Ken Gordon is co-chair of the firm’s Technology group. He has more than 30 years of experience representing privately held and publicly traded companies (domestic and foreign), investment banks, and venture capital firms. Ken concentrates his practice in the areas of general corporate representation, corporate finance and acquisitions. He is also registered as a Certified Public Accountant.
Prior to becoming co-chair of the Technology practice, Ken held various other positions with the firm, most recently as National Hiring Partner. Ken enjoys cycling and running and is an enthusiastic supporter of Boston sports teams. Ken ran the 2014 Boston Marathon as part of a team which raised over $800,000 for the survivors of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings.
Experience
Ken advises a variety of high-growth technology clients across a broad range of industries, including enterprise software, healthcare IT, fintech, security, ad tech, IT services, and e-commerce. Ken works with these clients in connection with various corporate, strategic, and securities transactions, including private placements and mergers and acquisitions, as well as general business matters.
Ken’s corporate finance practice includes extensive experience with both private and public offerings. He has represented companies as well as venture capitalists and investment banks in over 500 completed financings.
Representative Matters
Professional Activities
Ken is involved in various pro bono matters, including working with THINKmd, Year Up and Project Citizenship.
Professional Experience
Prior to joining Goodwin in 2005, Ken was a partner at Testa, Hurwitz & Thibeault in Boston, where he was a member of the Business Practice Group and the Canadian initiative. Before that, he was an accountant for KPMG in Hartford and Boston.
Credentials
Education
JD1991
Boston University School of Law
(cum laude)
BS1985
Lehigh University
Admissions
Bars
- Massachusetts
Recognition & Awards
Ken Gordon is consistently recognized for his deep expertise in technology law. In the 2025 edition of Chambers USA, he was ranked Band 3 for Technology in Massachusetts, his fifth consecutive year receiving this distinction. Clients describe Ken as “a master at relating incredibly complex topics to both lawyers and non-lawyers,” and appreciate his proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential legal issues before they arise.
Ken was also named Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers for Technology Law in Boston in 2025, which has consistently recognized him for his work in Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and Technology Law. He has been named a “Massachusetts Super Lawyer” by Boston Magazine numerous times and has been selected repeatedly for inclusion in U.S. News - Best Lawyers.
In addition, Ken has also been recognized by Legal 500 US for his work in Technology Transactions, Venture Capital and emerging companies.
Publications
Ken is a frequent public speaker and guest lecturer on matters relating to venture capital transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and other topics relevant to both domestic and foreign private and public technology companies.