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Goodwin Procter LLP

Boston, MA·7 offices

Firm Overview

Goodwin has established itself as one of the leading private equity and life sciences firms in the country, with a particularly strong real estate practice and a rapidly growing technology platform. The firm's Boston roots pair with a growing national presence to create a distinctive and compelling alternative to purely New York–centric BigLaw.

Associate Experience

Associates at Goodwin describe a genuinely strong culture — the firm invests in its people and the private equity and life sciences practices provide access to high-quality, sophisticated work. The Boston and San Francisco offices both have strong practice groups that maintain distinct cultures.

Lateral Recruiting Context

Goodwin is one of the most active lateral recruiters in PE, life sciences, and real estate. The firm has grown significantly through strategic lateral hiring and continues to attract top talent from peer firms. VortexLegal actively places associates and partners at Goodwin across its markets.

Exploring Opportunities at Goodwin?

VortexLegal has relationships at Goodwin and can give you a candid read on whether your background is a strong fit — and what the lateral process typically looks like.