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4.15.26
2026 TCO Innovation Competition & NAI GW Chapter Induction Ceremony
Wilson Sonsini is proud to support the GW Technology Commercialization Office’s Innovation Competition and the National Academy of Inventors GW Chapter Induction Ceremony. This event convenes researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders to showcase technologies with a strong potential for commercial impact. Partner Derrick Rowe is honored to judge the competition and celebrate the university’s pioneering community of inventors and to support the advancement of research meant to innovate the world.
Speaking Engagements
9.25.24
Georgetown OTM Seminar Series: What is a Patent Portfolio and Why Should You Care
Join Wilson Sonsini partner Derrick Rowe and the Georgetown University Office of Technology Commercialization for an insightful seminar designed for researchers, inventors, and graduate students who want to navigate the complex process of developing a patent portfolio to support their entrepreneurial endeavors.
Affiliated Programs
9.20.24
Emory Law Innovator Diversity Pilots Conference
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is proud to sponsor Emory's Innovator Diversity Pilots Conference. Join the Diversity Pilots Initiative and a series of speakers including Wilson Sonsini Partner Derrick Rowe for the second innovator diversity pilots conference, in partnership with the National Council on Patent Practicum (NCPP), Adapt.Legal, and a host of other sponsors focused on projects and effective practices to increase participation in innovation.
Affiliated Programs
9.04.24
Unleashing Life Science Innovation Through Collaboration
Wilson Sonsini is pleased to sponsor, 'Unleashing Life Science Innovation Through Collaboration' at JLABS in Washington, DC. This event welcomes experts in key areas of consideration for any innovator growing an early-stage life sciences company or considering it. Each partner will provide a short presentation on their area of expertise to be followed by open office hours.
Affiliated Programs
8.27.24
Cville BioHub August Speaker Series Hosted by Wilson Sonsini
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is proud to sponsor CvilleBioHubs August Speaker Series. Join CvilleBiohub members, Wilson Sonsini Partner Derrick Rowe and other speakers for a discussion on Commercialization 101: Building your Minimum Viable Infrastructure
Affiliated Programs
10.27.23
North Carolina Biotech Center – Wilson Sonsini Life Science Bootcamp
Wilson Sonsini is pleased to partner with the North Carolina Biotechnology Center to host a Life Science Bootcamp. Join us on October 27 for an event that will highlight practical insights into crucial legal and business matters for life science entrepreneurs. Attendees will gain expertise in key areas such as IP and licensing strategy, market-oriented patent and trade secret approaches, competitor analysis, in-licensing of enabling technologies, and collaborative IP structures.
Speaking Engagements
10.03.23
LabCentral Ignite's Entrepreneur Bootcamp
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is proud to sponsor LabCentral Ignite's Entrepreneur Bootcamp. Join LabCentral Ignite for a half-day crash-course bootcamp on life sciences entrepreneurship! Industry leaders at Silicon Valley Bank, EisnerAmper, Alira Health, and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati will share the essential ingredients for building a successful life sciences startup over interactive workshops. At 3:50 p.m. ET, Derrick Rowe will present “Getting your IP ready for investors and pharma transactions workshop.” Whether you're leading a seed stage company or exploring the idea, this bootcamp will arm you with fresh tools to supercharge your innovation journey. Stick around after the knowledge drop for some mingling at the networking reception!