Background
Experienced and innovative Intellectual property litigator focused on biotech, pharma, life sciences and medical device industries.
A first-chair trial lawyer focusing on the life sciences industry, specializing in intellectual property, Anne successfully represents clients using outside-the-box strategies, both in and out of the courtroom. Her goal is always to achieve the best result for the business long before reaching the courthouse steps. But, when that is not possible, she will litigate ferociously to achieve the best outcome for her clients. Her clients have groundbreaking products and services that raise complex legal questions at the nexus of collaborators and competitors, even when sometimes one shifts to the other. She has successfully represented companies in bet-the-company litigations, often scoring key wins long before trial, resulting in favorable settlements.
Companies rely on Anne to navigate the intersection of intellectual property and business because she provides in-house counsel with patent, unfair competition, and trade secret advice that is practical and actionable. She takes time to learn a client’s business—from biotech startups to multibillion-dollar pharmaceutical companies and everything in between—so she can help them develop bespoke strategies that work for their unique situations. Her approach is informed by her commitment to developing long-standing relationships with in-house counsel, as well as her knowledge of the industry and related technologies. Anne also serves on the Executive Committee of the William C. Conner Inn of Court and is active in the NY Intellectual Property Law Association.
Credentials
EDUCATION
J.D., Fordham University School of Law
M.P.H., Emory University
B.A., University of Chicago
ADMISSIONS
District of Columbia
New York
Supreme Court of the United States
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
