Stephen Charkoudian > Goodwin > Boston, United States > Lawyer Profile

Goodwin has a multi-faceted technology team with strong credentials for the full range of transactional matters. The firm has an excellent track record in IP transactions, including licensing, collaboration and joint venture agreements, as well as broader cross-border deals and high-level M&A support. Data privacy and cyber-security are other areas of expertise. The team was particularly active on the corporate and private equity acquisition side in the past year and helped advise Pixomondo on acquisition by Sony Pictures Entertainment from Mayfair Equity Partners.  The group is co-chaired by corporate partner Anthony McCusker in Silicon Valley, Kenneth Gordon  and John Egan. Other key partners include David Cappillo, who co-leads the firm’s healthcare practice, and Alessandra Simons in San Francisco. Stephen Charkoudian  also provides the group with long-standing expertise, having co-founded the practice. All lawyers are based in Boston unless otherwise stated.

The data privacy and cybersecurity team at Goodwin frequently advises a range of clients not limited to tech companies and financial institutions on the implementation of privacy compliance strategies of existing and new services and cyber due diligences as well as requirements as part of transactions. The team also has a strong record on metaverse-related products, ensuring data processing activities are compliant also forms part of the firm’s non-contentious focused practice. New York-based Boris Segalis co-heads the practice alongside tech-related transactions and licensing specialist Stephen Charkoudian, stationed in Boston. Omer Tene, also in Boston, works with Segalis on the full scope of compliance issues, including aspects of data sharing and data processing matters. The early 2022 arrival of New York-based Judson Welle from Nardello & Co furthers the firm’s specialism in the regulatory assistance space. New York-stationed Jacqueline Klosek and Washington-stationed Kaylee Bankston remain key contacts for clients. David Kantrowitz  has departed the firm.