Beck Reed Riden LLP > Boston, United States > Firm Profile
Beck Reed Riden LLP Offices
155 FEDERAL STREET
SUITE 1302
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02110
MASSACHUSETTS
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Beck Reed Riden LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings
Boston Elite > Commercial litigation Tier 1
Russell Beck
, founding partner of Beck Reed Riden LLP, is a seasoned commercial litigator with great experience leading his firm. Drawing on his experience at a range of market-leading firms, he demonstrates market-leading expertise in trade secrets, covenants, and real estate litigation. Beck serves diverse industries—including B2B sales, technology, life sciences, pharma, and financial services—with exceptional expertise and strategic insight.Stephen Riden, a founding partner of Beck Reed Riden LLP, is an accomplished commercial litigator specializing in trade secrets, non-competes, and restrictive covenants. Riden offers counsel across a range of industries, including pharma, technology, and retail, with notable clients such as Novartis, Staples, and Entegris, and has a strong record in high-profile, multi-jurisdictional cases.
Key clients
Staples, Inc.
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Intellia Therapeutics, Inc.
Entegris, Inc.
Harvard Bioscience, Inc.
Blue-Grace Logistics LLC
Commvault Systems, Inc.
UG2 LLC
Alegeus Technologies, LLC
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Appian Way Energy Partners LLC
Work highlights
- Serves as trade secrets and restrictive covenants counsel to Staples, advising on employee transitions, protecting trade secrets, and handling related litigation nationally.
- Represented Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, advising on trade secret protection and employee transitions, and serving as litigation counsel when needed.
- Represented Intellia Therapeutics, Inc, advising on trade secret protection and employee transitions, and serving as litigation counsel for trade secret and restrictive covenant matters.
- Represented Entegris, Inc. since 2021, advising on trade secret protection and employee transitions, and serving as litigation counsel for trade secret and restrictive covenant matters.
- Representing Harvard Bioscience, Inc. on trade secret protection and related issues, including employee transitions.
Key clients
Staples, Inc.
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Intellia Therapeutics, Inc.
Entegris, Inc.
Work highlights
- Represented Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation nationally since 2013, providing counsel on trade secrets protection, employee hires and departures, and serving as litigation counsel when related issues arise.
Intellectual property > Trade secrets (litigation and non-contentious matters) Tier 3
Beck Reed Riden LLP is a Boston-based boutique with a nationwide trade secrets practice which is headed up by Russell Beck, noted as ‘preeminent in this area’. The team also has a specialist focus advising its clients on the parameters of restrictive covenants. Stephen Riden is a key member of the group with a noteworthy specialism in commercial litigation wherein he has experience representing both corporate and individual clients on the array of issues at both state and court level. Nicole Daly is another name to note in the team with expertise spanning employment, business disputes, trade secrets, restrictive covenants, and employee mobility, while senior counsel Sarah Tishler has strong capabilities handling big ticket matters for significant clients. The industry sectors the group’s workload spans ranges from transportation to life sciences. Practice head(s):
Russell Beck
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘I have worked with this group for nearly 15 years and watched them to grow to one of the preeminent trade secret and restrictive covenant boutiques in the country.’
‘They track developments around the country as well as anyone and Russell is truly one of the thought leaders in this area. No one, and I mean no one, knows the area of noncompete and restrictive covenant law better than Russell.’
‘Russell Beck is preeminent in this area.’
‘This firm has a unique set of qualifications relative to the enforcement of non-compete provisions.’
‘Great teamwork among the attorneys. Russell Beck and Nicole Daly are a pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
Staples, Inc.
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Intellia Therapeutics, Inc.
Entegris, Inc.
Harvard Bioscience, Inc.
Blue-Grace Logistics LLC
Ideal Image, Inc.
Appian Way Energy Partners LLC
Commvault Systems, Inc.
UG2 LLC
Alegeus Technologies, LLC
Work highlights
- Providing day-to-day counseling for Staples on questions concerning the protection of company trade secrets and related issues in connection with, among other things, employee hires and departures.
- Providing day-to-day counseling for Novartis on questions concerning the protection of company trade secrets and related issues in connection with, among other things, employee hires and departures.
- Providing day-to-day counseling for Commvault on questions concerning the protection of company trade secrets and related issues in connection with, among other things, employee hires and departures.
Beck Reed Riden LLP > Firm Profile
Beck Reed Riden LLP is one of the leading authorities in trade secret, employee mobility, and unfair competition law. Our experience handling these matters is backed by our extensive employment law and business litigation experience. Our hand-picked team combines attorneys with complementary expertise and practical experience. Our lawyers combine the skills, experience, and judgment to advise and represent companies and individuals on even the most complex trade secret litigation and restrictive covenant issues.
Beck Reed Riden LLP’s lawyers have years of experience working with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups and individuals in a broad range of industries. Beck Reed Riden LLP’s clients include companies in the following industries: pharmaceuticals, biomedical, biotech, medical devices, software, computer-related technology, healthcare-related technology, manufacturing, wholesale distribution, retail, b2b sales and distribution, marketing, consulting, staffing, insurance, financial services, legal services, expert services, health and beauty services, and many others.
We are nationally recognized for our work handling trade secret and employee mobility matters. Examples of other types of matters we handle for our clients include the following:
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- Unfair Competition
- Computer Fraud and Abuse Act Claims
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims
- Trademark & Copyright Litigation
- Business-to-Business Disputes
- Breach of Contract & Business Fraud
- Shareholder/Close-Corporation Disputes
- Lawyer mobility
- Employee mobility
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We are experienced litigators and counselors, helping our clients as business partners to resolve issues and develop strategies that best meet our clients’ legal and business needs – before, during, and after litigation. We’re ready to roll up our sleeves and help you. Visit our website (beckreedriden.com) to learn more about us, the types of matters we handle, and what we can do for you.
Main Contacts
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| Russell Beck | [email protected] | 617-500-8660 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Russell Beck | Partner | View Profile |
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Nicole Daly | Partner | View Profile |
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Stephen Riden | Partner | View Profile |
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Robert Shea | Partner | View Profile |
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Sarah Tishler | Sarah Tishler is Senior Counsel at Beck Reed Riden LLP, a nationally-recognized… | View Profile |
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