# Kristen Perriello University Attorney ![Perriello, Kristen](/sites/g/files/omnuum12481/files/styles/hwp_4_5__480x600/public/2025-09/perriello_dooley_kristen_headshot_cropped_Bw.png?itok=kp0uSdhH) smartphone [Assistant: Catherine Hammock 617-495-4778]() email [kristen\_perriello@harvard.edu](mailto:kristen_perriello@harvard.edu) Ms. Perriello received her B.A. from Northeastern University, and her J.D. from Boston University School of Law, where she served as an Editor on the *Review of Banking & Financial Law*. Following law school, Ms. Perriello clerked for the Honorable Joseph Grasso, Jr. of the Massachusetts Appeals Court. Prior to joining the Office of the General Counsel, Ms. Perriello was a Principal at the law firm of Choate, Hall & Stewart in Boston. She concentrated her practice in the areas of white collar criminal defense and government investigations, complex civil litigation, and regulatory compliance. During her time at Choate, Ms. Perriello also served as a Special Assistant District Attorney with the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. At Harvard, Ms. Perriello advises on a variety of issues, with a focus on investigations, litigation, and law enforcement-related matters. - ## Practice Areas [Business Disputes](/practice-areas/business-disputes) [Conflicts of Interest](/practice-areas/conflicts-interest) [Investigations](/ogc-practice-areas/investigations) [Law Enforcement](/ogc-practice-areas/law-enforcement) [Litigation](/ogc-practice-areas/litigation) [Sponsored Research](/ogc-practice-areas/sponsored-research) [Student Affairs](/ogc-practice-areas/student-affairs) - ## OGC Role [Legal Professionals](/ogc-role/legal-professionals)