DLA Piper announced today that Jeremiah J. “Jay” Sullivan has joined the firm’s Corporate and Finance practice as a partner in the Boston office. Sullivan focuses his practice on advising venture capital, growth equity and private equity investors in a broad array of complex M&A, investment and corporate finance transactions, and advising emerging and mature companies on corporate and governance matters throughout their life cycle. He also represents executives and management teams in the negotiation of their employment, compensation and equity ownership in transactions with strategic buyers and financial sponsors.

Sullivan’s experience includes US and cross-border transactions and spans a variety of industries, including cleantech and alternative energy; manufacturing; health care; education; software and information technology; media and telecommunications; financial services; and investment management.

With a deep understanding of complex transactions and the full range of related issues, Jay enhances our corporate capabilities in a key region for technology companies and private equity investors,” said Jay Smith, chair of DLA Piper’s US Corporate and Finance practice. “At the same time, our global presence provides an unmatched platform for his practice and clients.”

“Jay’s practice complements the strategic growth of our corporate platform in Boston,” added Elliot Surkin, managing partner of DLA Piper’s Boston office. “We welcome him to the team and look forward to working together.

Sullivan, who joins DLA Piper from Goodwin Procter LLP, is a member of the Boston and American Bar associations, and serves on the ABA’s Committee on Negotiated Acquisitions, which produces the Private Target Mergers & Acquisitions Deal Points Study, a widely cited resource on M&A deal terms.

Sullivan earned a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center, a M.A. from the University of Portland, and a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame.