BBA Life Sciences Industry Event
When
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
6:00 PM
Where
Hotel Commonwealth
500 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
Boston Bar Members: $225
Government/Legal Services Members: $175
In-House Members: $225
Non-Member: $325
Join lawyers and industry leaders from the Boston life sciences sector for panel discussions and networking on June 8th. The program will begin with two sessions covering hot topics for life sciences general counsel and the road ahead in financing and transactions for life sciences companies. The two panel discussions will feature legal, business, and regulatory perspectives. Following the panels, attendees will enjoy a hosted bar, hors d’oeuvres, and networking on the rooftop terrace.
Don’t miss this opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and meet new faces in the Boston life sciences industry.
EVENT AGENDA
Panel One
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Top Concerns for General Counsel: What Is Keeping You Up at Night?
- Karoline Shair, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary, Akouos, Inc.
- Chris Verni, General Counsel, Vigil Neuroscience
- Michael Mencher, Cooley LLP
- Brian Shea, Director, Legal Counsel, Oncorus
- Brian Adams, Chief Legal Officer, Relay Therapeutics
- Moderator: Hannah England, Ropes & Gray
- Moderator: Chris Bellon, Chief Legal Officer, Beam Therapeutics
Panel Two
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
The Road Ahead in Financing and Transactions for Life Sciences Companies
- Phil McGurk, Senior Vice President, Head of Corporate Development, Takeda
- Ravneesh Sachdev, Head of Business Development, Apple Tree Ventures
- Cheryl Gault, Chief Operating Officer, Cyclerion Thera
- Rajarshi Banerjee, Ropes & Gray
- Moderator: Suzanne Filippi, Morgan Lewis
Networking
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Hosted bar, hors d’oeuvres, and networking.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Christine Bellon
Beam Therapeutics
Hannah England
Ropes & Gray
Suzanne Filippi
Morgan Lewis
Courtney Thorne
Cooley
REGISTRATION
Discounted group rates available. Contact Mariah Hanlon at mhanlon@bostonbar.org
BOSTON BAR MEMBERS
- Boston Bar Members: $225
- Government/Legal Services Members: $175
- In-House Members: $225
NON-MEMBERS
- Standard Non-Member: $325
SPONSORSHIP
If you are interested in sponsoring the Life Sciences Conference, please contact Mariah Hanlon at mhanlon@bostonbar.org.
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