Banner & Witcoff, Ltd.
Industry: Law firm
DescriptionBanner & Witcoff, Ltd. is an American law firm that specializes in the practice of intellectual property law, including patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, computer franchise and unfair competition law. Headquarters: Chicago, IL Founded: 1920 Number of attorneys: 96 Number of offices: 4 People also search for: G Street Northwest, 20001, Wacker Drive
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Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. September 2014 - Present
Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP May 2013 - January 2014
McCormick, Paulding & Huber January 2013 - April 2013
St. Onge Steward Johnston & Reens LLC June 2012 - December 2012
Pratt & Whitney June 2007 - May 2012
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Mechanical Engineering, Licensing, International..., Design Patents, Trademarks, Patent Litigation, Westlaw, Patentability, Copyright Law, Litigation, Courts
Education
The University of Connecticut School of Law 2010 — 2014
Doctor of Law (JD), Intellectual Property Law
Georgia Institute of Technology 2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP December 2013 - Present
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California November 2012 - November 2013
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit February 2011 - August 2012
Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto October 2010 - February 2011
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Judge Manning January 2010 - May 2010
Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto May 2009 - August 2009
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Judge Guzman January 2009 - May 2009
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Trade Secrets, Litigation, Legal Research, Appeals, Trademark Infringement, Legal Writing, Courts, Registered Patent..., Registered Yoga Teacher..., Trials, Civil Litigation
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2007 — 2010
Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, Health Law Certificate
University of Arizona 2003 — 2007
B.S. and B.A., magna cum laude, Molecular and Cellular Biology with honors; Spanish; Chemistry minor
Nike April 2014 - Present
Nike April 2012 - April 2014
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. October 2005 - April 2012
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman October 2003 - October 2005
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Patents, Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Prosecution, Patentability, Trademark Infringement, Legal Research, Patent Portfolio..., IP, Prior Art Search, Patent Searching, Design Patents, Registered Designs, Patent Applications, Invention, Fit, Product Innovation, Footwear, Trend, Trend Analysis, Marketing, Shoes, Strategy, Sportswear
Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP October 1996 - Present
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. March 1989 - October 1996
UOP September 1980 - March 1989
Skills
Patent Litigation, Trademarks, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property..., Intellectual Property, Licensing, Patentability, Prosecution, Trademark Infringement, Copyright Law, Trade Secrets, Software Patents, Client Counseling, Invention, Registered Patent..., Patents
Education
DePaul University College of Law 1988 — 1991
JD, Intellectual Property Law
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1976 — 1980
BSChe, Chemical Engineering
Dentons November 2013 - Present
Dennemeyer & Co. September 2012 - November 2013
Wrigley June 2012 - September 2012
SNR Denton US LLP February 2012 - May 2012
Beam December 2009 - February 2012
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. May 2008 - December 2009
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 2006 - 2008
Fortune Brands, Inc. 1999 - 2006
Hewitt Associates LLC 1998 - 1999
Hewitt Associates LLC 1996 - 1998
Skills
Intellectual Property, Trademark Prosecution, Research, Microsoft Office, Administration, Due Diligence, Trademarks, Corporate Law, Licensing, System Administration, Prosecution, Legal Writing, Copyright Law, Patents, Legal Research, Domain Names, Leadership, Litigation, Litigation Support, Training, Document Review, Legal Assistance
Education
Western Governors University 2007 — 2008
Information Technology
University of Massachusetts Lowell 2004 — 2006
Information Technology
College of Lake County 1994 — 1996
Liberal Arts
McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd. May 2002 - Present
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. July 1997 - May 2002
Riverdale Chemical Company 1994 - July 1997
SG Supply November 1992 - 1994
Skills
Hockey, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Trademark Infringement, Licensing, Corporate Law, Document Drafting, Patentability, Due Diligence, Microsoft Office, Outlook
Education
Robert Morris University - Illinois 1981 — 1982
Certificate, Secretarial
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. January 2014 - Present
Orbitz June 2008 - January 2014
Engineering Innovation May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
C++, Java, Agile Methodologies, Ruby on Rails, REST, C, Distributed Systems, Python, SQL, C#, Git, Eclipse, Linux, Software Development, Software Engineering, XML, Scrum, JavaScript, Subversion, Java Enterprise Edition, Spring, Ruby, JUnit, Perl, Tomcat, Software Design, OOP, Object Oriented Design, Hibernate, Unix, Web Services, JSP, AJAX, SOA, Agile Project Management, Spring Framework
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2011 — 2015
Juris Doctor (J.D.), cum laude
Purdue University 2007 — 2008
MS, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Florida Institute of Technology 2003 — 2006
Bachelor’s Degree, Electrical and Computer Engineering, magna cum laude
International School of Geneva 2001 — 2003
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. July 2014 - Present
Macerich July 2013 - July 2014
McDermott Will & Emery February 2008 - May 2011
McDermott Will & Emery May 2002 - October 2004
Renner, Kenner, Greive, Bobak, Taylor and Weber May 1999 - October 2001
Skills
Human Resources, Policy, Leadership, Talent Acquisition, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Leadership Development, Contract Negotiation, Microsoft Excel, Nonprofits, Negotiation, Budgets, Event Management, Management
Education
Ball State University 1988 — 1989
United Airlines December 2013 - Present
Capgemini December 2011 - December 2013
Jenner & Block January 2011 - December 2011
Jenner & Block July 2006 - January 2011
Keno Kozie Associates May 2005 - June 2006
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. June 2002 - June 2005
Skills
VMware ESX, Citrix, Cisco devices, Access, Windows, Active Directory, Customer Relations, SQL Server, Management, Microsoft SQL Server, ITIL Certified, Data Center, Microsoft Exchange, IT Service Management, Servers, ITIL, Change Management, Infrastructure, Customer Service, IT Strategy, Windows Server, Disaster Recovery, Virtualization, Project Management, Networking, Vendor Management, IT Operations, Troubleshooting, VMware, Windows 7, VPN, SCCM, Cisco Technologies, IT Management, Technical Support, Information Technology, Business Continuity
Education
Loyola University of Chicago - Graduate School of Business 2008 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
College of the Holy Cross 1995 — 1999
Bachelors, Biology
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. March 1991 - Present
Cushman Darby & Cushman January 1989 - February 1991
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Patentability, Patents, Litigation, Legal Writing, Copyright Law, Trademark Infringement, Licensing, Legal Research, Trade Secrets, Litigation Support, Patent Litigation, Appeals
Education
Bowie State University 1978 — 1980
Business Administration and Management, General
Global Patent Solutions LLC October 2013 - Present
Aftermath Services LLC June 2011 - September 2013
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. May 2010 - May 2011
Saper Law Offices, LLC May 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Commercial Litigation, Patent Prosecution
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (JD)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Engineering Physics
Boston Children's Hospital September 2014 - Present
Boston Children's Hospital June 2013 - September 2014
Boston Children's Hospital December 2012 - June 2013
Children's Research Triangle September 2011 - May 2012
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. August 2008 - July 2010
Wilcox & Christopoulos, LLC December 2007 - August 2008
Skills
Trauma Therapy, Paralegals, Human Resources, Psychotherapy, Legal Writing, Therapists, Interviews, Patents, Analysis, Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Screening, Administrative..., Case Managment, Nonprofits, Crisis Intervention, Social Services, Data Entry, Group Therapy, Motivational..., Onboarding, Benefits Administration, Mental Health Counseling, Behavioral Health, Conflict Resolution, Administrative...
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 2010 — 2012
Master's degree, Social Work
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology and Dramatic Arts
Haynes and Boone, LLP September 2014 - Present
Haynes and Boone, LLP May 2014 - July 2014
Law Office of James C. Wray December 2013 - April 2014
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. May 2013 - August 2013
VPI Engineering February 2010 - July 2012
Brigham Young University May 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Engineering, Applied Physics, Mathematics, Spanish, Research, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Technical Writing, Optical Systems, Teaching, Patentability, Optics, Litigation, Patent Litigation, Leadership, International Law
Education
The George Washington University Law School 2012 — 2015
Juris Doctor (J.D.), With Honors
Brigham Young University 2003 — 2009
B.S. in Applied Physics, magna cum laude, Minors in Mathematics and Spanish
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. September 2013 - Present
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. May 2012 - August 2012
Kunzler Needham Massey & Thorpe May 2011 - May 2012
LukeWalker Development December 2009 - August 2010
Brigham Young University August 2006 - December 2009
Brigham Young University August 2007 - April 2009
National Fitness July 2007 - August 2007
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints June 2004 - June 2006
Skills
Microsoft Office, HTML, C++, C, Java, JavaScript, Programming, Cantonese, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Research, Windows, English, XML, MS Office Suite, Web Development, Copyright Law, Trademarks, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Patentability, Software Patents, Patents, Microsoft Excel, Legal Research
Education
Brigham Young University—J. Reuben Clark Law School 2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor
Brigham Young University 2006 — 2009
B.S. with University Honors, Electrical & Computer Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2003 — 2004
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. August 2013 - Present
Bridging Nations Foundation February 2013 - May 2013
U.S. Department of Education January 2013 - February 2013
Richmond Flying Squirrels April 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Research, Customer Service, Communication, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, International..., SPSS, Nonprofits
Education
James Madison University
B.S. Justice Studies, Global Justice and Policy
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. March 2014 - Present
Mintz Levin July 2013 - October 2013
Gusmão & Labrunie March 2011 - May 2013
M&M Produções Gráficas April 2008 - December 2009
Diagnósticos da América February 2007 - March 2008
Skills
Intellectual Property, Legal Assistance, Patent Prosecution, Patents, International Law, Brazilian Patent Law, Brazilian Patent Office..., USPTO Practices, Patent Cooperation...
Education
Universidade do Grande ABC 2005 — 2008
Licentiate degree, Biology, General
Universidade do Grande ABC 2005 — 2008
Licentiate degree, Biological Science
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. October 2013 - Present
United States Patent and Trademark Office August 2010 - Present
American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) Quarterly Journal August 2011 - May 2013
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit January 2012 - December 2012
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. May 2012 - August 2012
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. May 2011 - August 2011
Baxter International, Inc. June 2008 - August 2010
Northwestern University - Dr. Lonnie D. Shea & Dr. William M. Miller May 2007 - June 2008
Argonne National Laboratories May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Patentability, Patent Litigation, Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Trade Secrets, Courts, Medical Devices, Invention, Registered Patent..., Regulatory Affairs, Patent Applications, Research, Trademark Infringement, Protein Chemistry, Litigation Support, FDA, Prosecution, Due Diligence, Competition Law, Pharmaceutical Industry, Client Counseling
Education
The George Washington University 2010 — 2013
J.D., Patent Law (Biotechnology Focus); Trademark Law; Copyright Law
Northwestern University 2007 — 2008
MS, Bioengineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2003 — 2007
BS, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney June 2006 - Present
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. 1998 - 2006
Burns Doane Swecker & Mathis/Popham Haik/Mason Fenwick & Lawrence 1991 - 1998
Skills
Trademarks, Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Unfair Competition, Copyright Law, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Dispute, Domain Names, Patent Litigation, Trade Dress, Trade Secrets, Trademark Infringement, Commercial Litigation, Patent Prosecution
Education
Boston College Law School 1986 — 1989
Juris Doctor, Law
La Sorbonne/Universite de Tours 1984 — 1985
Diplome des Etudes Francaises, French Language/Literature
The Catholic University of America 1981 — 1985
B.A, French/Spanish Language and Literature
Fenwick & West May 2014 - Present
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. October 2012 - May 2014
Goodwin Procter LLP May 2011 - July 2011
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. June 2010 - August 2010
USPTO June 2006 - July 2009
Skills
Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Fantasy Football, Soccer, Poker
Education
Northwestern University School of Law 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Duke University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. October 2014 - Present
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. July 2014 - October 2014
McDermott Will & Emery March 2013 - June 2014
Square One Development October 2012 - December 2012
Ross Dress for Less July 2011 - October 2011
Blockbuster June 2008 - April 2011
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Microsoft Excel, Patents
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
University of San Diego 2012 — 2012
Paralegal Certificate, Business Litigation
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. September 2014 - Present
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. November 2012 - September 2014
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. May 2012 - August 2012
athenahealth December 2009 - June 2011
ATG May 2007 - December 2009
Streamsage, Inc. May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Java, Python, HTML, C++, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Human-computer..., Software Design, Patents, Ruby on Rails, Intellectual Property, Programming, Patentability, Project Management, Research
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering 2003 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. Patent Prosecution AssistantHanley, Flight & ZimmermanJuly 2008 - May 2013
Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. January 2006 - May 2009
Cayman Chemical January 2003 - June 2005
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Drafting patent..., Office Action Responses, Freedom to Operate..., Patentability, Patent Searching, Trademarks, Organic Chemistry, Organic Synthesis, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Prosecution
Education
University of Michigan 2000 — 2002
Master of Science (M.S.), Organic Chemistry
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. May 2015 - Present
TAPIF September 2014 - May 2015
Bar Louie May 2014 - September 2014
The Catoctin School of Music January 2009 - December 2013
James Madison University October 2012 - May 2013
Charming Charlie May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Administrative..., Retail, Organization, Interpersonal..., French, Management, Event Planning, Facebook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Social Networking, Public Speaking
Education
James Madison University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theatre
BioDelivery Sciences International Inc June 2015 - Present
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. April 2015 - June 2015
Salix Pharmaceuticals August 2007 - June 2015
Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP March 2003 - September 2007
Edwards & Angell 2003 - 2007
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. 1999 - 2003
Skills
Licensing, Intellectual Property, Pharmaceutical Industry, Patent Prosecution, Biotechnology, Patents, Due Diligence, Commercialization, Regulatory Affairs, Technology Transfer, Trade Secrets, Strategic Planning, Lifesciences, Patent Litigation, Contract Negotiation, FDA, Start-ups, Patent Searching, IPO, Litigation, Strategy, Patentability, Clinical Development, Business Development, Medical Devices
Education
Boston University School of Law 1999 — 2002
JD, Law
Emory University 1994 — 1999
PhD, Biochemistry
Erskine College 1989 — 1993
BS, Chemistry
Bartow Sr. High School
In Home Supportive Services March 2014 - Present
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. January 2011 - November 2012
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. March 2007 - December 2010
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione July 2005 - March 2007
Clausen Miller November 2004 - July 2005
Schiff Hardin LLP July 2003 - November 2004
Law Office of Bruce Buyer December 2002 - July 2003
Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Intellectual Property, Commercial Litigation, Litigation Support, Trademarks
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2008 — 2008
Certificate of Completion, A Practical Approach to Domestic & Foreign Patent, Trademark, Trade Secret & Copyright Documentation
The John Marshall Law School 2005 — 2005
Certificate of Completion, Advanced Patent Cooperation Treaty for Patent Administrators
Loyola University of Chicago 2004 — 2005
Paralegal Studies
DePaul University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
Spencer Stuart May 2015 - Present
Law Office of Judith Fors March 2015 - May 2015
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. September 2012 - February 2015
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy October 2011 - September 2012
Western Michigan University January 2009 - August 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Leadership, Data Entry, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Time Management, Creative Problem Solving, Telephone Skills, Teamwork, Editing, Research, Public Speaking, Lotus Notes, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Legal Writing, Management, PowerPoint, Customer Satisfaction, Training, Able To Multi-task, Customer Service, Administrative..., Leadership Development, Effective Communicator, Immigration Law, Patent Prosecution, Design Patents, Intellectual Property, Drafting patent..., Westlaw, LexisNexis, Communication, Administrative..., Legal Research
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2014 — 2018
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing, General Business, 3.99/4.00 GPA
Carstens & Cahoon, LLP August 2013 - Present
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. May 2012 - August 2012
Boston University Civil Litigation Clinic August 2011 - May 2012
United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit May 2011 - September 2011
Fluor June 2007 - May 2010
Valero Energy Corporation June 2006 - August 2006
Mary Kay Inc. June 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Chemicals, Process Engineering, Patents, Oil, Intellectual Property, Renewable Energy, Petroleum, Wastewater Treatment, Chemical Engineering
Education
Boston University School of Law 2010 — 2013
J.D., Concentration in Intellectual Property with Honors, Law
Rice University 2003 — 2007
B.S. Chemical Enginering, Chemical Engineering
Trinity High School
Kellogg, Huber, Hansen, Todd, Evans & Figel April 2014 - July 2015
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. November 2012 - April 2014
World Food Program USA May 2012 - November 2012
Initiative for Global Development 2011 - 2011
Education
The George Washington University 2015 — 2017
Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.)
Clemson University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. August 1998 - Present
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office August 1992 - June 1998
Skills
Patent preparation, Patent Prosecution, Patent Portfolio..., Patents
Education
The Catholic University of America 1994 — 1998
J.D., cum laude
Clarkson University 1988 — 1992
B.S.
