Goodwin is a global law firm with more than 1,800 lawyers across 17 offices worldwide. Founded in 1912 by Robert Eliot Goodwin and Joseph Osborne Procter Jr., the firm has established itself as a market leader in private equity, life sciences, technology, real estate, healthcare, and financial services. Goodwin operates as a firm of insiders - lawyers who possess deep industry knowledge and firsthand experience in the sectors they serve. This immersive understanding enables them to provide sophisticated counsel on high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, complex transactions, and world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services.
The firm's differentiated service model is powered by a high-performance culture rooted in The Goodwin Way - eight core behaviors that guide client relationships and internal operations: excellence, relationships built on respect and trust, winning as a team, continuous improvement, results-orientation, operating with an owner's mindset, inclusivity, and not taking themselves too seriously. Beyond traditional legal services, Goodwin's Global Operations Team provides strategic business advisory services through initiatives like client feedback programs, knowledge management, generative AI guidance, pricing innovation, and program management. This integrated approach has earned recognition including The American Lawyer's Best Business Team award and consistent top rankings in Vault Law 100, particularly for emerging companies and venture capital work.