R.
Robert Popeo
Chairman, Mintz Levin
Mr. Popeo is Chairman of Mintz Levin, a member of the firm’s Policy Committee
and practices from the firm’s
Mr. Popeo distinguished legal career in the public and private sector spans
three decades. He has always placed a premium on not only representing
his clients to the best of his considerable abilities, but also devoting his
singular energy to civic causes. After his early days as a law clerk to a
federal judge, he became a Special Assistant Attorney General and was appointed
as a United States Commissioner (later known as United States Magistrate
Judge). Mr. Popeo was also an instructor at Boston University
School of Law, and a guest lecturer at various law schools. Later he
assumed the role as Chairman of Mintz Levin and now has a reputation as one of
the region’s premier trial attorneys. He has been recognized by the
National Law Journal as one of the country’s top 100 lawyers for nine
consecutive years, has been featured in the American Lawyer as one of the
country’s “heavy hitters,” and is continually listed in The Best Lawyers in
In civic as well as legal matters, preparation and commitment have long been
Mr. Popeo’s trademark. As part of his commitment to the community, he has
served on the boards of the National Conference of Christians and Jews,
Massachusetts Mental Health Research Corporation, Catholic Charitable Bureau,
Mr. Popeo was chairman of the task force of the Boston Bar Association that
worked with leaders of the Bar, justices of the various courts and the business
community to formulate a plan to reform the
Mr. Popeo’s stature in the field of legal services rests in no small part on
the diligent preparation and ingenious strategy for which he is renowned, and
on his sound business advice. He represents major corporations and their
CEOs and well known political and media figures throughout the country.
He lectures widely in the law and continues his studies to remain abreast of
the latest legal developments, while finding time for the civic service he
pursues so ardently.
Mr. Popeo is admitted to practice in
Stephen
E. Prostano
President, Chief Operating Officer, Hale and Dorr Capital Management
As President and Chief Operating Officer, Steve Prostano is responsible for
business planning and managing the business on a day-to-day basis.
Additionally, he is responsible for the Tax and Advisory Services of the firm,
including Family Office Consulting, and Closely-Held Business Advisory Services.
Mr. Prostano has over 20 years experience consulting to and building businesses
within the financial services industry, specifically in wealth management and
asset management. He has held senior management positions with KPMG, Mellon
Bank, and FleetBoston Financial and was the President and Chief Operating
Officer of the Chase Manhattan Bank’s Global Asset Management division. Most
recently he was President and Chief Operating Officer of Atlantic Trust, the
Private Wealth Management Division of AMVESCAP as well as a Global Partner of
AMVESCAP.
Mr. Prostano received his AB from
