Yelee Kim

Yelee Kim has over 15 years of experience in the field of intellectual property law. Yelee is currently working at Cerevel Therapeutics as the Senior Director, Intellectual Property Counsel, a role they have held since December 2021. Prior to this, they were the Director, Intellectual Property Counsel at the same company from December 2021 to December 2022.

Before joining Cerevel Therapeutics, Yelee worked at Arent Fox LLP as a Partner from May 2006 to November 2021. In this role, they specialized in patent procurement strategy and portfolio management in various fields, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, medical devices, and biotechnology. Yelee also handled tasks such as preparation of opinions, due diligence investigations, intellectual property licensing, and representing clients before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office's Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).

Their early experience includes working as an Associate at Morgan & Finnegan from September 2004 to April 2006.

Yelee Kim completed their education at the University of Maryland. Yelee first attended the University of Maryland from 1995 to 1997, although the specific degree or field of study is not mentioned. Subsequently, they pursued a degree in Pharmacy from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy from 1997 to 2001, earning a Pharm.D. degree. Following this, Yelee Kim attended the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law from 2001 to 2004, where they obtained a J.D. degree.