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Hon. Gregory M. Sleet (Ret.)

Arbitrator Mediator Neutral Evaluator Special Master
Wilmington, DE, United States

About

Before entering private practice, Gregory M. Sleet served for twenty years on the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, including a seven-year term as Chief Judge. His judicial tenure involved presiding over more than 4,000 cases, with a heavy emphasis on complex patent litigation involving pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries. Prior to his appointment to the bench, he served as the United States Attorney for the District of Delaware and held roles as in-house counsel for a major corporation and as a career trial attorney.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Civil Litigation Government & Administrative Healthcare & Life Sciences Intellectual Property

Professional Experience

Neutral
JAMS
2018
Chief Judge
United States District Court for the District of Delaware
Judge
2007–2014
United States District Court for the District of Delaware
1998–2018
United States Attorney
District of Delaware
In-House Counsel
1994–1998
Hercules Incorporated
1992–1994
Deputy Attorney General
Delaware Department of Justice
1990–1992
Private Practice Attorney
1976–1990

Publications Leadership

  • Frequent speaker on patent litigation and intellectual property law at national conferences
  • Contributor to various legal journals on the topic of judicial management of complex cases
  • Panelist for the Sedona Conference on Intellectual Property
  • Lecturer at various law schools on federal practice and procedure

Positioning Takeaways

A former Chief Judge with unparalleled expertise in Delaware federal court practice and complex intellectual property disputes.

License & Certifications

  • State Bar of Delaware
  • State Bar of Pennsylvania

Education

J.D.
Rutgers University School of Law
1976
B.A.
Hampton University
1973

Distinction

One of the most experienced patent jurists in the United States, having managed one of the nation's busiest patent dockets for two decades.

Reputation

He is widely regarded by legal professionals for his deep technical understanding of complex patent issues and his fair, efficient management of high-stakes litigation.