Christian La Pointe, PhD
About Christian La Pointe, PhD
General Counsel Role at ArcherDX, Inc.
Christian LaPointe served as General Counsel at ArcherDX, Inc., a genomics company, from January 2015 to August 2019. During this period, he was responsible for overseeing legal matters and providing strategic legal advice to the company. His tenure at ArcherDX highlighted his skill in managing complex legal issues in the genomics sector. Following this role, he served as Deputy General Counsel at ArcherDX from August 2019 to October 2020, where he continued to contribute to the company's legal strategies and operations.
General Counsel Position at Thrive Bioscience, Inc.
From August 2014 to July 2019, Christian LaPointe worked as General Counsel at Thrive Bioscience, Inc., a company specializing in cell culture instruments and software. In this role, LaPointe handled a wide array of legal responsibilities, including corporate compliance, intellectual property, and contract negotiations. His contributions were critical in supporting the company's legal framework, ensuring regulatory compliance, and safeguarding the company's intellectual assets.
Educational Background in Biochemistry and Law
Christian LaPointe completed his B.S. in biochemistry from the University of New Hampshire. He further pursued his academic interests by earning a Ph.D. in biochemistry from Dartmouth College. Transitioning from science to law, LaPointe obtained his J.D. from Suffolk University Law School. This unique combination of scientific expertise and legal knowledge has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of both fields, making him well-suited for his roles in the biopharmaceutical and biotech industries.
Legal Career at Various Biotechnology Companies
Christian LaPointe's extensive legal career includes positions at multiple biotechnology companies. Notably, he served as General Counsel at Enzymatics enzyme solutions unit of QIAGEN N.V. from March 2013 to January 2015, and Axios Biosciences, LLC, an oncology drug discovery company, from December 2012 to December 2014. Additionally, he was General Counsel to Celsee, Inc., a single cell analysis solutions provider, from August 2019 to June 2020. His legal expertise spans corporate governance, compliance, and strategic advisory roles across these innovative and research-driven firms.
Early Litigation Experience at Sherin and Lodgen LLP
Before his involvement with biotechnology companies, Christian LaPointe worked as a litigation attorney at the law firm Sherin and Lodgen LLP from April 2012 to March 2013. In this capacity, he gained valuable experience in litigation, handling a range of legal disputes and refining his skills in legal research, case preparation, and courtroom representation. This early career role provided him with a solid foundation in legal practice, which has been instrumental in his subsequent roles within the biotech industry.