Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch

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Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Qiana Graham Qiana Graham Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Qiana Graham's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience March 2011 - December 2012
Job Experienced Patent Prosecution Specialist
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Venable LLP  January 2013 - August 2014
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   March 2011 - December 2012
Antonelli, Terry, Stout & Kraus   September 2008 - May 2009
Crowell & Moring LLP  December 2005 - August 2008

Skills
Program Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Management, Training, Team Building, Nonprofits, Social Media, Legal Research, Event Management, Research, Public Relations, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Accounting, Litigation, Government, Litigation Support, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Lotus Notes, Editing, Event Planning, Public Policy, Invoicing

Education
Prince George's Community College
Business Administration/Management

Eve Frank Eve Frank Princeton, New Jersey Details
Eve Frank's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience August 1999 - December 2000
Job Senior Counsel, Patents at BristolMyers Squibb
Industry Pharmaceuticals
Experience
Bristol-Myers Squibb  January 2006 - Present
Foley & Lardner LLP  September 2003 - December 2005
Foley & Lardner LLP  January 2001 - August 2003
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   August 1999 - December 2000

Skills
Patents, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2000 — 2003
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Florida   1994 — 1999
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biochemistry

Northwestern University   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Chemistry

Edward Sikorski Edward Sikorski San Diego, California Details
Edward Sikorski's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience 1995 - 1998
Job Patent Litigation and Trial Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
DLA Piper  2000 - Present
Luce Forward  1998 - 2000
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   1995 - 1998
USPTO  1990 - 1995

Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent Litigation, Due Diligence, Patent Applications, Patent Prosecution, Licensing, Start-ups, Prosecution, Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercial Litigation, Trademarks, Litigation, Joint Ventures

Education
The George Washington University Law School
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Patents and Intellectual Property

American University, Washington College of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical Engineering

Flor Gonzalez Flor Gonzalez Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Flor Gonzalez's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience February 1998 - February 2008
Job Senior Marketing Coordinator at Strasburger & Price, LLP
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Strasburger & Price, LLP   April 2013 - Present
Jackson & Campbell, P.C.   March 2010 - March 2012
Legal Marketing Association  2011 - 2012
FDG & Co.   February 2008 - 2012
George Washington University  2008 - 2009
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   February 1998 - February 2008

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Business Development, Competitive Intelligence, International Marketing, Team Leadership, Project Management, Seminar & Event..., Market Research & Data..., Client Relations, Social Media, Marketing, CRM, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Leadership, New Business Development, Market Research

Education
The George Washington University   1999 — 2009
B.A., Psychology

J. Browning (J.B.) Fitzgerald, Ph.D. J. Browning (J.B.) Fitzgerald, Ph.D. Lenexa, Kansas Details
J. Browning (J.B.) Fitzgerald, Ph.D.'s Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience May 2014 - August 2014
Job The University of Kansas
Industry
Experience
The University of Kansas  August 2013 - Present
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   May 2014 - August 2014
The University of Kansas Medical Center  June 2013 - May 2014

Education
University of Kansas School of Law   2013 — 2016

The University of Kansas Medical Center   2008 — 2013
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Molecular Physiology

Emory University   2003 — 2005
Master's Degree, Theology/Theological Studies

Southern Nazarene University   1998 — 2003
Bachelor's Degree, Biology-Chemistry and English

Marcus Luepke Marcus Luepke Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Marcus Luepke's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience September 2014 - Present
Job Of Counsel at Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   September 2014 - Present
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP   May 2006 - September 2014
The Coca-Cola Company  September 2005 - May 2006
BMW  January 1999 - April 2005
Howrey LLP  October 1998 - December 1998
Wuesthoff & Wuesthoff   October 1997 - July 1998
Krohn Law Firm   April 1993 - September 1997
Murray & Nelder   July 1992 - September 1992
Deutsche Bank  February 1983 - January 1985
Bundeswehr (German Military Service)   October 1981 - December 1982

Skills
Trademarks, Prosecution, Trademark Infringement, Intellectual Property, Copyright Law, Licensing, Enforcement, Unfair Competition, Trademark Clearance..., Trademark Portfolio..., Trademark Counseling, Trade Secrets, Legal Research, Legal Advice, Patents

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2006 — 2007
LL.M, Intellectual Property Law

Universität Hamburg   1990 — 1990
Dr. jur. (Doctorate/Ph.D), Law

Universität Hamburg   1985 — 1990
JD, Law

Molly Slattery Molly Slattery Arlington, Virginia Details
Molly Slattery's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience June 2010 - Present
Job Substitute assistant teacher at Arlington public school
Industry
Experience
Arlington public school   March 2014 - Present
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   June 2010 - Present
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   June 2003 - August 2009

Skills
Microsoft Office, Research, Teamwork, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Administrative..., Legal Writing, Outlook, Legal Research, Access, Intellectual Property, Time Management

Education
Franklin Pierce Law Center   2009 — 2013
Master's degree, Intellectual Property Law

Ferrum College   2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General

Sean Hendry Sean Hendry Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Sean Hendry's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience January 2012 - February 2012
Job Web Design
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
AFBA  September 2013 - April 2014
Shoptaw Design  August 2012 - October 2012
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   January 2012 - February 2012
NeoNiche Marketing Group   August 2011 - January 2012
George Mason Mortgage LLC  October 2011 - November 2011
DMC Companies   June 2011 - August 2011
RIBD   June 2010 - August 2010
Radford University  June 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Marketing Communications, Online Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Social Media, Media Planning, SRDS, Media Buying, Simmons, Guerrilla Marketing, Event Planning, Account Coordination, Product Sampling, Workamajig, Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Street Teams, Experiential Events, Pointroll, Relationship Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Online Marketing

Education
Northern Virginia Community College   2012 — 2013
Not applicable, Certificate of Web Design Program

Radford University Communications   2003 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Communications: Advertising

Craig Schultz Craig Schultz Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Craig Schultz's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience October 2005 - April 2009
Job Business Development Manager, IP Practice at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC  June 2015 - Present
Dentons  August 2014 - May 2015
Self Employed Consultant  August 2012 - August 2014
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP   March 2011 - March 2012
Howrey LLP  April 2010 - March 2011
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   October 2005 - April 2009
The National Academies  February 1998 - September 2005
Railinc  1997 - 1998
University of Virginia  1996 - 1997

Skills
Project Management, InDesign, Website Development, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Fundraising, Proposal Writing, Writing Skills, Intellectual Property, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Marketing Research, New Business Development, Personnel Supervision, Antitrust, Data Analysis, Training & Development, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe LiveCycle Designer, Adobe Software, Social Media, Westlaw, PACER, Dunn & Bradstreet, Bloomberg, Hoovers, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Patents, Editing, Business Development, Market Research, Copyright Law, Strategy, Social Networking, Marketing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Analysis, Legal Marketing, CRM, Research, Newsletters, Licensing, Trademarks, Management, Writing

Education
University of Virginia   1993 — 1995
MA, Art History

University of Michigan   1987 — 1991
BA, High Honors, Art History

Huron High School

Kirubel Tsehai Kirubel Tsehai Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Kirubel Tsehai's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience May 2013 - June 2013
Job Business Intelligence Analyst | Specializing in data mining, manipulation, and visualization
Industry Legal Services
Experience
eTERA Consulting  June 2013 - Present
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   May 2013 - June 2013
Staples  June 2009 - September 2010

Skills
Visual Analytics, Business Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Office, Statistics, Databases, Data Modeling, Customer Service

Education
George Mason University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Economics, 3.7

Jennifer Blanton Jennifer Blanton San Diego, California Details
Jennifer Blanton's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience August 2012 - December 2012
Job Attorney at Buche & Associates, P.C.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Buche & Associates, P.C.   November 2013 - Present
San Diego County Superior Court  January 2013 - May 2013
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   August 2012 - December 2012
SAIC  February 2002 - April 2006

Skills
Research, Patents, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Intellectual Property

Education
University of San Diego School of Law   2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

Wake Forest University   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry

Elizabeth Richards Elizabeth Richards Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Elizabeth Richards's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience September 2014 - Present
Job Senior Client Relations Coordinator at Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   September 2014 - Present
Hogan Lovells  January 2014 - August 2014
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   July 2006 - January 2014

Skills
Email Marketing, Outlook, Marketing, Microsoft Office, CRM, Event Planning, Event Management, Research, PowerPoint, Management, Strategic Communications, Editing, Fundraising, Customer Service, Advertising, Social Media

Education
The George Washington University   2008 — 2011
Certificate Program, Event Management

William & Mary
B.A., Psychology

Erin Keavney Erin Keavney Greater New York City Area Details
Erin Keavney's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience March 2000 - March 2006
Job VP, Head of Human Capital Management
Industry Staffing and Recruiting
Experience
SF Staffing Solutions, LLC   January 2012 - Present
StuFund Holdings, LLC   April 2006 - Present
Johnson & Johnson  November 2004 - April 2006
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   March 2000 - March 2006

