DESCRIPTION
Although it is not always obvious, corporate law is a big field with many specialties. One of the more mysterious specialities is life sciences corporate law. It is also one of the most exciting. Wilson answers questions for us about this practice area and how it varies from firm to firm. If you are interested in corporate law, biotech, or life sciences, this program will be important for you.
- What does “corporate life sciences” mean?
- What type of clients do corporate life sciences lawyers work with?
- How are the work and the legal issues different in corporate work because your clients are life sciences companies (vs other kinds of companies)?
- Does every big law firm have a corporate life sciences practice group?
- What does your typical day look like? Is that different based on your roles as partner or associate?
- What advice would you give a law student looking to join your practice area?
Speakers:
Alison Sechrest, Wilson Sonsini
Amanda Urquiza, Wilson Sonsini