Partner Laura Smalley, of our Intellectual Property practice group, has been appointed Chair of the Biotechnology Committee of the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA). This leadership appointment is in recognition of her commitment and involvement with the Committee. AIPLA fosters innovation, creativity, and fair competition by empowering IP professionals within an effective and balanced intellectual property system through education, advocacy, and the mutual support of a diverse community of peers. The Biotechnology Committee serves as resource, educator, and advocate for its members and people everywhere so that the promise of Biotechnology may be more fully realized globally.