Drawing upon the members’ expertise in non-compete law, Boston-based firm Beck Reed Riden LLP advises companies on issues arising out of employees’ onboarding or offboarding. The team handles trade secrets protection, compliance with restrictive covenants, and misappropriation of proprietary information, noted for its ‘realistic and practical’ strategies. Russell Beck heads the practice, an expert in both state and federal trade secrets regulations, and is praised for his ’approach to both counselling and litigation’. Clients also recommend Nicole Corvini Daly, an expert in employee mobility matters, and Sarah Tishler, able to support with all stages of a court dispute. Founding partner Stephen Riden leverages broad commercial litigation experience.
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Testimonials
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- Beck Reed Riden came to me through referrals from other attorneys I respect, each of whom told me independently that they would be the best fit for us at our stage of growth and that they are truly experts in this field. A few years in, that recommendation has held up completely. What sets this practice apart is how they show up. They ask good questions, they listen, and they want to understand the full picture before offering a perspective. That collaborative approach consistently leads to smarter, more targeted counsel. Whether working through a non-compete situation for an incoming hire, navigating concerns around a departure, or tightening up our agreements, they bring the same care and attention to detail every time. And they know the law across states. Employee mobility is not a one-size-fits-all area, and their ability to give a clear, confident read on how different state laws apply to a given situation has been consistently valuable. They are also refreshingly human about it. They do not hide behind corporate language or hedge everything into uselessness. They give you their actual read on the situation in plain terms, which matters when you are trying to make decisions quickly.
- Two individuals who have been central to my experience with Beck Reed Riden are Russell Beck and Nicole Daly, and both are worth calling out specifically. Russell is the legal architect. When a situation calls for someone who can see the full landscape, anticipate how things might unfold, and construct a response that holds up under scrutiny, he is exactly who you want in your corner. His depth of expertise in this field is evident, and he brings it without the ego that sometimes accompanies that level of knowledge. He is clear, grounded, and genuinely invested in getting it right. Nicole is the day-to-day strategist. She is responsive, sharp, and has a way of cutting through complexity to give you what you actually need to move forward. She understands the people and business dimensions of these situations, not just the legal ones, which makes her counsel unusually practical and actionable. What I value most about both of them is that they are calm under pressure, clear in how they communicate, and accessible when it matters. In a space where the stakes are often high and the timelines are rarely convenient, that combination is not something you take for granted.
Key clients
- UG2, LLC
- Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Elucid, Inc.
- Entegris, Inc.
- Apex Benefit Partners
- Intellia Therapeutics, Inc.
- Commvault Systems, Inc.
- Appian Way Energy Partners LLC
- Alegeus Technologies, LLC
Work highlights
Providing day-to-day counselling for UG2, LLC on questions concerning the protection of company trade secrets and related issues in preparing nationwide employee restrictive covenant agreements.
Providing day-to-day counselling for Elucid, Inc. on trade secrets protection and issues related to preparing nationwide employee restrictive covenant agreements.
Providing day-to-day counselling for Intellia on questions concerning the protection of company trade secrets and preparing nationwide employee restrictive covenant agreements.
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Practice head
Russell Beck
Other key lawyers
Stephen Riden; Nicole Corvini Daly; Sarah Tishler