James Riley > Goodwin > Silicon Valley, United States > Lawyer Profile

Working closely with companies at all stages of growth, in both US and foreign jurisdictions, Goodwin is lauded for its licensing, technology transactions, patent enforcement, prosecution and counseling. Capable of acting in various industries, clients span tech, life sciences, private equity, and financial services. In Boston Catherine McCarty co-heads the IP practice group, bringing expertise in IP to help clients in pharma and chemistry matters protect their innovations. Silicon Valley’s James Riley co-heads the group and frequently represents emerging growth tech companies and venture capital firms in licensing matters. Adept in technology, data and IP transactions is Boston-based lawyer Stephen Charkoudian. Kingsley Taft is well-versed in supporting emerging to mature life science companies. Washington DC’s Noelle Dubiansky possesses broad capabilities in IP including licensing and commercial undertakings for a diverse clientele including biotech, pharma and medical devices. Bethany Withers specializes in tech data, publicity rights and IP matters. Unless otherwise stated, all lawyers are based in Boston.

Goodwin‘s group has a strong reputation for its patent prosecution work in the life sciences and tech sectors in particular. The team is also equipped to assist across pharma, medical devices, and tech among other sectors, advising on patent matters covering clearance, patentability, infringement, and validity, among other areas. The team is helmed by Boston-based Catherine McCarty and James Riley, who works from Silicon Valley. A life sciences expert with a specialism in drug development, Theresa Kavanaugh is a key name in Boston. Carl Morales joined the New York office from Fenwick & West LLP in January 2025.