Praised for its ability to 'interact with foreign lawyers and clients' and 'to take the lead in litigations, even when assisting the defendants', Goodwin makes a key choice for tech and life sciences companies engaged in trade secrets disputes. The team handles a great number of actions against competing businesses and departing employees, advising on confidential information misappropriation, breaches of contract, and injunctive relief. The group's leadership is split between San Francisco, where seasoned tech litigator Brett Schuman and employee mobility specialist Koray Bulut co-lead the Bay Area offering, and Boston, where Elaine Blais heads the team. Additional key players are San Francisco-based Jeremy Lateiner, recommended advisor on cutting-edge matters; Robert Carroll in Boston and Alexandra Valenti in New York, who have great track records in federal trials; and John Padro, also in New York, who leverages cybersecurity expertise.
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Testimonials
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‘We instructed Goodwin for a complex matter involving international arbitration and US trade secrets litigation. The team proved to be extremely cooperative, able to interact with foreign lawyers and clients, and able to take the lead in litigations, even when assisting the defendants.'
‘Alexandra Valenti has always been directly involved. She led the team and the client to excellent results.’
‘All the attorneys on the team are highly engaged. This isn't a team where the most senior folks are MIA until right before a significant case event. This approach provides significant value for the client. Also, the team was very knowledgeable on the applicable substantive law.’
Key clients
- Insulet Corporation
- Rivian Automotive, Inc.
- NGL Labs LLC
- SAFE Securities Inc.
- Zealand Pharma A/S
- LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
- Farther Finance
- HOPCo Intermediate Holdings, Inc.
- HOPCo Group Holdings, L.P.
- CTRL IQ, Inc.
- Ilios Corp.
- Cutera, Inc.
Work highlights
Obtained a permanent injunction for Insulet, defeating EOFlow in a trade secrets misappropriation case.
Achieved a favourable confidential resolution for Rivian in Tesla’s trade secrets case involving alleged misuse of EV battery tech by former Tesla employees.
Secured an early victory for Zealand Pharma, winning dismissal of all claims against its Danish entity and significantly narrowing Amyndas’ cross-border trade secrets and contract case.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Brett Schuman; Elaine Blais; Koray Bulut
Other key lawyers
Jeremy Lateiner; Robert Carroll; Alexandra Valenti; John Padro