Conor McDonough

Conor McDonough is a seasoned legal professional currently serving as a Partner at Gish PLLC since January 2024. Previously, McDonough held the positions of Chief Legal Officer at Ixcela and Chief of Staff at both Science from Scientists and RSE: Robots in Service of the Environment in mid-2023. Prior to these roles, McDonough practiced law at Hecht Partners LLP, specializing in patent, copyright, trademark matters, and civil litigation. Additional legal experience includes positions at Pierce Bainbridge, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, and Ropes & Gray LLP, focusing on commercial litigation and patent disputes within the biotechnology and technology sectors. McDonough holds a J.D. from Fordham University School of Law, a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania, and a BA in Neuroscience from Bowdoin College.