LMG Life Sciences Honors Smith Anderson for Continued Excellence in Licensing & Collaboration

Smith Anderson has once again been nationally recognized by LMG Life Sciences, the definitive guide to leading law firms and lawyers in the life sciences industry. The firm maintained its position in the Licensing & Collaboration category for the fourth consecutive year and remains the only North Carolina-based law firm to earn this distinction, underscoring the national and international scope of its Life Sciences practice.

Partners John Therien and Jason Brege were again named Life Sciences Stars for their deep experience and leadership in the field. John was recognized for his work in Corporate, Licensing & Collaboration and Venture Capital, and Jason for his work in Licensing & Collaboration. Both serve as leaders of Smith Anderson’s globally ranked AgTech and FoodTech industry group and the Technology Transactions practice, with Jason also co-leading the firm’s Intellectual Property practice.

Smith Anderson’s Life Sciences and AgTech teams are known for their strong market insight, practical problem-solving and ability to navigate complex technology transactions. Recent Chambers Global commentary praised the firm’s “consistently strong, well-articulated guidance” and “keen ability to navigate complex technology licenses.” The teams have advised more than 100 innovative companies across 15+ countries, helping transform how science, technology and innovation intersect to improve health and sustainability worldwide.

From emerging biotech innovators to global life sciences companies, Smith Anderson’s attorneys provide strategic counsel at every stage—from formation and funding to licensing, collaboration and commercialization. Their work spans biotechnology innovations such as gene editing, gene therapy and cell therapy, and includes numerous award-winning deals recognized by the Licensing Executives Society and LMG Life Sciences.

About LMG Life Sciences

LMG Life Sciences is the definitive guide to leading law firms and lawyers specialized in the life sciences industry. The results published include firm-level rankings for each of the legal practice areas covered by LMG’s research, as well as the new class of LMG Life Sciences Stars, or top partners in the field. LMG’s aim is to better capture firms handling significant life sciences work at all levels of the market.