes” segment.

Gordon’s experience and judgment have resulted in his being retained to counsel individuals and companies in non-litigation matters as well. He recognizes that matters entrusted to him are often of critical importance to clients and treats each matter accordingly. He is aware that litigation is not always in the client’s interest and is experienced in mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. He is a member of the American Arbitration Association Panel of Arbitrators.

After many years of major law firm practice, Gordon enjoys being a part of a small firm that permits him more freedom in the selection of cases and the ability to represent clients more economically.

Aside from practicing law, Gordon’s interests include scuba diving, writing, and taking tennis lessons from his nine year old son.

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Contact Gordon at gwalker@walkergeary.com or 617.733.6907

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Summary of Professional Experience

Over 30 years’ experience as a trial lawyer handling complex commercial and business litigation in federal and state courts, including technology, trade secret, non-competition, securities, employment, healthcare, corporate governance/breach of duty and other matters. Represented various parties in nationally publicized cases including suit to compel rescission of gifts to religious cult and defense of therapist accused of malpractice and contributing to suicide of patient.

• Former head of litigation department in Boston office of McDermott, Will & Emery;
• Head of Firm Alternative Dispute Resolution Practice Group.
• Trial of over 150 jury and non-jury cases.
• Conduct of numerous international arbitrations in U.S., Zurich, Geneva, Paris and Singapore.
• Regional Counsel for large computer manufacturer.
• Representation of major pharmaceutical companies in fraud and abuse and other matters.
• Former Chairman of Massachusetts Joint Bar Committee on Judicial Appointments.
• Member of the Civil Justice Advisory Committee, United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, appointed by Chief Judge Tauro.
• Appointed Special Prosecutor by Board of Registration in Medicine to prosecute delicensure of physician.
• Member and arbitrator, American Arbitration Association Commercial Panel.
• Advisor to students in Harvard Law School Trial Advocacy Program.
• Taught graduate course entitled “The Administration of Justice” in Urban Affairs Program, Boston University.

Employment

2003-present	Walker|Geary (previously solo practice) (Boston and Westchester);
2001-2003	Sullivan, Weinstein & McQuay (of counsel) (Boston);
1984-2000	McDermott, Will & Emery (Boston Office);
1983-1984	Finnegan, Stanzler, Nadeau & Walker, P.C. (Boston);
1968-1983	Hale & Dorr (Boston)

Education

• Harvard Law School, Cambridge MA (J.D. 1967)
• Tufts University, Medford MA 1963-1964 (A.B. 1964)
• University of Michigan, Ann Arbor MI 1960-1963

Professional Associations

• Bars of New York and Massachusetts, U.S.D.C. Massachusetts, U.S. Court of Appeals for First Circuit, and Supreme Court of the United States
• Member Commercial Panel of Arbitrators - American Arbitration Association
• Former Chair-ABA Litigation Section Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Former Chair-Boston Bar Association International Dispute Resolution Committee;
• Former Chair-Boston Bar Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee

Representative Speaking Engagements

• “How to Win a Business Jury Trial,” ABA National Institute;
• ABA Litigation Program on Resolution of Business Dispute between an American corporation and a Japanese corporation (simulation),
  Honolulu (Presidential Showcase Program);
• “Mediation of a Broker-Dealer Dispute,” ABA Litigation Section Program, New York;
• Emerging ADR Issues in State and Federal Courts - Harvard Law School;
• ALI-ABA program “The Role of Corporate Counsel in Litigation” at Duke Law School;
• Speaker on jury selection at National Institute of Trial Advocacy course at Harvard Law School;
• “Arbitration: A Viable Alternative to Litigation”, ABA Litigation Section Program, Chicago;
• “ADR as an Alternative to International Arbitration” - ABA Litigation Section Program, Toronto;
• “How Alternative Dispute Resolution Can Work for You” - ABA Litigation Section Program, Chicago;
• “ADR: Rhetoric to Reality”-full day mini-trial simulation ABA Litigation Section Program, New York

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Nancy Geary graduated cum laude from Harvard Law School in 1990. Since that time, she has worked in both the public and private sectors, and has extensive experience representing individuals and corporations in both civil and criminal matters.

