James R. "Jim" Lisbakken

James R. "Jim" Lisbakken: Life Sciences and Technology Transactions & Privacy Attorney in Seattle, WA

Jim Lisbakkken is a distinguished attorney specializing in business transactions, licensing, joint ventures, and corporations within the life sciences and technology sectors. His expertise extends to serving as outside general counsel to boards of directors of public and private companies, advising on strategic alliances and technology agreements with major industry players like Eli Lilly, GlaxoSmithKline, Serono, Johnson & Johnson, Abbott Laboratories, and others.

Practice Areas

• Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
• Corporate Law
• Mergers and Acquisitions Law
• Technology Law

Jim Lisbakken has received numerous awards, including Lawyer of the Year for Technology Law (Seattle) in 2017, 2015, 2014, 2013, and 2012, as well as Lawyer of the Year for Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice (Seattle) in 2016, 2012. He is recognized by Best Attorney USA since 1995.

Awards

• Lawyer of the Year: Technology Law, Seattle (2017)
• Lawyer of the Year: Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Seattle (2016)
• Lawyer of the Year: Technology Law, Seattle (2015)
• Lawyer of the Year: Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Seattle (2012)
• Recognized: Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
• Recognized: Corporate Law
• Recognized: Mergers and Acquisitions Law
• Recognized: Technology Law
• Special Focus: Intellectual Property
• Special Focus: Licensing
• Special Focus: Life Sciences
• Special Focus: Pharmaceutical
• Special Focus: Transactions

Firms

Jim Lisbakken has been affiliated with Perkins Coie LLP, where he currently serves as a partner and former co-chair of the Technology Transactions & Privacy practice. He is based in Seattle, Washington, United States.

Education:

Universities

• University of Oregon
• Oregon State University

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Oregon, 1985
• J.D. from the O.H. Lawrence School of Law at Oregon State University, 1987

Bar Admissions

• Washington State Bar Association (1987)
• America's Best Lawyers for Business - Washington Super Lawyer (2005-Present)

Jim Lisbakken adheres to a professional philosophy that combines his extensive legal knowledge with a deep understanding of the industries he serves, enabling him to provide clients with tailored solutions and unparalleled support.