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Goodwin

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Goodwin is jointly led by Johnathan Hecht and Dave Lynn in Washington DC, serving listed companies with public disclosure obligations alongside board assistance, executive compensation, and broader governance advice. The practice is very active in the F&B, energy, and industrial manufacturing markets. Recently, the team advised UDR, an S&P 500 real estate trust, on the public offering of $300m of medium-term notes, assisting them with their disclosure obligations. Lynn, a November 2024 arrival from Morrison Foerster, is well-versed in SEC protocols, having helped draft the federal rules on executive compensation. Hecht’s federal background contributes to his reputation as a reference in the area of government investigations. In San Francisco, Karen Ubell introduces an interdisciplinary approach to her governance advice, advising clients on their obligations whilst dealing with digital assets such as NFTs, blockchains, or cryptocurrencies.
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  • ‘In the world of technology investing there are only a few choices that come to mind. We chose and continue to work with Goodwin based on their collaboration across teams, their tech-centric approach, and their flexibility and reliability. They are amazing and we recommend them to all of our portfolio companies.’

  • ‘Mostly, the expertise and domain-specific understanding is what stands out. Several of the partners and junior staff have significant and necessary experience in the categories we operate in. It is beyond valuable that they can help us not make unforced errors, give tactical advice based on prior experience, and think broader than their core areas.’

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Key clients

  • UDR, Inc. (NYSE: UDR)
  • Constellation Energy Corporation (Nasdaq: CEG)
  • The Chemours Company (NYSE: CC)
  • Vontier Corporation (NYSE: VNT)
  • MP Materials Corp. (NYSE: MP)
  • J & J Snack Foods Corp. (Nasdaq: JJSF)

Lawyers

Practice head

Johnathan Hecht; Dave Lynn

Other key lawyers

Folake Ayoola; Karen Ubell