St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute 1984 — 1988
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. October 2014 - Present
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. March 2013 - Present
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. March 2012 - March 2013
Fujirebio Diagnostics, Inc. 2007 - 2011
Innogenetics May 2007 - December 2008
Procter & Gamble July 2005 - May 2007
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent preparation, Patent Applications, Trademarks, Outlook, Litigation Support, Copyright Law, Westlaw, Legal Writing, Due Diligence, Patentability, Legal Assistance, Document Review
Education
Platform Formalities officers 2011 — 2011
Formalities Officer
University of Northern British Columbia 2004 — 2005
Criminology
Karel de Grote' Hogeschool Antwerpen 2001 — 2004
BBA, Legal Practice
Regain Your Voice January 2014 - Present
The Women's Center August 2013 - January 2014
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. November 2011 - March 2013
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. December 2008 - November 2011
Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault September 2007 - March 2008
Skills
Certified Sexual..., Certified Crisis..., Victim Advocate, Client Counseling, Client Intake, Legal Research, Docketing
Education
George Mason University 2014 — 2016
Counseling (M.A.) (In Progress), Community Agency (Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence)
Penn State University 2003 — 2007
Crime Law & Justice (BA), Political Science (BA)
Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP 2011 - Present
Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) 2013 - 2014
Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) 2011 - 2013
Fitch Even Tabin & Flannery August 2008 - October 2011
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. 2007 - 2008
Pattishall McAuliffe 2002 - 2007
Skills
Legal Research, Trademarks, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Westlaw, Paralegals, Lexis, Pleadings, Document Review, Legal Writing, Trademark Infringement, Depositions, Litigation, Litigation Support, Legal Liability, Legal Documents, Patents, Copyright Law, Trials, Patentability, Licensing, Legal Assistance, Legal Issues, Wordperfect, Courts, LexisNexis, WordPerfect
Education
Roosevelt University 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Professional Studies, Paralegal Studies
Kankakee Community College 2007 — 2007
South Suburban College 2005 — 2006
Ice Miller LLP May 2011 - Present
The Law Offices of Barry A. Schultz August 2010 - April 2011
McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP May 2009 - July 2009
The Honorable Judge Blanche M. Manning, Northern District of Illinois January 2009 - May 2009
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. May 2008 - August 2008
Vanderbilt University Medical Center October 2006 - July 2007
Sun Health Research Institute 2001 - 2002
Skills
Trademark Prosecution, Trademark Infringement, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, copyrights, Intellectual Property..., intellectual property..., Litigation, Trademarks, Intellectual Property
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2007 — 2010
JD, Focus in Intellectual Property, Certificate in Advocacy
Vanderbilt University 2002 — 2006
Ph.D., Cell and Developmental Biology
Grand Canyon University 1999 — 2002
B.S., Biology
Westview High School 1995 — 1999
High School Diploma
Video Game Bar Association August 2015 - Present
Interactive Entertainment Law Group April 2014 - Present
Northern Illinois University June 2015 - August 2015
The Game Attorney PC October 2013 - October 2014
Northern Illinois University June 2014 - August 2014
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. May 2014 - August 2014
Rag Tag Studios January 2014 - July 2014
Lunar Giant Studios August 2013 - June 2014
Incredible Technologies June 2013 - August 2013
Law Office of Michael P Coghlan, LLC December 2011 - August 2013
Skills
C++ (basic), Illustration, Data Entry, Legal Research, Research, Writing, Lexis, Westlaw, Philosophy, Facebook, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Unity3D (basic..., Photoshop, Public Speaking, Social Media, Patents, Legal Writing, Copyright Law, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Privacy Law, Entertainment Law, Corporate Law, International Law, Editing, Corporate Governance, Trade Secrets, Trademark Infringement, Trademarks, Document Drafting, Cyberlaw, LexisNexis, Teaching, Game Design, Networking
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2011 — 2015
Doctor of Law (JD)
St. John's College (NM) 2010 — 2011
Master of Arts (MA)
Northern Illinois University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Northern Illinois University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Bijou Bridal & Special Occasions October 2013 - Present
Bloomingdale's August 2013 - October 2013
Nicole Miller March 2012 - June 2013
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. June 2008 - March 2012
Nicole Miller April 2011 - July 2011
Evita's Bridal Shop June 2005 - July 2010
WCBS, Inc. October 2009 - February 2010
Skills
Trend, Fashion Shows, Fashion, Marketing
Education
Illinois Institute of Art 2008 — 2011
Bachelors, Fashion Marketing and Management
McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP September 2012 - Present
McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP May 2012 - September 2012
Navistar Inc June 2011 - May 2012
Motorola Solutions May 2010 - August 2010
Motorola Solutions May 2009 - August 2009
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. May 2008 - August 2008
Lyons Township High School June 2006 - July 2007
Skills
Software Development, Systems Engineering, Patents, Electronics, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Patentability, C, C++
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2013 — 2017
The Second City 2012 — 2013
Improvisational Comedy
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2007 — 2011
B.S., Electrical Engineering
Lyons Township High School
Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP October 2012 - Present
Banner & Witcoff, LTD. October 2006 - October 2012
Wallenstein & Wagner, Ltd 1991 - 2006
Skills
Trade Secrets, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Intellectual Property, Patentability, Prosecution, Registered Patent..., Trademarks, Copyright Law, Trademark Infringement, Litigation, Appeals, Licensing, Client Counseling, Commercial Litigation, Unfair Competition, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Mediation, Cyberlaw, Legal Opinions, Patent Applications
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 1989 — 1991
JD, Law
Millikin University 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology/Biological Sciences
Law offices of Charles G. Call January 1998 - Present
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. May 1965 - December 1997
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Registered Patent..., Litigation, Patentability, Prosecution, Licensing, Client Counseling, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Opinions, Appeals, Software Patents
Education
New York University School of Law 1960 — 1964
LLB, Law
Purdue University 1956 — 1960
BSEE
Dykema Gossett PLLC March 2010 - Present
Washington Area Bicyclist Association 2010 - Present
International Cycling Law Association June 2009 - November 2014
Howrey LLP April 2005 - March 2010
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman July 1997 - April 2005
Shaw Pittman 1997 - 2005
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. June 1990 - July 1997
Ladas & Parry LLP 1988 - 1990
Skills
Humor, Bikeriding, Social, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Trademark Infringement, Trademarks, Licensing, Legal Research, Copyright Law, Prosecution, Patentability, Patents, Cyberlaw, Domain Names, Unfair Competition, Legal Issues, Dispute Resolution, Civil Litigation
Education
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University 1987 — 1990
JD, Law
Boston University 1983 — 1987
BS, Communications
Clifton High School 1980 — 1983
Kinne IP Group April 2008 - Present
Fitch Even Tabin & Flannery 2006 - 2008
Baniak Pine & Gannon 2003 - 2006
Pauley Petersen & Erickson 1997 - 2003
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. 1984 - 1995
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Trademark Prosecution, Client Counseling, Trademark Litigation, Qualified Mediator, Arbitration, Copyright Law, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, Mediation, Invention, Licensing, Patentability, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Trademark Infringement, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Appeals, Prosecution
Education
The University of Texas School of Law 1981 — 1984
JD, Law
University of Rochester 1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering
DePaul University College of Law Center for Dispute Resolution
Certificate in Mediation, Mediation
ARAMARK at M&T Bank Stadium October 2011 - Present
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. October 2005 - November 2010
Atlast Healthcare 2004 - 2005
Skills
Patents, Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Docketing, Microsoft Office, Prosecution, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, iManage
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Animal Sciences
Point Pleasant Boro High School 1991 — 1995
Diploma, General Studies
The Daughter of Christ LLC January 2002 - Present
Nixon Peabody LLP September 2011 - Present
The Daughters of Christ, Inc. February 2010 - Present
The Son & Daughter of Christ Speak BlogTalkRadio Show June 2010 - Present
Nerium International September 2014 - Present
Moore Admin Leadership March 2011 - Present
KinextixIT, Inc. November 2005 - September 2011
Patton Boggs LLP October 2007 - September 2010
Willcox & Savage, P.C. November 2005 - August 2007
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. March 2001 - September 2004
Skills
Event Planning, Public Speaking, Training, Leadership Development, Motivational Speaking, Recruiting, Social Networking, Government, Administrative..., Nonprofits, Marketing, Organizational..., Fundraising, Human Resources, Published Author, Radio Host, Social Media, Team Leadership, Writers, Policy, Motivational Speaker, Evangelism, Office Administration, Entertainment, Microsoft Excel, Blogger, Social Entrepreneurship, Relationship Building, Relationship Management, Business Relationship..., Business Relationship..., Lifestyle Coaching, Life Coaching, Leadership Mentoring, Peer Mentoring, Inspiration, Leadership, Management, Team Building, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Administrative..., Customer Service, Coaching, Event Management, Entrepreneurship, Mentoring, Microsoft Word
Education
Regent University 2006 — 2008
Bachelors:B.S. Degree, Organizational Leadership & Management, 3.87
Jericho Christian Training Academy 1999 — 2005
Certificates of Theology, Christian Studies, Honors
Kingsborough Community College 1984 — 1986
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Legal Office Administration, 3.87
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. January 2008 - Present
Wildman Harrold September 2005 - December 2007
Education
University of Illinois College of Law 2002 — 2005
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering
Honeywell February 2015 - Present
Honeywell June 2011 - February 2015
Lerner, David, Littenberg, Krumholz & Mentlik July 2010 - June 2011
Cell Therapeutics, Inc. October 2009 - April 2010
Yankwich & Associates August 1997 - December 2003
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. January 1995 - August 1997
Skills
Patents, Legal Writing, Patent Applications, Intellectual Property, Docketing, US Patent, Patent Prosecution, Legal Research
Education
Bentley University 1989 — 1993
BS, Management/Minor in Law
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus 1993 — 1994
Paralegal Certificate, Paralegal Studies Program (General Practice)
Dickinson Wright PLLC August 2015 - Present
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. October 2012 - Present
Arent Fox September 2011 - January 2013
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox November 2011 - August 2012
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Patent Prosecution, Litigation, Commercial Litigation
Education
Morehouse College 2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Sociology
CIM Marketing Partners May 2012 - Present
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. October 2007 - May 2012
Crosby-Volmer International Communications 2007 - 2007
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Social Media, Event Planning, Editing, Research, Microsoft Office, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Social Media Marketing, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Marketing, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Leadership, Facebook, Nonprofits, Advertising, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Online Marketing, Copywriting, Event Management, Blogging, Marketing Strategy, Social Networking, Online Advertising, Legal Marketing, Crisis Communications, SEO, Copy Editing, Strategic Planning, Newsletters, Content Strategy, Brand Awareness, Direct Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Public Speaking, Creative Writing, Publicity, Fundraising, Photography, Email Marketing, WordPress, Brand Development, Media Planning, Digital Marketing
Education
Elon University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office October 2011 - Present
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. 2006 - October 2011
Wallenstein & Wagner, Ltd. 1981 - 2006
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
J.D.
