Reyno Tapia, Jr.
About Reyno Tapia, Jr.
Reyno Tapia, Jr. is a legal intern currently working at Darrow and has been a Career Advising Associate at the University of Illinois College of Law since 2023. He has a background in biology and aims to specialize in intellectual property law, leveraging his experience in both legal and healthcare settings.
Current Role at Darrow
Reyno Tapia, Jr. is currently employed as a Legal Intern at Darrow, where he has been working since 2024. In this role, he is gaining practical experience in the legal field, focusing on areas related to intellectual property law. His internship allows him to apply his academic knowledge from the University of Illinois College of Law to real-world legal scenarios.
Career Advising Associate at University of Illinois College of Law
Since 2023, Reyno Tapia, Jr. has served as a Career Advising Associate at the University of Illinois College of Law in Champaign, Illinois. In this position, he provides guidance and support to law students as they navigate their career paths. His experience in various legal roles contributes to his ability to advise students effectively.
Educational Background in Law and Biology
Reyno Tapia, Jr. is a Doctor of Law (JD) candidate at the University of Illinois College of Law, where he has been studying since 2022. He previously earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Kentucky from 2010 to 2014. His educational background in biology provides him with a strong foundation to understand complex scientific concepts, which is beneficial in his pursuit of a career in intellectual property law.
Previous Work Experience
Reyno Tapia, Jr. has a diverse work history that includes various roles in healthcare and legal settings. He worked as a Sterile Processing Technician at WellSpan Health from 2017 to 2022 and at UK HealthCare from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he gained experience as an IP Intern at AbbVie in 2023 and as a Voter Empowerment Organizer for Kentuckians For The Commonwealth in 2014. His roles have equipped him with a range of skills applicable to his current legal pursuits.
Participation in AbbVie's 1L Patent Academy
Reyno Tapia, Jr. participated in AbbVie's 1L Patent Academy, where he gained hands-on experience in patent law. This program allowed him to deepen his understanding of intellectual property issues, particularly in relation to life sciences, aligning with his aspiration to specialize in this area of law.