Dena Vandevoort Ehrich

Dena VanDeVoort Ehrich currently serves as Vice President and Associate Chief Intellectual Property Counsel at 3M, where management of a diverse team provides comprehensive IP legal services to the Safety and Industrial Business Group. With a robust background in intellectual property law, Dena previously held roles including Global Division General Counsel for 3M's Oral Care Solutions Division and Senior Global Primary IP Counsel for several divisions, strategically overseeing significant IP assets and engaging in complex legal negotiations. Academic involvement as an adjunct faculty member at Mitchell Hamline School of Law complements Dena's extensive industry experience, which began with an educational foundation in Chemical Engineering and culminated in a JD in Intellectual Property. Prior experience includes roles in legal practice and operational management across multiple sectors, highlighting expertise in patent law and business operations.