Gesmer Updegrove LLP

Corporate

Partner

Tom applies the skills and experience he has gained over the past 35+ years representing emerging companies. Having also served as the Firm’s Managing Partner for 16 years, Tom has addressed many of the issues clients face in managing and operating a business. People value and rely on Tom for his practical and business-oriented advice.

Tom primarily serves as outside general counsel to emerging and middle-market companies, providing guidance and assistance in all aspects of their organization, operation, and financing. He has helped many technology companies with their product development, licensing, and distribution arrangements. Through his extensive work with emerging, fast-growth companies, Tom has considerable experience with early-stage and venture financings, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and M&A transactions.

Tom joined the firm as a junior associate in 1989 and has been here ever since. Tom and his wife, Sue, live on the North Shore. He feels time outside the office is best spent outside and, depending on the season, enjoys cycling, fly fishing, and skiing.

English

Massachusetts Bar Association

Boston College Law School, J.D., cum laude

Saint Lawrence University, B.A., cum laude