James DeGraw

• Corporate

Japan, Gaikokuho Jimu Bengoshi, 2007

Massachusetts

Since 1992

Massachusetts, 1992

New York

Since 1992

New York, 1992

Partner

Ropes & Gray

Current

Current

Representing investors, operating companies, and institutional clients, Jim typically works with clients to structure strategic acquisitions, divest businesses, fund ventures, form strategic relationships, outsource primary business functions, and maximize the potential of their assets. In addition, Jim has significant experience in Ropes Gray's Litigation Department. He has handled a variety of complex white collar, insurance, securities, contract, patent, and technology matters. He also was part of the team representing State Street in the groundbreaking State Street Bank and Trust v. Signature Financial Group, Inc. business method patent case.

New York University School of Law

J.D.

1991

cum laude, Managing Editor, Law Review

Columbia University

B.S.

1984

Computer Science