2023 Focus on Pharma

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox hosted the 2023 Focus on Pharma conference in Washington, DC on Friday, April 14, 2023. This event hosted key decision makers from leading international pharmaceutical companies for a day of pragmatic discussions addressing pivotal industry issues.

The program featured a variety of session formats, from short-form and panel presentations to roundtable discussions and a keynote Q&A. All sessions were geared toward delivering practical information and strategies for navigating today’s IP landscape. Download the full agenda here.

Directors Paul A. Ainsworth, Eldora L. Ellison, Ph.D., and Deborah Sterling, Ph.D. served on the event planning committee. Speakers from Sterne Kessler included:

• Director Paul A. Ainsworth
• Director Matthew S. Bodenstein
• Director Paul A. Calvo, Ph.D.
• Counsel Jennifer Meyer Chagnon
• Director John M. Covert
• Director Nirav N. Desai
• Director Eldora L. Ellison, Ph.D.
• Director Jeremiah B. Frueauf
• Director Jorge A. Goldstein, Ph.D.
• Director David H. Holman, Ph.D.
• Director Carla Ji-Eun Kim
• Director William H. Milliken
• Director Bonnie W. Nannenga-Combs, Ph.D.
• Director Olga A. Partington, Ph.D.
• Director Byron L. Pickard
• Director R. Wilson “Trey” Powers III, Ph.D.
• Director Michael B. Ray
• Director Timothy “Tim” J. Shea, Jr.
• Director Eric K. Steffe
• Director Dennies Varughese, Pharm.D.
• Director Chandrika Vira
• Director Deirdre M. Wells