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Janina Sommer has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Their most recent position is as a Corporate Counsel at Woven by Toyota since October 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a Legal Counsel at AbbVie from February 2018 to October 2022. Janina also served as an Industry Liaison & Contracts Manager at UC Berkeley from September 2016 to February 2018.

Janina has also worked at Stanford University in various roles. Janina was a Contracts Associate from December 2013 to September 2016, where their responsibilities included reviewing, drafting, and negotiating agreements. Janina also advised on material transfer processes and university research policies. Prior to that, they worked as a Licensing Liaison from March 2013 to December 2013, handling evaluation, patenting, marketing, and maintenance of inventions. Janina was also involved in drafting agreements and monitoring active license agreements.

In addition, Janina has worked at the British Consulate-General both in San Francisco and in a previous role. At the British Consulate-General in San Francisco, they served as a Corporate Services Officer from April 2012 to March 2013, where they assisted in budget forecasting, office management, and compliance. Janina also worked as a Communications Assistant in the Press, Politics & Public Affairs Department from September 2011 to March 2012.

Janina has prior experience as a Law Clerk/Administrative Assistant II at Accuray, where they managed contract and patent files, drafted agreements, and assisted in declaration processes. Janina also worked as a Law Clerk at Moss & Hovden from July 2006 to June 2008. Additionally, they had roles as a Student Manager at Whittier College Center for Academic Success from February 2008 to May 2008, and as a Researcher at The Italian Hall/Italian American Museum of Los Angeles from September 2007 to May 2008.

Janina Sommer earned their J.D. degree from Santa Clara University School of Law, where they studied from 2008 to 2011. Prior to that, they completed their undergraduate education at Whittier College from 2004 to 2008, earning a B.A. cum laude in Global & Cultural Studies, English, and Religious Studies. Janina is also a certified member of the State Bar of California, although the exact date of their certification is not specified.