Michael Smith

Michael Smith is the Associate Director of Intellectual Property at Illumina, where they focus on patent preparation, claims drafting, and freedom to operate analyses. They previously worked as a Patent Agent and Associate at Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox from 2011 to 2018, and as a Law Clerk at Foley & Lardner LLP from 2018 to 2020. Michael earned a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center and a JD from American University Washington College of Law. Their academic background also includes a B.A. in Philosophy and a B.S. in Microbiology and Immunology from Louisiana State University.