Skills
Recruiting, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Training, Account Management, Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Strategic Planning, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Real Estate, HR Policies, Benefits Administration, Payroll Services, Workers Compensation, Human Resources, Business Unit Start-up, 401k, Multi-state Payroll..., Onboarding, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Patent Prosecution, Government Filings, QuickBooks, Trademarks, Minority Business..., Notary Public, Microsoft Suites, SharePoint Designer, Ariba, Legal Documents, Legal Compliance, Payroll, Management

Education
University of Massachusetts at Lowell
Paralegal Studies

Marymount University   1996 — 1998
Fashion Design & Merchandising

Watchung Hills Regional High School

Alan Pedersen-Giles Alan Pedersen-Giles Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Alan Pedersen-Giles's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience June 1999 - February 2001
Job Patent Attorney at Intel Corporation
Industry Semiconductors
Experience
Intel Corporation  August 2003 - Present
Harrity & Snyder   February 2001 - August 2003
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   June 1999 - February 2001
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP   June 1997 - June 1999
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office   June 1996 - June 1997
Space Applications Corporation  July 1994 - June 1996
Analytical Services and Materials, Inc   March 1993 - July 1994

Skills
Mobile Devices, Patent Litigation, Program Management, Patentability, Invention, Patent Prosecution, Algorithms, Intellectual Property, Patents, Trademarks, Prosecution, Licensing, Wireless, LTE, Trade Secrets, WiFi, Due Diligence

Education
George Mason University School of Law   1996 — 2000
J.D, Intellectual Property

Purdue University   1991 — 1992
M.S, Electrical Engineering; Automatic Control

University of Virginia   1987 — 1991
B.S, Electrical Engineering

Hyunseok Park Hyunseok Park Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Hyunseok Park's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience May 2012 - August 2012
Job Associate at Sughrue Mion PLLC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Sughrue Mion PLLC  October 2013 - Present
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   May 2012 - August 2012
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   June 2011 - July 2011
Eruum Patent Law Firm   December 2006 - June 2010
International Intellectual Property Training Institute @ KIPO   May 2009 - May 2009
Hanbit Intellectual Property Center   March 2007 - July 2008
US Army  June 2002 - April 2004

Skills
Patents, Licensing, Legal Research, Trademarks, Intellectual Property

Education
Franklin Pierce Law Center   2010 — 2013
JD, Law

Korea University   1999 — 2007
BS, Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering

James M. Slattery James M. Slattery Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
James M. Slattery's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience October 1976 - Present
Job Partner at Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch, LLP (BSKB)
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   October 1976 - Present

Skills
Trademarks, Litigation, Copyright Law, Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Unfair Competition, Legal Writing, Arbitration, Trade Secrets, Courts, Patent Prosecution, Patentability, Dispute Resolution, Trademark Infringement, Licensing, Prosecution, Commercial Litigation, Legal Opinions, Cyberlaw, Registered Patent..., Intellectual Asset..., Client Counseling, Software Patents, Invention, Patent Portfolio..., Patent Applications, Copyright Infringement, Domain Names, Trade Dress, IT law, Intellectual Property..., Anti-counterfeiting, Entertainment Law, Drafting patent..., Computer Law, Advertising Law, Intellectual Property..., Competition Law, Non-disclosure...

Education
University of Baltimore School of Law
J.D.

University of Notre Dame
B.S.M.E.

Celia de la Torre Celia de la Torre Bethesda, Maryland Details
Celia de la Torre's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience 2000 - 2005
Job Founder Biztant LLC, "Your Instant Business Assistant"
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Biztant, LLC   March 2009 - Present
Kenyon & Kenyon  September 2004 - June 2009
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   2000 - 2005

Skills
Business Planning, Organizational..., Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Performance Management, Management Consulting, Employee Relations, Talent Management, HR Strategy, Start-ups, Employee Engagement, Financial Management, New Business Development, Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Labor Relations, Marketing Strategy, Administration, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Contract Negotiation, Deferred Compensation, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Personnel Management, Recruiting, Research, Social Media, Social Networking, System Administration, Training, Employee Benefits, Budgets, Team Building, Business Development, Coaching, HRIS, Human Resources, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Negotiation, Leadership Development

Education
Marymount University   2008 — 2010
Master, Human Resource Management

George Mason University   1995 — 1999
B.S., Biology/Anthropology

Bishop o'connell   1992 — 1995
High School Diploma, College Prep

Shontel Wood Shontel Wood Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Shontel Wood's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience 2008 - 2010
Job Paralegal at Fujitsu
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Fujitsu  December 2010 - Present
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   2008 - 2010
Hunton & Williams LLP  1999 - 2004

Skills
Patents, Licensing, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property, Legal Assistance, Document Review, Privacy Law, Employment Law, Corporate Governance, Dispute Resolution, Litigation Support, Westlaw, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Legal Research

Education
Kaplan University   2008 — 2010
Associate of Applied Science, Paralegal Studies

Kristi Rupert Sawert Kristi Rupert Sawert Arlington, Virginia Details
Kristi Rupert Sawert's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience 1999 - 2005
Job Associate Solicitor at U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Industry Legal Services
Experience
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   April 2009 - Present
Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP   2007 - 2009
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit   2006 - 2007
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates   2005 - 2006
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   1999 - 2005

Skills
Litigation, Intellectual Property, Registered Patent..., Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Patentability, Legal Writing, Public Speaking, Teaching, Biotechnology, Trademarks, Prosecution, Trademark Infringement, Patents

Education
The George Washington University   2000 — 2004
J.D., Law

The Ohio State University   1994 — 1999
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biochemistry

Berea College   1990 — 1994
B.A., Biology, General

Paul G. Blazer High School

Adam Bobel Adam Bobel Lake Forest, Illinois Details
Adam Bobel's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience August 2011 - December 2011
Job Patent Attorney at Neptun Light, Inc.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Neptun Light, Inc.   September 2013 - Present
NuVasive  August 2012 - December 2012
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   August 2011 - December 2011
Pfizer  May 2011 - August 2011
Neptun Light, Inc.   June 2009 - July 2010

Skills
Patents, Patent Applications, Patent Searching, Prior Art Search, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution

Education
University of San Diego School of Law   2010 — 2013
J.D. (Cum Laude), University of San Diego School of Law, 2013, Intellectual Property Law, GPA: 3.52. Class Rank: 42/316 (Tie)

Georgetown University Graduate School   2008 — 2009
Master of Science (M.S.), Biotechnology, Graduated in top 10%

Georgetown University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, General, Cum laude

Crystal Webb Crystal Webb Greater Atlanta Area Details
Crystal Webb's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience 1989 - 1997
Job Lead Talent Placement Specialist Florida/Georgia Market at Manpower
Industry Staffing and Recruiting
Experience
Manpower  April 2014 - Present
Manpower  October 2009 - April 2014
Manpower  April 2006 - October 2009
Manpower  June 1998 - April 2006
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   1989 - 1997

Skills
Recruiting, Development Of Employees, Goal Oriented, Staffing Coordination, Staffing Services, Customer Service, Customer Oriented, Microsoft Office, Employee Orientations, Payroll, Human Resources, Contract Recruitment, Recruitment Advertising, Troubleshooting, Kronos Timekeeping, Temporary Placement, Applicant Tracking..., Temporary Staffing, Talent Acquisition, Management, Leadership

Education
University of Phoenix   2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Human Resources Management and Services

Brad Fach Brad Fach Charlotte, North Carolina Area Details
Brad Fach's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience August 2000 - September 2003
Job Senior Associate Director, Office of Technology Transfer at UNC Charlotte
Industry Higher Education
Experience
UNC Charlotte  June 2007 - Present
Patentseq, llc   September 2003 - May 2007
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   August 2000 - September 2003

Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patent Valuation, Patent Searching, Licensing, Business Strategy, IP Management, Patent Portfolio..., Patents, Commercialization, Intellectual Property, Lifesciences, Biotechnology, Physics, IP management, Nanotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology

Education
The Johns Hopkins University   2004 — 2006
MBA

The Johns Hopkins University   2003 — 2006
MS, Biotechnology

James Madison University   1996 — 2000
BS, ISAT Biotechnology

Charu Mehta Charu Mehta San Francisco, California Details
Charu Mehta's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience November 2007 - December 2009
Job Intellectual Property Counsel
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Splunk  August 2015 - Present
SAP  August 2012 - August 2015
Müller Bore & Partner   December 2010 - August 2012
Mannava & Kang P.C.   January 2010 - September 2010
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   November 2007 - December 2009
USPTO  September 2006 - October 2007
Washington Mutual  April 2002 - August 2004

Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patent Drafting, Patent Strategy, Client Counseling, Intellectual Property, Patentability, Prosecution, Invention, Patents

Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology   2004 — 2009
Juris Doctor

DePaul University   1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Science

Venus Lee Venus Lee Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Venus Lee's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience 1986 - 1994
Job Billing Analyst at Mayer Brown LLP
Industry Accounting
Experience
Mayer Brown LLP  September 2013 - Present
Blank Rome LLP  June 2011 - July 2013
Howrey LLP  March 2010 - March 2011
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP formerly Beers and Cutler, PLLC   April 2005 - February 2010
Beers & Cutler PLLC  2005 - 2010
APCO Worldwide  2004 - 2005
LECG  2002 - 2003
Steptoe & Johnson LLP  1995 - 2002
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   1986 - 1994

