Dr. Gladys Monroy practices in the areas of patents and technology transfer agreements. Her practice includes strategic counseling and comprehensive patent portfolio management for small, medium and large companies. Dr. Monroy has a wide range of experience in the life science related practice areas, as well as special technical expertise in molecular biology, immunology, diagnostics, therapeutics, virology, drug delivery systems, high throughput screening, microarray technology, gene therapy, liposomal technology, small molecules, proteomics and bioinformatics.

Dr. Monroy's practice also includes writing and processing all matters related to prosecuting patent applications, including interferences, re-examinations and reissues. She also conducts due diligence studies in connection with venture capital, private and public financing, mergers and acquisitions, opinions on patentability, non-infringement and patent validity and counseling during product development. Dr. Monroy has received public recognition for her work, including election to the Patent Hall of Fame and listings in as a leading attorney in Health Sciences by Global Practical Law Co. She has also been named in the Best Lawyers in America directory, as well as one of the top lawyers in Silicon Valley.

Dr. Monroy is the former Co-chair of the firm's Intellectual Property Group.