Goodwin stands out for its expertise in supporting tech companies through every phase of their development. Through its comprehensive approach, it has fostered long-term trust, retaining clients from their early-stage startup days to their growth as publicly traded companies. The practice provides strategic guidance across key areas like seed financing, IPOs, M&A, AI, intellectual property, licensing, and international transactions. Stephen Charkoudian, co-founder of the team, is a active across tech, data, and IP law, advising on transformative technologies and co-directing Goodwin’s AI accelerator. Bethany Withers brings specialized expertise in technology, data, and intellectual property, focusing on licensing, strategic partnerships, celebrity endorsements, and promotion law compliance, assisting both businesses and individuals. Jim Riley , based in Silicon Valley, is an authority on tech and venture capital law, advising high-growth companies on IP strategy, AI, data privacy, and tech transactions.
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Stephen Charkoudian; Jim Riley; Craig Schmitz; Kenneth Gordon

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Bethany Withers