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 1974 — 1978
B.A., Biology and Chemistry
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U.S. Patent & Trademark Office October 2007 - Present
Microsoft Corporation July 2006 - September 2007
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. April 2001 - June 2006
US Patent & Trademark Office August 1999 - April 2001
New York Hospital July 1992 - July 1996
University of Maryland Hospital July 1991 - July 1992
IBM Corporation July 1984 - August 1987
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Licensing, Semiconductors, Copyright Law, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Invention, Patentability, Litigation
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 2001 — 2004
J.D.
Cornell University 1996 — 1997
Chinese Falcon
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine 1987 — 1991
MD
Northwestern University 1980 — 1984
B.S., Elec. Eng.
Upshot September 2015 - Present
Upshot October 2013 - Present
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. March 2013 - August 2013
Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney September 2011 - January 2013
Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd. June 2011 - July 2011
AEON Corporation September 2008 - March 2010
Skills
Legal Research, Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Patent Prosecution, Courts, Nonprofits, LexisNexis, Social Media, Editing, Content Strategy, Litigation, Trademarks, PowerPoint, Marketing
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 2010 — 2011
Graduate Certificate, Paralegal Studies, with honors
University of Mary Washington 2005 — 2008
BA, English, cum laude graduate
Dickstein Shapiro LLP July 2014 - Present
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. July 2012 - July 2014
Dickinson Wright PLLC May 2010 - June 2012
Howrey LLP June 2008 - April 2010
Growing Together Inc. March 2006 - June 2008
Aloha Weddings in Paradise May 2005 - May 2007
Skills
Legal Writing, Litigation Support, Westlaw, Docketing, Appeals, Legal Assistance, Patent Litigation, Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Copyright Law, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Legal Research, Prosecution, LexisNexis, Litigation
Education
George Mason University 2008 — 2010
MA, Criminology, Law & Society
Minot State University 2006 — 2008
B.S., Criminal Justice & Pre-Law
University of Hawaii at Manoa 2004 — 2006
n/a, Political Science
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP September 2015 - Present
McDermott Will & Emery May 2014 - August 2014
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP January 2014 - May 2014
Nixon Peabody LLP June 2013 - July 2013
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. November 2011 - August 2012
Skills
Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Litigation, Patents, Trademarks, Westlaw, Legal Research
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2012 — 2015
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Intellectual Property Law, Magna Cum Laude, Order of the Coif
Northwestern University 2007 — 2008
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Washington University in St. Louis 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Chemical Engineering
Convoy Skateboards September 2012 - Present
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. June 2012 - Present
American Inline Skateboard Camp June 2013 - August 2013
Education
Randolph-Macon College 2012 — 2016
Bachelor’s Degree, Communication, General
Commonwealth Academy 2008 — 2012
High School, Communication and Media Studies, 3.5 GPA
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. May 2014 - July 2015
Big Show Moving May 2013 - August 2014
Skills
Organizational..., Social Collaboration, Time Management, Organizational Maturity, Communication, Self-confidence, Debate, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Social Networking, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, Event Planning
Education
Illinois State University 2014 — 2017
History
Wabash College 2013 — 2014
Rhetoric
Baker Botts July 2015 - Present
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. January 2014 - June 2015
Choate, Hall & Stewart April 2013 - December 2013
Ropes & Gray LLP September 2011 - April 2013
Intel Corporation June 2010 - January 2011
Japanese National Institute for Materials Science June 2009 - August 2009
The University of Texas at Austin June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Patents, Patent Prosecution, Nanotechnology, Patentability, Characterization, Intellectual Property, Thin Films
Education
Fordham University School of Law 2015 — 2019
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Cornell University 2007 — 2011
BS, Electrical Engineering
Classical High School
High School
Association Management Center April 2015 - Present
Association Management Center March 2013 - March 2015
American College of Healthcare Executives May 2012 - March 2013
American College of Healthcare Executives January 2012 - May 2012
Microanalisis Integral Laboratorio September 2011 - November 2011
Northwestern Memorial Hospital June 2011 - August 2011
Nixon Peabody June 2008 - August 2011
Austin Community Health Fair March 2011 - May 2011
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. September 2006 - May 2008
Skills
Optimistic, Litigation, Community Outreach, Patent Prosecution, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Non-profits, Research, Strategic Thinking, Music, Flute, Nonprofits, Healthcare, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Time Management, Recruiting, Management, Leadership, Analysis, Program Management, Event Planning, Project Management, Budgets
Education
DePaul University 2009 — 2012
MS, Public Service Management - Healthcare Administration Concentration
Indiana University Bloomington 2002 — 2006
BA, Criminal Justice
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. March 2015 - Present
Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd. September 2010 - February 2015
Leighton Legal Group, LLC January 2007 - October 2010
Education
Illinois State University 2004 — 2008
B.S. , Music
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. October 2014 - Present
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. March 2006 - October 2014
Oliff PLC August 2004 - June 2005
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. January 2001 - August 2004
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent Applications, Design Patents, IP
Education
College of Southern Maryland
Sunstein Kann Murphy & Timbers LLP February 2013 - Present
Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP May 2000 - February 2013
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. 1995 - 2000
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Biotechnology, Patent Prosecution, Patentability
Education
Brown University
Ph.D, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
New England School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Smith College
Bachelor of Arts, Honors, English Literature, Biology
Lowis & Gellen LLP May 2015 - Present
Chapman and Cutler LLP September 2011 - May 2015
Chicago Kent College of Law April 2010 - May 2011
Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney January 2011 - April 2011
Edelson McGuire LLC May 2010 - August 2010
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. 2007 - June 2010
Honorable Judge Keys May 2009 - August 2009
No Comment Co-Ed A Cappella September 2004 - May 2008
Banner Day Camp June 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Litigation, Bankruptcy, Creditors' Rights, Dispute Resolution, Business Litigation, Post-Judgment..., Negotiation, Courts, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Entertainment Law, Class Actions, Mediation, Intellectual Property, Trials, Hearings, Motions, Contract Law, Bad Debt, Alternative Dispute..., Legal Advice, Restructuring, Westlaw
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2008 — 2011
JD, Law
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2004 — 2008
BA, Communications
Glenbrook North High School 2000 — 2004
Oblon June 2015 - Present
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. 2012 - May 2015
Kirkland & Ellis LLP 2010 - 2011
Stumpf Fellow 2009 - 2010
Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Corporate Law, Westlaw, Trials, Legal Assistance, Intellectual Property, Litigation Support, LexisNexis, Document Review, Pleadings
Education
Cornell College 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Sociology
Linowes and Blocher LLP May 2008 - Present
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. June 2001 - April 2008
Arent Fox January 1996 - May 2001
Swidler & Berlin August 1993 - December 1995
Forman Brothers May 1991 - July 1993
Kutak Rock October 1985 - April 1991
Skills
Budgeting, Excel, Administration, Accounting, Financial Reporting, System Administration, Budgets, Microsoft Excel, Legal Research, Management, Microsoft Office, Research, Human Resources, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Leadership
Education
University of Maryland College Park 1987 — 1990
Bachelor’s Degree, Accounting
Montgomery College 1984 — 1987
Associate’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
McCarter & English, LLP May 2014 - February 2015
Law Offices of Christopher J. Pavlow November 2010 - May 2014
New York Life / NYLife Securities May 2010 - May 2014
Boston College Legal Assistance Bureau January 2009 - August 2009
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. May 2008 - August 2008
Dartmouth College July 2006 - December 2006
Boston College January 2004 - May 2006
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Patents, Civil Litigation, Courts, Estate Planning, Mediation, Patent Litigation, Corporate Law, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Insurance, Litigation Support, Dispute Resolution, Commercial Litigation, Trials, Westlaw, Microsoft Office, Non-profits, Patent Prosecution, Registered Patent..., Nonprofits, Licensing, Securities, Arbitration, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Management Consulting, Strategic Consulting, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Operations, Operations Management
Education
Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School 2015 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Boston College Law School 2007 — 2010
Juris Doctor (JD)
Boston College 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Aon June 2013 - Present
Schuyler, Roche & Crisham, PC August 2010 - June 2013
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. May 2010 - August 2010
Loyola University Chicago January 2008 - June 2010
Chicago Police Department August 2009 - December 2009
The Ivy Apartments September 2003 - June 2007
Skills
Legal Research, Research, Criminal Law, Criminal Justice, Outlook, Criminology, Public Speaking, Data Entry, Keen Listener, Looking At the Big..., Humor, Holistic Health, Healthy Eating, Vegetables
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 2010 — 2012
Master of Arts (M.A.), Criminal Justice & Criminology
Loyola University Chicago 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College 2004 — 2007
Psychology, English, Literature
Human Capital Consulting August 2014 - Present
Prince George's Community College 2007 - Present
ICBA October 2013 - June 2014
