Stephen M. Goodman is a partner in Morgan Lewis's Business and Finance Practice and has been with the firm since 1994. His practice, focused on corporate finance and acquisitions, is dedicated to fostering emerging growth companies in the region through direct work with clients and active involvement in the emerging growth community. As strategic counsel to startups in the technology and life sciences sectors, Stephen identifies companies with potential and then takes them from conception through product development, growth and beyond. Some of the companies he has nurtured include CDnow, VerticalNet, ICG Commerce, AirClic, ExcelleRx, and AANet.com.

In addition to his close involvement with clients and his support and participation in the regional entrepreneurial and venture capital networks, Stephen devotes significant time to mentoring young lawyers in the firm.

Stephen received his Bachelor in Science and his LL.B. from the University of Pennsylvania.