Bill retired from Mintz in 2026. He focused his practice on securities law, venture capital, and mergers and acquisitions.
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Deal Activity Takeaways from JPM 2024
January 19, 2024 | Blog | By William Whelan
Life Sciences Newsletter — September 2021
September 1, 2021 | Article | By Adam Lenain, William Whelan, Jonathan L. Kravetz , Terri Shieh-Newton
This edition covers return-to-work challenges, insight on patenting AI innovations, FDA guidance on medical devices, transactional and IP activity in the life sciences, and recent Mintz work for life sciences clients.
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Life Sciences Newsletter — Inaugural Edition
August 20, 2020 | Article | By Adam Lenain, William Whelan, Jonathan L. Kravetz , Terri Shieh-Newton
The inaugural Mintz Life Sciences Newsletter brings the latest developments in life sciences, legal insights, and industry activity straight to your inbox.
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News & Press
Mintz Leads For CXLO In $32 Million Series A Fundraising
September 30, 2022|
Law360's 2022 Life Sciences Editorial Board
April 25, 2022|
Law360's 2021 Life Sciences Editorial Board
April 13, 2021|
How Much Is a Startup Worth? For Biotech Companies, the Answer Is Rarely Public
September 16, 2020|
Mintz, Mergermarket Publish Life Sciences M&A Report
June 24, 2020|
One Hundred Mintz Attorneys Ranked as Leaders by Best Lawyers 2020
August 15, 2019|
Best Lawyers named 85 Mintz attorneys to its 2018 list of The Best Lawyers in America. In addition, Mintz attorneys Matthew J. Gardella and Samuel M. Tony Starr were named “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective practice areas.
Mintz is Official Platinum Sponsor of Powering Precision Health Summit 2016
September 21, 2016|
49 Mintz Attorneys Featured in Chambers USA 2016 Guide
May 31, 2016|
Events & Speaking
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Chair
Jun
1
2023
M&A Panel on Current Trends in the HCLS Industry
9th Annual IBA World Life Sciences Conference
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Moderator
Oct
27
2017
MassMEDIC MedTech Showcase
Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council
Westin Hotel, 70 3rd Ave, Waltham, MA
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Speaker
Feb
7
2017
Panelist
Dec
6
2016
Northeast M&A and Life Sciences Innovation Forum
Thomson Reuters Legal Executive Institute
Boston, MA
Panelist
Jun
12
2015
3rd Annual International Bar Association (IBA) World Life Sciences Conference
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Moderator
May
6
2015
Boston Biotech CEO Conference
Boston Biotech Conferences
Four Seasons Hotel, 200 Boylston Street, Boston, MA
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Mar
27
2015
Innovative Ways to Fund Your Early Stage Company
MassBio 2015 Annual Meeting
Royal Sonseta Hotel, Cambridge, MA
Recognition & Awards
Recommended by The Legal 500 United States for Healthcare: Life Sciences (2013, 2015 - 2022, 2024)
Chambers USA: Massachusetts – Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions (2014 – 2017)
Best Lawyers in America: Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice (2013 – 2026); Securities and Capital Markets Law (2023 – 2026)
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
Involvement
- Editorial Board, Life Sciences, Law360 2022
- Past member, MIT Innovations Committee
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
- Member, Boston Bar Association
- Member, 4th Annual International Bar Association (IBA) World Life Sciences Conference Supporting Committee (2016)
- Member, Mass Medical Angels
- Member of the Advisory Board of Boston Ballet
- Member, Japan Society of Boston
- Board Member, Animal Rescue League of Boston
Recent Insights
