Firm Events
District Court vs. PTAB: Strategic Forum Selection in Life Sciences Patent Disputes
December 10, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET
Speakers:
Chuck Slemp, Counsel, Troutman Pepper
Stephanie Kozol, Senior Government Relations Manager – State Attorneys General, Troutman Pepper
In the first episode of our special 12 Days of Regulatory Insights podcast series, Chuck Slemp, counsel at Troutman Pepper and former chief deputy attorney general (AG) of Virginia, is joined by his colleague Stephanie Kozol, senior government relations manager for the State Attorneys General team at the firm. Together, they analyze the recent state AG elections and their potential impact on the regulatory landscape in 2025 and beyond.
They provide an overview of the recent state AG elections, highlighting new leadership changes in North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Washington, and West Virginia. Chuck and Stephanie also discuss the anticipated policy priorities of these new leaders, offering valuable insight into the implications of the elections and what to expect in the regulatory arena moving forward.
Concluding the conversation with a look ahead, Chuck and Stephanie explore the evolving relationship between state AGs and federal regulatory agencies, particularly with the incoming presidential administration.
This 12-part series covers a variety of critical regulatory topics, offering insightful discussions from members of our Regulatory Investigations, Strategy + Enforcement practice group and State Attorneys General (AG) team.
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