Paula Campbell Evans

Paula Campbell Evans is a registered patent attorney with more than 30 years of experience in the legal field. Her career has been focused on supporting clients in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and life sciences industries with practical, business-focused intellectual property counsel. She helps protect scientific innovation through careful legal strategy.

Paula earned her Bachelor of Science from Purdue University, where she built a strong foundation in science that informs her work in patent law. She later received her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Suffolk University Law School. Her educational background enables her to navigate both the technical and legal sides of complex matters.

Paula’s work includes developing and managing patent portfolios for companies working on drug discovery, therapeutic development, and diagnostics. She provides analysis on patent infringement and validity, helping her clients make confident decisions on intellectual property rights and risks. Her knowledge supports innovation from early-stage research through commercialization.

Paula also assists with intellectual property strategy as part of broader business goals. She has advised on numerous transactions, including licensing deals, technology collaborations, and other corporate partnerships. Her guidance ensures that intellectual property assets are properly aligned with growth and investment strategies across the life sciences sector.

Paula has extensive experience conducting due diligence related to intellectual property in mergers, acquisitions, and funding rounds. She provides detailed patent portfolio analysis that allows companies and investors to understand and manage their IP exposure. Her practical insights help safeguard client interests in fast-moving business environments.

Paula’s previous roles include Partner at several top law firms and Executive Vice President & General Counsel at Nuclea Biotechnologies, Inc. She combines private practice and in-house experience to deliver well-rounded legal advice. Her career reflects a commitment to excellence in intellectual property law and the advancement of medical and scientific progress.

Paula Campbell Evans continues to provide thoughtful, strategic counsel to innovators who shape the future of healthcare and biotechnology. Her decades of experience and dedication to protecting intellectual assets have earned her a trusted reputation across the industry.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Outside General Counsel LLP
• Partner, Sonnenschein, Nath & Rosenthal, LLP (now SNR Denton)
• Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Nuclea Biotechnologies, Inc.
• Partner, Palmer & Dodge, LLP
• Partner, Testa, Hurwitz & Thibeault, LLP

Licensed State

• Massachusetts

Education

• Suffolk University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Purdue University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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