About Teresa
Teresa Reade pursued law after an undergraduate course of study in Administration of Justice at the University of Wyoming. She completed her B.A. in 1997 and went on to earn her J.D. from Pepperdine University School of Law in 2000. Her education stretches from the Mountain West to Southern California, giving her both regional perspective and formal legal training.
After law school, Reade built a practice that spans coasts. She is licensed to practice in California and Massachusetts. Over the years she has handled matters across those jurisdictions, advising clients and appearing in court where necessary. She has experience navigating different state systems and the practical challenges of representing people and organizations in more than one bar.
Reade’s professional life includes active involvement in bar organizations. She serves as Co-Chair of the Women’s Bar Association, North of Boston chapter. She is also a member of the board of the North Shore Women’s Bar Association. Those positions put her in regular contact with other lawyers in the region and position her to help shape local programming and membership activities.
Colleagues describe her as steady in the courtroom and pragmatic at the negotiation table. She combines courtroom experience with client counseling. That balance allows her to advise on strategy while keeping an eye on practical outcomes. She has worked on matters that require both litigation skills and careful client communication.
Outside of casework, Reade devotes time to the professional community. Her roles in two women’s bar organizations involve coordinating events, supporting mentorship, and fostering networks for early-career lawyers. She often speaks at local panels and attends continuing legal education events, keeping current on changes in the law that affect her clients.
Her background — a liberal arts undergraduate degree, followed by three years at Pepperdine Law — shapes how she approaches problems. She favors clear explanations and thorough preparation. She divides her professional life between California and Massachusetts, and she adapts to the cultural and procedural differences of both states.
People who work with Reade say she brings steadiness to complex files and a practical approach to resolving disputes. She maintains an active practice, representing clients in matters across California and Massachusetts.