Skills
Litigation, General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounting, Tax, Financial Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Financial Reporting, QuickBooks, Budgets, Mergers, Mergers & Acquisitions, Due Diligence, SEC filings, Invoicing, Auditing, Management, Finance

Education
Northern Virginia Community College   1983 — 1986
CIS, Minor in Accounting

Groveton High School

Groveton High School

Groveton High School

Prince George's Community College
Real Estate License, Real Estate

Robert Goozner Robert Goozner Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Robert Goozner's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience 1999 - 2007
Job Attorney at Young & Thompson
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Young & Thompson  2007 - Present
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   1999 - 2007
Drinkard Research and Development Corporation   January 1994 - January 1999

Skills
Patent Prosecution, Chemistry, Patents, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Licensing, R&D, Patent Litigation, Nanotechnology, Trade Secrets, Prosecution, Patentability

Education
The University of Freiburg   1985 — 1986
PostDoc, Liquid Crystal Polymers

Technische Universität Clausthal   1984 — 1985
PostDoc, Liquid Crystal Polymers

Temple University   1978 — 1983
Ph.D., Physical Chemistry

University of North Carolina at Charlotte   1974 — 1977
BS, Chemistry

Jeanne Kroush Jeanne Kroush Glendale, Arizona Details
Jeanne Kroush's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience January 2014 - June 2015
Job Senior Business Analyst
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Salt River Project  August 2015 - Present
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   January 2014 - June 2015
Fennemore Craig  November 2007 - November 2013
Bechtel  1999 - 2007

Skills
Litigation Support, Legal Research, Records Management, Policy, SharePoint, Contract Negotiation, Document Management, Outlook, Access, Document Review, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Research, Microsoft Excel, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Commercial Litigation, Analysis, Administration, Legal Documents, File Management, EDRMS, Management, Training, Leadership, Project Planning, Intellectual Property, Litigation

Education
University of Phoenix   2001 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Management

Texas State University-San Marcos   1984 — 1987

Astrid E. Emond Astrid E. Emond Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Astrid E. Emond's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience January 2014 - Present
Job IP Manager & M.S. Candidate
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   January 2014 - Present
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   November 2011 - May 2014
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch, LLP   June 2011 - November 2011
Muncy, Geissler, Olds & Lowe, PLLC   November 2007 - June 2011
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   April 1998 - November 2007

Skills
Law Firm Administration, Legal Administration, Management, Employee Engagement, Team Management, Training, Organizational..., Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Trademarks, Organizational..., Photography, Docketing, Human Resources, Organizational..., Organizational..., Strategy

Education
American University   2014 — 2015
Current Masters of Science Degree Candidate

Columbia College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

George Mason University
Paralegal Certificate

Elizabeth Healy Elizabeth Healy Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Details
Elizabeth Healy's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience June 2011 - July 2011
Job at
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
University City Housing  January 2014 - Present
University City Housing  August 2013 - January 2014
County of Lackawanna Transit System   October 2012 - March 2013
Shoptaw Design  June 2012 - July 2012
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   June 2011 - July 2011
Nordstrom  June 2007 - February 2011

Skills
Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Photoshop, Illustrator, Events Coordination, Online Marketing, Brand Development, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Research, Event Management, Public Relations, Fashion, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Word, Newsletters, Microsoft Office, Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Sales, Social Networking, Facebook, Online Advertising, PowerPoint, Management

Education
University of Scranton   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing Major

Aaron Booker Aaron Booker Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Aaron Booker's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience 2001 - Present
Job at BSKB
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Freelance Graphic Design & Illustrator  April 2008 - Present
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   2001 - Present

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Training, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Audacity, InDesign, Motion Graphics, 2D graphics, Logo Design, HTML, CSS, Digital Illustration, Investment Properties, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, New Business Development, Real Estate Transactions, Knowledge Management, Graphics, Storyboarding, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Premiere, Adobe Acrobat, Animation, Maya, 3D, Final Cut Pro, Flash Animation, Video Editing, Mac, Flyers, Social Networking, Illustration, Dreamweaver, Typography, Multimedia, Concept Development, Visual Communication, Facebook, Image Editing, Drawing, Art, Web Design, Branding

Education
George Mason University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Digital Arts/ New Media

Shannon Hagan, MSN, FNP-BC Shannon Hagan, MSN, FNP-BC Richmond, Virginia Area Details
Shannon Hagan, MSN, FNP-BC's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience June 2002 - October 2003
Job Nurse Practitioner at VCU Health System
Industry Medical Practice
Experience
VCU Health System  September 2014 - Present
VCU Health System  February 2013 - Present
Leigh D. Hagan, PhD, PC - Forensic Psychology   March 2007 - May 2011
Bowman and Brooke  June 2006 - February 2007
The Marbury Law Group  October 2003 - June 2006
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   June 2002 - October 2003

Skills
Clinical Research, Nursing, Health Education, Clinical Trials, Cpr Certified, Literature Reviews, BLS, Health Promotion, Legal Writing, Hospitals, Research

Education
Virginia Commonwealth University   2013 — 2014
Master of Science (M.S.), Family Health Nurse Practitioner

Virginia Commonwealth University   2011 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

George Mason University School of Law   1999 — 2000

George Mason University   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology, General

Steve Wigmore Steve Wigmore Greater Atlanta Area Details
Steve Wigmore's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience October 1996 - May 1999
Job Partner and Intellectual Property Lawyer 6787758788 swigmore@srtslaw.com
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Smith Risley Tempel Santos LLC  April 2011 - Present
Atlanta Electronic Commerce Forum   2004 - 2014
Intellectual Property Law Section - State Bar of Georgia   July 2010 - July 2011
Sentry Law Group   April 2009 - March 2011
King & Spalding LLP  1999 - 2009
Atlanta Section of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)   2007 - 2008
Jones & Askew, LLP   May 1999 - October 1999
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   October 1996 - May 1999
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office   1993 - 1996
EG&G Technical Services  1992 - 1993

Skills
Trade Secrets, Patents, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Licensing, Trademark Infringement, Patentability, Prosecution, Litigation, Registered Patent..., Due Diligence, Patent Applications, Invention

Education
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law   1995 — 1998
Juris Doctor, Law

University of Maryland College Park   1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Rajai El-Rashed Rajai El-Rashed Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Rajai El-Rashed's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience October 2010 - December 2010
Job 2L; Catholic University, Columbus School of Law
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Catholic University, Columbus School of Law  AssociateComet InternationalDecember 2010 - January 2013
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   October 2010 - December 2010
Koofers.com  April 2010 - July 2010
Extended Stay Hotels  December 2005 - June 2006

Skills
File Management, Research, CRM, Microsoft Office, Management, Marketing, Legal Writing, PowerPoint

Education
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law   2012 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.), 3.44

Widener University School of Law (PA)   2011 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

The Catholic University of America   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science; Business Administration, International Business/Trade/Commerce, 3.02

Erin Mruk Erin Mruk Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Erin Mruk's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience August 2008 - August 2011
Job Secretarial Supervisor at Latham & Watkins
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Latham & Watkins PLC   September 2011 - Present
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   August 2008 - August 2011
Sughrue Mion PLLC  April 2007 - August 2008
Oliff & Berridge, PLC   April 2002 - April 2007

Education
The Catholic University of America   1999 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts, Media Studies/Television Production

Fanqi Meng Fanqi Meng Greater Boston Area Details
Fanqi Meng's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience 2010 - 2010
Job J.D. Candidate 2017 at University of New Hampshire School of Law, formerly Franklin Pierce Law Center
Industry Law Practice
Experience
University of New Hampshire School of Law, formerly Franklin Pierce Law Center  August 2014 - Present
Velcro Companies  June 2015 - August 2015
Liu, Shen & Associates   January 2011 - June 2014
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   2010 - 2010
Davis & Bujold   2010 - 2010

Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Patentability, Patent Searching, Freedom to Operate, Prior Art Search, Patent Applications

Education
Franklin Pierce Law Center (now University of New Hampshire School of Law)   2009 — 2010
Master's degree, Intellectual Property

University of Southampton   2006 — 2007
MSc, Microelectronics Systems Design

Northeastern University (CN)   2002 — 2006
BEng, Electronics and Information Engineering

Frank F. Shafian, CPA Frank F. Shafian, CPA Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Frank F. Shafian, CPA's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience September 1989 - April 2001
Job CEO/President at Shafian Tax & Accounting Services, PC
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Shafian Tax & Accounting Services, PC   December 2006 - Present
HeimLantz, P.C.   August 2010 - August 2011
Shafian Tax & Accounting Services, PC   December 2006 - August 2010
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP  October 2003 - February 2007
Arnold & Porter  April 2001 - September 2003
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   September 1989 - April 2001

Skills
Financial Reporting, Auditing, Mergers, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Financial Modeling, Non-profits, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Tax, Nonprofits, Small Business, Mergers & Acquisitions, Program Management

