Patrick Connolly is a Partner in Foley Hoag's Business Law Department. He maintains a diverse business practice, focused on advising entrepreneurs and emerging growth clients on early-stage business matters, angel and venture financing, commercial transactions and mergers and acquisitions. In addition to emerging growth company clients, Patrick has represented a variety of investors in venture capital transactions. Industries served include Cleantech and Renewables, Life Sciences and Technology. His practice areas include capital market transactions, entrepreneurial services, licensing and strategic alliances, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital financing in addition to general business counseling and services to public companies. He earned a BA from Dartmouth and a JD, magna cum laude from Boston College Law School.