As an Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Bureau of the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office, she prosecuted economic crimes, credit card and insurance fraud, and public corruption in Superior and District Courts throughout the state. She briefed and argued criminal appeals in the Supreme Judicial Court and the Appeals Court, as well as habeas corpus petitions in the First Circuit and District of Massachusetts. She served on the Urban Violence Strike Force prosecuting drug, domestic violence, prostitution, and DUI cases in Lowell District Court. She was appointed to serve on the Massachusetts Domestic Violence Council and did extensive police training on domestic violence issues.

In private practice, Nancy has handled diverse litigation matters, organized and trained associates, and managed extensive document review systems. She defended a law firm in a civil RICO class action and multidistrict litigation, represented a number of small businesses in partnership disputes, and a reinsurance company in a nationwide environmental suit, and defended a brokerage firm in securities arbitrations. She has counseled 501(c)(3) corporations, including several churches, negotiated divorce agreements, mediated commission disputes, and drafted co-author agreements. Nancy is the author of four novels, Misfortune (2001), Redemption (2003), Regrets Only (2004) and Being Mrs. Alcott (2005). She has received numerous awards, lectured extensively, and served on a number of charitable boards.

Contact Nancy at ngeary@walkergeary.com or 914.763.5041

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Nearly 20 years of experience as a trial lawyer handling civil and criminal matters in federal and state courts.

• As an Assistant Attorney General, prosecuted economic crimes, credit card and insurance fraud, and public corruption cases; investigated violations of minority set-aside provisions in state contracts; served on Urban Violence Strike Force and Massachusetts Domestic Violence Council; conducted police training on domestic violence issues.
• In private practice, defended law firm in multi-district civil RICO litigation; took depositions and managed discovery for reinsurance company in national environmental suit involving 122 Superfund sites; prepared expert witnesses in federal Medicaid fraud trial; served as Chancellor for an Episcopal church in Chatham, MA, and represented church at trial against Historic Business District Commission.
• Counseled 501(c)(3) corporations, negotiated divorce agreements, mediated commission disputes, and drafted co-author agreements.

Employment

2006-present	Walker|Geary, Boston
1997-2000	Solo Practice, Chatham MA
1995-1997	Litigation Associate, Choate, Hall & Stewart
1991-1995	Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Bureau, Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office
1990-1991	Associate, Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky & Popeo, P.C.

Other Experience

• Author of four novels published by Warner Books: Being Mrs. Alcott (2005), Regrets Only (2004), Redemption (2003), and Misfortune (2001);
• Two-time featured alternate selection of the Literary Guild Book Club;
• Three-time recipient of the Westchester Library Association’s Washington Irving Book Selection Award for adult fiction;
• Public appearances include Law and the Arts initiatives at Harvard Law School; keynote speaker for the Westchester League of Women Voters, the Westchester chapter of the Brandeis Women’s League, the North Salem Parent-Teacher Organization, the Scarsdale Women’s Club, and Long Island’s Writers on the Vine; appearances on cable television and radio in MA and NY; “Get Caught Reading at Sea” cruise with Levy Home Entertainment.
• Adjunct Professor at Roger Williams School of Law, Bristol RI: winter/spring 2009, Seminar on Law and Literature.

Professional Affiliations

• Member of Bars of Massachusetts, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
• Member of Authors Guild

Education

• Harvard Law School, Cambridge MA (J.D., cum laude, June 1990)
• Brown University, Providence RI (B.A. magna cum laude, 1987); Phi Beta Kappa
• Spence School, New York City NY (1983)

Personal

• Board member Horizons (New Canaan CT)
• Warden, St. Francis Episcopal Church (North Stamford CT)

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