Kenneth Gordon > Goodwin > Boston, United States > Lawyer Profile

Goodwin
100 NORTHERN AVENUE
BOSTON MA 02210
MASSACHUSETTS
United States
Kenneth Gordon photo

Position

Partner

Career

Ken Gordon is co-chair of the firm’s Technology group. He has more than 30 years of experience representing privately held and publicly traded companies (domestic and foreign), investment banks, and venture capital firms. Ken concentrates his practice in the areas of general corporate representation, corporate finance and acquisitions. He is also registered as a Certified Public Accountant.

Prior to becoming co-chair of the Technology practice, Ken held various other positions with the firm, most recently as National Hiring Partner. Ken enjoys cycling and running and is an enthusiastic supporter of Boston sports teams. Ken ran the 2014 Boston Marathon as part of a team which raised over $800,000 for the survivors of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings.

Education

JD, 1991, Boston University School of Law (cum laude) / BS, 1985, Lehigh University

Lawyer Rankings

United States > M&A/corporate and commercial > Venture capital and emerging companies

Goodwin’s signature technology expertise is a big draw for start-ups, while it also leverages a dominant life sciences offering that ‘provides everything a biotech company could need’. Alongside its company-side credentials, the group maintains close links with investors and it routinely advises venture capital funds on fundraisings, investments, and exits. From Boston, Mitch Bloom steers the life science practice and specializes in advising public and private life sciences companies and investors on financings, M&A, and public offerings. The technology and emerging companies team is co-led by Boston-based duo John Egan and Kenneth Gordon, together with Silicon Valley’s Craig Schmitz , all of whom act for an array of start-ups, growth companies, and investors. Other contacts in Boston include Bill Schnoor, who, as previous head of the London office, is recommended for cross-border transactions involving the technology and life sciences sectors; Danielle Lauzon, who is recognized for her cutting-edge expertise in the life sciences field; and William Collins, who excels in matters involving the biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices spheres. In Silicon Valley, Caine Moss focuses on supporting software, AI, internet, and financial services companies through all stages of their growth.