Megan Lyman
Innovation Attorney | General Counsel | Corporate Strategy | Intellectual Property Expert | Founder | Fungi Enthusiast
- Role
- General Counsel at Phospholutions, Inc.
- Location
- Durham, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Megan Lyman
Strategic General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer | Driving Tangible Value Creation, IP Strategy, Corporate Governance and Growth in Early Stage TechnologyI am a results-oriented General Counsel and business partner specializing in navigating the high-stakes legal, IP, corporate, and transactional challenges inherent in high-growth agricultural technology and biotechnology ventures. I focus on building resilient and flexible legal frameworks that directly translate into commercial success and shareholder value.With 20+ years of experience, my role is rooted in a deep understanding of corporate strategy and finance, having gained expertise in venture development, technology valuation, and investment strategy.My core path is to align the Corporate, Legal, and R&D functions with milestone achievement and market capitalization through:Intellectual Property Strategy (IP): Generating informed, holistic IP strategies—from creation and defense (Patent, Trademark, Copyright, Trade Secret)—to thoughtful analysis. I work to ensure aligned and value-driven pathways from conception through product lifecycle. I have driven IP programs from the ground up in multiple technology markets including: crop nutrition, agtech, medical device, and wireless technology.Strategic Transactions & Partnerships: Deft negotiation and structuring of complex deals, including financing (SPVs, Notes, up to Series C), divestitures, acquisitions, commercial and tech transfer licenses, research collaborations, and key strategic partnerships.Corporate Leadership & Operations: Supporting operational excellence through executive leadership, effective team building, and directly advising the C-Suite and Board on critical corporate and investment decisions. I work with leadership to ensure legal is a powerful, proactive engine for ethical growth and global market capture.I am licensed with the State Bars of California and North Carolina, and registered with the USPTO.
Experience
General Counsel
Dec 2023 — Present · US
Education
University of Colorado Boulder
Master of Arts (M.A.), Molecular and Cellular Biology
1998 — 2001
Pepperdine Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
2001 — 2004
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