James R. "Jim" Lisbakken

James R. "Jim" Lisbakken


Perkins Coie LLP

Recognized since 1995

Seattle, Washington

Practice Areas

Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice

Corporate Law

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Technology Law

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Technology Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Technology Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2012 - Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
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Jim Lisbakken, a partner and former Co-Chair of the firm's Technology Transactions & Privacy practice, focuses on business transactions, licensing, and joint ventures and corporations specifically in the life sciences and technology industries. He has experience serving as outside general counsel to boards of directors of public and private companies, and has advised clients on numerous strategic alliances and technology agreements with Eli Lilly, GlaxoSmithKline, Serono, Johnson & Johnson, Abbott Laboratories and other international life sciences companies. Jim also has experience with financing transactions, acquisitions and spin-outs.

Location
  • 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 4900
    Seattle, WA 98101-3099
Education
  • Oregon State University, BS
Bar Admissions
  • Washington, Washington State Bar Association
Affiliations
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Northwest Biotechnology Series - Organizing Committee
  • Washington Biotechnology and Biomedical Association - Founding Board of Directors
  • Washington State Bar Association - Member

Perkins Coie LLP
Headquarters: Seattle, Washington

270 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

285 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Technology Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Technology Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2012 - Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Technology Law, Seattle (2017)
  • Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Seattle (2016)
  • Technology Law, Seattle (2015)
  • Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Seattle (2012)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 for work in:
  • Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
  • Corporate Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Technology Law
Special Focus:
  • Intellectual Property
  • Licensing
  • Life Sciences
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Transactions
Awards:
  • Listed in Washington Law & Politics, "Washington's Super Lawyers," 2005 - Present

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