
Goodwin Procter LLP
About Goodwin Procter LLP
Goodwin Procter LLP was founded in 1912 with a vision of legal excellence, ethical advocacy, and strategic representation. From its earliest days, the firm has been defined by integrity and a results-driven approach. Over the decades, it has grown into one of the most respected global practices, combining tradition with forward-thinking innovation to serve clients across industries and jurisdictions.
Goodwin Procter LLP brings together more than 1,800 lawyers with deep knowledge at the convergence of law, business, and emerging technology. The firm’s professionals handle complex matters with thorough preparation and a focus on long-term success. Investors, entrepreneurs, and global enterprises rely on this expertise to navigate transformative transactions, regulatory compliance, and high-stakes disputes that shape industries worldwide.
Goodwin Procter LLP delivers strategic counsel across core practice areas, including private equity, life sciences, technology, real estate, and financial services. The firm’s litigation and dispute resolution teams are recognized for strength in high-profile matters, while transactional practices consistently guide market-leading deals. Regulatory and advisory capabilities further ensure clients receive comprehensive solutions that anticipate both risk and opportunity.
Goodwin Procter LLP has earned recognition from Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and Best Lawyers, with attorneys and practice groups ranked among the top tier nationally and internationally. These honors reflect not only technical proficiency but also the trust placed in the firm to manage critical issues with discretion, creativity, and professionalism.
Goodwin Procter LLP operates under a culture known as The Goodwin Way, which emphasizes respect, collaboration, accountability, and inclusion. The firm’s approach combines rigorous legal analysis with a practical understanding of client goals, ensuring solutions that protect interests while driving innovation. With a commitment to confidentiality, ethical advocacy, and personalized service, the firm continues to help clients achieve success in an ever-changing legal and business landscape.
Practice Areas
- Antitrust & Competition
- Appellate and Supreme Court Litigation
- Business & Commercial Litigation
- Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Environmental
- ERISA Litigation
- Financial Services Litigation
- Government Contracts & Grants
- Government Investigations, Enforcement & White Collar Defense
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Investment Management Litigation
- Life Sciences & Technology Arbitrations
- Litigation
- National Security
- Products Litigation & Counseling
- Securities Litigation & SEC Enforcement
- Trade Secrets, Employee Mobility & Non-Competes
- Antitrust & Competition
- Banking
- Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity
- Digital Currency & Blockchain
- Employment
- Environmental
- ERISA & Executive Compensation
- ESG & Impact
- Life Sciences Regulatory & Compliance
- Financial Restructuring
- Fintech
- Global Trade
- Government Contracts & Grants
- Insurtech
- Investment Management
- Late Stage Drug Development
- National Security
- Private Investment Funds
- Risk Management & Insurance
- Tax
- Tax-Exempt Organizations
- Trusts & Estates
- Proptech
- Public Company Advisory Practice
- Asset Management Transactions
- Banking
- Buyouts & Acquisitions
- Capital Markets
- Corporate Social Responsibility Law & Policy
- Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity
- Debt Finance
- Derivatives
- Digital Currency & Blockchain
- Employment
- Environmental
- ERISA & Executive Compensation
- ESG & Impact
- Financial Restructuring
- Government Contracts & Grants
- Growth Equity
- Intellectual Property
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- New Company Formation
- Private Investment Funds
- REITs & Real Estate M&A
- Search Funds
- Secondaries
- Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defense
- Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs)
- Tax
- Tax-Exempt Organizations
- Trusts & Estates
- Venture Capital
Our Attorneys

Stuart L. Rosenthal

Samantha M. Kirby

Lisa R. Haddad

Amanda H. Russo

William J. Harrington

Howard S. Steel

Patrick Gunn
