Judith A. Hasko of Latham & Watkins. (Courtesy photo) Wilmer Hires Latham Partner as Co-Chair of Growing Life Sciences Practice
Life sciences represents "the biggest growth opportunity we see," said transactional department chair Mick Bain.
June 11, 2024 at 09:00 AM
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What You Need to Know
- Wilmer is expanding its life sciences practice and capitalizing on growing demand for representation.
- Judith Hasko's experience spans 30 years, with a focus on intellectual property and technology commercial transactions.
- Numerous Big Law firms have made moves to bolster their life sciences practices in recent months.
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr has hired Latham & Watkins partner Judith Hasko as a partner and co-chair of its life sciences practice in Palo Alto, the firm announced Tuesday.
The move comes as law firms face rising demand from companies in the biotechnology, health care, medical device and pharmaceutical industries in California's Bay Area.
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