Kristen Johns

About

With 25+ years of experience, I advise startups to Fortune 500 companies on legal strategy in healthcare IT, manufacturing, aerospace, and biotech/life sciences.

Services

• Healthtech:

  Providing legal support for digital health startups, telemedicine platforms, and medical device companies, ensuring regulatory compliance, data privacy, and contract negotiations.
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• Manufacturing

  Assisting manufacturers with supply chain agreements, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and risk management to streamline operations and mitigate legal exposure.
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• Life Sciences & Biotech

  Advising biotech and pharmaceutical companies on intellectual property protection, licensing agreements, regulatory compliance, and corporate transactions.
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Work

• 
  Venture Partner

  Phase Capital

  Jan 2025 - Present
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  Acting Director

  Launch Tennessee

  Jul 2024 - Present
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  Board Member

  Heart for Africa

  Jan 2020 - Present

Education

• Saint Louis University School of Law
  Doctor of Law (J.D.) • 2000
• Vanderbilt University
  Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Engineering, Minors in Chemistry and Management of Technology • 1995