Upstream USA
Keith Higgins is a retired partner of Ropes & Gray LLP, where for 35 years he counseled public companies in securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, compliance and corporate governance. Keith advised companies, their boards, and investors on matters with the SEC, including disclosure and financial statements, no-action letters, as well as SEC enforcement actions and related internal investigations. From 2013 to 2017, Keith was Director of Corporation Finance at the U. S. Securities & Exchange Commission. In that role, Keith led the Commission’s implementation of significant rulemaking under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act), and Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act). He also led the Division’s Disclosure
Effectiveness project and oversaw the issuance of significant interpretive guidance to companies and investors under the federal securities laws.
While in private practice, Keith was recognized by Chambers, Best Lawyers, and other publications as a leading corporate and M&A lawyer in Massachusetts and nationwide. He is a fellow on the American College of Governance Counsel. Keith continues to participate in pro bono representations on behalf of his firm.
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Upstream USA
Upstream USA works to expand opportunity by reducing unplanned pregnancy across the U.S. They work in partnership with health centers to strengthen reproductive care and autonomy by increasing equitable access to the full range of contraceptive options. Founded in 2014, Upstream is on track to achieve nationwide impact at scale. Their goal through 2024 is to partner with health centers that serve over 1 million women across four states. This ambitious plan for growth has received generous support from philanthropic individuals and foundations, including a $60 million lead investment by Blue Meridian Partners. Their unique approach has been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, the Atlantic, CNN, Vox, and Marie Claire.