Shelby Walker
About Shelby Walker
Shelby Walker is the SVP, General Counsel with extensive experience in intellectual property law, particularly in the biotechnology sector.
Shelby Walker Company Associations
Shelby Walker serves as Senior Vice President and General Counsel. She has previously held prominent legal and intellectual property positions at several leading biotechnology firms. Walker was Senior Vice President and Head of Intellectual Property at CRISPR Therapeutics. She also served as General Counsel at Gingko Bioworks and held positions such as Vice President, Associate General Counsel, and Chief IP Counsel at Dyax Corporation. Additionally, her career includes leadership roles in intellectual property at Novo Nordisk and ZymoGenetics.
Shelby Walker Education and Expertise
Shelby Walker holds a Juris Doctor (JD) and a Master of Laws (LLM) in intellectual property law from the University of New Hampshire School of Law. She also has dual master's degrees in biotechnology and regulatory science from Johns Hopkins University. Walker earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in biotechnology from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Her educational background has equipped her with extensive expertise in biotechnology, regulatory science, and intellectual property law.
Shelby Walker Professional Background
Shelby Walker has an extensive background in both legal practice and biotechnology. Her roles have spanned multiple high-profile firms where she has undertaken significant intellectual property responsibilities. At CRISPR Therapeutics, she was Senior Vice President and Head of Intellectual Property. Walker's legal acumen was also demonstrated at Gingko Bioworks where she served as General Counsel. Prior to these roles, she was the Vice President, Associate General Counsel, and Chief IP Counsel at Dyax Corporation. Earlier in her career, Walker held various intellectual property leadership roles at Novo Nordisk and ZymoGenetics.