Howard E. Berkenblit

Howard E. Berkenblit is a Boston capital markets lawyer, and he advises public and private companies on equity and debt financings at Sullivan & Worcester. He handles initial public offerings, follow-on offerings, and private placements. He also counsels companies on business law, corporate governance, securities disclosures, stock exchange listing standards, and compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley and Dodd-Frank Acts. His clients include emerging businesses, smaller reporting companies, and established issuers listed on Nasdaq, the New York Stock Exchange, and over-the-counter markets.

Howard earned his B.A. cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania. He received his J.D. summa cum laude from Boston College Law School. He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and before the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts. His professional memberships include the American Bar Association and the Boston Bar Association.

Howard advises real estate investment trusts, technology companies, life sciences businesses, and companies operating across international markets. He frequently helps Israeli and other international companies prepare to trade securities in the United States. He interprets complex Securities and Exchange Commission rules and helps clients address uncertain regulatory issues. His approach balances business objectives with legal requirements while supporting clear communications, accurate disclosures, and practical transaction strategies.

Howard E. Berkenblit brings detailed securities knowledge and practical judgment to corporate matters, and he applies both qualities when addressing complex regulations. He served as co-chair of the Boston Bar Association Securities Law Committee from 2006 to 2008. His professional recognition includes Best Lawyers in America from 2016 through 2026 and recommendations from The Legal 500 US in multiple years. He was also named among Boston Magazine’s Top Lawyers for corporate law in 2021 and securities law from 2023 through 2025.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Sullivan & Worcester
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Boston Bar Association

Licensed State

• Massachusetts

Education

• Boston College Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Pennsylvania
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)