Suzanne Van Arsdale

Suzanne Van Arsdale is a seasoned legal professional with a rich background in patent law, policy analysis, and research. Currently serving as Senior Research Manager and previous roles as Research Manager and Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute for Law & AI since September 2020, Suzanne also contributes as a Law & Policy Fellow at Wild Animal Initiative since October 2021. Prior experience includes a stint as an Associate Attorney at Sidley Austin LLP, where primary legal analysis for patent litigation was conducted and pro bono work in immigration and veterans affairs was performed. Additional roles encompass legal internships and assistant positions with U.S. Department of Justice, Clark & Elbing LLP, and various research assistantships in neurobiology and neurophysiology. Suzanne holds a Doctor of Law degree from Harvard Law School and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Biology, and Biomolecular Science from Clarkson University.