/u-s-immigration-law-and-entrepreneurs
On May 13, Partner Najia Khalid will present a program titled “U.S. Immigration Law and Entrepreneurs,” presented by Yale Ventures. The workshop will provide an insightful conversation on U.S. immigration and compliance law considerations for entrepreneurs, hiring talent in the U.S. as an emerging entity, maintaining work authorization in the U.S. as a foreign entrepreneur, and how immigration law […]
/modern-board-membership-with-r-j-kornhaas-duties-risks-and-opportunities
In this episode, host Michael Clear welcomes back Corporate Partner R.J. Kornhaas to unpack the critical responsibilities and risks associated with modern board membership. Michael and R.J. supply actionable insights on the legal and fiduciary duties board members must uphold, how to assess an organization before joining, and the questions every prospective director should ask. They share real-world advice […]
/wiggin-and-dana-advises-xscape-photonics-in-securing-37-million-in-new-series-a-funding
On March 11, 2026, Xscape Photonics announced the successful closing of $37 million in new funding, bringing the company’s total Series A investment to $81 million. The latest funding was led by Addition, with continued support from existing investors, including IAG Capital Partners and NVIDIA, among others. The new capital accelerates development of its multi‑color AI […]
/andrew-bauer-joins-wiggin-and-danas-new-york-office-as-partner-in-corporate-practice
Wiggin and Dana LLP is pleased to announce that Andrew Bauer has joined the firm as a partner in the Emerging Companies and Venture Capital (ECVC) practice in the firm’s New York office. Andrew brings extensive experience advising technology-driven and venture-backed businesses at all stages of growth, from startups to publicly traded companies. Andrew will serve as outside general […]
/andrew-bauer
Andrew Bauer serves as outside general counsel to companies of all sizes, with a particular focus on startups and technology-driven businesses. A trusted advisor and problem solver, he handles the full spectrum of corporate legal needs, helping clients navigate complex commercial, governance, regulatory, and compliance matters, and regularly advises on internal investigations and employment issues. […]
/katherine-katie-rubino
Katie Rubino is a Partner in the Corporate Department. Katie frequently represents clients on target discovery collaborations, assisting in structuring spin-offs, divestitures, and out-licensing from pharma, hospital systems, and academic research institutions. She also counsels life sciences companies developing pharmaceuticals, vaccines, medical devices, antibody products, digital health, and medical devices and advises companies raising growth […]
/ma-partner-andrew-ritter-featured-in-the-middle-markets-dealmaking-column-article-titled-dealmaking-ice-cold-in-august-but-hot-in-q4
On September 11, 2025, Partner Andrew Ritter was featured in The Middle Market‘s Dealmaking Column article titled, “Dealmaking: Ice Cold in August, But Hot in Q4?” The article discusses deal flow in Q3 and a potential uptick in activity for Q4. Andrew Ritter shared that “While some headwinds, particularly geopolitical uncertainty, may temper the pace of activity, […]
/qualified-small-business-stock-after-obbba-key-updates-and-opportunities
In this episode of Future Focused: Sophisticated Estate Planning, hosts Michael Clear and Erin Nicholls are joined by Corporate Partners Scott McClure and Len Gray to discuss how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is expanding opportunities with qualified small business stock (QSBS). OBBBA brought about key updates to QSBS, including an increased capital gain exclusion amount, a higher asset threshold for a […]