Michael McGrail, Partner

Michael J. McGrail is a partner in the Cooley Business department and a member of the firm's Medical DevicesMergers & Acquisitions, Venture Capital Financings and International practice groups.  He joined the Firm in 2007 and is resident in the Boston office.

Mr. McGrail's practice includes the representation of company and investor clients in a full range of corporate legal projects, including mergers and acquisitions, private financings, corporate partnerships and technology licensing.  He counsels companies and investors in many industries, with a particular focus on medical devices and life sciences.  Mr. McGrail is fluent in German, and a significant portion of his practice is devoted to international transactions.

Prior to attending law school, Mr. McGrail served as the Head of Regulatory Affairs at a German manufacturer of medical devices.  Before joining Cooley, Mr. McGrail was an associate in the Medical Device Practice at Hogan & Hartson in Washington, D.C., with a focus on commercial, licensing and FDA regulatory issues.

Mr. McGrail earned his J.D. from Boston College Law School, graduating cum laude, in 2001. He earned his B.A. from Northeastern University, graduating magna cum laude, in 1993.

Mr. McGrail was selected as a Massachusetts Super Lawyers "Rising Star" in 2009, 2010 and 2011.

He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and the District of Columbia.

Education

  • Boston College Law School
    JD, 2001, cum laude
  • Northeastern University
    BA, 1993, magna cum laude

Admissions

  • District of Columbia
  • Massachusetts

Memberships

  • German American Business Counsel

Languages

  • German
Boston
500 Boylston Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02116-3736

Phone: +1 617 937 2322
Fax: +1 617 937 2400
mmcgrail@cooley.com
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