Jake Hays is an associate at Perkins Coie LLP in the firm’s Emerging Companies & Venture Capital practice group in New York City, where he guides companies through all stages of business growth, including formation, initial funding, expansion, and exit. He has represented private and public companies and their investors across a range of industries such as biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and cleantech. Prior to Perkins, Mr. Hays worked as an associate at Goodwin Procter LLP in the firm’s technology and life sciences practice groups from 2017-2024. Mr. Hays received his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law, his M.A. in Environmental Ethics from the University of Montana, and his B.A. in Philosophy from Connecticut College. At Fordham, Mr. Hays was chosen as a Stein Scholar for his efforts in public service and received the Adele Monaco Memorial Award, the Archibald R. Murray Public Service Award, the Public Service Student Leadership Award and, upon graduating, became a member of the Order of the Coif.
