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Sean Valle

Sean Valle

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Builder of ideas. Builder of opportunity. Builder of autonomy.

  • Education

    • Stanford University

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      Bachelor's Degree Biosynthetic Engineering; Honors in Ethics in Society

      Thesis: One Baby, Two Baby, Red Baby, Blue Baby: Genetic Determination and Reproductive FreedomHonors: Award for Excellence in Honors PresentationPublic Service Scholars ProgramActivities and Societies:American Indian Science and Engineering Society, MemberAmerican Cancer Society Colleges Against Cancer/Relay For Life: as Chapter President, led 50-person committee, expanded event from $58, 000 (2010) to $125, 000 (2013); as a result, namedNational… Show more Thesis: One Baby, Two Baby, Red Baby, Blue Baby: Genetic Determination and Reproductive FreedomHonors: Award for Excellence in Honors PresentationPublic Service Scholars ProgramActivities and Societies:American Indian Science and Engineering Society, MemberAmerican Cancer Society Colleges Against Cancer/Relay For Life: as Chapter President, led 50-person committee, expanded event from $58, 000 (2010) to $125, 000 (2013); as a result, namedNational Collegiate Scout Team Member, California Campus Leadership Team Member (see "Volunteer Experience" below) Show less

    • Duke University School of Law

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      Juris Doctor (J.D.)

      Honors:Wallace H. and Sue Vick McCown ScholarDuke Forum for Law and Social Change, Staff EditorNC Kilpatrick Townsend Mock Trial Competition, Outstanding Advocate AwardActivities and Societies:American Bar Association Law Student Div., Fourth Circuit Lt. Governor of Professional Dev.North Carolina Bar Association, Law Student Member, Young Lawyers Division VolunteerThe Federalist Society, Chapter President Outlaw, MemberPublic Interest Law Foundation… Show more Honors:Wallace H. and Sue Vick McCown ScholarDuke Forum for Law and Social Change, Staff EditorNC Kilpatrick Townsend Mock Trial Competition, Outstanding Advocate AwardActivities and Societies:American Bar Association Law Student Div., Fourth Circuit Lt. Governor of Professional Dev.North Carolina Bar Association, Law Student Member, Young Lawyers Division VolunteerThe Federalist Society, Chapter President Outlaw, MemberPublic Interest Law Foundation, Special Projects Representative (previous) Show less

  • Experience

    • Sage Lab, Stanford University

      Jan 2010 - Sept 2011
      Research Assistant

      Learned lab techniques including PCR, qPCR, cloning, viral vector transmission, & transformationContributed to lab understanding of p53 & RB as Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) tumor suppressorsPresented technical research materials to 50 fellow members of the Stanford Bio-X Summer Research Program concerning p53 & RB gene therapies

    • Covert Lab, Stanford CA

      Aug 2011 - Nov 2012
      Live-Cell Imaging Analyst

      Conducted over 1000 Matlab-based analyses of live-cell imaging video sequencesContributed NF-kB immune response imaging data to academic paper (accepted to PLOS journal 11/12)Produced analytical data to help lab members better understand single cell behaviors and interactions

    • J. Craig Venter Institute

      Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
      Policy Analyst Intern

      Produced three policy documents analyzing the biotechnology regulatory system; used in workshop discussion amongst 40 FDA, EPA, and USDA employees and biotechnology policy scholarsResearched policy implications of synthetic biology. Contributed to regulatory oversight report (SeeSarah R. Carter, et al., Synthetic Biology and the U.S. Biotechnology Regulatory System (2014)).

    • Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues

      Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
      Research Intern

      Assisted in development of four pedagogical modules to promote community engagement and education regarding human subjects research, genomic screening and privacy, and synthetic biology.Developed daily and weekly research memoranda to support bipartisan Commissions and members and staff in technical, ethical, and legal research endeavors.Contributed research and written material to two published Commission reports on neuroscience, ethics, and society and incidental clinical and research findings, respectively. Show less

    • Science & Society, Duke University

      Sept 2013 - Aug 2014
      Research Fellow

      Conducted independent and team research on individual healthcare decision-making and privacy, veteran access to genetic data, and neuroscience in criminal prosecution.Designed and promoted science, ethics, and policy roundtables, helped develop communication training program for Duke researchers, coordinated faculty involvement and outreach.

    • The Journal of Science Policy and Governance

      Apr 2015 - Dec 2016
      Associate Editor

      Work with the JSPG Editorial Board to help student scholars draft publications about science technology policy.Enable students, young scholars in science, engineering, and other fields to engage with policy.Publish two annual issues and additional special topics publications.

