Shirley Kuhlmann
About Shirley Kuhlmann
Shirley Kuhlmann is the General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer at Collegium Pharmaceutical, having joined the company in 2018 and served in her current roles since 2022.
Shirley Kuhlmann's Role at Collegium Pharmaceutical
Shirley Kuhlmann serves as the General Counsel & Chief Administrative Officer at Collegium Pharmaceutical. She joined the company in March 2018 as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary. Since March 2022, she has taken on the role of Chief Administrative Officer. Her responsibilities encompass providing legal counsel and overseeing key administrative functions within the organization.
Shirley Kuhlmann's Legal Career
Shirley Kuhlmann began her legal career at Pepper Hamilton LLP, a well-regarded firm in the Health Sciences Group. Starting in 2007 as an Associate, she was elected Partner in 2016. Her work at Pepper Hamilton involved advising both private and public companies on a variety of transactional matters, including securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and other financing transactions.
Shirley Kuhlmann's Education
Shirley Kuhlmann holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Political Science from Columbia University. She later earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the Emory University School of Law. Her educational background has provided a strong foundation for her roles in legal and administrative capacities throughout her career.
Shirley Kuhlmann's Expertise in Transactional Law
During her tenure at Pepper Hamilton LLP, Shirley Kuhlmann developed expertise in transactional law. She advised companies on a wide array of matters including securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and various financing transactions. This experience equipped her with the knowledge and skills that are essential in her current role at Collegium Pharmaceutical.