The New England Legal Awards will honor attorneys and legal professionals at a Boston awards ceremony on October 8. Among the distinguished honorees is Minta Kay, a partner at Goodwin Procter, who will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award.
With over 35 years of experience, Kay has represented institutional investors, tax-exempt entities, real estate funds, and owner/operators in various real estate investment transactions. Her expertise encompasses joint venture formation and restructuring, debt origination, acquisitions, portfolio transactions, development projects, and property sales. In the past five years, she has closed more than 55 real estate transactions totaling over $12.5 billion. ([goodwinlaw.com](https://www.goodwinlaw.com/en/people/k/kay-minta?utm_source=openai))
Kay is also the founder and co-leader of Goodwin’s PropTech Initiative, which supports companies at all stages, real estate investors and owners, venture capitalists, and other parties working at the intersection of real estate and technology. This initiative reflects her commitment to integrating technological advancements within the real estate sector. ([goodwinlaw.com](https://www.goodwinlaw.com/en/people/k/kay-minta?utm_source=openai))
Throughout her career, Kay has received numerous accolades. She has been consistently recognized as a leading real estate attorney by Chambers USA, Super Lawyers, and U.S. News-Best Lawyers. In 2020, she was honored with Connect CRE’s Lawyers in Real Estate Award, which acknowledges elite real estate lawyers demonstrating industry leadership and professional excellence. ([goodwinlaw.com](https://www.goodwinlaw.com/en/news-and-events/news/2020/12/12_21-minta-kay-honored-with-connect?utm_source=openai))
In 2023, Kay was named to Globe Street’s Women of Influence list, which honors trailblazing women who have positively impacted the commercial real estate industry. ([goodwinlaw.com](https://www.goodwinlaw.com/en/news-and-events/news/2023/08/announcements-realestate-propt-globe-streets-women-of-influence?utm_source=openai))
Kay’s contributions extend beyond her legal practice. She serves on the CREtech Leadership Board, the Urban Land Institute’s Global Exchange Council, and its Women’s Leadership Initiative. Additionally, she is a past vice-chair of the ABA Real Property and Probate Section Committee on Legal Opinions. ([goodwinlaw.com](https://www.goodwinlaw.com/en/people/k/kay-minta?utm_source=openai))
Goodwin Procter, founded in 1912, is a multinational law firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. With over 1,800 lawyers across 16 offices worldwide, the firm focuses on complex transactional work, high-stakes litigation, and advisory services in various industries, including real estate. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodwin_Procter?utm_source=openai))
The New England Legal Awards recognize attorneys and firms across the region for their contributions to the legal profession. Alongside Kay, other Goodwin partners have been acknowledged in various categories, reflecting the firm’s commitment to excellence and leadership in the legal community. ([mondaq.com](https://www.mondaq.com/pressrelease/205206/new-england-legal-awards-recognize-goodwin-partners-across-key-categories?utm_source=openai))