Vern Norviel
About Vern Norviel
Education and Expertise of Vern Norviel
Vern Norviel holds a BS in chemical engineering from the University of Colorado in Boulder and an MS in electrical engineering from Santa Clara University. He also earned a JD from the University of San Francisco School of Law. This diverse educational background has equipped him with a robust understanding of both engineering and legal aspects, particularly in fields intersecting with technology and biotechnology.
Vern Norviel's Role as Special Advisor
Vern Norviel currently serves as a Special Advisor. His experience in legal and technological domains enables him to provide valuable insights and guidance, particularly in areas related to biotechnology and corporate law. His advisory role is informed by his extensive background in both industry and academia.
Vern Norviel's Career in Biotechnology and Law
Vern Norviel's career includes significant roles at prominent biotechnology firms. He was an early employee at Affymetrix, the company known for pioneering DNA chip technology, and served as general counsel and corporate secretary for Perlegen Sciences. He was also a partner at Townsend and Townsend and Crew in Palo Alto. These positions have solidified his reputation in the biotechnology and legal sectors.
Board Memberships and Teaching Positions of Vern Norviel
Vern Norviel is a member of the board of directors at Wilson Sonsini and serves on the board of the Wilson Sonsini Foundation. Additionally, he is a member of the Business Advisory Board at Scripps Research. He also contributes to academia as a lecturer in biotechnology law at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, and as an associated scholar at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.