Boston, MA – September 30, 2025 – Fiduciary Trust Company (“Fiduciary”) is proud to announce that its Chief Fiduciary Officer, Suma V. Nair, will serve as President of the Boston Bar Association (BBA) for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
In this role, Nair will lead the BBA’s efforts to advance the highest standards of excellence in the legal profession, promote access to justice, and strengthen the civic role of lawyers across the Commonwealth. She has been an active member of the BBA for many years, serving in a range of leadership positions, including on the Executive Committee and as a Council Member, Treasurer and Secretary. She has also been a Trustee and Executive Committee Member of the Boston Bar Foundation.
Nair oversees fiduciary services across Fiduciary and its New Hampshire affiliate, Fiduciary Trust of New England. She also leads the firm’s trust and estates legal department.
“I am honored to serve as President of the Boston Bar Association and look forward to working with our members to advance justice, equity, and excellence in the profession,” said Nair.
“A strong, vibrant Boston legal profession is vital to serving the needs of our clients, firm and the broader community,” comments Fiduciary’s President & CEO, Austin V. Shapard. “We are delighted that Suma will advancing the BBA’s efforts through her valuable leadership.”
Suma’s term as BBA President runs from September 2025 through August 2026. During this time, she will continue her role as Chief Fiduciary Officer at Fiduciary.
About Fiduciary Trust Company
Fiduciary Trust Company is a private wealth management firm focused on families, individuals and nonprofits seeking objective advice to help grow and protect their investments. The firm also provides a range of services to professional financial advisors and single-family offices. Fiduciary’s capabilities include customized wealth planning, investment management, trustee and estate services, and family office, tax and custody services.
Founded in 1885 as a family office, Fiduciary takes a personal approach based on expertise, strong performance and a genuine commitment to act in its clients’ best interests. The firm’s client focus has enabled it to achieve a 98% average annual client retention rate.
For additional information about Fiduciary’s services, please visit www.fiduciary-trust.com, or contact Sidney Queler at 617-292-6799 or queler@fiduciary-trust.com.