Practice Areas

Technology Transactions

VLP’s Technology Transactions Practice Group helps companies structure, negotiate, and close the commercial and technology-driven deals that fuel innovation and growth. Our attorneys advise clients at every stage of development—from emerging startups to global enterprises—across a broad range of industries. We deliver practical, business-focused counsel grounded in deep technical understanding and decades of transactional experience.

Our group encompasses four complementary areas of focus: Commercial & IP Transactions, Life Sciences Transactions, Privacy, and AI Tools. Working collaboratively across these disciplines, we guide clients through the complex legal and regulatory issues that shape the development and commercialization of technology, products and services, as well as data protection, and responsible AI deployment. Our attorneys help clients protect their valuable assets, mitigate risk, and achieve their strategic business objectives through thoughtfully structured agreements and efficient execution.

Drawing on significant industry and in-house experience, our senior attorneys provide efficient, high-level counsel tailored to each client’s needs. We help our clients harness technology responsibly and effectively to compete, grow, and succeed in today’s fast-evolving marketplace

Areas of Expertise

Commercial & IP Transactions

Life Sciences Transactions

Privacy

AI Tools

Practice Group Members

Our Trademark attorneys are leaders in the industry, dedicated to protecting your brand. Browse attorney profiles to find the right partner for your needs. If you would like assistance selecting a member of our team, please contact us.

Brian R. Swanson

Practice Group Lead | Partner

Cary Berger

Partner

Michel Bohn

Partner

David Goldenberg

Founding Partner

Melissa Krasnow

Partner

Michael Meehan

Partner

Melody Torbati

Partner

Michael L. Whitener

Partner

Stacey N. Allen

Counsel

Peter Norseth

Counsel

Brian R. Swanson

Practice Group Lead | Partner

Cary Berger

Partner

Michel Bohn

Partner

David Goldenberg

Founding Partner

Melissa Krasnow

Partner

Michael Meehan

Partner

Melody Torbati

Partner

Michael L. Whitener

Partner

Stacey N. Allen

Counsel

Peter Norseth

Counsel

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