Jack H. Sousa
Partner, Attorney at Wiggin and Dana
Co-Chair of the Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Practice GroupCo-Chair of the Cannabis Practice Groupwiggin(x) Co-Founder and PartnerCo-Chair of the Business Law Committee of the Fairfield County Bar Associationfounding Co-Chair of Wiggin and Dana's DRIVE Caregiving People Group
About
Jack H. Sousa, a Partner at Wiggin and Dana, handles mergers and acquisitions for startup and early-stage companies. He works with buyers and with sellers in technology, manufacturing, and retail deals. He also advises cannabis businesses on those transactions. Jack handles other complex commercial transactions for the same companies. Jack has advised clients on corporate and transactional work for over fifteen years. Before Wiggin and Dana, he served as managing principal of a corporate boutique in Connecticut. He co-chairs the Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Practice Group. Jack works with life sciences and digital media companies on their transactions.
Who is a good fit for Jack H. Sousa
- Buyers acquiring a software or technology company.
- Owners of manufacturing companies planning a sale.
- Retail business owners seeking counsel on a company sale.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Fordham University School of Law, J.D.
- Boston College, B.A.
- Bar admissions
- New York, Connecticut
Recognition
- The Legal 500 (2024-2026)
- Lexology Panoramic: Venture Capital Contributor (2026)
- Super Lawyers (2017-2023)
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representation
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional