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Ladera Ranch, CA, US

Santa Cruz, California, US

Developing gene therapy for degenerative retinal disorders.

PENG Life Science Ventures (PENG LSV) is an independent and forward-thinking healthcare and life sciences venture firm. Our firm has started and invested in multiple companies in various therapeutic areas including oncology, ophthalmology, infectious disease, neurology and nephrology. We have taken a company from co-founding, through clinical development.

Irvine, California, US

IACTA Pharmaceuticals was established with a team of former Allergan executives to develop and commercialize innovative eyecare products. The Company is dedicated to treating diseases, advancing technology and improving patient outcomes. It currently has two Phase 2 and two pre-clinical assets in its pipeline.

Just C is the marketer of health drinks and gummies, ARYA (aryaforlife.com). ARYA is the brand for low calorie drinks and gummies with the active ingredient (Curcumin) extracted from turmeric with well-established anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. The newly developed form of Curcumin (patented) can be easily dissolved in water, is highly.

Inflammatory Response Research, Inc (IRR) is a drug development company focused on pharmaceutical products for the treatment of inflammatory disorders and conditions, including the common cold, traumatic brain injury, and acute radiation syndrome.

Scilex Pharmaceuticals is a privately-held biotech company focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing products for the treatment of pain.Co-founded the company with the intent of finding late-stage opportunities that we could obtain FDA approval for and launch. Key accomplishments:1. In-licensed the rights to a next-generation lidocaine patch.

Tulsa, Oklahoma, US

• Shareholder at a full-service business law firm with more than 125 attorneys practicing in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Washington, D.C.
• Represent life science (pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device) and other industry clients in various corporate matters including M&A, SEC, healthcare compliance, FDA regulatory, financings and corporate governance

Phoenix, AZ, US

• Leader in the Bioscience & Healthcare Practice Group
• Partner at a full-service business law firm with more than 400 attorneys practicing throughout the southwestern United States and Mexico
• Represent life science (pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device) and other industry clients in various corporate matters including M&A, SEC, healthcare compliance, FDA regulatory, financings and corporate governance
• Represented a private medical marketing company in the sale of its business
• Represented a private medical device company in a corporate reorganization to position itself for a future financing transaction
• Represented a controlling stockholder in the acquisition of the remaining stock of a private auto parts company

San Francisco, CA, US

• Co-Chair of the National Life Sciences Practice Group
• Partner with a national AM LAW 155 law firm
• Started the life sciences practice group to provide top notch legal services to life science companies in a cost-effective manner
• Represented life science and other industry clients in various corporate matters including M&A, SEC, healthcare compliance, FDA regulatory affairs, financings, proxy contests and corporate governance
• Provided FDA regulatory advice on various commercial initiatives to ensure corporate compliance with FDA regulations
• Structures, drafted and negotiated contracts including commercial, operating, supply, employment, IT, indemnification, consulting and confidentiality agreements

• Engaged to assist a small biotech company in establishing a commercial infrastructure to prepare for the launch of the company’s first commercial product
• Provided the executive team and senior management members with both business and legal advice on issues that impact various areas of the business
• Assisted with the review and drafting of the corporate compliance program, commercial compliance policies and standard operating procedures
• Structured, drafted and negotiated contracts including commercial, wholesale, distribution, employment, IT, consulting and confidentiality agreements
• Member of the Promotional Review Committee tasked with reviewing and approving all promotional materials
• Provided legal advice regarding reimbursement issues including payment assistance programs

Lake Forest, Illinois, US

• Leadership
• Member of the Company’s executive team that set and the Company’s strategy and annual goals and oversaw execution of the strategy and goals
• During tenure, the Company launched it first two commercial products
• The Company was ranked #22 Fastest Growing Company in North America on Deloitte's 2009 Technology Fast 500™
• Built the legal department from the ground up; members of the legal department consistently got recognized for outstanding performance
• Served as the Company’s Compliance Officer overseeing all areas of compliance for the Company

• Corporate
• Performed general company representation, including providing day-to-day legal advice on all aspects of operation and business strategy
• Formed new entities
• Prepared and implemented equity-based executive compensation plans
• Provided counsel regarding compliance with SEC and Nasdaq corporate governance standards including the drafting and filing of periodic securities and regulatory reports, confidential treatment requests and.
• Represented acquirers and target companies in various types of mergers and acquisitions as well as companies in securities offerings which included handling all aspects of such transactions such as drafting and.

Jd, Law

Bs, Business Entrepreneurship