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Fractional General Counsel + Integrated Legal Partner

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monica ROBERTs thomas

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LEGAL EXCELLENCE SINCE 2003

about monica

Monica Thomas is the founder of Legal Alchemy, a practice built for growth-minded companies seeking to cut through legal complexity and scale with confidence. With nearly two decades of experience as a General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Chief Compliance Officer across industries including life sciences, healthcare, and manufacturing, Monica has advised senior executives and boards on governance, compliance, contracts, and strategic growth initiatives. She launched Legal Alchemy to help leaders view legal not as a cost center, but as a catalyst for enterprise value—designing frameworks that streamline deals, protect innovation, and align legal strategy with business goals so companies can move faster, manage risk, and unlock sustainable growth.

Monica ROBERTs THOMAS

Fractional General Counsel + Integrated Legal Partner

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OUR JOURNEY

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MONICA THOMAS'
LEGAL BACKGROUND

MONICA THOMAS'
LEGAL BACKGROUND

2004

J.D. and Clerkship

Earned J.D. from NCCU School of Law. Law Clerk to NC Supreme Court Justice Mark Martin, sharpening appellate research and opinion drafting.

2004

J.D. and Clerkship

Earned J.D. from NCCU School of Law. Law Clerk to NC Supreme Court Justice Mark Martin, sharpening appellate research and opinion drafting.

2004

J.D. and Clerkship

Earned J.D. from NCCU School of Law. Law Clerk to NC Supreme Court Justice Mark Martin, sharpening appellate research and opinion drafting.

2008

GSK Manufacturing Counsel

Counsel for Global Manufacturing Supply. Standardized contracts across Europe and trained teams on risk management.

2008

GSK Manufacturing Counsel

Counsel for Global Manufacturing Supply. Standardized contracts across Europe and trained teams on risk management.

2008

GSK Manufacturing Counsel

Counsel for Global Manufacturing Supply. Standardized contracts across Europe and trained teams on risk management.

2020

UCB Associate GC

Associate General Counsel and Global Head of Rare Legal. Partnered with Oxford University on Myasthenia Gravis preceptorship programs.

2020

UCB Associate GC

Associate General Counsel and Global Head of Rare Legal. Partnered with Oxford University on Myasthenia Gravis preceptorship programs.

2020

UCB Associate GC

Associate General Counsel and Global Head of Rare Legal. Partnered with Oxford University on Myasthenia Gravis preceptorship programs.

2023

G1 Therapeutics GC/CCO

General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Chief Compliance Officer. Implemented CLM to improve speed and quality on high-value contracts.

2023

G1 Therapeutics GC/CCO

General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Chief Compliance Officer. Implemented CLM to improve speed and quality on high-value contracts.

2023

G1 Therapeutics GC/CCO

General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Chief Compliance Officer. Implemented CLM to improve speed and quality on high-value contracts.

2005

Smith Anderson Associate

Corporate and Securities associate advising private companies on mergers, securities issuances, and due diligence.

2005

Smith Anderson Associate

Corporate and Securities associate advising private companies on mergers, securities issuances, and due diligence.

2005

Smith Anderson Associate

Corporate and Securities associate advising private companies on mergers, securities issuances, and due diligence.

2011

GSK US Pharma Counsel

Senior Counsel to U.S. Pharmaceuticals. Supported $200M+ launches in HIV, dermatology, and lupus, including first-in-industry TV campaigns.

2011

GSK US Pharma Counsel

Senior Counsel to U.S. Pharmaceuticals. Supported $200M+ launches in HIV, dermatology, and lupus, including first-in-industry TV campaigns.

2011

GSK US Pharma Counsel

Senior Counsel to U.S. Pharmaceuticals. Supported $200M+ launches in HIV, dermatology, and lupus, including first-in-industry TV campaigns.

2022

Radius Health Legal VP

VP, Head of Corporate Legal. Renegotiated Japanese licensing for commercialization and led proxy contests and acquisitions.

2022

Radius Health Legal VP

VP, Head of Corporate Legal. Renegotiated Japanese licensing for commercialization and led proxy contests and acquisitions.

2022

Radius Health Legal VP

VP, Head of Corporate Legal. Renegotiated Japanese licensing for commercialization and led proxy contests and acquisitions.

2025

Founded Legal Alchemy

Launched fractional GC practice for startups, life sciences, healthcare, and manufacturing, bringing holistic oversight and cross-functional alignment.

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Turning Legal Complexityinto Business Clarity

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