Vaiva Liakaite

About

I bridge law, business, innovation, and healthcare. With 15 years of experience in in highly regulated industries, I've built a career helping organizations reduce risk, improve efficiency, and drive growth, while building contractual relationships nationally and across the globe. 

My JD and MBA training give me a dual lens: I can analyze complex legal frameworks while also crafting business strategies that work in the real world. At Healogics and the University of Illinois Chicago, I led multimillion-dollar healthcare and research programs, negotiated high-value contracts to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and built partnerships with 100+ domestic and international organizations. 

I've advised executives, trained teams, and ensured regulatory compliance across life sciences, research, and healthcare operations. My recent legal work with the USPTO Patent & Trademark Clinic sharpened my skills in intellectual property and client counseling. Colleagues describe me as strategic, collaborative, and solutions-oriented. I thrive where law meets business, especially in industries facing rapid change and complex regulation. 

As an Illinois barred Attorney and a long term business manager, I'm excited to help organizations navigate legal and business challenges with confidence and clarity.