The Life Journey
Dr. Richard Warburg works at the intersection of analytical rigor and creative expression, bringing evidence-based thinking to everything from patent law, to artistic creation to social justice advocacy.
Education & Early Career:
BSc Genetics (Birmingham University, 1978) → PhD Molecular Biology (Birmingham University, 1981) → Law Degree (Suffolk University, valedictorian magna cum laude, 1990). Post-doctoral work at Brandeis University, teaching positions at Wellesley College and University of Massachusetts.
Professional Expertise:
30+ years in intellectual property law, specializing in world wide biotechnology and pharmaceutical patent prosecution and litigation. Partner at major law firms including Foley & Lardner and Lyon & Lyon. Currently active in venture capital and IP consulting through various partnerships.
Creative Discovery:
In his 50s, began experiencing vivid dreams that led to an unexpected artistic awakening. Self-taught painter whose work demonstrates that analytical minds can be deeply creative. Also a world champion ballroom dancer (Las Vegas, 2007), showing that precision and artistry are complementary skills.
Literary Work:
Author of books spanning health science, artistic discovery, and social advocacy. Currently developing evidence-based guides to human understanding and science fiction exploring future societies. As literary executor for his parents’ estates, continues their creative legacy while developing his own voice.
Current Mission:
Bringing scientific rigor to social justice advocacy, particularly human diversity and understanding. Believes that evidence-based thinking enhances rather than diminishes creative and social work.
Lives in St. Thomas, USVI. Continues to bridge multiple worlds—science and art, analysis and creativity, professional expertise and social advocacy.
For current professional roles and ventures: LinkedIn Profile