Stephen M. Goodman is a partner in Morgan Lewis's Business and Finance Practice and has been with the firm since 1994. His practice, focused on corporate finance and acquisitions, is dedicated to fostering emerging growth companies in the Philadelphia region through direct work with clients and active involvement in the emerging growth community. As strategic counsel to startups in the technology and life sciences sectors, Mr. Goodman identifies companies with potential and takes them from conception through product development, growth, and beyond. Some of the companies he has nurtured include CDnow, VerticalNet, ICG Commerce, AirClic, ExcelleRx, and AANet.com.
Mr. Goodman is a founder of and senior partner in the firm's Emerging Business and Technology Practice. He has been consistently recognized by Chambers USA, an annual independent ranking of top lawyers, as an influential authority for his work with emerging growth companies. In May 2011, he received the Legend Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Greater Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technologies (PACT). In selecting Mr. Goodman for the honor, PACT noted, 'He has played a leading role in nurturing scores of prominent success stories and is considered a valuable asset to the Greater Philadelphia business community.'
Mr. Goodman is also founder of the firm's 'Connect at Morgan Lewis' program, which brings together investors and entrepreneurs and guides clients through the process of refining their investor presentations through individual coaching sessions. He is the longest-tenured member of the advisory board for the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton Entrepreneurial Program. He also teaches 'Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship' at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Law. In addition to his close involvement with clients and his support and participation in the regional entrepreneurial and venture capital networks, Mr. Goodman devotes significant time to mentoring young lawyers in the firm.
Mr. Goodman is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania.
