Foley Hoag appoints new leaders for important practice areas and industry sectors.

Foley Hoag recently announced the appointment of new leaders to key practice and industry groups, enhancing the firm’s dedication to guiding high-growth companies and investors in the realm of innovation. The appointments include Patrick Connolly as co-chair of the Business Department, Brendan Burke and Colin Kirby as co-chairs of the Emerging Company & Venture Capital Practice Group, and Kevin Lin as co-chair of the Technology Industry Group.

Managing Partner Jim Bucking expressed his satisfaction with the new appointments, highlighting the significance of having leaders who closely collaborate with visionaries, researchers, and investors shaping cutting-edge ideas. Connolly, an expert in advising emerging companies in sectors like biotechnology, digital health, software, e-commerce, edtech, and cleantech, brings a wealth of experience in company formation, venture financing, commercial transactions, and mergers and acquisitions to his new role.

The Emerging Company & Venture Capital Practice Group has seen an expansion in leadership with the addition of Brendan Burke and Colin Kirby as co-chairs alongside Sara Mattern. Burke specializes in representing growth companies and venture capital investors, particularly in life sciences and technology fields. He guides clients from the early stages of entity formation through various financing rounds to strategic exits like mergers and acquisitions. Kirby’s expertise lies in representing emerging technology and growth-oriented companies, offering counsel on formation, financing, M&A transactions, as well as corporate governance and commercial dealings.

Kevin Lin, the newly appointed co-chair of the Technology Industry Group, brings his extensive experience in advising investors and emerging technology firms across diverse sectors such as AI, software, blockchain, ClimateTech, robotics, and cybersecurity. Lin focuses on assisting innovators in the development, deployment, and scaling of next-generation technologies from inception to exit.

These leadership appointments underscore Foley Hoag’s commitment to providing top-tier legal guidance to companies at the forefront of innovation. The firm’s corporate practices, led by seasoned professionals with a deep understanding of the complexities and intricacies of emerging markets, continue to grow and evolve under the guidance of these newly appointed leaders. With a focus on innovation and forward-thinking strategies, Foley Hoag remains poised to support and empower high-growth companies and investors as they navigate the ever-changing landscape of technology and entrepreneurship.