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09/10/2024 | Press release | Archived content

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Names Megan Gates a 'Go To Lawyer in Healthcare and Life Sciences'

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Names Megan Gates a "Go To Lawyer in Healthcare and Life Sciences"

September 10, 2024

BOSTON-Massachusetts Lawyers Weeklyhas named Megan Gates, a partner in Covington's Boston office, as a 2024 "Go To Lawyer in Healthcare and Life Sciences." This special feature honors top Massachusetts lawyers who are experienced authorities with a record of success in their field who can think creatively and identify all options for a client. "Go To Lawyers" are nominated by their peers and chosen by a panel from Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.

Megan has been guiding publicly traded and late-stage private companies, primarily in the life sciences industry, through capital-raising transactions, SEC reporting compliance and corporate governance obligations, as well as strategic mergers and acquisitions, for over 25 years. Megan's profile highlights accomplishments such as her recent representation of Eyenovia, Inc. in multiple transactions, including the acquisition of U.S. commercial rights to a new ocular surgery treatment.

In addition, the profile mentions that beyond the work she performs on behalf of her clients, Megan has a passion for giving back to the city of Boston through her nonprofit board service. She is on the board of the Pine Street Inn and is the current president of the Boston Bar Foundation.