Education
Transylvania University   1977 — 1981
BBA, Business Administration/Accounting

University of Kentucky

Maeve S. Boyd Maeve S. Boyd Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Maeve S. Boyd's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience September 2005 - March 2006
Job Event Certified Bay Host, (ECBH) TopGolf
Industry Events Services
Experience
Top Golf  September 2013 - Present
RE/MAX Allegiance  November 2012 - January 2013
Cornerstone Real Estate, LLC   January 2011 - May 2012
Portfolio Realty Solutions   August 2010 - January 2011
Prudential Carruthers Realtors  July 2007 - August 2010
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   September 2005 - March 2006
Harvest Moon Media   January 2004 - January 2005

Skills
Short Sales, First Time Home Buyers, Foreclosures, Sellers, Relocation, Real Estate, REO, Investment Properties, Real Estate Transactions, Condos, Residential Homes, Property Management, Negotiation, Property, Sales, Buyers, New Homes, Leases, Selling, Listings, New Home Sales, Referrals, ABR, Single Family Homes, Buyer Representation, Brokerage, Contract Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Listing Homes, National Association of..., Home Staging, Seller Representation, Townhomes, Move Up Buyers, Perseverance, Industrious, Intuitiveness, Animal Rights, Organization, Investors, Diligent, Client Relations Skills

Education
George Mason University   2001 — 2004
Communications, Media Production

Marist College   1999 — 2001
Communication Advertising

Maria Stubbings Maria Stubbings Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Maria Stubbings's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience May 2014 - December 2014
Job Associate at Perkins Coie LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Perkins Coie LLP  August 2015 - Present
Johns Hopkins University  January 2015 - May 2015
University of Maryland School of Law  August 2012 - May 2015
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   May 2014 - December 2014
Gorman & Williams  January 2014 - May 2014
Intellectual Property Law Clinic, University of Maryland, School of Law   August 2013 - December 2013
Gorman & Williams  May 2013 - August 2013
University of Wisconsin-Madison  September 2010 - August 2012
University of Wisconsin-Madison  June 2010 - July 2012
University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Genetics   September 2008 - May 2010

Skills
Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Time Management, Editing, Public Speaking, Intellectual Property

Education
University of Maryland School of Law   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

University of Wisconsin-Madison   2010 — 2012
M.S., Life Sciences Communication

University of Wisconsin-Madison   2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Genetics

Komal Rasheed Komal Rasheed Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Komal Rasheed's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience August 2003 - December 2004
Job Senior Advisor to the Administrator of GSA
Industry Government Administration
Experience
U.S. Department of State   June 2015 - Present
U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)   May 2012 - Present
U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)   July 2005 - August 2013
Cambridge Associates, LLC  January 2005 - May 2005
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   August 2003 - December 2004
Chevy Chase Bank  June 2001 - June 2003
Arlington County Police Department  September 1999 - January 2000

Skills
Adobe Software, Microsoft Office, Business Intelligence, Analysis, Excel, Report Writing, Photoshop, Photography, MS Project, Project Portfolio..., Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Management, Asset Management, Sustainability Strategy, Real Estate, Government, Federal Government, Negotiation, Tableau, Government Procurement, Performance Improvement, Program Evaluation, Performance Reviews, Program Management, Finance, Public Speaking, Business Relationship..., Relationship Management, Publications Production, Governance, Project Management, Public Policy, Management, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Sustainability, Asset Managment, Proposal Writing, Business Analysis

Education
George Mason University - School of Management   2001 — 2005
Bachelor

James Madison University - College of Business   2000 — 2001
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

H-B Woodlawn   1993 — 2000
HS Diploma

Michael Johnfinn Michael Johnfinn Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Michael Johnfinn's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience June 2010 - August 2011
Job Senior Coordinator, Strategic Partnerships at The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars  August 2015 - Present
AARP  February 2014 - August 2015
American Public University System  September 2013 - December 2013
Tyco Integrated Security  December 2012 - September 2013
Sterling Foundation Management, LLC  August 2012 - October 2012
Siteworx  January 2012 - May 2012
Liberty Property Trust  December 2011 - January 2012
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   June 2010 - August 2011

Skills
Event Planning, Marketing, Social Networking, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, WordPress, Digital Strategy, Google Analytics, Digital Marketing, SEO, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Photoshop, Online Advertising, Web Content Management, Project Management, Leadership, Business Development, Recruiting, Microsoft Office

Education
George Mason University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Communications (B.B.A.)

Ali Wright Ali Wright Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Ali Wright's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience June 2011 - August 2011
Job Associate at Kaye Scholer LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Kaye Scholer LLP  October 2014 - Present
AdvaMed  January 2014 - May 2014
Kaye Scholer LLP  May 2013 - July 2013
AdvaMed  May 2012 - August 2012
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Legal Writing, Public Speaking, Analysis, Research, Westlaw, Editing, Lexis, Microsoft Office, Legal Research, Legal Compliance

Education
Cornell Law School   2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (JD)

Cornell University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History & French Double Major

St. Albans School   2003 — 2007
High School Diploma

Alexis Ramirez Alexis Ramirez Los Angeles, California Details
Alexis Ramirez's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience January 2004 - December 2004
Job Office Manager at Advisors LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Advisors LLP   October 2007 - Present
Biren Katzman   August 2005 - October 2007
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   January 2004 - December 2004

Skills
File Management, Administrative..., Calendaring, Wordperfect, Office Management, Administrative..., Confidentiality, PowerPoint, Legal Writing, WordPerfect, Legal Research, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Legal Assistance, Litigation, Microsoft Excel

Education
California State University-Long Beach   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance, Real Estate and Law

Don Daley Don Daley Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Don Daley's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience March 1989 - September 2001
Job Patent Strategist and Problem Solver, focusing on Digital Imaging and Internet Related Technologies
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Harness Dickey & Pierce, PLC.   October 2001 - Present
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   March 1989 - September 2001
United States Patent & Trademark Office  July 1987 - March 1989

Skills
Patents, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Client Counseling, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Legal Writing, Prosecution, Trademarks, Patent Applications, Trademark Infringement, Patentability, Trade Secrets, Invention, Legal Opinions, Copyright Law

Education
George Mason University School of Law   1988 — 1992
Doctor of Law (JD), Patent Law

Widener University   1982 — 1987
BS, Electrical Engineering

Erin J. Holden Erin J. Holden Greater San Diego Area Details
Erin J. Holden's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience May 2010 - January 2013
Job Intellectual Property Paralegal at Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch, LLP
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   May 2010 - January 2013
Pite Duncan, LLP  July 2009 - March 2010
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   June 2008 - July 2009
ACTIVE Network  March 2008 - May 2008
College Loan Corporation  February 2007 - October 2007
Homecomings Financial  February 2005 - March 2007
Kineticom  June 2004 - February 2005
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan  May 2001 - June 2004

Skills
USPTO E-Filing System, Patent Prosecution, Information Disclosure..., System Development..., Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Excel, Analysis, Courts, Legal Research, Software Documentation, Visio

Education
University of San Diego   2008 — 2008
ABA Paralegal Certificate, Business Studies

Central Michigan University   1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management Information Systems

Veronica Ayala Veronica Ayala Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Veronica Ayala's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience June 2004 - September 2006
Job Marketing Specialist | Project Coordinator
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Anderson Merchandisers  June 2015 - Present
GenEquity Mortgage  April 2014 - June 2015
Caliber Home Loans  April 2013 - March 2014
Silicon Valley Bank  October 2006 - April 2013
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   June 2004 - September 2006

Skills
Marketing, Marketing Communications, Project Management, Project Planning, Social Media, Advertising, Email Marketing, Marketing Liason, Event Planning, Event Management, Office Management, Office Administration

Education
University of Phoenix
BS, Business Management

Emily Wolford Emily Wolford Portland, Oregon Area Details
Emily Wolford's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience April 2008 - January 2013
Job Legal Assistant Litigation at Nike
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Nike  April 2014 - Present
Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman  January 2013 - April 2014
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   April 2008 - January 2013

Skills
Trademarks, Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Microsoft Office, Electronic Filing, Legal Research, Patent Prosecution, Legal Assistance, Administrative Work, Patents, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat

Education
CSU Chico   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Behavioral Sciences and Child Development

California State University-Chico   2001 — 2005
BS, Behavioral and Social Science

Caroline Milani Caroline Milani Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Caroline Milani's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience August 2009 - Present
Job Client Relations Manager at Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   August 2009 - Present
Criterion Systems  September 2007 - July 2009
Aptara  March 2006 - August 2007
American Bankruptcy Institute  November 2002 - March 2006
Krupin O'Brien   September 2001 - October 2002
Klett Rooney Lieber & Schorling  September 1999 - May 2001

Education
Allegheny College   1984 — 1988

Scott Wolinsky Scott Wolinsky Falls Church, Virginia Details
Scott Wolinsky's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience June 2014 - Present
Job Patent Agent at Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch, LLP
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   June 2014 - Present
Volpe and Koenig, P.C.   April 2003 - May 2014
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP  December 2000 - March 2003
Walker Digital, LLC   January 2000 - November 2000
USPTO  January 1994 - January 2000

Education
SUNY Stony Brook   1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Robert Downs Robert Downs Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Robert Downs's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience June 2001 - Present
Job Patent Agent at Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   June 2001 - Present
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office   January 1990 - May 2001
Dept. of the Navy  July 1982 - December 1989

Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patentability, Patent preparation, Patent Drafting, Patent Analysis, Bioinformatics..., Artificial Intelligence...

