Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP hosted its inaugural Emerging Tech Summit – East Sept. 23 in Boston. The summit brought together investors, founders, financial institutions, and legal leaders to address the investment, regulatory, and operational challenges shaping the future of emerging technology companies.
Building on the success of the firm’s annual West Coast Deer Valley Summit, the event featured discussions on the venture capital industry and ecosystem, including next-generation technology, fundraising considerations, scaling a business, initial public offering (IPO) readiness, and market updates. Each panel was followed by a Q&A session. The program featured attorneys from across the firm who moderated discussions on key topics, including:
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Capital, Conviction, and the Next Cycle: A State of the Market Conversation, moderated by Emily Ladd-Kravitz
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M&A, IPOs, and Secondary Markets: The Honest Guide to Getting Liquid in This Environment, moderated by Preston Barclay
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Lunch and Conversation: A Fireside Chat with Real-World Insights into Running an AI-First Company, moderated by Andrew (A.J.) Tibbetts
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Defense, Government, National Security, and Space: Investing Where Commercial Returns Meet Sovereign Capability, moderated by S. Chase Means
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DeepTech at the Frontier: Investing in Quantum Computing, Big Data, and Next-Generation Software, moderated by Brian S. Kelly
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Next-Generation Life Science and AI’s Influence: The New Biology: AI, Data, and the Transformation of Life Science Investment, moderated by Melissa Hunter-Ensor, Ph.D.
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The Reindustrialization of America: Advanced Manufacturing, Robotics, and the Technology Stack Powering the Next Industrial Era, moderated by Daniel Wu
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Building Sustainable Companies: Capital Efficiency, Governance, and the Long Game, moderated by Michael J. Minahan
About Greenberg Traurig’s Venture Capital & Emerging Technology Practice: Greenberg Traurig’s Venture Capital & Emerging Technology Practice advises companies and investors through all stages of development. Drawing on its broad platform, the firm offers emerging technology clients a streamlined approach to meet their diverse legal needs. From corporate and financing transactions, IP protection and software/IT matters to labor and employment, compensation, immigration, and tax issues, Greenberg Traurig regularly advises clients on key legal issues involved with any technology investment.
About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has approximately 3,200 lawyers across 51 locations in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm’s broad geographic and practice range enables the delivery of innovative and strategic legal services across borders and industries. Recognized as a 2025 BTI “Best of the Best Recommended Law Firm” by general counsel for trust and relationship management, Greenberg Traurig is consistently ranked among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100, NLJ 500, and Law360 400. Greenberg Traurig is also known for its philanthropic giving, culture, innovation, and pro bono work. Web: www.gtlaw.com.