Felipe Heiderich Enhances Goodwin's Life Sciences Practice As New Partner

Advisor - People | May 12, 2025 | Goodwin

Felipe M. Heiderich has joined the Goodwin firm's Life Sciences practice as a partner in Boston, bringing with him a wealth of experience in venture capital, private M&A, public company transactions, and licensing arrangements. Heiderich's appointment strengthens Goodwin's advisory capabilities, especially given his recent tenure at Moderna, where he played a crucial role in the legal aspects of the company's business development, licensing, and M&A activities. Kingsley Taft, Co-Chair of Goodwin’s Life Sciences practice, remarked on Felipe's client-centric perspective, accentuated by his professional journey which includes advising C-level executives and Boards on strategic initiatives. Complementing recent additions of partners Bill Christiansen Ph.D. and Carl Morales, Goodwin is reinforcing its standing as a leader in the life sciences legal sector, with a team of over 240 lawyers and patent agents across major life sciences hubs globally. They offer comprehensive support to life sciences companies, from startups to mature entities, and investors in securing funding, intellectual property, forming strategic partnerships, and navigating complex regulatory landscapes.

Sectors

  • Life Sciences
  • Legal Services
  • Venture Capital

Geography

  • United States – The location of Goodwin's expanded Life Sciences practice and where Felipe Heiderich is based as a partner in Boston.
  • Global – Goodwin operates in all major life sciences hubs in the US, Europe, and Asia, indicative of their global reach and influence in the legal industry.

Industry

  • Life Sciences – This sector is the focus of Goodwin's practice and the professional experience of Felipe Heiderich, involving work with biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare technology firms.
  • Legal Services – As a law firm, Goodwin provides legal advisory services, with Felipe Heiderich joining to enhance its Life Sciences practice.
  • Venture Capital – Felipe Heiderich's expertise includes advising on venture capital investments, which is a significant area of focus for both him and the firm in relation to life sciences companies.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    GoodwinBidding CompanyCompanyA leading law firm expanding its Life Sciences practice with the hiring of new partners, including Felipe Heiderich.
    Felipe M. HeiderichLegal Advisor/PartnerPersonNewly joined partner in Goodwin's Life Sciences practice, with a strong background in M&A, licensing, and business development, previously with Moderna.
    ModernaPrevious EmployerCompanyA biotech company where Felipe Heiderich was responsible for advising on business development, licensing, and M&A.
    Kingsley TaftCo-Chair of Life Sciences PracticePersonA leader at Goodwin who commented on the strategic additions to the firm's practice, welcoming Felipe Heiderich.
    Bill Christiansen Ph.D.PartnerPersonRecently welcomed partner at Goodwin's Life Sciences practice.
    Carl MoralesPartnerPersonRecently welcomed partner at Goodwin's Life Sciences practice.