About

Dr. Ristow founded Brighton Ashford in 2015 to provide sound technical expertise to help mitigate risk.

Dr. Ristow is a lawyer with a PhD in organic chemistry, bringing a unique blend of scientific and legal expertise to the firm. With extensive experience in testing pharmaceuticals and medical devices for FDA approval, prosecuting chemical and biochemical patent applications at the USPTO, and navigating the complexities of litigation, Dr. Ristow provides unparalleled technical and legal support to clients. This comprehensive background enables the firm to offer specialized services that ensure regulatory compliance, robust patent protection, and effective litigation strategies.

Education:

Harvard Business School, Executive Education Program, Behavioral Economics, October 2022.

J.D., Mitchell Hamline School of Law, May 2014.

Ph.D., SDSU, Organic Photochemistry, August 2008

Service: 

Dr. Ristow serves as a graduate student mentor to the University of Saint Thomas School of Law, and founded and supports the Brent Ristow Scholarship in Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin, River Falls to honor his late mother.