Goodwin

At Goodwin, the technology practice has a strong record of advising emerging and well-established tech companies on seed financings, M&A, and IPOs, in addition to handling transactional work in the tech space. The department is collectively led by Stephen Charkoudian, James Riley, Craig Schmitz, and Kenneth Gordon. Charkoudian is based in the Boston office and focuses on transactions at the intersection of data, IP, and tech, in addition to handling open-source matters. Silicon Valley-based Riley frequently represents venture capital firms in IP strategy concerns, as well as demonstrating skill in AI, machine learning, and cloud computing work. Schmitz divides his time between Los Angeles and Silicon valley and primarily advises tech and life-sciences growth companies on their transactional activities, while Gordon handles a diverse range of corporate and securities matters for tech clients from the Boston office. Also in Boston, Bethany Withers handles publicity rights and IP concerns for start-up firms, while Silicon Valley-stationed Kevin Liu assists clients with computer and mobile gaming matters. In the San Francisco office, Kevin Lam handles an extensive range of commercial and tech concerns.