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Life Sciences Summit

On behalf of the Garden State Bar Association of New Jersey and Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey, you are cordially invited to an inaugural Life Sciences Summit at Reed Smith on April 20, 2023 from 12:00 pm – 6:30 pm. Please join us for a C-Suite Career Development Roundtable luncheon that will start promptly at 1 pm and learn about the career paths of senior executives in the life sciences industry. Next, you will hear from a panel that will speak on systemic health disparities prevalent in the United States and what we can do to advance health equity in the industry. And finally, join us for a timely discussion on the post-pandemic challenges and what’s next for pharmaceutical, medical device and healthcare companies. Confirmed speakers include:

  • Erik Haas, Vice President of Litigation, Johnson & Johnson
  • Gelvina Rodriguez Stevenson, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and VP of Government Relations, The Wistar Institute
  • Squire Servance, Founder and Managing Partner, Syridex Bio
  • Michellene Davis, President and CEO, National Medical Fellowships
  • Teri Peeples, Director of Litigation, Organon & Co.
  • Sharmila Jaipersaud, Senior Counsel, RWJBarnabas Health
  • Jean Gabeau, Executive Director and In-House Counsel, Novartis
  • Dr. Chanelle Adams Griffin, Office of Health Equity Services
  • Julia A. López, Partner, Life Sciences and Health Industry, Reed Smith
  • Sheea Sybblis, Associate General Counsel & Practice Group Leader, Healthcare Law Group, Genentech
  • Mildred Segura, Partner, Life Sciences and Health Industry, Reed Smith.

At the conclusion of the summit, please join us for a networking reception. CLE credit will be provided by our sponsor, the Association of Corporate Counsel of New Jersey. Parking is available.  To register, please click on this link. Space is limited so reserve your seat today!

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