Joe Johnson is a partner in the firm’s Business Law Department and chair of its M&A/Corporate Governance Practice.

Work for Clients

Mr. Johnson has substantial experience in the merger and acquisition area, representing both buyers and sellers. He has recently represented Global Imaging Systems, Inc. in connection with its sale to Xerox; Ansys, Inc. in connection with its acquisitions of Fluent and Ansoft Corporation; Stride Rite in connection with its sale to Payless; and Clayton Holdings in its sale to Greenfield Partners, LLC.

Mr. Johnson frequently advises hedge funds, institutional investors and other activist stockholders, such as Highfields Capital Management and Abrams Capital, concerning their investments in issuers and with respect to issues in the corporate governance area. In particular, he has represented Highfields in connection with its activities in First American, Circuit City, The MONY Group and Morgan Stanley and Abrams in connection with its activities with Juno Lighting and USA Mobility.

Professional Activities

Mr. Johnson has been selected for inclusion in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.

Publications/Presentations

Mr. Johnson was Editor-in-Chief of the Boston College Law Review during 1985-1986.

Bar and Court Admissions

Mr. Johnson is admitted to practice in Massachusetts.

Education

J.D., Boston College Law School, 1986 (summa cum laude)
B.A., Vassar College, 1983 (cum laude)