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Carolyn M. Osteen
Retired Partner & Consultant
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Carolyn was a partner in the Boston office of Ropes & Gray until her retirement in 2008, although she continues to serve clients as a consultant.
She joined the firm in 1970 and her practice has focused on exempt organizations, including representation of a number of colleges, universities, museums, and hospitals. She speaks regularly on issues of charitable giving and tax and corporate problems of tax‑exempt organizations.
Professional Experience
Carolyn is the co‑author of the "Harvard Manual ‑ Tax Aspects of Charitable Giving" last published in its 8th Edition as well as co‑author of the BNA portfolio, "Charitable Contributions for Corporations." She has served as a member of the Massachusetts Attorney General's Public Charities Advisory Committee. She is a Fellow of The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, and has served as a Regent of the American College of Tax Counsel and on the Governing Council of the Tax Section of the American Bar Association.
Honors & Awards
The Best Lawyers in America (1995-2012) Massachusetts Super Lawyers (2004-2011) The 1998 David Donaldson Award from the Planned Giving Group of New England in recognition of service to the planned giving community
Professional & Civic Activities
- Past Chairman of the Exempt Organizations Committee of the American Bar Association, Tax Section and of the Exempt Organizations Committee of the Boston Bar Association
- Member of the Board of Visitors, Duke University School of Law
- Member of the Advancement Committee of the Trustees of Reservations
- Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
- Director, Historic Boston, Incorporated
- Trustee, Boston Athenaeum
- Trustee, New England Wildflower Society
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Education
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LLM, Duke University School of Law, 1970
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LLB, Duke University School of Law, 1966
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Wellesley College,
Bar Admissions
- North Carolina, 1966
- Massachusetts, 1971
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