Donna Cochener

Donna Cochener has extensive work experience in various roles and companies. Donna is currently working at Neoleukin Therapeutics as the Interim Chief Executive Officer and General Counsel since March 2023. Prior to this, they served as the General Counsel at the same company from March 2022 to April 2023.

Donna Cochener also has experience as the Director and Chairman of the Board at Cochener Garvey Capital Partners, Inc. since 2009. Donna has served on the Board of Trustees for Seattle Repertory Theatre and Spruce Street School since 2013 and 2018, respectively.

In their earlier career, they worked as the Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at HomeStreet Bank from February 2016 to November 2021. Donna also served as a Partner in Corporate Finance and M&A at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP from October 2008 to January 2016.

Other notable roles include being an Attorney at Heller Ehrman from January 2007 to October 2008, and an Attorney at Riddell Williams from December 2005 to January 2007.

Donna Cochener also contributed their expertise as a Board member and President of the Mother Attorney Mentoring Association of Seattle (MAMAS) from January 2012 to November 2018. Additionally, they served as a Board Member and President of the Crew at Seattle Repertory Theater from 2006 to 2012.

Donna Cochener pursued their education with a particular focus on law and journalism. Donna began their academic journey at Wichita Collegiate from 1989 to 1992. Although no specific degrees or fields of study are mentioned during this time, it appears to have laid the foundation for their future educational pursuits.

Following their time at Wichita Collegiate, they pursued a Bachelor of Science in Journalism at Northwestern University, completing their degree from 1992 to 1996. This educational experience provided their with a strong background in journalism, preparing their with the necessary skills and knowledge in this field.

Continuing their academic journey, Donna Cochener then attended Duke University School of Law from 1996 to 1999. During this period, they obtained a Juris Doctor (JD) and a Master of Laws (LLM). Their focus of study at Duke University was International Comparative Law, indicating their interest in the legal aspects of different legal systems across the globe.

Throughout their education, Donna Cochener's dedication to acquiring a broad knowledge base in law and journalism is evident. With their degrees in Journalism and International Comparative Law, they are well-equipped to pursue a career that combines both disciplines.