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.
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.
Lateral Recruiting Context
Goodwin is one of the most active lateral recruiters in PE, life sciences, and real estate. VortexLegal actively places associates and partners at Goodwin across its markets.
Rankings
Vault Law 100#31
TierAmLaw 100
Firm Size
Total Lawyers1,784
Associates964
Partners604
Counsel164
Assoc : Partner1.6 : 1
*as of May 2026
Chambers USA Band 1
- Private Equity
- Life Sciences
- Real Estate
Practice Strengths
Private EquityLife SciencesTechnologyReal EstateFinancial ServicesM&A
Key Markets
BostonNew YorkWashington DCSan FranciscoLos AngelesLondonFrankfurt
