Overview
Before joining Faegre Drinker, Carrie practiced intellectual property litigation at a national law firm, representing pharmaceutical companies in complex patent disputes involving infringement, validity, and damages issues. She gained extensive litigation experience through multiple pharmaceutical patent trials, taking depositions, and developing case strategies involving complex scientific and legal issues. Carrie also advised clients on FDA regulatory matters, bringing experience across both the litigation and regulatory aspects of the pharmaceutical industry.
Prior Experience
Before pursuing her legal career, Carrie earned her doctor of pharmacy degree and worked as a pharmacist, continuing to practice part-time during law school. During law school, she also gained in-house legal experience at a global biopharmaceutical company, where she assisted in procuring and defending pharmaceutical patents.
Credentials
Bar Admissions
Illinois
New York
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
J.D. (2020)
Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy
Pharm.D. (2016)
University of California, San Diego
B.S. in Biochemistry and Cell Biology (2012)
Leadership & Community
Professional Associations
- Korean American Bar Association of Chicago — Board of Directors, 2025-present