Education
George Mason University   2003 — 2008
MS, Bioinformatics

George Mason University   1998 — 2003
MS, Information Systems

Virginia Tech   1984 — 1988
MS, Computer Science

Virginia Tech   1975 — 1979
BS, Mechanical Engineering

Amanda Bartlett Amanda Bartlett Alexandria, Virginia Details
Amanda Bartlett's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience January 2010 - September 2010
Job Export Policy Analyst at General Dynamics Information Technology
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
General Dynamics Information Technology  January 2013 - Present
General Dynamics Information Technology  November 2011 - January 2013
General Dynamics Information Technology  December 2010 - November 2011
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   January 2010 - September 2010

Skills
Software Documentation, Policy, Program Management, Human Resources, Security Clearance, Defense, DoD, Military, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel

Education
Radford University   2006 — 2009
Bachelor's of Science

Jun Ha Jun Ha Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Jun Ha's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience May 2007 - September 2009
Job Associate (Patent Attorney) at Arent Fox
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Arent Fox  January 2013 - Present
Stanzione & Kim, LLP   January 2011 - December 2012
Ditthavong & Steiner, P.C.   November 2009 - December 2010
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   May 2007 - September 2009
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   May 2006 - August 2006
Duane Morris LLP  May 2005 - July 2005

Skills
Patents, Patent Prosecution, Korean, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Patent Applications, Invention, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Patentability

Education
Villanova University School of Law   2004 — 2007
JD, Law

University of Virginia   2000 — 2003
Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Duke University   1996 — 2000
BSE, Electrical Engineering & Biomedical Engineering

Fabienne Legrand Fabienne Legrand Mclean, Virginia Details
Fabienne Legrand's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience 2004 - 2005
Job Senior Client Practice Liaison at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP  February 2005 - Present
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   2004 - 2005
Rees, Broome & Diaz, P.C.   1998 - 2004

Education
Old Dominion University   1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS), Interdisciplinary Studies, Mathematics & Science

George Mason University   1995 — 1998

Steve Kirkwood Steve Kirkwood Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Steve Kirkwood's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience May 2012 - May 2014
Job Associate at Hazuki USA
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Hazuki USA   May 2014 - Present
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   May 2012 - May 2014
Lowe Hauptman Ham & Berner, LLP   November 2009 - May 2012
Shook, Hardy & Bacon   June 2006 - December 2009
MBS Direct  July 2003 - August 2006
University of Idaho  January 2000 - March 2003
Host Communications  May 1997 - January 2000
Eastern Kentucky University  August 1996 - May 1997
Eastern Kentucky University  August 1995 - May 1996
Mississippi College  August 1994 - May 1995

Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Research, Appeals, Editing, Patent Prosecution

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2007 — 2011
JD, Law

University of Missouri-Columbia   2003 — 2007
BSEE, Electrical Engineering

Eastern Kentucky University   1995 — 1997
MS, Sports Administration

University of Virginia   1991 — 1994
BA, Rhetoric

Shawn Hamidinia, Ph.D. Shawn Hamidinia, Ph.D. Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Shawn Hamidinia, Ph.D.'s Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience February 2011 - Present
Job Patent Attorney at Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch, LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   February 2011 - Present
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C.   2008 - 2008

Education
George Mason University School of Law   2008 — 2009
Visiting Student

University of California, Davis - School of Law   2006 — 2009
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

The Ohio State University   1999 — 2005
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biophysics

Case Western Reserve University   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biochemistry

Lincoln Essig Lincoln Essig Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Lincoln Essig's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience May 2007 - August 2007
Job Partner at Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP  January 2015 - Present
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP  September 2009 - Present
United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary  January 2009 - April 2009
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP  July 2008 - August 2008
McDermott Will and Emery  May 2008 - June 2008
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   May 2007 - August 2007
Space Dynamics Laboratory  May 2004 - May 2006
Utah State University  2005 - 2006
Micron Technology  May 2005 - August 2005

Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Prosecution, Patent Prosecution, Patentability, Licensing, Legal Writing, Trademarks, Legal Research, Copyright Law, Patent Applications, Research, Electrical Engineering

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2006 — 2009
Doctor of Law (JD)

Utah State University   2000 — 2006
BS, Electrical Engineering

Jeffrey Brust Jeffrey Brust Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Jeffrey Brust's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience May 2011 - October 2014
Job Information Security Analyst at NAZIT Solutions
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Naz-IT Solutions   October 2014 - Present
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   May 2011 - October 2014
Oliff & Berridge  December 2009 - June 2011
Oliff & Berridge, PLC   October 2007 - December 2009
Oliff & Berridge, PLC   March 2006 - October 2007

Skills
Litigation Support, Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Legal Research, Westlaw, FTK, Research, Computer Security, Management, Training, Wireshark, Technical Writing, VMware Workstation, Malware Analysis, Digital Forensics, Oracle VM

Education
Capitol College
Master of Science (M.S.), Information Assurance, with Honors

George Mason University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Government and International Politics

Terry L. Clark Terry L. Clark Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Terry L. Clark's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience January 1984 - October 2001
Job Member at Bass, Berry & Sims
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Bass, Berry & Sims   March 2012 - Present
Harness, Dickey & Pierce, PLC   October 2001 - February 2012
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   January 1984 - October 2001
U.S. House of Representatives   June 1984 - January 1985

Skills
Intellectual Property, Litigation, Mediation, Arbitration, Patents, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Patent Prosecution, Legal Opinions, Alternative Dispute..., Trade Secrets, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Dispute, Legal Writing, Licensing, Corporate Law, Appeals, Patent Litigation, Trials

Education
The George Washington University Law School   1984 — 1988
LLM, Patent and Trade Regulation Law

University of Kentucky College of Law   1981 — 1984
JD, Law

Murray State University   1977 — 1984
BS, Engineering Physics

Calloway County High School   1972 — 1977

Ashlyn Canfield Ashlyn Canfield Fairfax, Virginia Details
Ashlyn Canfield's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience 2000 - 2008
Job Technical Advisor at Muncy, Geissler, Olds & Lowe, PLLC
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Muncy, Geissler, Olds & Lowe, P.C.   January 2008 - Present
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   2000 - 2008
Greenblum & Bernstein, P.L.C.   1998 - 1999

Skills
Patents, Patent Applications, Biotechnology, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Petitions, Plant Patents, PCT, Design Patents

Education
Sweet Briar College   1994 — 1998

Garth Dahlen Garth Dahlen Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Garth Dahlen's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience 2009 - December 2014
Job Attorney at Mendelsohn, Drucker, & Dunleavy, P.C. Intellectual Property Attorneys
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Mendelsohn, Drucker, & Dunleavy, P.C. -- Intellectual Property Attorneys   January 2015 - Present
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   2009 - December 2014
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   1998 - December 2008
USPTO  1995 - 1998

Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Patentability, Patent Prosecution, Prosecution, Trademarks, Registered Patent..., Trade Secrets, Trademark Infringement, Legal Writing, Litigation

Education
The Catholic University of America   1999 — 2003
Doctor of Law (JD), Patent Law

Penn State University   1988 — 1993
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemistry

University of Maryland College Park   1985 — 1987
Bachelor's degree, Chemistry

Robert Racunas Robert Racunas Greater Pittsburgh Area Details
Robert Racunas's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience January 1998 - September 1999
Job Owner at RACUNAS LAW LLC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Racunas Law LLC   January 2009 - Present
Kacvinsky Daisak Bluni PLLC  January 2005 - December 2008
K&L Gates  February 2002 - January 2005
Fish & Richardson P.C.   September 1999 - January 2002
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   January 1998 - September 1999
USPTO  May 1996 - January 1998

Skills
Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patents

Education
George Mason University   1997 — 1999
MSEE, Electrical Engineering

The George Washington University Law School   1993 — 1996
JD

University of Pittsburgh   1989 — 1993
BS, Engineering

James M. Alpert James M. Alpert Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
James M. Alpert's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience April 2007 - March 2008
Job Intellectual Property Attorney at Posz Law Group
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Posz Law Group   April 2008 - Present
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   April 2007 - March 2008
United States Patent & Trademark Office  June 2004 - March 2007

Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Patent Applications, Prosecution, Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Patentability, Electronics, Legal Writing, Invention, Patent Litigation, Semiconductors

Education
University of California, Berkeley   2002 — 2004
B.S., Engineering

South Texas College of Law   1986 — 1993
J.D., Law

University of Houston   1984 — 1986
B.A., Economics

Emory University   1982 — 1984

Chad Rink Chad Rink Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Chad Rink's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience February 2008 - Present
Job Intellectual Property Attorney at Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   February 2008 - Present
McCormick, Paulding & Huber   September 2005 - January 2008
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   May 2004 - August 2004

Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Patent Drafting, Patent preparation, Patentability, Registered Patent..., Legal Opinions, Chemistry, Patent Applications, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Trademark Infringement, Prosecution, Client Counseling, Copyright Law, Patent Litigation, Legal Writing

Education
University of Cincinnati College of Law   2002 — 2005
JD, Law

Xavier University   1998 — 2002
BS and BSBA, Chemistry and Finance

Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School   1994 — 1998

Alexandra Suryakristianto Alexandra Suryakristianto Toronto, Canada Area Details
Alexandra Suryakristianto's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience February 2009 - March 2009
Job Pro Bono Coordinator at Public Interest Intellectual Property Advisors, Inc.
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Public Interest Intellectual Property Advisors, Inc.   May 2009 - Present
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   February 2009 - March 2009
Rouse  July 2008 - August 2008
Rouse  June 2004 - December 2007
Rouse  March 1999 - May 2004
Rouse  December 1997 - February 1999

Skills
Licensing, Trademarks, Intellectual Property..., Copyright Law, Intellectual Property, Prosecution, Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Advice

Education
UNH School of Law   2008 — 2008
Master of Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property & Technology

University of Indonesia   2005 — 2006
Registered Patent and Trademark Agent, Intellectual Property Laws

Bethany Davis Bethany Davis Reston, Virginia Details
Bethany Davis's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience June 2006 - May 2011
Job Office Manager at SACG, Inc.
Industry Automotive
Experience
Superior Auto Care Group, Inc.   December 2014 - Present
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox   August 2014 - November 2014
Goodwin Procter LLP  May 2012 - August 2014
Harrity & Harrity, LLP   May 2011 - April 2012
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   June 2006 - May 2011

Skills
Patent Prosecution, Teamwork, Software Patents, Arbitration, Document Management, Client Communication, Legal Writing, Patent Litigation, Patents, Patent Applications, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Patentability, Legal Documents, Design Patents

Education
The George Washington University   2009 — 2010
Paralegal Studies Certificate, Law, 3.8

James Madison University   2002 — 2006
B.A., English

JMHS   1998 — 2002

JMHS

James Madison High School

Beatty Sarah Beatty Sarah Gainesville, Virginia Details
Beatty Sarah's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience September 2010 - Present
Job Manager, Special Projects Department at Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   September 2010 - Present
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   August 2007 - September 2010
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   April 2002 - August 2007

Skills
Training, Litigation Support, Legal Assistance, Prosecution, Patent Litigation, PowerPoint, Document Review, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Docketing, Legal Writing

Education
Goldey Beacom College   1972 — 1974
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Legal Secretarial Curriculum

Jason Rhodes Jason Rhodes Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Jason Rhodes's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience 2000 - Present
Job Associate at Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   2000 - Present
United States Patent and Trademark Office  1996 - 2000
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs   1995 - 1996

Skills
Patents, Patentability, Prosecution, Patent Applications, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Legal Writing

Education
George Mason University School of Law   2001 — 2005
JD, Intellectual Property track

The George Washington University   1990 — 1995
BS, Electrical Engineering

Edneka L. Haynes, J.D. Edneka L. Haynes, J.D. Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Edneka L. Haynes, J.D.'s Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience November 2012 - February 2014
Job Senior Case Manager
Industry Law Practice
Experience
The John Hall Law Group, LLC   April 2014 - Present
Northern Virginia Community College  August 2011 - Present
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   November 2012 - February 2014
Hart Properties and On The Potomac Production   April 2012 - October 2012
NEA  April 2011 - March 2012

Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, PowerPoint, Criminal Law, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Research, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Civil Litigation, Lexis, Teaching, Curriculum Development, Legal Issues, Curriculum Design, Editing, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, Intellectual Property, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Courts, Policy

Education
Howard University School of Law   2007 — 2010
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

George Mason University   2007 — 2007
Paralegal Certificate

University of Maryland College Park   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Criminal Justice and Philosophy

Michael J. Nickerson Michael J. Nickerson Rochester, New York Area Details
Michael J. Nickerson's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience October 1991 - April 1993
Job Partner, Basch & Nickerson LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Basch & Nickerson LLP   May 2003 - Present
Gesmer Updegrove LLP  2011 - Present
Gauthier & Connors LLP   July 2001 - 2011
Law Offices of Michael Nickerson   May 2001 - May 2003
ASAH Consulting   October 2000 - May 2001
Xerox Corporation  April 1993 - October 2000
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   October 1991 - April 1993
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   January 1988 - October 1991
US Patent Office  October 1986 - December 1987
US Department of Defense, SUPSHIPS   June 1986 - October 1986

Skills
Patents, Prosecution, Patent Applications, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Trademarks, Trade Secrets

Education
George Mason University School of Law   1988 — 1991
Doctor of Law (JD)

Cornell University   1980 — 1986
BSEE, Electrical Enginerring

Mary Hess Eliason Mary Hess Eliason Greater San Diego Area Details
Mary Hess Eliason's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience March 2008 - May 2014
Job Owner at Mary Hess Eliason Law
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Mary Hess Eliason Law   June 2015 - Present
One3 IP Management, PC   June 2014 - Present
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   March 2008 - May 2014
Attorney  December 2007 - March 2008
The Scripps Research Institute  May 2006 - October 2006
Anadys Pharmaceuticals  May 2005 - August 2005
Pfizer  December 2001 - August 2004
Genset Inc.   2001 - 2002
Canji, Inc.   1999 - 2001

Skills
Patent Prosecution, Biotechnology, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent Litigation, Legal Writing, Licensing, Technology Transfer, Pharmaceutical Industry, Biochemistry, Lifesciences, Molecular Biology, Trade Secrets, Registered Patent..., Client Counseling, Patentability, Medical Devices, Freedom to Operate, Prosecution, Corporate Law, Life Sciences, Trademarks

Education
University of San Diego School of Law   2004 — 2007
J.D.

University of California, San Diego   1996 — 2000
B.S.

Saint Francis High School

Saint Francis High School

Chris Yurek Chris Yurek Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Chris Yurek's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience May 2010 - July 2010
Job Auditor, Coach, and Consultant
Industry Financial Services
Experience
George Mason Mortgage  January 2011 - Present
Arlington County Parks and Recreation  March 2010 - Present
Robert Half International  May 2010 - December 2010
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   May 2010 - July 2010
U.S. Chamber of Commerce   June 2008 - February 2010
U.S. Chamber of Commerce   June 2005 - July 2008

Skills
Public Policy, Fundraising, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Research, Strategic Communications, PowerPoint, Program Management, Leadership, Legal Writing, Management, Government, Program Development, Strategic Planning, Volunteer Management, Social Media

Education
James Madison University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

Justen Fauth Justen Fauth Falls Church, Virginia Details
Justen Fauth's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience August 2012 - Present
Job Patent Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   August 2012 - Present

Skills
Patents, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Engineering, Patentability, Electronics, Matlab, Patent Applications, Prosecution

Education
Seattle University School of Law   2006 — 2009
Juris Doctorate

University of Washington   1998 — 2003
BS, Electrical Engineering

Frank Pietrantonio Frank Pietrantonio Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Frank Pietrantonio's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience June 1985 - February 1987
Job Partner at Cooley Godward Kronish LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Cooley LLP  May 2000 - Present
Kenyon & Kenyon  1987 - 2000
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   June 1985 - February 1987
Bell Telephone Laboratories  June 1980 - July 1982

Education
The George Washington University Law School   1982 — 1985
JD

New York University - Polytechnic School of Engineering   1980 — 1981
MSEE

Manhattan College   1976 — 1980
BEEE

Angela Wagner Angela Wagner Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Angela Wagner's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience June 2008 - January 2014
Job Associate Director, Intellectual Property Administration
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Arent Fox  January 2014 - Present
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   June 2008 - January 2014
Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP   March 2006 - May 2008
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox   January 2002 - March 2006
Piper Rudnick LLP  December 1999 - December 2001
Foley and Lardner  August 1997 - December 1999

Skills
Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Patents, Patent Litigation

Education
Howard University   1990 — 1992
Accounting

Woodrow Wilson High School   1987 — 1990
Diploma, College Preparatory

Judy (Lee) Fanucci Judy (Lee) Fanucci Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Judy (Lee) Fanucci's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience ParalegalWatt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald1994 - 1995
Job Litigation Paralegal at Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch
Industry Retail
Experience
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   ParalegalWatt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald1994 - 1995

Education
George Mason University   1989 — 1993

George Mason University

Melissa Vierling Melissa Vierling Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Melissa Vierling's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience November 2007 - April 2009
Job Experienced in Program Management, Financial Management, Business, Law and Engineering.
Industry Computer Software
Experience
International Systems Management Corp.   December 2009 - Present
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   November 2007 - April 2009
Lockheed Martin  June 2002 - January 2007
Lowrie, Lando & Anastasi, LLP   May 2006 - August 2006
Banner & Witcoff, Ltd   August 2001 - December 2001
Pitney Bowes  May 2001 - August 2001
Pitney Bowes  May 2000 - August 2000

