Stephanie Paré Sullivan is Acting Director of the Transactional Law Program and a Visiting Lecturer at Boston University School of Law. Stephanie joined the School of Law in 2025, after a twenty-seven-year career in law and business operations. 

Stephanie most recently served as Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Charlesbank Capital Partners, a private equity investment firm. At Charlesbank, Stephanie managed business operations, led the legal and compliance teams, and partnered with senior leadership on strategic decision-making, governance, and growth initiatives.  Earlier in her career, Stephanie served in similar roles at a credit-focused investment firm, and was an intern, associate, and then partner at the law firm of Goodwin Procter. 

Stephanie is a former coach and manager of youth robotics, basketball, and soccer teams. The mother of three adult children, she lives with her husband outside Boston.

Why CWE?

I greatly admire people who have the drive, spirit and resourcefulness to start, run and grow their own businesses. It’s impressive and inspiring. I first learned of CWE when I volunteered to help train clients about selecting the right legal form for their businesses, and then later to help with WBENC certifications. I loved feeling part of the CWE programs and the WBENC process. It was an honor to be able to use my law degree to contribute, even in a small way, to help women become better prepared for the challenges of running their businesses. Also, as my children grew, I continued to see the need to encourage girls to understand business concepts and feel comfortable asking questions about business. CWE is one source of this encouragement; its training and support networks are empowering to its clients. I am proud to be included in the CWE family.