Human Rights Campaign March 2006 - October 2013
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. 2003 - 2006
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association 1998 - 2003
SELF-EMPLOYED 1996 - 1998
Dimensions Healthcare System 1995 - 1996
Humana Inc. 1989 - 1995
Skills
Organizational..., Performance Management, Recruiting, Change Management, Employee Relations, Benefits Administration, Leadership Development, Employee Benefits, Talent Management, Policy, Human Resources, Onboarding, Deferred Compensation, Interviews, Personnel Management, Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Succession Planning, Business Process..., College Recruiting, Management, Career Counseling, Labor Relations, Temporary Placement, Career Development, Analysis, HRIS, Budgets, Hiring, Time Management, Administration, Conflict Resolution, Nonprofits, Team Building, Leadership, Strategy, Staff Development, Coaching
Education
University of Maryland University College 2004 — 2005
M.B.A., Marketing
University of Maryland University College 2001 — 2004
M.S., Human Resources Management
Towson University
B.S., Mass Communication
Prince George's Community College 1981 — 1983
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. May 2015 - Present
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. December 2008 - Present
US Securities and Exchange Commission March 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Notary Public, Expert - Time Entry, C.P.I. - Docketing..., Design Patents, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop, Illustrator, Legal Writing, Editing, Patent Prosecution, Management
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 2007 — 2008
Paralegal Certificate
Loyola University of Chicago 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Hughes Network Systems July 2015 - Present
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP September 2011 - May 2014
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. August 2009 - September 2011
Skills
Human Resources, Employee Relations, Outlook, Organization, Office Administration, Administrative..., Administration
Education
University of Maryland University College 2015 — 2017
Bachelor's degree, Human Resources Management and Services
Anne Arundel Community College 2004 — 2007
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Hotel Restaurant Management
Pearblossom Academy 2002 — 2004
High School Diploma
Berger Schatz January 2015 - Present
Cook County Circuit Court, Domestic Relations Trial Division May 2014 - July 2014
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. August 2012 - May 2014
Riordan, Fulkerson, Hupert & Coleman September 2011 - August 2012
C2 Education February 2011 - May 2012
United States Senate January 2009 - May 2009
Skills
Trademarks, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Westlaw, Lexis, Corsearch, Microsoft Office, Excel, Summation, Notary Public, Autonomy iManage, Legal Documents
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Loyola University of Chicago 2011 — 2011
Paralegal Certificate
University of Illinois 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Lathrop & Gage LLP April 2012 - Present
Abbott Laboratories September 2001 - April 2012
Yankwich & Associates 1997 - 2001
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. 1994 - 1997
Whitehead Institute 1990 - 1993
Skills
Patents, copyrights,..., Specializing in..., Foreign and domestic..., Patent interference,..., Patentability,..., Due diligence M&A;, Technology licensing,..., Patent infringement &..., Drug Discovery, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Technology Transfer, Trade Secrets, Pharmaceutical Industry, Patent Litigation, Biopharmaceuticals, Patents, Lifesciences, Patentability, Drug Development, Litigation
Education
Suffolk University Law School 1994 — 1998
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Boston University 1981 — 1990
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biology
Kent State University 1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. June 2012 - Present
Jenkins, Wilson, Taylor & Hunt August 2010 - June 2012
Neopatents May 2008 - August 2010
Nexans October 2005 - August 2007
US Navy July 2003 - September 2005
Skills
Prosecution, Patents, Intellectual Property, Patentability, Patent Prosecution, Client Counseling, Legal Research, Legal Writing
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2007 — 2010
J.D., Law
North Carolina State University 2000 — 2004
B.S., Computer Science
Dunner Law PLLC February 2012 - March 2014
Howrey LLP August 2001 - August 2004
Howrey LLP January 1998 - August 2001
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman July 1997 - January 1998
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. March 1996 - July 1997
Skills
Trademark Infringement, Trademarks, Commercial Litigation, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Patents, Unfair Competition, Legal Writing, Trials, Legal Research, Privacy Law, Trade Secrets, Prosecution, Domain Names, Copyright Infringement, Copyright Registration, Litigation, Copyright Law, Appeals, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution
Education
American University, Washington College of Law 1997 — 2001
J.D., Law
North Carolina State University 1991 — 1995
B.A., Economics
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP November 2014 - Present
Banner & Witcoff, LTD. 2005 - 2014
Education
George Mason University School of Law 2004 — 2007
Juris Doctor, cum laude
University of Colorado Boulder 1994 — 1998
Computer Science
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. August 2009 - Present
TRAK Companies May 2009 - August 2009
International Rescue Committee December 2008 - February 2009
IMC, Inc September 2006 - September 2007
Skills
Design Patents, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Organization, Project Management, Training, Procedure Development, iManage, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Visio, Adventure Travel, Analysis, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Photography, Document Review, Staff Management
Education
Gustavus Adolphus College 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History Honors
Nichols Consulting February 2015 - Present
CREATe.org – The Center for Responsible Enterprise and Trade July 2013 - January 2015
International Trademark Association (INTA) January 2004 - 2014
Nokia Corporation 2000 - 2012
ICANN 2004 - 2006
ICANN 2004 - 2005
Darby & Darby January 1996 - January 2000
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. January 1993 - January 1996
Pattishall McAuliffe January 1990 - January 1993
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Hatch-Waxman, IT law, Cyberlaw, Trademark Infringement, Trademarks, Trademark & Copyright..., Trade Dress, Litigation, Domain Names, Information Technology, IT Risk Management, Anti-counterfeiting, Passing Off, Legal Counseling, International Law, International Trade Law, Attorneys, Government Liason, China Manufacturing, Public Policy, Legislative Policy, Lobbying, Intellectual Property..., Intellectual Asset..., Intellectual Property..., Negotiation, International Business..., Technology Transfer, European Law, Scandinavian, European Union, EU Law, Mobile Devices, Mobile Technology, Technology Policy, Brand Management, Product Development, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Legal, Corporate Law, Inspiring People, Leadership, Privacy Law, Copyright Law, Trade Secrets, Patents
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 1987 — 1990
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
University of Texas, Tyler 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English, Political Science
Cooley LLP January 2015 - Present
Cooley LLP September 2005 - December 2014
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. May 2004 - July 2004
Federal Communications Commission May 2003 - July 2003
Motorola Solutions May 2001 - July 2001
Skills
Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property
Education
The George Washington University Law School 2002 — 2005
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Arizona State University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical Engineering
Alston & Bird LLP September 2014 - Present
American University Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law 2013 - May 2014
American University Intellectual Property Brief 2013 - April 2014
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. May 2013 - August 2013
U.S. International Trade Commission January 2013 - April 2013
American University Washington College of Law January 2013 - April 2013
Tuchman Law October 2012 - December 2012
Center For New Technology March 2012 - October 2012
Federal Court June 2012 - July 2012
Texas Instruments September 2008 - May 2011
Skills
Patents, Legal Research, Labview, Legal Writing, Litigation, Patent Litigation, Trademarks, Research, Intellectual Property, Simulations, Semiconductors, Patent Prosecution, Legal Issues, Trials, Licensing, Electrical Engineering, IC, Contract Negotiation, Design of Experiments, Corporate Law, Analysis, Thin Films, Materials Science, Characterization
Education
American University, Washington College of Law 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Georgia Institute of Technology 2003 — 2008
Computer Engineering, Engineering, Japanese
Tokyo Institute of Technology 2006 — 2007
Semiconductors
Morrow High School 1999 — 2003
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. 2011 - Present
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. 2010 - 2011
McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP 2009 - 2009
Stepan Company 2008 - 2008
University of Chicago 2006 - 2007
Ecolab 2005 - 2006
Carleton College 2002 - 2005
Education
Northwestern University School of Law 2008 — 2011
J.D., Patent Law & Intellectual Property, Cum Laude
The University of Chicago 2006 — 2007
M.S., Chemistry
Carleton College 2001 — 2005
B.A., Chemistry
Keller and Heckman LLP 2012 - Present
Howrey LLP August 2010 - October 2011
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. November 1999 - August 2010
Skills
Budgets, Project Management, Intellectual Property, Recruiting, Strategy, Accounting, Human Resources, Management, Leadership, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Marketing
Education
The George Washington University 1992 — 1997
MBA
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1974 — 1977
BA, History; Minor: Political Science
Georgetown University
Certificate, Paralegal Program
Entertainment Software Association March 2014 - Present
Sughrue Mion, PLLC January 2014 - Present
Department of Housing and Urban Development May 2013 - September 2013
Cuneiform Records September 2012 - December 2012
Sashay Communications June 2012 - September 2012
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. May 2012 - August 2012
Federal Communications Commission August 2011 - November 2011
Davidson Berquist Jackson & Gowdey, LLP June 2011 - November 2011
Moore and Bruce LLP October 2009 - August 2011
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP March 2011 - June 2011
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Communications Law, Research, Microsoft Office, Chinese, Litigation, English, International Relations, Patents, Trademarks, Licensing, Copyright Law, Litigation Support, Patent Litigation, Editing
Education
