Goodwin Alumni Week
Goodwin Alumni Week is dedicated to shining the spotlight on our alumni program and the people who have made our firm successful. Through Goodwin Alumni Week and other year-round initiatives, we strive to amplify, build, and connect our extensive alumni network to foster lifelong connections between Goodwin alumni and current employees.
Explore our hub for what's featured during this year's Goodwin Alumni Week and how our alumni network stays connected to the firm and each other.
For more information on how to become involved in Goodwin Alumni Week opportunities, please feel free to contact the Alumni Engagement Team.
Alumni Week 2026 Programming
Register for any of the following events through the Alumni Community Portal.
Scheduled Events
Monday, June 1 | 1:00 pm ET | Virtual
Our Goodwin Alumni Conversation will feature Stuart Cable, Vice Chair and Global Head of Mergers & Acquisitions, and Goodwin alum Ross Silverstein, who has had an impressive career path since his time as a corporate associate in the Boston office from 1987-1992. Together, they will explore Ross’s remarkable journey – from his early days as an associate at Goodwin, to his mid-career role as General Counsel and Executive Vice President for a Goodwin client, to his most recent role as a successful entrepreneur. In this latter role, Ross founded and built an industry-leading company that he sold to private equity – using Goodwin as his company’s outside legal counsel and for the private equity transaction.
Tuesday, June 2 | Fenway Park
We are excited to welcome our alumni back to Fenway Park for a night out at the Boston Red Sox as they take on the Baltimore Orioles. Our Alumni will experience the Goodwin suite and reconnect with their colleagues and friends from the firm.
This event is by invitation only.
If you are interested in learning more, please email DG-Alumni@Goodwinlaw.com.
Wednesday, June 3 | United States
Wednesday is our Goodwin Alumni Reconnect Day! If you would like to reconnect with any of your former colleagues over dinner, a sporting event, coffee, or drinks, the Alumni Program would be happy to pick up the tab! The event can either be on Alumni Reconnect Day or planned for a future date. If you are interested in learning more, please email DG-Alumni@Goodwinlaw.com.
Thursday, June 4 | Hudson Yards, NY
In honor of our retired partners’ many years of service and commitment to Goodwin, the Alumni Engagement Team is pleased to host the inaugural New York Retired Partner Dinner on June 4. Attendees will dine at one of New York’s top restaurants while reminiscing about their time at Goodwin.
This event is by invitation only.
Thursday, June 18 | Paris, France
Goodwin's Paris Office is hosting its 10-year anniversary! In honor of this milestone, Goodwin is welcoming Paris Alumni back to the firm for a night of celebration.
This event is by invitation only.
If you are interested in learning more, please email DG-Alumni@Goodwinlaw.com.
Past Alumni Week Events
View details from past Alumni Weeks.
Volunteerism Event: Martin’s Park
Alumni volunteered with former colleagues at Martin’s Park, a children’s park at the edge of Boston’s Fort Point Channel, built to celebrate the life and spirit of eight-year-old Martin Richard, who was killed in the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013. Volunteers helped with park cleanup, garden maintenance, trash pickup, and some painting.
Alumni Insights: What It’s Like to Be In-House
Our panelists of alumni revealed why and when they made the move in-house, unraveling the rewards and challenges of their roles as they offered candid advice for anyone contemplating a similar move. Attendees left this event with authentic, first-hand guidance to inspire their next career step.
Panelists:
Maya Fe Holzhauer, General Counsel, Cardiovascular Associates of America
Robyn Schwartz, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Blue Cross Blue Shield
Ryan Thompson, General Counsel and Partner, Felicis
Moderator:
Marty Gomez, Life Sciences Partner, Goodwin
Volunteerism Event: Rosie’s Place
Alumni volunteered with former colleagues at Rosie’s Place, a multi-service community center that offers emergency shelter, meals, and other resources to women in the Boston area, to prepare and serve meals for those in need.
Volunteerism Event: Room to Grow
Alumni volunteered with former colleagues at Room to Grow, a program that provides parents and caregivers with essential baby and toddler items, strategies and support to promote their children’s development, and connections to community resources that can meaningfully expand their support network. Volunteers assisted in sorting donated supplies for recipients.
Volunteerism Event: DOROT
In the company of former colleagues, alumni were invited to the New York office to create birthday cards for the elderly. Named after the word for “generations” in Hebrew, DOROT is a non-profit organization that focuses on serving older adults and fostering connections between generations.
DC Area Alumni Open House
Alumni in the DC area were welcomed back for an “open house” celebration at the Penthouse in the Washington, DC office. This event set the stage for alumni to reconnect with and share fond memories with former colleagues and current Goodwin lawyers.
Volunteerism Event: Franklin Park Zoo
Alumni volunteered with former colleagues at Franklin Park Zoo, a 72-acre public zoo located in Boston’s historic Franklin Park, to assist in cleaning the zoo grounds.
Milestone 20th Year Reunion
Alumni lawyers who started in 2005 were welcomed back to the Boston office to celebrate their milestone 20th year reunion. Attendees rekindled old memories, made new ones, and celebrated the achievements they’ve made since their time at Goodwin. Attendees were invited to tour Goodwin’s office in the heart of the Boston Seaport and enjoy a festive reception that will took them on a nostalgic trip down memory lane.
Volunteerism Event: Cathleen Stone Island
Alumni volunteered with former colleagues at Cathleen Stone Island, a private island near Boston, to facilitate trail maintenance and assist in camp and beach clean-up.
Alumni Gathering: Boston Red Sox vs. Yankees
Rounding out Alumni Week 2025, alumni watched the Boston Red Sox take on the New York Yankees at Fenway Park.
