JD/PHD - any career opportunity in PE?

I've got a JD and a PhD in molecular biology, both from top schools. I've spent the last 6 years at at NYC law firm doing high-stakes pharma/biotech patent litigation. Now I'm considering a move out of litigation, and PE is an area that looks interesting from the outside. But is there any demand at all for someone with my experience/skill set (without getting an MBA)?

 
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