Biography
Steven Wright is senior vice president and general counsel at Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, one of 12 regional Federal Reserve banks. A distinguished Boston-area attorney, Steve has served as lead counsel and strategic advisor for several Fortune 500 companies, addressing complex commercial, corporate, intellectual property, litigation and regulatory matters. He is named in “Best Lawyers in America” for commercial litigation, a member of Best Lawyers National Advisory Committee and a “Super Lawyer” for business and corporate law. In his capacity at the Boston Fed, Steve serves as the as the Bank’s senior legal officer and advisor, providing strategic counsel to the Bank’s leadership. He is a member of the Bank’s Executive Committee, and leads the Legal Services, Real Estate, and Law Enforcement Division.
Steve’s nonprofit board affiliations include Atrius Health, the Boston Chamber of Commerce, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston. He was named one of the 50 Most Influential Bostonians by the Boston Business Journal.
He holds a law degree from Boston College Law School and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from East Carolina University. He is admitted to the bar in Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey.
Work Experience
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (2019-present)
Senior Vice President & General Counsel
Holland & Knight LLP (1999-2019)
Executive Partner (2009-2019)
Sherburne, Powers & Needham, P.C. (1997-1999)
Partner
Chin, Wright & Branson, P.C. (1994-1997)
Co-Founding Partner
New York City’s Office of the Public Advocate (1994)
General Counsel
Office of the Mayor of New York (1992-1994)
Deputy Counsel
Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General Civil Litigation Bureau (1987-1991)
Chief of Trial Division
Deputy Bureau Chief
Assistant Attorney General
Northeastern University (1985-1988)
Instructor, Real Estate Law
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) (1985-1987)
Assistant General Counsel
Budd, Wiley & Richlin, P.C. (1984-1985)
Associate
Massachusetts Attorney General Office (1982-1984)
Massachusetts Superior Court (1981-1982)
Law Clerk
Education
Juris Doctor, Boston College Law School
B.S., East Carolina University
Public Service
Community Trustee, Atrius Health Board of Trustees
Executive Committee, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
Trustee, Boys & Girls Club of Boston