Will Pridgen
About Will Pridgen
Will Pridgen serves as the Vice President of Corporate Law at Travere Therapeutics, where he provides strategic legal counsel on business decisions and company initiatives. He has a robust background in corporate law, having held various positions in notable organizations and earned degrees from prestigious institutions.
Work at Travere Therapeutics
Will Pridgen serves as Vice President of Corporate Law at Travere Therapeutics, a role he has held since 2023. In this position, he provides counsel on significant business decisions and company initiatives. He acts as a key strategic legal advisor to the executive leadership team and the board of directors, contributing to the company's legal strategy and corporate governance. His expertise includes mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and initial public offerings (IPOs), which are critical areas for the company as it navigates the biopharmaceutical landscape.
Education and Expertise
Will Pridgen has a robust educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Computer Science from Duke University, completing his studies from 2000 to 2003. He then attended Columbia Law School, where he obtained his Juris Doctor (JD) from 2003 to 2007. Additionally, he achieved a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Columbia Business School between 2005 and 2007. His expertise encompasses negotiating commercial transactions, handling employment matters, and extensive experience in SEC reporting and corporate governance.
Background
Will Pridgen has a diverse professional background in corporate law. He began his legal career at Hogan Lovells, where he worked as an Associate in the Corporate Department from 2007 to 2016. He then transitioned to Paul Hastings for a year before taking on the role of Director of Corporate Law at GLOBALFOUNDRIES in 2017. Following that, he served as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Biora Therapeutics from 2020 to 2023, before joining Travere Therapeutics.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before his current position at Travere Therapeutics, Will Pridgen held several significant roles in corporate law. He worked at Biora Therapeutics as Senior Corporate Counsel from 2018 to 2020 and then as Vice President & Deputy General Counsel until 2023. His experience also includes a nine-year tenure at Hogan Lovells and a year at Paul Hastings. His roles have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of corporate governance and legal compliance.