Goodwin today announced that Michael Russell has rejoined the Technology group in the M&A practice as partner in the firm’s San Francisco office.
“Mike knows our platform, our clients, and the innovation economy inside and out,” said Craig Schmitz, co-chair of the Technology practice and partner at Goodwin. “We’re excited to welcome Mike back to Goodwin. His return strengthens our strategic transactions team and enhances our ability to guide clients through their most important matters.”
Michael is a highly regarded corporate and securities partner with nearly three decades of experience advising public and private companies and investors on complex domestic and cross-border transactions. He has deep expertise across mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, public and private equity, and debt offerings as well as venture capital financings, restructurings, and other strategic transactions. His practice is particularly focused on buy-side and sell-side M&A for technology and life sciences companies in numerous industry sectors, including artificial intelligence, software and hardware, internet, cybersecurity, mobility, semiconductor and semiconductor equipment, fintech, digital media, e-commerce, consumer products, biotech, healthcare, and digital health.
Goodwin's Technology practice is widely recognized as a market leader, consistently ranking in the top tiers of various league tables and legal directories. The practice is strategically positioned at the intersection of new technology, investors, and emerging markets. The team’s more than 350 lawyers work with founders and investors from the earliest phases of development and commercialization through maturity, supporting clients at all stages of the corporate lifecycle.