Doug Sheehy
About Doug Sheehy
Doug Sheehy Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
Doug Sheehy currently holds the position of Chief Legal Officer and Secretary. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing all legal matters within the organization. His career has spanned various sectors where he has managed legal, compliance, and corporate governance issues, providing comprehensive legal guidance at executive levels.
Doug Sheehy Education and Expertise
Doug Sheehy received an A.B. in History from Dartmouth College. He earned his J.D. from American University's Washington College of Law, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the American University Law Review. His academic background fortified his legal expertise, which he has applied to various complex legal and corporate matters throughout his career.
Doug Sheehy Background at Aimmune Therapeutics, Inc.
At Aimmune Therapeutics, Inc., Doug Sheehy served as General Counsel and Secretary. He played a critical role in managing the legal aspects of PALFORZIA's development and commercialization—a treatment for peanut allergy. His contributions were pivotal in navigating the regulatory and legal landscapes to bring innovative treatments to market.
Doug Sheehy Role at Codexis, Inc.
Doug Sheehy worked as Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel, and Secretary at Codexis, Inc. His responsibilities included focusing on the legalities of novel treatments for rare diseases and industrial enzymes. His role entailed comprehensive legal oversight, corporate governance, and strategic counsel.
Doug Sheehy Early Career in Legal Field
Doug Sheehy began his legal career as a corporate and securities lawyer in Silicon Valley at Gunderson Dettmer. Here, he represented emerging growth companies and venture funds. He also served as Executive Director, Legal at CV Therapeutics, Inc., focusing on legal matters related to cardiovascular disease treatments, laying the groundwork for his extensive legal career.