Conor O'Sullivan-Pierce

Senior Associate

Conor O’Sullivan-Pierce is a member of Choate’s IP Litigation and Complex Trial & Appellate Litigation Groups. Conor represents a broad range of clients, including in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and technology industries, involved in intellectual property matters as well as related commercial disputes. He also has experience advising insurers with respect to complex coverage issues. An active participant in the firm’s pro bono practice, Conor helps ensure students are in appropriate academic settings and receiving necessary accommodations.

While in law school, Conor worked as an intern at the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General and served as a judicial intern to Chief Judge Patti B. Saris, U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.

Representative Engagements

  • Adimab, LLC v. LinkedUp Bioscience, Inc. and Tao Wang, No., Mass. Super. Ct: Counsel to Adimab in trade secret misappropriation and breach of contract dispute brought against LinkedUp related to highly engineered yeast strains, and technologies for cultivating and utilizing those strains to express and screen antibodies that bind to target antigens.
  • Represented biotechnology company in bringing claims of misappropriation of trade secrets and confidential information.
  • Represented insurance companies in connection with complex coverage disputes.
  • Represented telecommunications company in dispute regarding breaches of representations and warranties.
  • Represented software company in defending allegations of trade secret misappropriation. 
  • Represented radiopharmaceutical company in dispute regarding earn out payments.
  • Pro bono representation of a student in obtaining alternative, out of district school placement.

Professional and Community Involvement

  • Provides education-related pro bono counsel through Choate’s partnership with the EdLaw Project

Recognition

  • High Honors Recipient, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Pro Bono Honor Roll (2023)

Education & Credentials

Northeastern University School of Law
JD, 2019
Fordham University
MA, 2013
Trinity College
BA, 2010

Admissions

Massachusetts

U.S. District Court, Massachusetts

Conor's Insights

Announcements 11.18.2024

31 Choate Attorneys Named to Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court 2023 Pro Bono Honor Roll

31 Choate attorneys have been recognized by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s Pro Bono Honor Roll for distinguished service by providing volunteer legal services for those most in need.