Skills
Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Matlab, Systems Engineering, Patents, Doors, Patentability, Licensing, Patent Litigation, Invention, Legal Writing, Due Diligence, Corporate Law, IP, Technology Transfer, Engineering Management, Trade Studies, Patent Applications, System Architecture, Integration, DoD, Electronic Warfare, DoDAF, Requirements Management, Program Management, Management, Analysis, Legal Research, Testing

Education
Syracuse University College of Law   2003 — 2007
J.D., Law

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute   1998 — 2002
B.S., Electrical Engineering: Control Systems and Communication Systems

Cicero North Syracuse High School   1995 — 1998
Regents Honors, Mathematics and Science

Naoka Y. Clyburn, Esq. Naoka Y. Clyburn, Esq. Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Naoka Y. Clyburn, Esq.'s Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience June 2011 - February 2012
Job Associate Attorney at Michael D. Herman, Esq. & Associates
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Michael D. Herman, Esq. & Associates   May 2014 - Present
Walsh, Becker, Wood & Rice   October 2013 - February 2014
The Law Office of J Wyndal Gordon, P.A.   January 2013 - August 2013
Office of Public Defender - Prince George's County   January 2013 - April 2013
University of Baltimore School of Law  2009 - 2013
Murphy PA   June 2012 - August 2012
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   June 2011 - February 2012
Credit Union National Association  February 2008 - April 2011
University of Baltimore School of Law  2011 - 2011

Skills
Public Policy, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Politics, Grassroots Organizing, Political Campaigns, Fundraising, Non-profits, Policy Analysis, Policy, Nonprofits, Litigation, Microsoft Excel, Government, Westlaw, Leadership, Criminal Law

Education
University of Baltimore School of Law   2009 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Maryland University College   2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS), Legal Studies and Criminal Justice

University of Maryland College Park   2000 — 2002
Computer Science

Kristin Trenum Kristin Trenum Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Kristin Trenum's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience April 2002 - Present
Job Paralegal at Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   April 2002 - Present

Skills
Copyright Law, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Trademarks, Patent Prosecution, Pharmaceutical Industry, Litigation, Licensing, Patents, Trade Secrets, Patent Litigation, Legal Research, Prosecution, Patentability

Education
George Mason University   1990 — 1994
BA

Jaconda Wagner, Esq. Jaconda Wagner, Esq. Greater New York City Area Details
Jaconda Wagner, Esq.'s Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience 2001 - 2002
Job Managing Member at Wagner Law LLC
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Wagner Law LLC   May 2005 - Present
Becton, Dickson & Company   2002 - 2004
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   2001 - 2002
Invitrogen Corporation  1999 - 2001
National Institutes of Health  1995 - 1998
University of Maryland at Baltimore, Office of Technology Development   1994 - 1995
Circuit Court for Baltimore City  August 1993 - September 1994

Skills
Intellectual Property, Licensing, Patents, Trade Secrets, Litigation, Contract Negotiation, Small Business, Patent Prosecution, Technology Transfer, Patent preparation, Biotechnology, Intellectual Property..., Patentability, Licensing Agreements, Due Diligence, Patent Drafting, Medical Devices, Patent Portfolio..., Patent Strategy, Life Sciences, Trademark Prosecution, Negotiation, Start-ups, Patent Analysis, Trademarks, Entrepreneurship, Invention, Corporate Law, Patent Litigation, Copyright Law, Prosecution, Legal Writing, Legal Research

Education
The Johns Hopkins University   1997 — 2000
MS, Biotechnology

University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law   1990 — 1993
JD, Law

The Johns Hopkins University   1985 — 1990
BS, Chemical Engineering

Peter Wong Peter Wong Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Peter Wong's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience April 2007 - January 2008
Job President & CEO at Innovate SciTech, Inc.
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Innovate SciTech, Inc.   February 2011 - Present
IP-R-Us, LLC   January 2009 - Present
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   April 2007 - January 2008
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO)   2002 - 2007

Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Nonprofits, Patentability, Research, Patent Applications, Technology Transfer, Invention, Licensing, Copyright Law, Trademarks, Client Counseling, Prosecution, Trade Secrets, Legal Writing

Education
Syracuse University - Maxwell School   2001 — 2002
Graduate Certificate, Advanced Public Management

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus   1972 — 1974
BSEE, Electrical Engineering

Evita Belmonte Evita Belmonte Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Evita Belmonte's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience June 2014 - January 2015
Job Patent Agent
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Patent Agent   May 2013 - Present
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   June 2014 - January 2015
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   February 2012 - June 2014
DC Patent Law Firm   2011 - 2011
ChemGen Corp  November 2007 - December 2009
Covance Laboratories  August 2006 - June 2007

Skills
Patents, Trademarks, Process Simulation, Biotechnology, Patent Prosecution, Lifesciences, Engineering, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Technology Transfer, Patentability, Patent Applications, Patent Searching, Microsoft Office, Pharmaceutical Industry

Education
The Johns Hopkins University   2001 — 2006
B.S., Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Denbigh High School   1997 — 2001
H.S. Diploma

Stephanie Wardwell Stephanie Wardwell Greater Detroit Area Details
Stephanie Wardwell's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience September 2009 - January 2012
Job Patent Agent
Industry Legal Services
Experience
MH2 Technology Law Group, LLP  January 2012 - September 2013
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   September 2009 - January 2012
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP   2007 - 2009
Baker & McKenzie  2005 - 2007
Jenkens & Gilchrist  2004 - 2005
Williams Morgan & Amerson   2000 - 2004
Rice University  1992 - 1999
Energy Biosystems Corp   1996 - 1996
United Electric Controls  1989 - 1989

Skills
Patents, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Biotechnology, Registered Patent..., Chemistry, Litigation, Legal Opinions, Medical Devices, Patent Applications, Molecular Biology, Legal Writing, Patent Prosecution, Patentability, Prosecution

Education
Rice University   1992 — 1999
Ph.D., Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

Michigan State University   1987 — 1992
BS, Biochemistry

The George Washington University Law School

Eric Cherry Eric Cherry Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Eric Cherry's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience July 2008 - Present
Job Docketing Manager at Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Justin Karjala Justin Karjala San Francisco Bay Area Details
Justin Karjala's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience September 1999 - July 2000
Job Senior Patent Agent at Quest Diagnostics
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Celera, a Quest Diagnostics subsidiary   July 2000 - Present
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   September 1999 - July 2000
The Bode Technology Group  February 1997 - September 1999
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, DNA Identification Laboratory   October 1996 - February 1997

Skills
Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Patent Prosecution, Molecular Biology, Drug Discovery, Genomics, Biopharmaceuticals, Patentability, Genetics, Intellectual Property, Biochemistry, DNA

Education
University of Miami   1990 — 1994
B.S., Microbiology & Immunology

The George Washington University   1995 — 1996
M.F.S., Forensic Molecular Biology

Scott Siegel Scott Siegel Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Scott Siegel's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience May 2007 - January 2008
Job
Industry Computer & Network Security
Experience
SecureForce A Division of BRTRC   March 2014 - Present
Oberthur Technologies  June 2013 - March 2014
Northrop Grumman Corporation  June 2010 - June 2013
QinetiQ North America  August 2009 - June 2010
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   May 2007 - January 2008

Skills
Network Administration, Networking, System Administration, Security, Microsoft SQL Server, Active Directory, Servers, Shell Scripting, Unix, VMware, C++, Visual Basic, Systems Engineering, Large Systems..., System Hardening, IT GRC

Education
Old Dominion University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Information Systems with a minor in Management

Randy Leshin Randy Leshin Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Randy Leshin's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience October 2002 - September 2003
Job Team LeaderForeign Filing Department at Oblon
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Oblon  March 2015 - Present
K&L Gates  February 2014 - January 2015
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP  August 2010 - February 2014
Connolly Bove Lodge & Hutz LLP  June 2007 - August 2010
Jagtiani & Guttag, LLP   December 2003 - June 2007
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   October 2002 - September 2003
Sughrue Mion PLLC  February 2001 - October 2002
Lowe Hauptman Ham & Berner, LLP   April 2000 - February 2001
Reed Technology & Information Services, Inc.   May 1998 - February 2000

Skills
Patent Prosecution, Trademarks, Patents, Prosecution, Patent Applications, Docketing, WIPO, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Legal Research, Litigation, Trade Secrets, Legal Writing, Licensing, Litigation Support

Education
Miami University   1994 — 1998
BA, English Literature

Miami University   1994 — 1998
BA, English Literature

Lana Strawderman Lana Strawderman Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Lana Strawderman's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience May 2014 - July 2015
Job IP Staff Manager at Oblon
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Oblon  July 2015 - Present
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   May 2014 - July 2015
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC  January 2012 - May 2014
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC  May 2006 - January 2012
Oblon Spivak  March 2003 - April 2006
Oblon Spivak  September 1994 - March 2003

Skills
Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patents, Legislative Relations, Employment Law, Real Estate, Litigation Support, Trade Secrets, Trademarks

