Leigh-Ann Durant Email and Phone Number

Leigh-Ann Durant is a Certified Corporate Governance Professional and a distinguished leader in the legal and biopharmaceutical sectors with an accomplished career spanning nearly three decades. In addition, she has served on numerous for-profit corporate and non-profit boards as Chairman, President, Director, and Committee Chairs across a variety of industries, geographies and scales, including biopharmaceuticals, start-up companies, the legal profession, philanthropic organizations, and local community organizations. She was named a 2023 Semi-Finalist for the "50 Women to Watch for Boards" List and a 2024 Lawyers of Distinction in Governance. Leigh-Ann has a proven track record of strong corporate governance experience as an Independent Corporate Director, as well as extensive experience bringing discipline to governance of start-ups, and strong legal, corporate, compliance, and ethics oversight for boards. Her vast experience has made her instrumental in guiding companies through the intricacies of drug development and corporate governance. Leigh-Ann has extensive experience building and leading high-performing legal teams, particularly in the US, while also managing global responsibilities. Her tenure at EMD Serono, Inc., as Head of North America Governance, Head Lawyer for US R&D, and Associate General Counsel, stands as a testament to her strategic acumen and her ability to serve as a trusted advisor on matters of critical importance.In her role at EMD Serono, Leigh-Ann leads the day-to-day operations of the North America Medical Governance Office for all therapeutic areas in the US and Canada. As Head Lawyer for US R&D, Leigh-Ann oversaw all research, clinical, and US medical affairs within the US.Earlier in her career as a Partner at Nixon Peabody LLP, Leigh-Ann showcased her expertise in complex commercial litigation within the healthcare sector. She founded and chaired the firm's HIPAA Task Force and was recognized for litigating high-profile cases including Massachusetts' first medical privacy class action case. Leigh-Ann's passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion is evident through her ongoing efforts to reduce disparities in healthcare for patients. Leigh-Ann's dedication to advancing these causes is reflected in her active participation with multiple non-profit organizations focused on civil rights and social action. Leigh-Ann Durant continues to be a beacon of leadership and expertise within the legal and biopharma community, embodying the qualities that define exceptional corporate governance professionals.