
About
Provided by Goodwin
Succeeding in the life sciences industry is as much about strategy and execution as it is about research and development. And with the breakneck pace of technology disrupting industries around the world, Goodwin’s depth of experience not only in the life sciences space, but also in collaboration with our technology, healthcare and private equity lawyers, makes our team exceptionally suited to address whatever the future brings. We partner with clients to embrace the promise and potential of innovation to make a profound and lasting impact.
Lawyers in our life sciences practice are deeply experienced in corporate governance, financing and M&A transactions, collaborations and licensing, regulatory matters, and intellectual property law. We understand the challenges of securing funding, safeguarding intellectual property, establishing partnerships, bringing new products to market, opening up new revenue streams, and protecting existing product lines. As part of our interdisciplinary approach, we collaborate with attorneys in our patent litigation, products liability, employment and tax practices to protect client interests and to advocate on their behalf.
Chambers Review
Experienced corporate counsel for emerging companies with particular expertise in assisting with public and private securities offerings and M&A. Also receives attention for its counsel on patent portfolio strategies, including licensing deals and due diligence for corporate transactions. Additional expertise in patent litigation.
Work Highlights
- Goodwin represented Vancouver, Washington-based AbSci, a leading synthetic biology company enabling drug discovery and biomanufacturing of next-generation biotherapeutics, in its recent $230 million initial public offering.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"A great firm with a huge life sciences practice."
"Goodwin is at the forefront of many legal issues facing our industry and provides practicable solutions for our business in a timely manner."
"A great firm with a huge life sciences practice."
"Goodwin is at the forefront of many legal issues facing our industry and provides practicable solutions for our business in a timely manner."
Notable Practitioners

Michael Shuster has broad IP expertise which encompasses patent prosecution and transactional IP issues on behalf of emerging and established life sciences companies.
"Very solid and well known."

Maggie Wong maintains a respected transactional practice and regularly advises clients on matters including acquisitions, financings and strategic collaborations.
"Maggie is a model corporate partner who delivers the highest level of client service and practicable, actionable legal advice. She is composed and thoughtful, which makes her particularly valuable when engaging with non-lawyer clients."

Sam Zucker is adept at representing businesses and investors in transactions across the life sciences, healthcare and technology sectors.
Ranked Lawyers at
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California

