In honour of UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Last Thursday was the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, marking 6 years since the United Nations officially declared that 11 February would be dedicated to this cause. On 11 February each year, we are invited to recognise the critical role women play in science and technology communities, to promote and encourage greater participation of women and girls in education, employment and decision making in the sciences, and to celebrate the many achievements of women and girls in science.
At Pearce IP, we are proud to set a leading example of the capabilities of women of science in the intellectual property context. All of our legal and patent professionals have science backgrounds, many to PhD level. Our firm boasts a well-above average proportion of female scientists among our professional team, which at 70% of our professional team, may be the highest ratio of any Australian legal or attorney firm.
- Our Principal Naomi Pearce, holds a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Genetics & Biochemistry and has years of experience in life sciences companies working with scientists at the cutting edge of the development of small and large molecule medicines. This scientific expertise has underpinned her legal and patent practice for life sciences clients around the world for more than 24 years.
- Special Counsel Jacinta Flattery-O’Brien, holds a PhD in Molecular Biology (with the university medal for outstanding academic excellence) and a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Genetics. Her life sciences clients have benefited from her scientific qualifications of the highest order for over 20 years.
- Our Regulatory Affairs Director, Lesley White, advises clients on regulatory strategies and compliance drawing from her scientific background with her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.
With a formidable professional team, all of whom have science backgrounds, comprising 70% of women with scientific expertise and qualifications up to the highest levels in science, Pearce IP recognises, promotes and celebrates the valuable skills women of STEM bring to the provision of legal and patent attorney services.