Catherine M. Watson

Cheryl Pinarchick is the managing partner of the firm's Boston office and co-chair of the Pay Equity Practice Group. Cheryl has extensive experience handling all aspects of employment litigation, including trials in state and federal court throughout the United States. She has successfully defended employment lawsuits alleging wrongful termination, employment discrimination and harassment, wage and hour violations, retaliation and other related claims. She has also successfully prosecuted tra...

Katie O'Neill Burgener focuses her practice on Real Estate Law , representing clients in a wide range of commercial real estate matters in Boston, Massachusetts and throughout the region. As an attorney with Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA , she advises businesses, developers, lenders, and investors on complex real estate transactions and day‑to‑day property matters. Her practice includes counseling clients on commercial real estate finance transactions, acquisitions, dispositions, and le...

Steven M. Ellis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Corporate Law. Steven M. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Steven M. Ellis since 2011. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Steven M. Ellis is held by other lawyers.

Phyllis E. Federico is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Phyllis E. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Phyllis E. Federico since 2011. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Phyllis E. Federico is held by other lawyers.

Fangli Chen Ph. Dr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice and Patent Law. Fangli practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Fangli Chen Ph. Dr. since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Fangli Chen Ph. Dr. is held by other lawyers.

Deborah Birnbach is a partner and co-chairs Goodwin’s Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Public M&A / Corporate Governance practices and is a member of the firm’s Life Sciences Disputes group. She specializes in securities litigation, including class action defense; SEC, regulatory and internal investigations; M&A-related litigation; stockholder disputes; fiduciary duty claims; and proxy contests. Ms. Birnbach’s practice is national in scope and clients ...

A co-leader of the firm's Mergers & Acquisitions Practice, Mary-Laura Greely has extensive experience as a transactional lawyer in mergers and acquisitions involving private and public companies, private equity, venture capital, and general corporate representation. She advises companies on strategic acquisitions and dispositions of companies, assets and divisions, significant debt and equity financings, management buy-outs, corporate governance and succession planning, employment, intell...

Meredeth A. Beers is a partner in the Private Wealth Services Section. Ms. Beers concentrates her practice in the areas of estate planning and administration, trust and foundation administration, and taxation. Ms. Beers is a frequent speaker at continuing legal education programs in the greater Boston area. She contributed to the 1996 Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education publication, A Practical Guide to Estate Planning in Massachusetts and to the updated publication in 2000. The material...

Matthew Giles is a partner in the firm’s Business Law Department. He is a member of the firm’s Private Investment Funds group, Real Estate Industry group, and Capital Markets practice. Mr. Giles’ practice includes real estate and private equity fund formation, domestic and international securities offerings, partnership and limited liability company law and mergers and acquisitions, with a focus on REITs and real estate capital markets. His corporate practice also includes s...

Gregory D. Peterson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law and Real Estate Law. Gregory D. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory D. Peterson since 2008. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Gregory D. Peterson is held by other lawyers.