    • Moore & Van Allen, PLLC

      May 2015 - Jun 2015
      Summer Associate

      Engaged with state legislators, advisors re tax credit policies at NC House budget hearings, meetings.Drafted three USPTO office action responses concerning recapture, subject matter eligibility, trademark specification, respectively.Developed two office memoranda on contributory patent infringement, Lanham Act & right of publicity.Prepared documents for credit agreement, payoff letter for venture financing transaction.

    • North Carolina State Ethics Commission

      Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
      Summer Law Clerk

      Composed two memoranda reviewing complaint section of NC Lobbying Act, related public disclosure.Advocated committee members for changes to NC Lobbying Act and Ethics Act.---The NC State Ethics Commission interprets and ensures compliance with the State Government Ethics Act (SGEA) and the Lobbying Law. It exists to balance first amendment interests in free advocacy with the desire to ensure fair and equitable legislative practices.http://www.ethicscommission.nc.gov/ Show less

    • Supreme Court of North Carolina

      Aug 2015 - Dec 2015
      Judicial Extern to the Honorable Paul M. Newby

    • Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP

      May 2016 - Jun 2016
      Summer Associate

    • Smith Anderson

      Jul 2016 - Aug 2016
      Summer Associate

    • Duke Angel Network

      Aug 2016 - Dec 2016
      Student Fellow

      Conducted market research, due diligence regarding funding applications for Duke-affiliated start-ups.Drafted two reports recommending funding action, submitted to Intersouth Partners’ investment team.

    • Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP

      Sept 2017 - Aug 2018
      Emerging Growth Attorney

      Advised technology start-ups and early-stage companies on formation, financing, and technology transfer issues.

    • Valle Community Enterprises, LLC

      Oct 2018 - Jan 2019
      Owner and Consultant

      Drafted a 12-page research report analyzing efficacy of life science investment policy initiatives for a federal technology org.Drafted a 20-page report comparing North Carolina corporate governance law to that of competitor states for a North Carolina policy organization.Facilitated three startup seminars at North Carolina incubators outlining legal requirements and considerations for corporate formation, organization, and growth in North Carolina.

    • Fourscore Business Law

      Jan 2019 - Jul 2023
      Lawyer, Head of Strategic Services

      Served as corporate development, venture capital, and M&A attorney. Navigated financial, legal, and business risks, assess key opportunities for investment and acquisition, and empower sustainable growth for over life science, software, and technology clients.Additionally, I regularly (1) advised my clients’ Board of Directors during director and officer meetings, (2) communicated with directors, officers, stockholders, and other key stakeholders about critical legal and business matters, and (3) supported my clients in developing financial models, risk analyses, and market research for new initiatives. Show less

    • Valle Legal, PLLC

      Aug 2023 - now
      Founding Attorney

      Engaged. Dedicated. Proactive. More than just a law firm, Valle Legal provides comprehensive legal, business, and strategic advisory services tailored to the unique needs of companies ultimately pursuing some sort of exit (merger or acquisition) and/or private equity financing.We are part of your team. We’ll guide you through the entire company life cycle. Turn to us for all corporate growth, venture fundraising, private equity financing, mergers & acquisitions, contract drafting and negotiation, intellectual property licensing, and other general corporate issues. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • North Carolina State Bar Certified Attorney

      North Carolina State Bar
      Oct 2017

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Chair

      Issued by Raleigh Substance Use Advisory Commission (SUAC) on Sept 2021
      Raleigh Substance Use Advisory Commission (SUAC)Associated with Sean Valle

    • Board Member

      Issued by Stanford Alumni Club of North Carolina on Jan 2020
      Stanford Alumni Club of North CarolinaAssociated with Sean Valle

    • Young Professionals Network Conference Planning Committee Member

      Issued by Raleigh Chamber on Jan 2020
      Raleigh ChamberAssociated with Sean Valle

    • Law Student Representative, Young Lawyers Division Volunteer

      Issued by North Carolina Bar Association on Sept 2015
      North Carolina Bar AssociationAssociated with Sean Valle

    • Fourth Circuit Lt. Governor of Professional Development

      Issued by American Bar Association on May 2015
      American Bar AssociationAssociated with Sean Valle

    • Durham Team Captain, Stanford Chair/President, National Collegiate Scout Team, CA Leadership Team

      Issued by American Cancer Society on Jun 2000
      American Cancer SocietyAssociated with Sean Valle

    • Public Service Leadership Program Graduate

      Issued by Haas Center For Public Service, Stanford, CA on Jan 2011
      Haas Center For Public Service, Stanford, CAAssociated with Sean Valle