James D. Sperling

Steve Barrett, co-chair of the Technology Transactions and Licensing Practice Group, advises a variety of life sciences and technology companies regarding the structuring, negotiation and drafting of agreements for a broad range of technology transactions, including technology acquisition, license, strategic alliance and joint venture transactions, and related research, development, supply, marketing, distribution and services agreements. Mr. Barrett regularly represents entrepreneurs, early-...

Jordan Hirsch focuses on intellectual property and commercial litigation. He has represented clients—such as Intel, Bank of America, Vanguard, Infineon and Eastman Kodak Company—in jurisdictions across the country. He has successfully tried multiple patent infringement and commercial litigation cases in federal district courts and before the International Trade Commission (ITC). He has also argued appeals to the First Circuit Court of Appeals.

John F. (Jay) Farraher, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. John F. (Jay) practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized John F. (Jay) Farraher, Jr. since 2018. 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 John F. (Jay) Farraher, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

A seasoned litigator and certified mediator, Phil Brown handles complex disputes—in business, trade secret, employment, zoning, security and appellate cases—with creative and effective strategies that have won him the respect of other attorneys and the appreciation of his wide-ranging clients, both plaintiffs and defendants. Since his career began over 20 years ago at the internationally recognized law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, Phil's skills have helped him ac...

Joanne E. Romanow handles high-conflict disputes in family law. Her practice encompasses all aspects of domestic relations and probate litigation, including divorce, custody, modification, child support, paternity, guardianship, and will contests. Joanne handles a variety of litigation involving asset division, complex business valuation, inheritances, custody disputes, domestic violence and non-traditional family structure. She has been appointed as a guardian ad litem by the Probate and Fam...

Meghan Walsh is a tax partner with extensive experience in transactional matters for both corporations and pass-through entities. Ms. Walsh’s practice includes taxable and tax-free mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, and lending and financing transactions, as well as partnerships, joint ventures and fund formations. Ms. Walsh also advises clients with respect to equity compensation in corporate and pass-through structures. Ms. Walsh also has experience with federal a...

Jamie L. Kessler is a principal in the Boston, Massachusetts, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Her practice focuses on representing and defending employers in workplace legal issues, including preventive advice and counsel. Prior to joining Jackson Lewis, Jamie worked in the Boston office of a Chicago-based law firm for more than three years as a litigator. During this time, Jamie represented employers before regulatory bodies, state, and federal courts. Jamie also represented legal, real estate,...

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.

Diane Saunders is a Shareholder in the Boston office and a member of the firm’s Class Action Practice Group Steering Committee. Ms. Saunders is a skilled and aggressive litigator and possesses significant expertise in class/collective action matters and complex cases. Whether she is handling litigation or simply providing advice and counsel, Ms. Saunders employs a strategic approach to solving her clients' legal and business problems. She always strives to achieve cost effective results...

Luke Bagley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Venture Capital Law. Luke practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Luke Bagley since 2026. 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 Luke Bagley is held by other lawyers.