Shook Partner Tom Sullivan will lead the firm’s Boston office as managing partner effective January 14, 2024.
Sullivan’s commercial practice is wide-ranging with a focus on life sciences and health care. He has also been national coordinating counsel in significant toxic tort, mass tort and other complex litigations. Sullivan is a recognized thought leader in the area of complex litigation, presenting frequently on class actions and federal jurisdictional issues.“Shook has developed a strong reputation in Boston handling product liability, class action, toxic tort and complex litigation,” said Sullivan, a Massachusetts native. “We’re busy with key matters, and our intention is to continue to grow and strengthen our connections in Boston and serve the needs of our clients throughout the Northeast. I’m excited about the opportunity for our firm in the region.”Sullivan earned his law degree, cum laude, and his Ph.D. (philosophy) from the University of Pennsylvania. He received a master’s degree from the University of Reading (England) and his undergraduate, cum laude, from the College of the Holy Cross, in philosophy at both institutions.
Before joining Shook in 2018, Sullivan was a partner at a large international law firm in Philadelphia. He will divide his time between Boston and Philadelphia.
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