Marie Antoinette Chavez
About Marie Antoinette Chavez
Marie Antoinette Chavez serves as the Vice President and Associate General Counsel at Nektar Therapeutics, a position she has held since 2019. She has a diverse background in law and clinical research, having worked at various prestigious organizations including Stanford University School of Medicine and Fish & Richardson P.C.
Current Role at Nektar Therapeutics
Marie Antoinette Chavez serves as Vice President and Associate General Counsel at Nektar Therapeutics, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she provides legal guidance and support for the company's operations, focusing on compliance and corporate governance. Nektar Therapeutics is located in San Francisco, CA, and specializes in innovative therapies for patients with serious diseases.
Previous Experience in Legal Roles
Prior to her current position, Chavez held various legal roles at Nektar Therapeutics. She was Senior Corporate Counsel from 2015 to 2016 and Associate General Counsel from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she worked at Fish & Richardson P.C. as an Associate from 2007 to 2008 and at K&L Gates, LLP as an Associate from 2005 to 2007. These experiences contributed to her expertise in corporate law and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Chavez earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Iowa College of Law, where she studied from 2002 to 2005. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from the University of California, Davis. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both legal and scientific principles, enhancing her effectiveness in the biopharmaceutical industry.
Early Career at Stanford University School of Medicine
Chavez began her career as a Clinical Research Associate at Stanford University School of Medicine, where she worked from 1998 to 2002. In this role, she contributed to clinical research projects, gaining valuable experience in the medical and research fields that would later inform her legal career.