The people behind the work
Our team brings together scientific training and legal experience across life sciences and complex technologies. Our attorneys and professionals hold PhDs and advanced degrees, with backgrounds spanning private practice, in-house roles, and science-focused fields.
This combination shapes how we approach our work. We understand the science, the development process, and the business context in which IP decisions are made.
We are deliberate in how we work, collaborative in how we engage, and invested in the outcomes. The focus is on clear thinking, sound strategy, and doing the work well.
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Keisha Hylton-Rodic, Ph.D., J.D.
MANAGING PRINCIPAL
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Sara Mattson, Ph.D.
TECHNICAL SPECIALIST
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Trina Nguyen
ASSOCIATE
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Ryan Bujol, Ph.D.
TECHNICAL SPECIALIST
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Annika Pederson
LEGAL ASSISTANT
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Scott Benigno
LEGAL OPERATIONS MANAGER
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Laura Alcaraz
BILLING SPECIALIST
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Xinru Zhang
MARKETING ASSISTANT
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Carolina Camacho
Budget Management Assistant