I am a graduate of Purdue University, holding Bachelor and Masters Degrees in Science. Following graduation from Purdue, I worked as a Research Chemist in the field of Medical Diagnostics from 1978 – 1986, and in the field of Pharmaceuticals from 1986 – 1988. I am also a graduate of the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, holding a Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree. I began my career as a lawyer in 1988 at the Indianapolis Law Firm of Baker & Daniels (now Faegre Baker Daniels), where I practiced law in both the Environmental and Intellectual Property Law fields.I joined Boehringer Mannheim in 1990 as Assistant Patent Counsel, and after the acquisition of Boehringer Mannheim by Roche, I became Chief Patent Counsel in 1998. In 2006, I was promoted to Vice President & Chief Intellectual Property Counsel.I have been honored as an Indiana Super Lawyer in the field of Intellectual Property Law from 2005 - 2009. I have served on university advisory committees in the areas of law and science. I have been a guest speaker at intellectual property law seminars and conferences, and have published articles in the areas of science and law. I currently serve as a Board Member of the Intellectual Property Owners Association. I also served as Chairman of the Intellectual Property Section of the Indiana State Bar Association.