Allison Bettencourt
About Allison Bettencourt
Allison Bettencourt is a Senior Paralegal specializing in IP and litigation at Alkermes in Waltham, Massachusetts, with a diverse background in legal and service roles.
Title and Current Position
Allison Bettencourt serves as a Senior Paralegal, IP and Litigation at Alkermes. Since December 2021, she has been working in this role at the company's office in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States.
Previous Experience at Ropes & Gray LLP
Before joining Alkermes, Allison Bettencourt worked at Ropes & Gray LLP. From 2017 to 2021, she held the position of Litigation Paralegal in the Greater Boston Area. During her four years there, she gained extensive experience in litigation support.
Early Career at Dunn and Phillips, P.C.
Allison Bettencourt's early career included significant time at Dunn and Phillips, P.C. She served as a Paralegal/Office Manager from 2016 to 2017 for one year and also interned at the firm for two months in 2016. These roles provided her with foundational experience in both paralegal duties and office management.
Academic Background
Allison Bettencourt earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Legal Studies from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She attended UMass Amherst from 2011 to 2015. Prior to this, she completed her high school education at Wachusett Regional High School from 2008 to 2011.
Other Work Experience
In addition to her paralegal roles, Allison Bettencourt has worked in various positions across different industries. These include roles as a Bartender/Assistant Manager at Rafter's Sports Bar for four years, Bartender at UMass Upub for three years, and Deli Staff at Rutland Marketplace for eight months. She also worked as a Sales Associate at Abercrombie & Fitch for three years and served in Room Service at UMass Amherst Hotel for eleven months.