I have practiced law in the Bay Area for more than 30 years, assisting clients in the technology and life science sectors, as well as helping small businesses and start-ups grow and develop.For my BioPharma clients, I provide legal guidance in all aspects of the drug development and promotion pathway for biopharmaceutical companies, with particular emphasis on clinical trials and on the in-licensing and out-licensing of drug candidates. I also have extensive in-house experience in pre-clinical research, manufacturing, marketing and promotion, foreign subsidiaries, and SEC and corporate compliance issues.For my other corporate clients, I assist with corporate formation and governance, stock plans, business strategy and negotiation, intellectual property licensing and counseling, contract drafting and review, acquisitions, leases, and copyright and trademark protection.I also practiced as a litigator for many years and I continue to provide legal strategy and litigation oversight to my corporate clients. slincoln@bgwcounsel.com925-291-4451

Corporate law practice providing experienced legal advice and business guidance to biopharmaceutical, software, and social media companies.Counsel to SciClone Pharmaceuticals (Foster City, CA), 2010-2017 (acquired by GL Capital Management).

Co-Founded Internet-based company that provided a website for buyers and sellers of new and used baby, maternity and children's clothing and other items. Responsible for business strategy, legal, marketing, operations, finance, and website development.