McCarter & English, LLP

Leveraging intellectual property and information technology assets is a competitive hallmark that distinguishes the successful enterprise. Business success hinges on the acquisition of quality systems that generate data -- and advanced analyses of that data -- for instant dissemination and application in the field.

At the same time, information technology's role as the lifeblood of business raises increasingly complex legal issues. These center around:

• Development, acquisition and implementation
• Privacy and confidentiality
• Electronic contracting, e-commerce and Internet concerns
• Security and disaster recovery
• Strategic partnerships, acquisitions and investments
• Increasing convergence with biotechnology 

The firm's involvement with the Technology industry accelerated with the PC revolution decades ago. Lawyers in the firm are fully conversant in that technology and in its legal consequences. We are dedicated to keeping abreast of the latest technology and e-Business developments. Our clients range from small regional startups to Fortune 500 companies, and innovative mid-cap companies are a particular focus throughout the Northeast Corridor.

In addition, we offer a full range of integrated capabilities in support of technology clients. These include Intellectual Property and Information Technology, business-to-business litigation via our Business Litigation Team, acquisition and financing through our Corporate Transactions Team, and in-house Tax, Real Estate, Environmental and Employment services.

At McCarter & English, we believe that a strong profession must offer equal opportunity and reflect the diversity of our communities as well as the nation in which we reside. The diversity of our attorneys, administrators, and staff enables us to better understand, value, and respect the multicultural differences that comprise today's business environment and strengthens the level of our services. We are committed to creating a firm that reflects the variety of experiences and capabilities of our diverse community and profession.

The Diversity Committee embodies the firm's commitment to diversity. McCarter & English seeks to hire, retain and promote attorneys and staff who share the firm's conviction that a culturally diverse workplace is invaluable to all who work here and is essential for providing superior service to meet clients' goals. Committee members actively encourage firm attorneys and staff to participate in many legal and business community organizations and programs focused on increasing diversity and awareness.

The firm strongly supports the expansion and retention of its diverse workforce.  McCarter & English is always seeking to recruit both new and experienced attorneys in its efforts to maintain a diverse workforce.  McCarter actively supports community diversity programs and cooperates with educational institutions in their efforts to sustain a diverse student body.