George Mason University School of Law 2010 — 2014
Juris Doctor, Patent Law Track
The George Washington University 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
The George Washington University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Asian Studies
Locke Lord LLP June 2014 - Present
CNA Insurance March 2013 - December 2013
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. August 2008 - March 2013
Asylum Stunts 2001 - 2010
Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP 2008 - 2008
Baxter Healthcare 2007 - 2008
C2 Legal 2005 - 2007
Clausen Miller 2001 - 2005
Blatt Hammesfahr & Eaton 1998 - 2001
Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Document Review, Legal Assistance, Courts, Trials, Commercial Litigation, Litigation Support, Civil Litigation, Microsoft Office, IPRO, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Intellectual Property, Document Management, Lexis, Patent Litigation, Corporate Law, Microsoft Excel, Appeals, Customer Service, Film, Litigation Management, Trademarks, Relativity, Licensing, Mediation, ESI, Criminal Law
Education
Northwestern University 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Philosophy, Philosophy & Political Science, 3.81
BOSI Global January 2015 - Present
Heartland Angels November 2013 - Present
Brian S. Clise October 2010 - Present
Seyfarth Shaw January 2006 - October 2010
Fitch Even Tabin & Flannery September 2002 - December 2005
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. April 2001 - August 2002
Polster, Lieder, Woodruff & Lucchesi May 1999 - April 2001
Skills
Intellectual Property, Strategy, Licensing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Strategy, Venture Capital, Risk Management, Negotiation, Competitive Analysis, Management Consulting
Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business 2009 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Strategy, Finance, Accounting, Entrepreneurship
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law 1997 — 1999
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
Duke University 1990 — 1993
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science, and History
Niro McAndrews, LLC June 2015 - Present
Mérieux NutriSciences January 2015 - April 2015
Cook County Circuit Court August 2014 - December 2014
Global IP Law Group May 2014 - August 2014
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. September 2011 - February 2014
Cardinal Intellectual Property, Inc. April 2010 - August 2011
TetraVitae Biosciences 2009 - 2010
Skills
Patents, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Copyright Law, Trademarks, Legal Writing, Molecular Biology, Patentability, Licensing, Event Planning, Data Entry, Cell Culture, Patent Applications, Litigation, Biotechnology, Legal Opinions, Research, bio
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2013 — 2016
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Intellectual Property Law
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Covington & Burling September 2014 - Present
The George Washington University Law School August 2011 - May 2014
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit August 2013 - December 2013
Covington & Burling May 2013 - August 2013
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. May 2012 - August 2012
Calypto Design Systems June 2005 - July 2011
Cadence Design Systems July 2001 - June 2005
Cadence July 2001 - June 2005
Education
The George Washington University Law School 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor
Birla Institute of Technology 1997 — 2001
BE
Kendriya Vidyalaya
Olive & Olive PA April 2015 - July 2015
John Deere Turf Care February 2012 - October 2012
Withrow & Terranova January 2011 - October 2011
Williams Lea/Glaxo Smith Kline Inc. June 2010 - August 2010
ATR International, Inc/ Bayer Environmental Science November 2009 - December 2009
PHARMACEUTICAL STRATEGIC INITIATIVES March 2009 - October 2009
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. December 2007 - October 2008
Palmer Legal Staffing March 2005 - December 2007
Law Resources March 2004 - March 2005
Morgan & Finnegan September 2003 - January 2004
Skills
Family Law, Trademarks, Licensing, Patents, Trademark Infringement, Prosecution, Administrative..., Legal Documents, Legal Assistance, Tax La, Executive..., Personal Injury..., Copyright Law, Secretarial Skills, Document Review, Legal Writing, Lexis, Management, Mediation, Software Documentation, Time Management, Customer Service, Administrative...
Education
Wake Technical Community College 2013 — 2014
Certification, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General, 4.0
Wake Technical Community College
Certification, Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General, 4.0
Springfield Technical Community College 2008 — 2010
Medical Coding and Billing Certification, Medical Coding and Billing
ATI Career Institute 1994 — 1996
Certified Chef, Culinary Arts
Northern Virginia Community College 1984 — 1986
Associate of Science (A.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. 1999 - Present
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Intellectual Property, Patentability, Patent Litigation, Trademarks, Registered Patent..., Trademark Infringement, Copyright Law, Licensing, Patent Applications, Software Patents, Client Counseling, Prosecution, Trade Secrets
Education
The John Marshall Law School 1996 — 1999
JD, Law, Intellectual Property Focus
Georgia Institute of Technology 1991 — 1996
BCmpE, Computer Engineering
Henderson Patent Law Of CounselHinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP2002 - 2006
Franklin Pierce Law Center 1998 - 2006
Cabletron 1998 - 2001
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. 1995 - 1998
MIT 1986 - 1987
Bell Labs 1980 - 1985
Education
UNH School of Law 1992 — 1995
JD
University of New Hampshire 1988 — 1992
MS
Stanford University 1980 — 1981
MSEE
Georgia Institute of Technology 1977 — 1980
BEE
Muncy, Geissler, Olds & Lowe April 2012 - Present
McGinn Intellectual Property Law Group February 2004 - May 2012
Litman Law Offices September 2002 - February 2004
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. June 2001 - August 2001
Skills
Patent Drafting, Patent Prosecution, Patent preparation, Patent Analysis, Patent Strategy, Patent Portfolio..., Patent Development, Licensing, Legal Services, Legal Advice, Patents, Registered Patent..., Patent Applications, Legal Opinions, Intellectual Property, Legal Assistance, Patentability, Software Patents, Prosecution, Trade Secrets, Trademark Infringement, Patent Litigation, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Technology Transfer
Education
University of New Hampshire School of Law, formerly Franklin Pierce Law Center 1999 — 2002
JD, Law: Intellectual Property Law
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick 1994 — 1999
BS, Materials Science and Ceramic Engineering
Wayne Hills High School 1990 — 1994
McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff 1996 - Present
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. 1993 - 1996
Darby & Darby 1990 - 1993
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 1989 - 1990
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Licensing, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Prosecution, Copyright Law, Start-ups, Client Counseling, Due Diligence, Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship, Lifesciences, Venture Capital, Invention, Patent Prosecution
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 1993 — 1997
Doctor of Law (JD), Certificate in Intellectual Property
New York University 1983 — 1991
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemistry
New York University 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology and Chemistry
Fish & Richardson P.C. October 2012 - Present
Wolf Greenfield August 2011 - August 2011
Fish & Richardson P.C. May 2011 - July 2011
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. May 2010 - August 2010
American Journal Experts January 2008 - September 2009
MIT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION June 2004 - September 2009
MIT August 2004 - December 2004
OFFICE OF NAVY RESEARCH June 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Materials Science, Biomaterials, Polymers, Research, Nanotechnology, Editing
Education
Harvard Law School 2010 — 2012
Juris Doctor
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2004 — 2009
Doctor of Philosophy, Materials Science and Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Materials Science and Engineering
Hebrew High School of New England 1996 — 2000
High School Diploma
McLane, Gref, Raulerson & Middleton, PA July 2012 - Present
Weingarten Schurgin Gagnebin & Lebovici LLP September 2006 - June 2012
Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP July 2004 - August 2006
Human Genome Sciences, Inc. April 2002 - April 2004
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. January 1998 - April 2002
National Institutes of Health April 1996 - January 1998
Tulane University December 1989 - April 1996
Vanderbilt University 1976 - 1982
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Patentability, Licensing, Prosecution, Biotechnology, Litigation, Due Diligence, Lifesciences, Trademarks, Technology Transfer, Opposition, Copyright Law, Legal Opinions, Patent Applications, Patent Portfolio..., Client Counseling, Invention
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 1997 — 2000
Juris Doctor
Vanderbilt University 1976 — 1982
Ph.D., Molecular Biology
Tulane University 1972 — 1975
B.S., Biology
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. Patent AttorneyChernoff, Vilhauer, McClung, & Stenzel, LLPMay 2004 - October 2006
Education
Gonzaga University School of Law 2002 — 2005
JD
Vanderbilt University 1997 — 2001
McDermott Will & Emery June 2012 - March 2015
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. September 2011 - May 2012
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione May 2011 - September 2011
McDermott Will & Emery August 2009 - April 2011
Skills
patent prosecution, problem solving, docketing, patents, patent searching, intellectual property, due diligence, litigation, legal research, legal writing, Westlaw, patent portfolio..., CPI, Legal Writing, Patent Searching, Litigation Support
Education
The Soma Institute 2012 — 2013
LMT, Clinical Massage Therapy
Governors State University 2006 — 2009
MA, Political and Justice Studies
Roosevelt University 2005 — 2005
Certificate, Paralegal Studies
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2000 — 2004
BA, Political Science
Lathrop & Gage LLP September 2014 - Present
Banner & Witcoff, LTD. December 2005 - September 2014
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. August 2001 - December 2005
Lahive and Cockfield, LLP May 2000 - August 2001
UMass Medical School 1992 - 1999
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property
Education
Humboldt State University
B.S., Cellular/Molecular Biology
Suffolk University Law School
JD, law
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Ph.D., Molecular Genetics and Microbiology
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. May 2001 - Present
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patentability, Trademarks, Patents
Education
George Mason University School of Law 1988 — 1992
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Michigan 1985 — 1986
B.S.E.
