Yi Han Dulkeith, PhD, has joined global firm Jones Day’s Intellectual Property practice. She is based in the firm’s New York Office. Dr Dulkeith’s main focus is on providing strategic patent portfolio development and counselling to world-leading research institutions and universities as well as leading biotechnology and biopharmaceutical companies. She is able to advise clients on cutting-edge technologies including immunotherapy, diagnostics, gene editing and cell therapies involving stem cell technology and engineered cells. Dr Dulkeith began her career in the legal profession as a Science Advisor, handling patent prosecution matters and opinions, as well as directing and devising strategies in re-examination proceedings before the US Patent and Trademark Office. She earned her law degree at Fordham University. Leon F DeJulius Jr, Partner-in-Charge of Jones Day’s New York Office, welcomed her arrival: "With extensive experience representing non-profit and health-care organizations, research institutes, as well as start-up biotech companies and multinational biopharmaceutical companies, Yi’s blend of deep technical knowledge and proven legal skills will be terrific for our clients.” Jones Day’s global Intellectual Property team includes more than 200 professionals who leverage courtroom skills and advanced degrees in chemistry, biology and immunology to help clients win disputes and build their IP portfolios. Dechert is expanding its funds practice with the addition of Emmet Quish as a partner in its Dublin office. Quish is an experienced funds lawyer with particular experience in the structuring, establishment and ongoing compliance of all types of investment funds, including alternative funds and UCITS. He provides counsel to asset managers, investment funds and management companies and has buit strong relationships at leading asset management firms across Europe and internationally. Gus Black, co-chair of Dechert's global financial services and investment management group, said of Quish’s appointment: “Emmet is a highly-regarded and experienced lawyer, and we are delighted to welcome him to Dechert. His arrival further enhances our market-leading and growing global funds practice.” Quish also commented on his appointment: “This is an exciting time of growth and expansion for Dechert, a firm known for its breadth and depth in financial services, and I look forward to contributing to its premier practice as well as its ambitious plans for the future.” Dechert was one of the first global law firms to enter the Dublin market in 2010 and has one of the largest financial services and investment management practices in Northern Ireland. Its Dublin team has grown rapidly in the last few years and includes six partners. Jones Day Welcomes New Partner to New York Intellectual Property Practice Dechert Bolsters its Global Financial Services Capability with New Partner in Dublin Dublin, Ireland Dechert Bolsters New York, USA Jones Day LAWYERMOVES 9
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