Lynda T. Galligan

Lynda Galligan, a partner and co-chair of Goodwin’s ERISA & Executive Compensation practice and member of the Technology group, specializes in a wide range of compensation and benefits matters. Ms. Galligan serves as chair of Goodwin’s Silicon Valley office, is a member of the firm’s Allocations Committee, and previously served on the Partnership Committee and the Executive Committee.

Recognized as a leader in her field by The Legal 500, Ms. Galligan represents clients in all aspects of executive and employee compensation. For over 15 years, her focus has been almost exclusively on emerging growth companies in technology and life sciences. She advises both public and private companies, including companies planning initial public offerings, on tax and securities law issues in connection with equity-based arrangements and other types of incentive plans. She regularly advises clients on the unique compensation issues that arise in the context of corporate transactions. She represents both employers and executives in the negotiation of employment, change in control, severance and equity participation agreements.

Ms. Galligan also has experience advising venture capital and private equity funds on compensation matters impacting their portfolio companies.