Raptor Pharmaceuticals March 2015 - Present
InterMune, Inc. August 2010 - March 2015
InterMune, Inc. January 2005 - July 2010
PDL BioPharma February 2001 - January 2005
Howrey Simon LLP June 1997 - February 2001
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. June 1995 - June 1997
Skills
Intellectual Property, Licensing, Technology Transfer, Pharmaceutical Industry, Lifesciences, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Drug Discovery, Due Diligence, Commercialization, Life Sciences
Education
Northwestern University 1995 — 1996
M.S., Biotechnology
Arizona State University 1990 — 1993
J.D.
University of California, Santa Cruz 1983 — 1987
B.A., Economics, Emphasis in Business Administration
Hewlett-Packard 2011 - Present
Fish & Richardson P.C. 2005 - 2011
Shumaker & Sieffert, P.A. 2010 - 2010
Fish & Richardson P.C. 2004 - 2004
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. 2003 - 2003
Avanade 2000 - 2002
Accenture 1999 - 2000
Thomson Consumer Electronics 1996 - 1997
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Licensing, Patentability, Due Diligence, Litigation, Trade Secrets, Courts, Appeals, Legal Research, Trademarks, Software Licensing, Electrical Engineering, Patent Drafting, Patent preparation, Patent Analysis, Acquisition Integration, Patent Strategy, Intellectual Property..., Patent Portfolio..., Software Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Licensing Agreements, Open Source Licensing, Open Source, Registered Patent...
Education
Northwestern University School of Law 2002 — 2005
JD, cum laude
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1995 — 1999
BS, Electrical Engineering, magna cum laude
Illinois Math & Science Academy (IMSA) 1992 — 1995
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. 2008 - Present
Covington & Burling 2005 - 2008
Ross, Dixon & Masback 1986 - 1996
Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Pamplin College of Business 1981 — 1985
Georgetown University Law Center
EY September 2013 - Present
a Public Accounting firm April 2011 - September 2013
Ernst & Young March 2007 - April 2011
Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd. September 2006 - March 2007
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. April 1999 - September 2006
Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Intellectual Property, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Patents, Internal Audit, Analysis, Human Resources, Budgets, Accounting
Education
American Institute of Paralegal Studies 1995 — 1996
Paralegal Certificate, Business Administration and Management, General
College of DuPage 1989 — 1991
Associate of Arts (AA), Business Administration and Management, General
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates April 2014 - Present
Latham & Watkins August 2012 - April 2014
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. November 2007 - August 2012
Strategics, Inc. October 2005 - April 2007
Leader FX May 2005 - September 2005
Skills
Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Media Relations
Education
Rangsit University 2004 — 2005
International Business
Loyola University Chicago 2001 — 2005
B.A., Cum Laude, Political Science, International Studies
Morgan Park Academy 1998 — 2001
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman April 2012 - Present
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. April 2006 - April 2012
Patton Boggs LLP 2004 - 2006
Mintz Levin 2002 - 2004
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Patent Litigation, Patentability, Licensing, IP, Due Diligence, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Docketing
Education
Northern Virginia Community College
Network Administration/Business Management
Arlington Public Schools August 2011 - Present
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. 2008 - August 2011
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. March 2008 - January 2010
Skills
Student Counseling, Teaching, Community Outreach, Career Counseling, Student Development, Special Education
Education
Marymount University 2009 — 2011
MA, School Counseling
Penn State University 2003 — 2007
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. April 2007 - Present
Finnegan Henderson May 2006 - August 2006
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit August 2005 - December 2005
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office July 2002 - August 2005
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 2004 — 2007
J.D.
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1997 — 2002
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. May 1997 - Present
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Trade Secrets, Invention, Intellectual Property, Patent Applications, Trademarks, Patent Litigation
Education
George Mason University School of Law 1996 — 1999
Juris Doctor
University of Colorado Boulder 1993 — 1995
Master of Science (MS)
Washington University in St. Louis 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Linda M. Bernhart May 2012 - Present
NTVI Federal Inc December 2011 - May 2012
International Relief and Development (IRD) February 2009 - December 2011
Case Design/Remodeling October 2005 - August 2008
Arnold and Porter February 2002 - October 2005
Blank Rome LLP December 1995 - December 1999
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. May 1991 - September 1994
Winston & Strawn LLP March 1988 - April 1991
Skills
Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Account Reconciliation, Internal Controls, Microsoft Excel, Costpoint, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Budgets, Auditing, Managerial Finance, Accounting, QuickBooks, Non-profits, Strategic Financial..., WinTeam, SAP, SOP Development, SOP Authoring
Education
George Mason University 1980 — 1982
BS Business Administration, Accounting, Decision Sciences
McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP 1996 - Present
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. 1995 - 1996
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 1991 - 1995
Northrop Defense Systems 1985 - 1988
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Litigation, Patent Litigation, Patents, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Licensing, Patentability, Trademarks, Prosecution, Registered Patent..., Copyright Law, Client Counseling, Appeals, Trademark Infringement, Cyberlaw, Software Patents, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Corporate Law, Civil Litigation, Courts, Litigation Support, Legal Writing
Education
DePaul University College of Law 1988 — 1991
J.D., Law
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1981 — 1985
B.S., Electrical Engineering
Brother Rice High School 1977 — 1981
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. 1976 - Present
American Bar Association's Section of Intellectual Property Law (ABA-IPL) August 2014 - Present
American Bar Association’s Section of Intellectual Property Law (ABA-IPL) August 2013 - August 2014
American Bar Association’s Section of Intellectual Property Law (ABA-IPL) August 2012 - August 2013
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit 1975 - 1976
USPTO 1970 - 1975
Skills
Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Trade Secrets, Patents, Trademarks, Patentability, Trademark Infringement, Intellectual Property, Copyright Law, Prosecution, Licensing, Registered Patent..., Unfair Competition, Client Counseling, Litigation, Invention, Appeals, Trials, Software Patents, Patent Portfolio..., Legal Opinions, Cyberlaw, Patent Applications, Intellectual Asset...
Education
Georgetown University Law Center
J.D.
