Joan Parsons Ziady, JD

Joan Parsons Ziady, JD

Associate/Junior Partner

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  • About me

    Founder and CEO🔹 Advisor to law firms, corporations, and leaders 🔹 Building engagement, optimizing mentoring and wellbeing

  • Education

    • Tufts University

      1982 - 1986
      B.A., summa cum laude
    • Boston College Law School

      1986 - 1989
  • Experience

    • Riemer & Braunstein LLP

      Sept 1989 - Nov 1997
      Associate/Junior Partner
    • Goulston & Storrs

      Nov 1997 - Apr 2000
      Associate
    • Riemer & Braunstein LLP

      May 2000 - Jul 2021

      Joan focused her practice on banking and corporate finance as well as real estate transactions, advising financial institutions that provide financing for office, retail, industrial, and multi-family properties and mixed-use development projects, both locally and nationally. From 2019 - 2021 she served as Diversity Partner and co-chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. Joan launched the Women's Network and various firm-wide wellness initiatives.

      • Senior Partner, Real Estate Finance

        Jan 2001 - Jul 2021
      • Junior Partner, Real Estate Finance

        May 2000 - Jan 2001
    • Winslow Workplace Advisors

      Jan 2022 - now
      Founder

      Leveraging her leadership skills, client-service mindset, and passion for professional and personal development, Joan delivers strategic guidance on best practices for accelerating mentoring and developing talent in a positive, inclusive work environment.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Transformational DEI Certificate

      Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
      Oct 2021
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    • Adult Mental Health First Aid USA

      National Council for Mental Wellbeing
      Feb 2024
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Joan Parsons Ziady, JD
      Leadership Award Commercial Real Estate Women Boston (CREW Boston) Joan was selected for CREW Boston's Leadership Award recognizing leaders who have worked to advance women in the Greater Boston real estate community.
    • Awarded to Joan Parsons Ziady, JD
      Top Women in Law Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Joan has been recognized by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as one of its Top Women in Law.
    • Awarded to Joan Parsons Ziady, JD
      Women of Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate (FIRE) Banker & Tradesman Joan has been recognized by Banker & Tradesman as one of its Women of Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate (FIRE).
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Past President and Member

      Issued by CREW Boston on Sept 2005
      CREW BostonAssociated with Joan Parsons Ziady, JD
    • Co-Chair, Real Estate & Building Industry Leadership Breakfast Committee

      Issued by United Way on Jan 2013
      United WayAssociated with Joan Parsons Ziady, JD