Margaret J. Sampson

Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice

3.0 (1 reviews)

Houston, Texas

13+ years experience

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

512-726-2600

https://www.mwe.com/people/margaret-j-sampson-phd/

300 Colorado Street Suite 2200 Austin TX US

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Bio

Margaret J. Sampson brings 13 years of legal experience to Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice cases in Texas. With 13 years of legal experience, J. Sampson provides comprehensive representation in Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice matters. As an attorney with McDermott Will & Schulte, J. Sampson upholds the firm's standards of excellence. J. Sampson believes in building strong attorney-client relationships based on trust and results. J. Sampson works closely with clients to develop tailored strategies for their unique situations. Margaret J. Sampson continues to build a practice in Texas based on results and reputation.

Practice Areas

Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Austin (2025)
Lawyer of the Year: Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Austin (2020)
Recognized: Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
Recognized: Litigation - Intellectual Property
Recognized: Litigation - Patent
Recognized: Patent Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012

Education

The University of Texas, J.D., graduated 2000

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Reviews

Stephen Lewis

2 weeks ago

Competent on the legal work, but communication was inconsistent

I engaged Margaret Sampson at McDermott Will & Schulte for guidance on a complex licensing agreement related to a proprietary medical device my small startup developed. Her background in biotechnology and life sciences was immediately apparent; she understood the technical nuances of the field, which was crucial. Her 13 years of experience and the recognition she's received in this specific practice area gave me confidence in her legal analysis of the contract's IP clauses. The final work product was solid and protected our interests. However, the process felt somewhat disjointed. Response times to emails were occasionally longer than expected, sometimes stretching to several business days, which created anxiety during time-sensitive negotiations. While she was thorough in our scheduled meetings, I sometimes felt I had to proactively seek updates rather than receiving them automatically. For straightforward legal expertise in the biotech sector, she is certainly knowledgeable, but managing client expectations and communication flow could be more consistent.