Education
Central Pennsylvania College   1993 — 1994
Associate's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Matthew Aichele Matthew Aichele Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Matthew Aichele's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience 2006 - 2006
Job IP Associate
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Latham & Watkins  November 2011 - Present
Goodwin Procter LLP  January 2010 - November 2011
Cato Institute  August 2009 - December 2009
Finnegan  September 2006 - August 2007
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   2006 - 2006
MIT Nuclear Reactor Lab   January 2000 - July 2005

Skills
Litigation, Patent Litigation, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Trademarks, Patentability, Microsoft Word, Civil Litigation, Trade Secrets

Education
Georgetown University Law Center   2005 — 2009
JD

Massachusetts Institute of Technology   1999 — 2004
BS, Nuclear Engineering

Isaac Pflaum Isaac Pflaum Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Isaac Pflaum's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience January 2012 - May 2012
Job Software Litigation Consultant at DisputeSoft
Industry Law Practice
Experience
DisputeSoft  May 2013 - Present
Georgetown Institute of International Economic Law   August 2012 - Present
Executive Office of the President, Office of Science and Technology Policy  January 2013 - April 2013
U.S. Department of Justice   August 2012 - December 2012
U.S. International Trade Commission   June 2012 - September 2012
United States Court of Federal Claims  January 2012 - May 2012
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   January 2012 - May 2012
District of Columbia Superior Court  August 2011 - December 2011
USPTO  June 2011 - August 2011
Georgetown University Law Center  February 2011 - July 2011

Skills
Patents, Patent Litigation, Legal Writing, Computational Chemistry, Legal Research Skills, Civil Litigation, Protein Chemistry, Fortran, Molecular Biology, Supercomputing, Parallel Processing, C++, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, WTO, Copyright Infringement, Trade Secrets, Software Patents, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Patent Prosecution, Copyright Law, Litigation Support, Trademark Infringement, Legal Research, Litigation

Education
Georgetown University Law Center   2009 — 2013
Master of Laws (LL.M.), International Business Law and Economics

Georgetown University Law Center   2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor, International Business/Trade/Commerce

State University of New York at Stony Brook   2005 — 2006
Master's degree, Physical Chemistry

Stony Brook University   2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Biology and Chemistry

Rieko Welch Rieko Welch Charlotte, North Carolina Area Details
Rieko Welch's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience July 2009 - October 2009
Job Paralegal Intellectual Property at Alston & Bird LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Alston & Bird LLP  June 2011 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP  May 2010 - June 2011
Withrow & Terranova, PLLC   October 2009 - April 2010
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   July 2009 - October 2009
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   March 2009 - July 2009
Alston & Bird LLP  April 2006 - January 2009
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   June 2005 - April 2006
Lacasse & Associates, LLC   September 2003 - June 2005
Lacasse & Associates, LLC   September 2001 - September 2003
Lacasse & Associates, LLC   September 1999 - September 2001

Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Prosecution, Licensing, Trade Secrets, Patentability, Legal Research, Patent Applications, Due Diligence, Appeals

Education
University of Arizona   1997 — 1999
M.A., Language, Reading & Culture

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University   1991 — 1996
B.A., Spanish

Sparkle Ellison Sparkle Ellison Houston, Texas Area Details
Sparkle Ellison's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience May 2011 - August 2011
Job Patent Attorney at Boulware & Valoir
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Boulware & Valoir   August 2012 - Present
Boulware & Valoir   August 2011 - July 2012
University of Kansas Center of Technology and Commercialization   August 2010 - April 2012
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Patents, Patentability, Legal Writing, Patent Litigation, Licensing, Legal Research, Patent Prosecution, Litigation Support, Litigation, Trade Secrets, Trademarks

Education
University of Kansas School of Law   2009 — 2012

University of South Carolina-Columbia   2005 — 2009
Ph.D., Analytical Chemistry

University of Alabama at Birmingham   2001 — 2004
B.S, Chemistry/Justice Science

Donald D. Flax Donald D. Flax Greater Atlanta Area Details
Donald D. Flax's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience June 1994 - August 2000
Job Accounts Payable Representative at Jwh Homes and Neighborhoods
Industry Law Practice
Experience
JWH Homes and Neighborhoods   April 2014 - Present
Carlock, Copeland & Stair, LLP   November 2005 - March 2013
Foley & Lardner LLP  November 2000 - October 2004
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   June 1994 - August 2000
Robert Half Finance & Accounting  February 1992 - May 1994

Skills
Jumps-Army Management..., Noncommissioned Officer..., Battalion Training..., Human Relations/Equal..., Elite Financial..., Elite Legal Billing..., Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Invoicing, Billing, Payroll, Accounting, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, OnBase, Fast, Peachtree Sage 50, Posting of General..., General Ledger Trial..., Monthly Close Process, Yearly Closing Processes, Preparing Financial..., Balance Sheets, Income Statements, Statement of Cash Flow, Statement of Retain...

Education
South University   2013 — 2015
Associate's degree, Accounting, 3.0

U.S. Army Institute Of Personnel and Resource Management, Finance School – Fort Benjamin Harrison, I   1984 — 1984
Certification, Finance & Accounting

U.S. Army Institute of Personnel and Resource Management   1980 — 1980
Diploma, Finance & Accounting

Eileen Hyde Eileen Hyde Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Eileen Hyde's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience August 2011 - March 2012
Job Patent Examiner at USPTO
Industry Law Practice
Experience
USPTO  April 2012 - May 2015
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   August 2011 - March 2012
Bucknell University  August 2010 - May 2011
Bucknell University  January 2010 - May 2010
Clongen Laboratories, LLC   June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Labview, Solidworks, Westlaw, LexisNexis, Bloomberg, Microsoft Office

Education
George Mason University School of Law   2011 — 2015
JD, Patent Law Track

Bucknell University   2007 — 2011
B.S., Biomedical Engineering

Margaret Filipowicz Margaret Filipowicz Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Margaret Filipowicz's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience July 1999 - April 2001
Job Intellectual Property Coordinator at DLA Piper
Industry Legal Services
Experience
DLA Piper  February 2006 - Present
Young & Thompson  April 2001 - February 2006
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   July 1999 - April 2001

Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Legal Research, Patent Prosecution

Education
North Carolina State University   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

Alison Lalonde Alison Lalonde Jupiter, Florida Details
Alison Lalonde's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience July 2007 - April 2010
Job Patent Paralegal at Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation (GNF)   March 2014 - October 2014
Entropic Communications  July 2013 - December 2013
Qualcomm  February 2012 - February 2013
Foley and Lardner LLP  April 2010 - August 2011
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   July 2007 - April 2010
Shifflet Walters Kane & Konoske   1990 - 1992

Skills
Patent Prosecution

Education
University of San Diego   1990 — 1990
Paralegal Certificate

University of California, San Diego
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology, General

Justin Ludgate Justin Ludgate Springfield, Virginia Details
Justin Ludgate's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience January 2014 - Present
Job Office Actions Clerk at Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   January 2014 - Present
National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START)   January 2013 - August 2013
Federation of American Scientists  October 2012 - November 2012
Office Team  February 2012 - July 2012

Skills
Policy Analysis, Public Speaking, Editing, Research, International Relations, Qualitative Research, Public Policy, Proposal Writing, Biodefense, Biosecurity, red-teaming, advanced..., Threat Analysis, Foreign Policy, Technical Writing

Education
George Mason University   2011 — 2013
MS, Biodefense

George Mason University   2007 — 2010
BA, History

Shena Shuman Shena Shuman Oswego, New York Details
Shena Shuman's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience 2010 - 2012
Job Communications/Social Networking
Industry Media Production
Experience
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   2010 - 2012
Price Chopper Supermarkets  January 2005 - May 2010

Skills
Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Sony Vegas, American Sign Language, Elite, Facebook, Microsoft Excel

Education
Niagara University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Communication, General

Chuchu Gudeta Chuchu Gudeta Haymarket, Virginia Details
Chuchu Gudeta's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience July 2006 - Present
Job Docketing Specialist at Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   July 2006 - Present

Education
George Mason University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Lynnora Best Lynnora Best Suitland, Maryland Details
Lynnora Best's Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch Experience July 2010 - Present
Job IP Paralegal at Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch   July 2010 - Present
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP   December 2009 - July 2010
Sughrue Mion PLLC  March 2008 - March 2009
Proskauer Rose LLP  September 2007 - March 2008
Fish & Richardson P.C.   July 2003 - September 2007
Burns Doane Swecker & Mathis, LLP   October 2000 - February 2002

Skills
Microsoft Office (Word,..., Adobe Professional, Nitro Professional, Visio, Elite, CD Entry, PATTSY, ProLaw, IP management, IPDAS, Patricia, Patent Prosecution, Legal Writing, Patents

Education
IP LegalEd Inc.   2013 — 2013
Paralegal Certificate, Intellectual Property Law

IP Central   2007 — 2007
Certificate, Intellectual Property Law

IP Central   2002 — 2002
Certificate, Intellectual Property Law

Prince George's Community College   1983 — 1985
Business Administration and Management, General

Suitland High School   1981 — 1983
Diploma, Business