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Leonard M. Gold

Partner

Office Phone: 617.345.3831
Alternate Phone: 514.989.3151
Location: Boston, MA
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Practice:

Bar Admissions:

Massachusetts
New York

Experience:

Leonard M. Gold is the Managing Director of Burns & Levinson Canada Co. and a Partner in Burns & Levinson LLP. He provides cross-border assistance to Canadian companies seeking to develop operations in the United States and to U.S. companies wishing to establish a presence in Canada. He has lectured to Canadian entrepreneurs on doing business in the United States, including accessing the financial market and corporate formation. Mr. Gold also works with trade organizations in both countries to facilitate trade missions.

Prior to joining Burns & Levinson Canada he was a principal in the law firm of Lakin, Solomon & Gold, P.A and was Vice President, Financial Institutions and Government Relations for the Canadian consulting entity of Gabel International. In both of these roles, Mr. Gold was instrumental in organizing seminars, workshops and conferences that facilitated the introduction of U.S. businesses to investment opportunities in Canada.

In addition to his U.S./Canada relations practice, he has extensive experience in the practice of bankruptcy and insolvency. He has special expertise in assisting multinational companies on the impact of United States bankruptcy law, with emphasis on Canada.

Memberships:

Former President of NECBC (New England Canada Business Council)
Co-Chair of the NECBC Technology Conference and Chair of the program committee
Boston Bar Association
International Law Section (American Bar Association), Co-Chair of the Canada Committee
Maple Leaf Ball Committee

Education:

LL.M., Washington University School of Law
J.D., Hofstra University School of Law
B.A., Clark University

Quotes:

11/16/2009, Telegraph-Journal - Talk of Hydro-Québec dominates conference
Leonard Gold was quoted in this article by Brett Bundale.
4/15/2009, Travel New England: Boston's Airport & South Station Journals - Bostonian promotes open Canada trade
Leonard Gold was quoted in this article.
11/8/2008, The Chronicle Herald - Atlantic area should benefit from American green trend, meeting told
Len Gold was quoted in this article by Mark Taylor. He discusses the interest from U.S. investors for businesses with clean technologies.
11/7/2008, The Telegraph Journal - Capital-Seeking Expansion: Investment entrepreneurs aim to create 'pipeline' between province and U.S. investors
Len Gold was extensively quoted in this article by Quentin Casey, discussing the importance of connecting Canadian companies with American investors.
11/7/2008, The Telegraph Journal - Do not hesitate to enter the game: Venture Looking to access wealth pools? Two expert coaches offer insight in Boston
Len Gold was quoted in this article by Quentin Casey, discussing venture capitalists openess to finding business with the right companies.
11/7/2008, The Chronicle Herald - Expert: Capital available for region
Len Gold was quoted in this article by Mark Taylor.
8/27/2008, New Brunswick Business Journal - Need Access to Capital?
Leonard Gold was quoted in this article by David Shipley.
7/18/2008, Montreal Gazette - Boston-Montreal commuter sells Canada south of the border
Leonard Gold was quoted in this article by Kathryn Leger.
7/3/2008, Montreal Gazette - 'Corporate Cupid' joins local group
This article highlights Leonrd Gold's appointment as president to the NECBC.
4/30/2008, Telegraph Journal - Venture Capitalists looking north
Leonard Gold was quoted in this article by David Shipley.
5/20/2007, The Telegraph Journal - Plenty of room at top of the e-health market for province
Mr. Gold was quoted in this article in regards to his role as a 'corporate cupid' for connecting Canadian companies with U.S. venture capital firms.
3/15/2007, The Telegraph Journal - N.B. Eyes Financial Pipeline to Venture Capital in U.S.
Mr. Gold was featured in this article for his role as a 'corporate cupid' for Canadian companies.
3/31/2006, Montral Gazette - Corporate Cupid
Leonard Gold and Burns & Levinson LLP were featured in this article by Mike King. The article was about the success of our Canadian operations and the Pipeline events Mr. Gold and the Firm have been running.
11/24/2005, The Montreal Gazette - “Strictly Legal”
Len was quoted in this article by Sarah Dougherty regarding the Pipeline events he coordinates each year, where pre-selected Canadian companies are brought to Boston for one-on-one meetings with venture capitalists. "It's not just the money, but the strategic connections VCs have to offer," Gold said.
4/9/2001, The Globe & Mail - "Thriving Biotech Industry"
Leonard Gold was quoted in this article.
11/1/2000, The Biotech HR Pulse, Biotechnology Focus - "Executive Profile, U.S. HR Crunch Lead Companies North"
Leonard Gold was quoted in this article.

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Recent Articles and Publications:

Grateful for natural gas help
Boston Business Journal, October 18, 2010

2010 Canadian Federal Budget Removes Obstacle to Investments by U.S. Equity Investors
Burns & Levinson Canada Client Update, March 2010

Cross-Border Insolvencies
Focus [Page 2], Spring 2009

Exchangeable Share Structure Allows U.S. VC Investors to Look to Canada
Focus, Fall 2005

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Speaking Engagements:

ABA International Law Section Spring Meeting, 4.19.2012
Location: New York City, NY
Role: Moderator
Topic: In Search of a Brave New World of Venture Capital Financing

NECBC’s 13th Annual U.S./Canada Technology Business Forum, 3.8.2012
Location: Colonnade Hotel, Boston, MA
Role: Co-Chair
Topic: Encouraging Innovation/Growing Partnerships

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Canadian Cleantech Investor Day, 2.15.2012
Location: Burns & Levinson - Boston, MA
Role: Moderator
Topic: The Current Environment for Clean Tech Investing in Canada

US/Canada Venture Capital Pipeline: Life Sciences, 12.8.2011
Location: Burns & Levinson LLP, Boston MA
Role: Moderator
Topic: Overcoming Financing Challenges for Life Science Companies

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