W. David Lee

About W. David Lee

Executive-level attorney and leader skilled in partnering with businesses to optimize results. Proven track record of success in a wide variety of legal roles. Diverse experience across aesthetics, consumer products, skincare, ophthalmology, ENT, and technology industries.

Experience

1. Senior Associate General Counsel, Usa

   Galderma

   Jan 2022 — Present

   Chief legal counsel to all areas of the US Aesthetics, Consumer, and Alastin Skincare businesses• Key member of the Aesthetics, Consumer, and Alastin leadership teams helping to create strategy for, drive financial performance of, and maximize the value of the businesses• Collaborates to develop innovative commercial initiatives compliant with applicable laws, regulations, and industry codes• Optimizes commercial legal support• Lead attorney on high value transactions• Lead attorney on key litigation matters (Commercial and IP)• Provides legal and negotiation support for strategic business development and M&A activities, including associated due diligence• Manages Assistant General Counsel and Senior Paralegal

Education

• Texas A&M University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering

• The University of Texas School of Law

  Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.)

Skills

• Contract Negotiation
• Strategy
• Patent Drafting
• Problem Solving
• General Corporate Counsel
• Business Counsel
• Litigation Management
• Medical Devices
• Patent Portfolio Development
• Licensing Negotiations
• Trademark & Copyright Prosecution
• Trademarks
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Intellectual Property
• Contractual Agreements
• Freedom to Operate
• Leadership
• Patent Portfolio Management
• Software Licensing
• Licensing Agreements
• Patents
• Patent Litigation
• Dispute Resolution
• Analytical Skills
• Copyrights
• Negotiation
• Management
• Team Building
• Surgical Instruments
• Due Diligence
• Technology Transfer
• Patent Prosecution
• Licensing
• Trademark Infringement
• Trade Secret