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Steven Barrett

Steven Barrett

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Steve Barrett, co-chair of the Technology Transactions and Licensing Practice Group, advises a variety of life sciences and technology companies regarding the structuring, negotiation and drafting of agreements for a broad range of technology transactions, including technology acquisition, license, strategic alliance and joint venture transactions, and related research, development, supply, marketing, distribution and services agreements. Mr. Barrett regularly represents entrepreneurs, early-stage and established life sciences and technology companies and large commercial enterprises.

Professional Memberships

Mr. Barrett serves on the board of directors of The Political Asylum/Immigration Representation (PAIR) Project. Mr. Barrett has also successfully represented, on a pro bono basis, a number of persons who have fled persecution in other countries and sought political asylum in the United States.

Mr. Barrett served on active duty as a US naval officer from 1989 to 1992. His assignments included division officer tours in USS Hoel (DDG-13) and USS Waddell (DDG-24), and he qualified as a surface warfare officer and was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal.

Personal

JD, University of Michigan Law School, 1996

MBA, University of Michigan, 1996

SB, Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1989

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Life Sciences - Massachusetts

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Steven Barrett has broad transactional expertise in the life sciences space, with notable experience advising clients on acquisitions, licensing and joint venture agreements.

Life Sciences: Corporate/Commercial - USA - Nationwide

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Steven Barrett cochairs the technology transactions and licensing practice group at WilmerHale. He is frequently called upon to advise life sciences companies on transactional matters including licensing, collaboration and M&A.

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