Lathrop & Gage Expands in Boston, Hires 3 New IP Partners

Lathrop & Gage opened a new office in downtown Boston, Massachusetts as part of its aggressive plan to expand its intellectual property practice and boost its national presence. The new Boston office is joined by three partners and two technical specialists who all have broad knowledge in pharmaceutical and biotechnology patent law. The three IP partners, who previously worked at another IP boutique, Lahive & Cockfield, are: Giulio A. DeConti, Brian C. Trinque and James H. Velema. The two new technical specialists, David F. Cauble and Andrew T. Wilkins, were also formerly part of Lahive & Cockfield. The new Boston office, located at 28 State Street, is the firm’s twelfth domestic office.

Joel Voran, Chief Executive Officer of Lathrop & Gage, said that the entire firm is excited to open the new office in Boston. “Intellectual property has and continues to be a significant driver for our firm both in terms of new business and lateral expansion. It is part of our firm’s ongoing strategic growth plan and we are excited to open another office focused on the IP needs of our clients.”

DeConti said that his decision to join Lathrop & Gage is attributed to the firm’s strong reputation in the legal sector. “Joining Lathrop & Gage gives us the opportunity to continue to do top-level IP boutique work but with the added strength of a large firm having excellent corporate and litigation capabilities.”