James Lee
About James Lee
James Lee serves as the Director, Legal & Secretary at BioRender, where he focuses on enhancing science communication through legal support. He has a diverse background that combines legal expertise with a B.F.A. in Film and Television Production.
Work at BioRender
James Lee serves as the Director, Legal & Secretary at BioRender, a role he has held since 2023. In this position, he focuses on providing legal support to facilitate open and collaborative science communication. His work aims to make scientific information more accessible and understandable. Lee's experience in building legal functions is instrumental in supporting the company's mission.
Education and Expertise
James Lee holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Film and Television Production from New York University, which he completed from 1995 to 1999. He later earned a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Pepperdine Law, graduating in 2010. His educational background combines legal knowledge with creative skills, enabling him to approach legal challenges in innovative ways.
Background
Prior to his current role at BioRender, James Lee accumulated extensive legal experience across various organizations. He worked as an Associate Attorney at Tagliaferro & LoPresti, LLP from 2008 to 2011. He also held positions at companies such as Box, Inc., Slack, and Thrive Global, where he developed expertise in commercial legal matters and general counsel functions.
Professional Experience
James Lee has held several significant legal positions throughout his career. He was the Director - Head of US Commercial Legal at Salesforce for two years, overseeing legal matters related to Slack. He also served as General Counsel at Thrive Global and as Senior Commercial Counsel at Box, Inc. His roles have involved building legal frameworks to support business operations and compliance.
Board Membership
In addition to his role at BioRender, James Lee has been a Board Member at A+J Patient Advocacy since 2022. This position allows him to contribute to patient advocacy efforts, leveraging his legal expertise to support healthcare initiatives.