Before recently relocating to Bend, Lance spent the prior ten years in the San Francisco Bay Area representing large pharmaceutical and local biotechnology companies. Lance’s practice is largely focused on helping clients protect their innovations in the fields of biopharmaceuticals and biotechnology, with an emphasis in immunology and the treatment of autoimmune diseases and cancers. Lance has more than 18 years of experience counseling clients on comprehensive global patent strategies, and acquiring patents on behalf of clients throughout the world. Lance’s experience includes work as both an in-house attorney and outside counsel, which gives him a client-focused perspective on service and communication.