Atty. Sarah R. Gersten
Sarah R. Gersten is a charitable planning counsel in the Private Clients Group at Cummings & Lockwood, based in the firm’s West Hartford office.
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Sarah R. Gersten is a Counsel based in West Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at Cummings & Lockwood LLC. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2016) and Washington (2019). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2016) and Tulane University (B.A., 2013). Serands clients in West Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Sarah R. Gersten is a charitable planning counsel in the Private Clients Group at Cummings & Lockwood, based in the firm’s West Hartford office
- Sarah joined the firm in 2026 and counsels high-net-worth individuals on sophisticated charitable giving strategies, including the structuring of donor-advised funds, private foundations, and complex planned giving vehicles
- She also advises nonprofit organizations and private foundations on all aspects of tax-exempt and exempt organizations law, including formation, governance, compliance, and regulatory matters
- Prior to joining Cummings & Lockwood, Sarah focused her practice on representing tax-exempt organizations, with particular experience in federal tax compliance, IRS filings, and nonprofit governance
- In addition to her legal practice, Sarah has hands-on leadership experience in the nonprofit sector
- She has founded and led nonprofit organizations, including serving as the inaugural Executive Director and General Counsel of Last Prisoner Project, where she oversaw legal strategy, organizational governance, and programmatic development
- Civic and Philanthropic Activity • Last Prisoner Project, Board Member • Pickleball for Incarcerated Communities League (PICL), Co-founder and board member
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Why local counsel matters in Connecticut
Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in West Hartford are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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