Jeffrey Somers, Lisa Treannie Co-chair Seminar on Life Sciences Practice

WALTHAM, MA — Attorneys Jeffrey P. Somers and Lisa M. Treannie are co-chairs of Cutting Edge Life Sciences Law & Practice, an MCLE seminar for transactional and IP attorneys taking place March 9, 2009 in Boston, MA.

About the program: The life sciences industry-biotech, pharma, medical devices, bioinformatics, specialized life sciences manufacturing-in Massachusetts is a key driver of economic growth. Lawyers in firms with life sciences clients, in-house counsel at life sciences companies, and lawyers who represent clients investing in life sciences companies need to be current on the latest developments affecting the industry. This intermediate-to-advanced level program addresses current developments and issues affecting the life sciences industry. For more information and to register, see the MCLE web page.

Jeffrey Somers, an AV-rated attorney with more than 30 years experience of diversified business law experience, has represented clients in biotech collaborative research, development and licensing transactions, as well as university/hospital technology transfers. He is the author of two related works for The Journal of Biolaw and Business: Biotech Patent Licensing: Key Considerations in Deal Negotiations and Sponsored Research Agreements, University and Government Licensing, and Clinical Trial Agreements.

Lisa Treannie specializes in all aspects of domestic and international patent protection and serves as counsel to many sectors of the life sciences community, including start-ups and established companies, venture capital investors, and research and educational institutions. Her patent experience encompasses diverse areas of life science technologies, from biologics to medical devices — including molecular biology, genomics and proteomics, immunology, molecular diagnostics and food science.

Morse, Barnes-Brown Pendleton, PC, focuses exclusively on the core legal services that businesses need to succeed. The law firm assists businesses of all sizes — from start-ups to Fortune 1000 companies — in the areas of business law, technology and intellectual property, employment and immigration and taxation.

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