January 28, 2026

Former Massachusetts Judge Joins Preti Flaherty’s Boston Office

Daniel B. Winslow, a former Massachusetts Trial Court judge, state legislator, and chief legal counsel to Governor Mitt Romney, has joined the Boston office of Preti Flaherty as Senior Counsel in the firm’s Litigation group.

Winslow’s career has spanned from the courthouse to the State House to in-house counsel roles. Prior to joining Preti Flaherty, Winslow served as Chief Legal Officer at a Silicon Valley tech company and served as counsel at AmLaw 100 law firms.  At Preti, Winslow will handle business litigation and dispute resolution, and provide strategic and operational guidance for corporate legal departments, corporate problem solving, and general business practices, including copyright clearance, licensing, and IP litigation involving artificial intelligence (AI).

“I am thrilled to join the top-level talent at Preti Flaherty,” said Winslow, “It’s a firm that provides world-class legal capabilities right here in New England, and I look forward to bringing that valuable combination to clients.”” Preti Flaherty is headquartered in Portland, Maine. Winslow has family roots in Falmouth and Cape Elizabeth in Maine.

“We are very pleased to welcome Dan Winslow to our Boston office,” said Michael Smith, the firm’s Managing Partner. “Dan’s remarkable career has spanned government service, private practice, non-profit leadership, and executive leadership at a publicly listed company. Dan is a leader and an innovator, and we can’t wait to see what he will accomplish for our clients in Boston and beyond.”