Pat Mitchell, Michael McGrail, Giselle Rivers, and Harley Brown have joined the Technology practice, while Josh Rottner was hired for the firm's Life Sciences practice. Mitchell said the team is betting that Goodwin will be the big winner among global law firms that are positioned to capitalize on technological transformations in the world's economy. "Goodwin offers our clients a massive global platform and elite practices in the areas of technology and life sciences, private equity, financial services, and real estate," Mitchell said to Law360. "These verticals are increasingly converging, creating new opportunities and new challenges for our clients. Goodwin is the right firm, at the right time, and in the right markets, and our clients are very excited that we have chosen to join Goodwin." Ken Gordon, co-chair of Goodwin's technology practice, said, "We proudly welcome this talented and entrepreneurial group to Goodwin at a time of tremendous growth and opportunity for our clients."