Sean Donnelly

Sean Donnelly has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Sean is currently employed at EngageSmart, where they hold the position of Deputy General Counsel and has been working since January 2023. Prior to this role, they served as a Senior Counsel at the same company, starting in June 2021.

Before joining EngageSmart, Sean worked as a Senior Counsel at Forward Financing, a financial technology company based in Boston. Sean contributed to the company's mission of providing working capital to small and medium-sized businesses from July 2019 to June 2021.

Sean's legal career began at The Phia Group, LLC, where they worked as an Associate General Counsel for six years. During their tenure from July 2013 to July 2019, they handled a wide range of legal responsibilities, including contract negotiations, regulatory compliance, and establishing internal policies and procedures.

Sean gained valuable experience as a Contract Associate at Kellem & Kellem, LLP, where they conducted complex legal research on the Dover Amendment. Sean worked at the firm from October 2012 to July 2013.

In 2012, Sean served as a Legal Intern at the FAA, where they drafted memoranda, investigated civil complaints, and prepared comprehensive papers on legal issues related to unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) and individual privacy rights.

Sean's earlier legal experiences include working as a Student-Attorney at the Boston College Legal Assistance Bureau, where they represented clients in civil litigation matters, and as a Summer Associate at Nelson, Kinder & Mosseau PC, where they drafted legal briefs, performed legal research, and collaborated with attorneys on various projects.

At the start of their legal career, Sean worked as a Conflicts and Intake Analyst at Ropes & Gray LLP, assisting in conflict reporting and drafting client waivers. Sean also gained valuable paralegal experience at the Law Offices of Lawrence S. Goldman, providing litigation support for criminal defense attorneys specializing in white-collar defense cases.

Sean's legal journey began with an internship at the United States Attorney's Office, where they assisted federal prosecutors in trial preparation, including interviews, transcription work, and evidence compilation.

Overall, Sean Donnelly's work experience showcases their expertise in contract negotiations, regulatory compliance, litigation support, and legal research across different industries.

Sean Donnelly obtained their Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with Distinction from the University of Michigan, where they studied from 2003 to 2007. Sean later went on to complete their Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Boston College Law School, attending from 2009 to 2012.