James B. MacDonald Joins Stevens & Lee as Co-Chair of its Technology Group

PHILADELPHIA, PA, January 16, 2019 – Stevens & Lee announced today that James B. MacDonald has joined the firm and will co-chair the Technology, Telecommunications and Life Sciences Group with Richard J. Pinto.

Mr. MacDonald concentrates his practice on development, commercialization and transfer of intellectual property and technology. He counsels clients ranging from emerging tech-driven start-ups to Fortune 50 market leaders on technology and IP licensing, outsourcing, M&A-related IP and tech transactions, and privacy and data security. He also advises on the formation, operation and governance of joint venture, strategic alliance and other collaborative development and integration projects.

Multidisciplinary in design, Stevens & Lee’s technology practice offers a wide range of services to clients in the technology, telecommunications and life sciences sectors, as well as industry-focused guidance on technology and related issues to clients in the diverse industry segments we serve. In addition to the expertise provided by Stevens & Lee lawyers, technology group professionals, led by Naoise Irwin, in the platform’s investment bank (Griffin Financial Group) provide comprehensive investment banking services to technology and related companies.

Mr. MacDonald received his J.D. from Villanova University School of Law and a B.A. from Vanderbilt University. He is based in the firm’s Valley Forge office.