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Carol (Betsy) O'Leary is a seasoned corporate lawyer who assists clients with corporate and transactional matters. She is experienced in providing legal counsel to entrepreneurs, companies, and investors, with a focus on early-stage companies.Betsy's practice includes general corporate and governance, venture capital, and mergers and acquisitions (...

Joseph Merritt, Ph.D., has comprehensive experience in computational physics, quantum information, and condensed matter theory. Joseph has a broad technical skill set, including Python, C++, high performance computing, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing. He is a lifelong learner and has earned certifications in deep lear...

Cristian O. Hernandez navigates complex projects from concept to completion through his dedication to innovation, quality, and sustainability. From developing medical devices to innovating agricultural sensors, he has tackled multidisciplinary engineering challenges.Prior to joining Perkins Coie, Christian used his knowledge and experience to devel...

Amanda Maher Balduf is an associate in the firm's Trust & Estate Planning practice with a focus on tax litigation and controversy. She earned her J.D. from California Western School of Law and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in business tax law from the University of California Los Angeles School of Law. She is admitted to practice in California and b...

Mike Paisner's assistance to clients is informed by his time in government and as a senior lawyer at a leading aerospace company, where he served most recently as the vice president responsible for supervising the company's international disputes, aviation product liability, and government contract litigation dockets, as well as other strategic lit...

Robert Berry received his J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, where he was an editorial board member and research editor of the University of Pennsylvania Journal of Law & Public Affairs. At Penn, Robert focused on antitrust law, working closely with Professor Herbert Hovenkamp. Robert was Professor Hove...

Cathie Chen assists FDA- and USDA-regulated companies at all levels of the supply chain navigate complex state, federal, and global regulations and achieve their business goals, with a focus on food and beverage, packaging, and food technology matters, among other areas.Cathie has experience counseling clients on domestic and global regulatory and ...

She also creates impactful ways for the firm’s corporate clients to join us in doing pro bono.Prior to joining Perkins Coie, Sara was Director of Public Interest Programs in the Career Development Office at UC, Berkeley, School of Law, where she advised law students on careers in public interest law.  During her time practicing as a publi...

Senior Pro Bono Counsel and Director of Social Responsibility Julie LaEace heads the firm’s nationally recognized pro bono program. Leading a dedicated team, she fosters relationships with new and existing legal aid partners, sets strategy for the pro bono program and provides guidance on policy, while developing high impact pro bono and access-to-...

Anna Thompson-Lanners graduated from Duke University School of Law, where she was a member of the Latin American Law Students Association (LALSA). During this time, she gained experience in health justice work, which included drafting disability applications and preparing wills. Anna is also a licensed insurance agent in property, casualty, life, a...