Hope Chau
About Hope Chau
Hope Chau serves as the Vice President of Legal at Travere Therapeutics, a position she has held since 2021. She has extensive legal experience, having worked in various roles at companies such as Illumina, Websense, and DivX.
Work at Travere Therapeutics
Hope Chau has served as Vice President Legal at Travere Therapeutics since 2021. In this role, she oversees legal matters and provides strategic guidance to support the company's objectives. Her responsibilities include managing legal risks, compliance issues, and corporate governance. Chau's experience in the biotechnology sector enhances her ability to navigate complex legal landscapes.
Previous Legal Experience
Before joining Travere Therapeutics, Hope Chau held several legal positions. She worked as an Associate at Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek from 2005 to 2008. Following that, she served as a Sr. Staff Attorney at Websense, Inc. from 2010 to 2014. Chau also worked as Corporate Counsel at DivX, Inc. for a brief period in 2010 and was the Director of Commercial and IP Counsel at Illumina, Inc. from 2014 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Hope Chau earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree, magna cum laude, in Urban Planning and Ethnic Studies from UC San Diego, where she studied from 1998 to 2002. She later obtained her Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law, completing her studies from 2002 to 2005. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her legal career.
Career Timeline
Hope Chau's career spans various roles in the legal field. She began her professional journey as an Associate at Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek from 2005 to 2008. After that, she worked at DivX, Inc. for five months in 2010, followed by a position at Websense, Inc. until 2014. Chau then joined Illumina, Inc. and served for seven years before her current role at Travere Therapeutics.