Cooley hires partner in Boston office

Law firm Cooley has hired Ryan Sansom as a partner to enhance its life sciences practice in Boston.

Sansom, who joins from law firm Goodwin, focuses on advising emerging life sciences companies across a range of sectors, including biotech, medtech and healthcare.

Heidi Erlacher, partner in charge of Cooley’s Boston office, said that Sansom’s arrival will further strengthen Cooley’s life sciences practice.

She added: “This is a great addition for Boston as we prepare to celebrate our tenth anniversary in this city. We have never been so capable to handle technology, life sciences and major litigation matters.”