BOSTON, MA — The Boston Bar Association (BBA) is pleased to welcome Reed Smith as its newest sponsor firm, joining a network of more than 155 law firms, in-house legal departments, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and law schools committed to strengthening the legal profession and advancing the public good.
A global law firm with nearly 1,600 lawyers across offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, Reed Smith recently expanded its presence in New England with the opening of its Boston office in 2026. Led by Finance Partner Ian Hohmeister, the office reflects the firm’s strategic growth in key practice areas, including private equity, growth equity, financial institutions, litigation, employment counseling, and commercial disputes.
“We are thrilled to welcome Reed Smith to the Boston Bar Association community,” said Rich Page, Executive Director of the Boston Bar Association. “As Reed Smith establishes its presence in Boston, we look forward to partnering with its attorneys and leaders as they engage with the legal community, contribute their expertise, and help advance the profession through the BBA’s programs, initiatives, and public service efforts.”
Reed Smith is consistently recognized among the legal profession’s leading firms, earning honors from Chambers, Best Law Firms, Variety, and Corporate Counsel’s 2026 Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards.
“Reed Smith has a legacy spanning more than 140 years, and opening our Boston office marks an exciting new chapter in that story—one rooted in a city that has long been at the forefront of innovation, finance, and legal excellence,” said Ian Hohmeister, Managing Partner of Reed Smith’s Boston office. “We are proud to join the Boston Bar Association as a sponsor firm. The BBA’s mission of advancing professional excellence and strengthening the legal profession in Boston reflects exactly the kind of community we are here to build in and be part of.”
The BBA looks forward to working with Reed Smith and its attorneys to support professional development, foster meaningful connections across the legal community, and promote access to justice throughout Greater Boston.
The Boston Bar Association is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected legal organizations, serving thousands of lawyers, judges, law students, and legal professionals. Through its programs, policy leadership, public service initiatives, and professional development opportunities, the BBA works to advance the highest standards of excellence, integrity, and inclusion in the legal profession.
