Julien E. Capers

Experienced life‑sciences in‑house legal leader: Julien has progressed to SVP/Head of Legal at Vera Therapeutics after serving as VP/Head of Legal (2022–2024) and earlier in senior in‑house roles at Zogenix and Establishment Labs. His in‑house work focuses on commercial transactions, corporate governance, compliance, and IP management for clinical‑stage biotech and medical device companies. veratx+2

Transaction and commercial experience with cross‑border scope: public materials note Julien’s responsibility for commercial and corporate legal matters in both the U.S. and Japan while at Zogenix, and his contribution to the Zogenix sale to UCB in 2022, indicating hands‑on M&A and cross‑jurisdictional deal experience. veratx

Big‑law and contract drafting foundation: Julien’s earlier career at firms such as Morgan Lewis, Bryan Cave and Holme Roberts & Owen, together with roles drafting research and collaboration agreements at Genentech, provide a strong transactional and IP/contract drafting foundation that supports his in‑house commercial practice. theorg+1

Legal educator and licensed practitioner: Julien complements practice with teaching (Adjunct Professor — Aviation Law at San Jose State University) and maintains an active California attorney license, reflecting both practitioner credentials and academic engagement. sjsu+1