Kaveri is a transformational leader who influences and inspires a culture of performance. She energizes teams to compete at the highest levels—and win. As Chief Executive Officer of Bernstein Shur, she is leading one of New England’s most respected law firms into a bold new chapter: expanding the firm’s reach across the U.S. and around the world while advancing the Bernstein Shur standard of excellence, innovation, and tenacious commitment to client success.
Kaveri began her career in various roles at ExxonMobil, developing best-in-class business acumen while earning her law degree at night—an early signal of the discipline and drive that continue to define her. She started practicing law at Reed Smith LLP, an AmLaw 10 firm, where she developed an expertise in complex corporate M&A and high-stakes client service. In the two decades since, she has brought a distinctive combination of business, legal, and financial savvy to leadership roles at large, multifaceted entities—guiding boards and C-suites through defining moments of opportunity and change with strategic clarity, high-ROI execution, and an unwavering belief that people are capable of far more than they realize.
Kaveri’s heart-led, future-shaping leadership is defined by action, initiative, and a deep conviction that great companies are built not by managing people, but by unlocking their potential. At Bernstein Shur, her mission is to elevate the firm’s brand and geographic scope and grow alongside exceptional clients. Clients, colleagues, and recruits are drawn to her vision and her commitment to growing this world-class organization where people can have it all: a rewarding career in a culture that celebrates ambition and an exceptional life.