Emancipated Group

Emancipated Group is a Boston law firm with a business, entertainment and public affairs bent, founded and led by attorney Ed Burley. Rather than a traditional firm structure, it operates as a flexible network that Burley assembles to deliver integrated solutions for clients or to launch new projects and enterprises. The practice suits clients whose needs cross legal work, deal-making, strategy and storytelling, whether in the boardroom, in court or on a production set.

Burley serves as chief executive and brings broad international strategy, management and deal experience to the role. He describes himself as comfortable at the lectern and in front of a camera as well as in court. He also writes political commentary, including published pieces on national Democratic Party strategy and the challenges of governing a divided country, which reflects the public affairs side of the firm’s work.

What to Know

• Burley holds degrees from Yale Law School and Dartmouth College and attended Boston Latin School.
• He is a member of the Massachusetts Bar.
• The firm is listed in a public directory of Black-owned Boston businesses.
• Its stated team ethos pairs a child’s flexible creativity with a lion’s heart.