Blank Rome artificial intelligence vice chair Sharon R. Klein and partners Todd M. Malynn and Alex C. Nisenbaum have been named 2026 Life Sciences Visionaries by Los Angeles Times Studios in the April 2026 edition of its Business Magazine.
The 2026 Life Sciences Visionaries are celebrated for their contributions to advancing human health, longevity, and disease treatment. Honorees are selected for their vision, dedication, and meaningful impact within the discipline. Through the biographies featured in this edition, readers are introduced to scientists, researchers, legal professionals, and executive leaders whose work is driving innovation and progress across the life sciences sector.
To view the complete list of the 2026 Life Sciences Visionaries, please click here.
Sharon's, Todd's, and Alex's honoree profiles, as published in Business Magazine, are copied in full below.
Sharon R. Klein
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Vice Chair, Corporate; Co-Chair, Privacy, Security & Data Protection Practice; Chair, Orange County Office
Blank Rome LLP
Sharon R. Klein serves as the vice chair of corporate and co-chair of the privacy, security and data protection practice at Blank Rome LLP, where she also chairs the Orange County office. For more than four decades, she has been at the forefront of data privacy, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence law, particularly within the life sciences and healthcare sectors. Klein guides hospitals and digital health innovators through complex technological changes, leveraging her previous 12-year tenure as associate general counsel at Siemens Medical Solutions USA. A stabilizing force during ransomware crises, she has led high-impact breach responses involving global platforms and coordinated with federal regulators and the FBI. As a leader in AI law, she helps organizations adopt predictive clinical tools and develops enterprise-wide AI policies to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance. Additionally, Klein played a key role in publishing national cybersecurity guides in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Todd M. Malynn
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Partner, Intellectual Property Litigation
Blank Rome LLP
Blank Rome LLP Partner Todd M. Malynn is a veteran legal strategist who has spent more than 25 years protecting and commercializing life sciences innovation. Specializing in intellectual property litigation, he represents manufacturers of Class III medical devices, the most highly regulated category of medical products. Malynn has been instrumental in securing some of California’s most significant legal victories, including a $2.3-billion trade secret misappropriation jury verdict and a $31-million patent infringement verdict. His practice extends beyond the courtroom to include navigating FDA regulatory matters and defending companies against false advertising claims brought by the Federal Trade Commission and other self-regulatory bodies. By combining technical mastery with business insight, he helps life sciences firms resolve disputes and monetize groundbreaking technologies. A graduate of Loyola Law School, Malynn remains a key figure in reinforcing the integrity of intellectual property rights across the healthcare industry.
Alex C. Nisenbaum
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Partner
Blank Rome LLP
At Blank Rome LLP, partner Alex C. Nisenbaum has established himself as a leading advisor at the intersection of privacy, technology, and health care. He assists organizations in developing data-driven products and artificial intelligence solutions while navigating the rigorous regulatory environments of the modern life sciences industry. Nisenbaum covers U.S. and global data privacy laws, including HIPAA, the California Consumer Privacy Act, and GDPR. He currently guides the lifecycle of a major single sign-on platform for KIA and serves as U.S. privacy and breach counsel for Graco, where he designs comprehensive compliance programs and advises on AI issues. A frequent author for publications like the Daily Journal and Bloomberg Law, he provides critical insight into California’s evolving AI regulations. Nisenbaum’s technical fluency and strategic leadership earned him recognition as a Lawdragon Leading Global Cyber Lawyer in 2025, highlighting his influence in shaping privacy compliance for innovative companies.