Goodwin Alumni Authors Corner
Goodwin has a number of successful authors among its alumni. Our panel of distinguished alumni authors shared what inspires them to write, what it’s like to navigate the writing process as first-time authors, and how they balance writing with a legal career. Featured alumni authors included:
Daniel Dain
A History of Boston
Daniel Medwed
Barred: Why the Innocent Can’t Get Out of Prison
Tracy Sierra
Nightwatching*
*Selected as the featured book in Jimmy Fallon’s spring 2024 Fallon Book Club!
Volunteerism Event: Martha’s Table
Alumni joined former Goodwin colleagues to support access to healthy food and volunteer at the Grocery Market. As market volunteers, they supported shoppers with their groceries, restocked inventory, and interacted with community members.
Volunteerism Event: Foster Love
Alumni joined former Goodwin colleagues to decorate Sweet Case duffle bags for children in foster care. Many children entering foster care receive a trash bag to gather their belongings and move to their new homes. Sweet Cases help children enter foster care with the dignity they deserve.
Fireside Chat: Goodwin Alum James Parker and Firm Chair Anthony McCusker
Goodwin’s Chair Anthony McCusker led a discussion with Goodwin alum James Parker, general counsel for the Boston Celtics, on James’ career trajectory and how his time at Goodwin prepared him for his in-house career as general counsel for the Boston Celtics.
Volunteerism Event: National Park Service
Alumni joined former Goodwin colleagues at one of our national parks for a morning of cleanup and beautification.
Volunteerism Event: Humane Rescue Alliance
Alumni and former Goodwin colleagues made snuffle mats for rescued animals. These interactive mats allow animals to sniff out hidden treats. Fun challenges like snuffle mats help keep animals happy and engaged while they wait to be adopted!
Goodwin Alumni Family Day at the Boston Red Sox
Rounding out Goodwin Alumni Week 2024, our alumni and their families enjoyed a beautiful afternoon at Fenway Park to watch the Boston Red Sox play the Washington Nationals.
A View from the Senior Seat: Goodwin Alumni in Senior Counsel In-House Roles
Our panel of alumni serving in senior counsel roles at various corporations discussed their time at Goodwin, the differences between being in-house versus at a law firm, what they think law firms do well (...and not so well), what career advice they would share with others considering a similar career transition from a law firm, and more.
Panelists:
Kristy Coleman, Senior Counsel, Airbnb
Amy Danzis, Assistant General Counsel, MetLife
Jodi Kalagher, Senior Counsel, Philip Morris Global Brands Inc.
Vivian Wong, Principal Counsel and Senior Manager, Apple Pay & Wallet
Making the Leap: From Practicing Lawyer to Business Professional
Alternative legal careers are on the rise and provide an opportunity for lawyers to be impactful in careers outside of the billable hour.
Our dynamic group of alumni, who pivoted from traditional legal practices to unique and interesting professional roles across industries, discussed how they were able to identify their interests outside of law and make the leap to pursue opportunities that have allowed them to leverage their legal backgrounds along with other technical and transferable skills. Panelists also shared their thoughts on transitioning from a practicing lawyer to a business professional in non-traditional legal roles and provide career advice for anyone considering an alternative path
Panelists:
Katie Aldrich, Director of Coaching and Program Strategy, Fringe Professional Development
Heather Dietrick, CEO, The Daily Beast
Stephanie Dworkin, Director of Client Success, Paladin, PBC
Lisa M. Kahlman, Executive Director, Public Policy and Public Affairs, Ultragenyx
Nicholas Reider, Senior Vice President, Deputy D&O Product Leader – West, Financial Services Group, Aon
Arianne Waldron, Attorney, First Circuit Court of Appeals
A Fireside Chat with Goodwin Alum Jason Kwon, General Counsel, OpenAI and Goodwin Firm Chair-Elect, Anthony McCusker
Goodwin Chair-Elect Anthony McCusker sat down with Goodwin alum Jason Kwon for a fireside chat discussing Jason’s career trajectory and how his time at Goodwin prepared him for his in-house career as General Counsel at OpenAI. Jason spoke to his personal legal journey and all things AI, including how AI will continue to drive our society in unforeseen ways, how it is changing our relationship with knowledge, and what this technology means for us all.
Goodwin Alumni Family Day at The Boston Red Sox
Play ball! Our alumni and their families spent the day at Fenway Park to watch the Boston Red Sox take on the St. Louis Cardinals.
Perspectives
Have you ever wondered what some of the biggest differences — and even similarities — are between working at a law firm like Goodwin and practicing law at a company? See what our alumni have to say.
I loved what I was doing and who I was working with at [Goodwin], but I was approached with the opportunity to go in-house, and I thought that, for me and my personality, in-house would be a good fit. I like being involved in deals from the initial stages through consummation and integration. On a macro level, I enjoy being part of the business, developing relationships throughout the organization and helping the company achieve its strategic goals and objectives.Michael HeisteinSenior Vice President and Corporate Compliance Officer of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
One of the things that we talk a lot about internally here is the balance between the important and the urgent. The important are the long-range, dedicated matters; the things that are going to define the course of history for the family and for our investment program. And then there is the urgent – any type of need that bubbles up on a daily basis, and which can be more of the fire drill variety. We always need to keep an eye on that and make sure that we are moving the important forward at the same time that we are managing the urgent.Jay SullivanGeneral Counsel at Sutton Place Investments
Connect With Our Alumni Team
To learn more about our alumni program and get involved, visit our website or contact us at DG-Alumni@goodwinlaw.com.