Kingsley Taft, a partner in the firm’s Business Law Department, is a member of its Life Sciences and Clean Tech Practices and a recognized leader in those industries.
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Taft speaks and writes frequently on clean tech and life sciences issues.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
In 1997-1998, Mr. Taft served as a judicial clerk for The Honorable Raymond C. Clevenger, Judge of the Court of the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. This court hears all U.S. patent appeals, and thus its rulings greatly affect technology-based companies.
BAR AND COURT ADMISSIONS
Mr. Taft is admitted to the bar of Massachusetts.
RECOGNITION
Mr. Taft has been recognized by numerous legal guides, both for his business work generally and his industry expertise specifically. Notably, he has been listed by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business in two areas: Corporate/M&A (Massachusetts) and Life Sciences - Commercial (national). The Legal 500 identified Mr. Taft as a leading advisor in the field of Venture Capital and Emerging Companies.
Mr. Taft has also been named as a leading industry lawyer by The Best Lawyers in America, The International Who’s Who of Life Sciences Lawyers, The International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers, PLC Cross-border Life Sciences Handbook and PLC Which Lawyer Yearbook.
While attending law school, he served as Editor and Executive Editor of the Harvard Law Review.