Walter J. Lack

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Engstrom, Lipscomb & Lack

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Walter J.
Lack is the founder of Engstrom, Lipscomb & Lack, a firm he founded in 1974 where he holds the title of Managing Partner since 2011.
Currently, Mr. Lack is the Director at Loyola Marymount University, Lead Independent Director at Astex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. since 2012, Director at Tsunami XR, Inc., and a Member of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers.
In the past, Mr. Lack served as Chairman of MicroVision, Inc., Director at HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc. from 1981 to 2006, Director at SuperGen, Inc. from 2000 to 2011, and Independent Director at Astex Therapeutics Ltd. Mr. Lack completed his undergraduate degree at Loyola Marymount University and his graduate degree at Loyola Law School.

Walter J. Lack active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Engstrom, Lipscomb & Lack Engstrom, Lipscomb & Lack Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Founder	2009-07-15
International Academy of Trial Lawyers International Academy of Trial Lawyers The International Academy of Trial Lawyers is a fellowship of over 650 trial lawyers from more than 30 countries, dedicated to protecting and promoting the rule of law. The private company is based in Minneapolis, MN. The academy emphasizes judicial independence, equal access to justice, legal excellence, and high professional standards for judges and lawyers. Its mission includes advancing democratic principles, fostering legal reform, and upholding human rights worldwide. The organization hosts annual, mid-year, and international meetings in culturally significant locations to provide forums for legal education, collaboration, and the exchange of best practices. It engages in international programs such as attorney exchanges, judicial training, anti-trafficking efforts, asylum support, and humanitarian projects. The academy partners with entities that promote the rule of law and human rights, supporting initiatives like journalist education, legal assistance for asylum seekers, restorative justice advocacy, and anti-human trafficking. The IATL Foundation funds legal reform, justice administration, and charitable activities, awarding grants to support systemic change. The academy also offers resources for members, including mental health support, podcasts, amicus briefs, and directories, and issues public statements reaffirming its commitment to democracy and the rule of law.	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Loyola Marymount University Loyola Marymount University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Director/Board Member	-
Astex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Astex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Researches and develops drugs for oncology & CNS disorders	Director/Board Member	2011-09-14
Tsunami XR, Inc. Tsunami XR, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides communication software solutions for businesses	Director/Board Member	-

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Companies	Position	End
SuperGen, Inc. SuperGen, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Researches and develops drugs, diagnostics and other therapeutic products	Director/Board Member	2011-09-12
HCC INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC.	Director/Board Member	2006-11-07
MICROVISION, INC.	Chairman	2006-02-27
Astex Therapeutics Ltd. Astex Therapeutics Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Discovers and develops fragment based drug	Director/Board Member	-

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HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc. HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides accident, health, liability, casualty, credit, crop, technology and energy insurance services	Finance
SuperGen, Inc. SuperGen, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Researches and develops drugs, diagnostics and other therapeutic products	Health Technology
MicroVision, Inc. MicroVision, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Develops display solutions for consumer electronic devices	Electronic Technology
Astex Therapeutics Ltd. Astex Therapeutics Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Discovers and develops fragment based drug	Health Technology
Loyola Marymount University Loyola Marymount University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Engstrom, Lipscomb & Lack Engstrom, Lipscomb & Lack Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Commercial Services
International Academy of Trial Lawyers International Academy of Trial Lawyers The International Academy of Trial Lawyers is a fellowship of over 650 trial lawyers from more than 30 countries, dedicated to protecting and promoting the rule of law. The private company is based in Minneapolis, MN. The academy emphasizes judicial independence, equal access to justice, legal excellence, and high professional standards for judges and lawyers. Its mission includes advancing democratic principles, fostering legal reform, and upholding human rights worldwide. The organization hosts annual, mid-year, and international meetings in culturally significant locations to provide forums for legal education, collaboration, and the exchange of best practices. It engages in international programs such as attorney exchanges, judicial training, anti-trafficking efforts, asylum support, and humanitarian projects. The academy partners with entities that promote the rule of law and human rights, supporting initiatives like journalist education, legal assistance for asylum seekers, restorative justice advocacy, and anti-human trafficking. The IATL Foundation funds legal reform, justice administration, and charitable activities, awarding grants to support systemic change. The academy also offers resources for members, including mental health support, podcasts, amicus briefs, and directories, and issues public statements reaffirming its commitment to democracy and the rule of law.
Loyola Law School Loyola Law School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Astex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Astex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Researches and develops drugs for oncology & CNS disorders	Health Technology
Tsunami XR, Inc. Tsunami XR, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides communication software solutions for businesses	Technology Services