Rebecca Lee

Associate at Altshuler Berzon

Rebecca Lee Whiting is the Acting Chief Operating Officer and Chief Legal Officer at Journey Colab, a biopharmaceutical startup developing synthetically-derived psychedelic therapeutics to treat addiction.1 2

Background and Education

Rebecca is a graduate of Yale College and the UC Berkeley School of Law, where she graduated cum laude and was inducted into the Order of the Coif.1 Her educational background demonstrates her academic excellence and legal expertise.

Professional Experience

Prior to joining Journey Colab, Rebecca had a distinguished legal career:

She represented and advised progressive organizations and public entities in strategic social change campaigns and high-stakes impact litigation.2
Her litigation experience spans all levels of state and federal courts, including the United States Supreme Court.1
She served as a federal law clerk on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.2
In private practice, she represented notable clients such as the City of San Francisco, NRDC, SEIU, and the Writers Guild of America.1 2

Current Role

At Journey Colab, Rebecca serves as both the Chief Legal Officer and Acting Chief Operating Officer. Her responsibilities likely include overseeing legal matters and day-to-day operations of the company.

Additional Involvement

Rebecca is also a founding member of the California Psychedelic Bar Association (CAPBA), which aims to provide educational resources, advocacy, and networking opportunities for legal professionals in the emerging psychedelic sector.1