Sigma Aldrich since May 2012
Associate General Counsel
Sigma Aldrich since Dec 2010
Global Head of Intellectual Property
Sigma Aldrich Jan 2008 - Jan 2011
Intellectual Property Counsel
SimmonsCooper LLC 2006 - 2008
Patent attorney
Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen 2000 - 2006
Associate
Education:
Northern Illinois University College of Law 1996 - 1999
Mayo Graduate School 1993 - 1994
Rockford College 1990 - 1993
bs, chemistry biology
A C Thompson
Jefferson High School
Skills:
Process Improvement Technology Transfer Intellectual Property Patents Lifesciences Patent Prosecution Biotechnology Patentability Trade Secrets Genomics Licensing Patent Litigation Commercialization Prosecution Trademarks Chemistry Patent Portfolio Analysis Biopharmaceuticals Registered Patent Attorney Copyright Law Freedom To Operate Trademark Infringement Licensing Negotiations Drug Discovery Biochemistry Molecular Biology Immunology Organic Chemistry Pharmaceutical Industry Medical Devices Fda Life Sciences Cross Functional Team Leadership Research and Development Management Legal Writing Legal Research Litigation Due Diligence Strategic Planning Patent Law