Rochester Institute of Technology 1966 — 1970
B.S.E.E., Engineering
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. 1997 - Present
Allied Signal Engines (now Honeywell) 1989 - 1994
Skills
Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution
Education
Arizona State University College of Law 1994 — 1997
JD, Law
University of Phoenix 1992 — 1994
MBA, Management
Illinois Institute of Technology 1984 — 1988
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Law Offices of Dale A. Malone January 2009 - Present
The Beer Lawyer January 2009 - Present
Avid Technology July 2007 - November 2008
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. May 1986 - July 2007
Banner & Witcoff 1984 - 2007
Quincy Ships Brewing Company November 1999 - June 2002
Skills
Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Patent Litigation, Trademarks, Patents, Licensing, Patent Prosecution, Craft Beer, Beverage Alcohol Law
Education
University of Michigan Law School 1983 — 1986
J.D., Law
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1979 — 1983
S.B. Chem. Eng., Chemical Engineering
Cytonome/ST, LLC July 2013 - Present
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. July 2007 - July 2013
McCormick, Paulding & Huber 2003 - 2007
Finnegan Henderson 1997 - 2003
TRW, Space & Technology Group 1982 - 1989
Skills
Patents, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Registered Patent..., Prosecution, Litigation, Patent Applications, Patentability, Intellectual Property, Appeals, Invention, Client Counseling, Legal Research, Licensing Agreements, Patent Licensing
Education
George Mason University School of Law 1994 — 1997
JD, Patent Law
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1980 — 1982
MS, Mechanical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1976 — 1980
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Plumsea Law Group, LLC December 2012 - Present
Smith-Midland Corporation August 2011 - December 2012
Vision Technologies May 2011 - August 2011
Kramer & Amado, P.C. January 2008 - March 2011
Duane Morris LLP 2006 - January 2008
IP Central LLC 2005 - 2006
Foley & Lardner LLP 2004 - 2006
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. 1984 - 1994
Skills
Management, Intellectual Property, Patents, Policy, Administration, Patent Prosecution, Leadership, Litigation Support, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Microsoft Office, Records Management, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Trademarks, Training, Litigation, Licensing, Employee Relations, Outlook
Education
University of Maryland University College 1992 — 1995
Masters, Int'l Business Management - Strategic Planning & Int'l Commerce
Regis University 1981 — 1982
Associate, Applied Science - Optics
Regis University 1979 — 1982
BS, Business Administration
McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd. August 2012 - Present
McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd. February 2001 - July 2012
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. February 1996 - February 2001
TTX Company 1979 - 1992
Skills
Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Patents, Human Resources, Licensing
Education
DePaul University 2012 — 2012
PHR Certification, Human Resources
Moraine Valley Community College 1982 — 1986
Associate's Degree, Business
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch July 2008 - Present
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP March 2006 - June 2008
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. November 2003 - February 2006
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Trademarks, Patentability, Patent Litigation, Prosecution, Licensing
Education
Hampton University
United States Olympic Committee October 1999 - Present
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman July 1997 - June 1999
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. July 1996 - July 1997
Steptoe & Johnson LLP August 1992 - June 1996
steptoe & Johnson LLP 1992 - 1996
Skills
Trademarks, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Entertainment Law, Litigation, Sports Marketing, Prosecution, Sports Law, Legal Writing, Copyright Law, Sports Management, Sponsorship, Legal Research, Contract Negotiation, Legal Compliance
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 1989 — 1992
J.D., Law
University of California, Berkeley 1985 — 1989
B.A., Political Science, Economics
Langley High School 1981 — 1985
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. August 2015 - Present
Georgetown University Law Center August 2012 - Present
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. May 2014 - January 2015
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. January 2014 - May 2014
Supreme Court Institute at Georgetown University Law Center August 2013 - May 2014
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. May 2013 - August 2013
AWI December 2010 - August 2012
United States Census Bureau February 2010 - August 2010
Princeton University 2007 - 2009
Princeton University 2005 - 2009
Skills
Java, PHP, HTML, jQuery, Microsoft Office, JavaScript, CSS, Web Applications, C, Web Development, Mobile Applications, Visual Basic
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 2012 — 2015
Juris Doctor
Princeton University 2005 — 2009
A.B., Computer Science
Spotswood High School 2001 — 2005
Honors Diploma
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. 1998 - Present
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. 2006 - 2010
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP August 1998 - June 2003
Skills
Litigation, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Microsoft Office, Legal Research
Education
Widener University School of Law 2003 — 2006
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
James Madison University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History
Suvoda October 2014 - Present
Genentech June 2013 - October 2014
Genentech June 2010 - May 2013
Oracle (Phase Forward Inc) September 2009 - July 2010
Oracle (Phase Forward Inc) May 2008 - September 2009
Oracle (Clarix Informatics) November 2007 - May 2008
Yeshiva University High School August 2005 - July 2007
Merck August 2003 - August 2004
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. June 2000 - December 2002
National Institutes of Health June 1999 - August 1999
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., GMP, 21 CFR Part 11, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Change Management, Software Documentation, Technology Transfer, Testing, Technical Writing, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Manufacturing, Management, FDA, Analysis
Education
Princeton University 1999 — 2003
BSE, Chemical Engineering
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. 1996 - Present
IBM 1987 - 1992
Education
UNH School of Law 1993 — 1996
JD, Intellectual Property
Clarkson University 1979 — 1983
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
3M January 2013 - Present
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. May 2006 - December 2012
Savannah River National Laboratory August 2002 - September 2005
Skills
Patents, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Patentability, Trademark Infringement, Licensing, Registered Patent..., Copyright Law, Trade Secrets, Litigation
Education
Michigan Technological University 1995 — 2002
Ph.D., Chemistry
Macalester College 1991 — 1995
BA, Chemistry
Barich IP Law Group August 2013 - Present
Rathje & Woodward, LLC July 2012 - July 2013
McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd. May 1999 - January 2012
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. July 1991 - March 1999
RYKO Manufacturing Co. May 1984 - June 1991
Skills
Legal Writing, Litigation, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Legal Research, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Filing
Education
College of DuPage
real estate
Des Moines Area Community College
Des Moines Technical High School
Graduated salutatorian of class, Secretarial
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. October 2012 - Present
The Eclipse Group LLP July 2009 - October 2012
Orbitz Worldwide March 2008 - November 2008
360Works May 2004 - August 2006
Domino's Pizza July 2000 - May 2004
Skills
Intellectual Property
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2006 — 2009
J.D., Certificate in Intellectual Property
Santa Clara University School of Law 2007 — 2007
Comparative IP Law Program, Center for Global Law & Policy
Georgia Institute of Technology 2000 — 2004
B.S., Computer Science
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. November 2014 - Present
McDermott Will & Emery May 2012 - October 2014
McDermott Will & Emery March 2011 - May 2012
Freddie Mac August 2007 - February 2011
Freddie Mac May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Business Analysis, Policy, Access, Process Improvement, Document Management, Data Entry, Requirements Analysis, Legal Research, Records Management, Program Management, Information Management, Risk Management, Knowledge Management, Quality Assurance, Training
Education
George Mason University 2007 — 2010
B.A., Global Affairs, concentration: Latin America
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. August 2014 - Present
United States Patent and Trademark Office July 2005 - June 2014
International Center for Missing and Exploited Children June 2012 - May 2013
Skills
Intellectual Property, Invention, Computer Engineering, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Patentability, Electrical Engineering, Legal Writing, Patent Applications, Trademarks, Legal Research, Litigation, Patent Litigation, Technology Transfer
Education
The George Washington University 2009 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Carnegie Mellon University 2001 — 2005
B.S., Electrical and Computer Engineering
Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP October 2014 - Present
Brinks Gilson and Lione November 2011 - October 2014
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. February 2008 - November 2011
Kappel & Apple November 2006 - October 2007
Education
Harper College 2006 — 2007
Certificate, Paralegal Studies
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2002 — 2006
B.S., Psychology, Philosophy
Rice University June 2015 - Present
SUNY Empire State College January 2014 - June 2015
St. John's University September 2013 - May 2015
General Dynamics Information Technology May 2011 - July 2013
General Dynamics Information Technology May 2010 - January 2011
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. June 2009 - January 2010
Skills
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Government, Technical Writing, SharePoint, Software Documentation, Proposal Writing, Editing, Program Management, Visio, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Office, Temporary Placement, Technical Recruiting, Software Development, Applicant Tracking...
Education
Rice University 2015 — 2020
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), English Language and Literature/Letters
St. John's University 2013 — 2015
Master’s Degree, English Language and Literature/Letters
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 2009 — 2011
BA, English
University of South Carolina-Columbia 2007 — 2009
St. John's University
Master of Arts (MA), English
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. 1999 - Present
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Patent Prosecution, Trademark & Copyright..., Litigation, Patent Litigation
Education
Yale Law School 1991 — 1994
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1988 — 1991
Bachelor’s Degree, Chemical Engineering
Daniel S. Swayze, Jr. June 2012 - Present
Bikram Yoga Key West November 2011 - Present
Law Office of Scott C. Harris January 2010 - Present
Glad Tidings Tabernacle, Inc. June 2011 - July 2013
PCT Law Group June 2011 - February 2012
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. December 2005 - January 2010
Oliff & Berridge, PLC June 2003 - December 2005
Burns, Doane, Swecker & Mathis April 2001 - June 2003
Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto February 1992 - February 1999
Cushman, Darby & Cushman September 1987 - February 1992
Skills
Type 85-90 wpm, PATTSY, Elite, TMWeb, InProma Web, Appeals, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Patents, Legal Assistance, Patent Litigation
Education
Northern Virginia Community College 1989 — 1994
Associates, General Studies
Jackson Walker L.L.P. November 2014 - Present
Richards Rodriguez & Skeith LLP April 2014 - October 2014
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. January 2014 - March 2014
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. April 2013 - December 2013
Oblon Spivak December 2012 - March 2013
Oblon Spivak November 2011 - November 2012
Oblon Spivak August 2011 - November 2011
Boston University International Relations Department January 2010 - May 2011
Council On Hemisphiric Affairs June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Administrative..., Legal Assistance, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Research, Westlaw
Education
The George Washington University 2012 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), Paralegal Studies
Boston University 2008 — 2011
B.A., International Relations, Spanish
Fish & Richardson P.C. May 2015 - July 2015
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. May 2014 - August 2014
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard January 2011 - July 2013
USS RENTZ (FFG 46) July 2008 - December 2010
Skills
Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Military, Navy, Project Management, Lean, Engineering Management, Program Management, Six Sigma, Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Engineering, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw
Education
University of Michigan Law School 2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Northwestern University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Bishop Kelly High School 2000 — 2004
High School
Lenovo January 2013 - Present
Infineon Technologies North America Corp. December 2005 - December 2012
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. June 2000 - November 2005
Hoffman, Wasson & Gitler May 1997 - June 2005
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Invention, Patentability, Trademarks, Licensing
Education
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University 1983 — 1986
Doctor of Law (JD)
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1979 — 1983
BS, Electrical Engineering
Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP May 2013 - Present
USPTO Office of Chief Economist 2014 - 2014
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd. August 2011 - August 2013
Ropes & Gray LLP January 2010 - August 2011
Stanford University 2006 - 2010
Westinghouse Electric Company August 2007 - December 2008
Bell Laboratories May 2005 - August 2007
United States Marine Corps May 2001 - May 2005
Skills
Patents, Leadership
Education
Duke University School of Law 2012 — 2015
J.D.
Stanford University 2006 — 2010
M.S., M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Duke University 1997 — 2001
B.S.E., A.B., Mechanical Engineering, Geology