Cara R. Baer - Butler Snow LLP - Memphis, TN

Innovative Counsel for Life Sciences

Cara R. Baer is a highly skilled attorney at the prestigious firm of Butler Snow LLP in East Memphis. With a unique academic background that includes a Master of Arts in Mathematics, Cara brings a level of analytical precision to her legal practice that is rare in the field. She specializes in Life Sciences and Intellectual Property transactions, serving as a critical advisor to pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, and academic medical centers. Her practice is global in scope, often involving the complex intersection of international privacy laws, technology licensing, and cross-border research compliance.

Practice Areas

• Life Sciences Transactions: Negotiating and drafting high-stakes agreements for clinical trials, drug development, and manufacturing supply chains.
• Intellectual Property: Counseling clients on protecting their innovations through Trademark clearance and licensing strategies. Cara is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Data Privacy: Advising medical institutions on global data privacy regulations (such as GDPR) as they relate to international medical research.
• Business Counsel: Facilitating mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures for technology-driven companies.

About Cara R. Baer

Cara R. Baer earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in 2004. Prior to law school, she graduated Magna Cum Laude from Vanderbilt University with a B.S. in Mathematics and earned an M.A. in Mathematics from the University of Maryland. This technical foundation allows her to speak the language of the scientists and engineers she represents. She has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers and is an active member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association. Cara is dedicated to helping innovators bring their discoveries to market while navigating the legal hurdles that stand in their way.

Strategic Location

Cara practices out of Butler Snow's Memphis office in the Crescent Center. She acts as a strategic partner for businesses looking to scale their operations and protect their intellectual assets in a competitive global marketplace.