Kenneth Miller
Deputy General Counsel at Gates Foundation
- Role
- Deputy General Counsel, Director of Legal at Gates Foundation
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kenneth Miller
Engaged, innovative, and forward-thinking legal executive with 20+ years of experience advising venture-backed startups, global Big Tech firms, and nonprofit organizations, with deep expertise in life sciences, impact investing, and global health. Skilled at navigating diverse business models, complex environments, and emerging technologies to deliver practical, strategic, and risk-adjusted legal solutions. Passionate leader adept at building high-performing teams, simplifying legal complexity, and effectively collaborating with boards, founders, senior executives, scientists, physicians, and investors. Proven track record driving strategic initiatives and change management, resolving complex, high-stakes legal and business challenges, and cultivating trusted, collaborative relationships that achieve organizational excellence and meaningful impact.
Experience
Deputy General Counsel, Director of Legal
Nov 2021 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
Lead and manage a 17-person legal team supporting the Foundation’s Global Health Division, Gates Medical Research Institute, Business Development & Licensing group, and AI programs. Oversee intellectual property strategy and transactions, data privacy, commercial contracting, and regulatory compliance relating to medical research and development. Serve as a member of the Legal Leadership Team, Global Health Division Executive Leadership Team, and Institute Leadership Team—providing strategic counsel and driving critical initiatives across multiple functional areas. Legal counsel to the Institute’s Board of Directors.
Education
Seattle University School of Law
J.D., with honors
University of Puget Sound
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Skills
- Tax Exempt Organizations
- Corporate Law
- Patents
- Collaborations
- Research & Development
- Negotiation
- Commercial Contracts
- Licensing
- Semiconductor Industry
- Ip Monetization
- Drug Manufacturing
- Intellectual Property
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Legal Writing
- Technology Transfer
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