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Tom Gunning brings his deep experience in law, business, and non-profit fundraising to Kripalu, together with the experience of applying Kripalu yoga and its teachings to transform his mind-body health in his mid-fifties.

Tom began his legal practice at Nixon Peabody, LLP in Boston where he became a Partner in the Corporate Department. Tom left Nixon Peabody to join the Legal Department of his client, EMD Serono/Merck Serono, a leading biopharmaceutical company. After serving as U.S. General Counsel, Tom moved to Europe to become Global General Counsel of Merck Serono leading a team of nearly 100 legal professionals practicing law at the highest level throughout the world. Tom also served on the Executive Committee of Merck Serono.

During his time practicing law, Tom served on the Board of Directors of Greater Boston Legal Services, Inc., the leading Boston-area civil legal aid organization. Tom focused his efforts on fundraising. GBLS selected Tom as the inaugural Chair of its Board-level Development Committee and later hired Tom as its full-time Chief Development Officer.