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Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione Employees
Advanced Discovery 2013 - Present
Modus eDiscovery July 2012 - September 2013
Thompson Court Reporters, Inc. February 2010 - July 2012
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione December 2007 - February 2010
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP September 2007 - October 2007
American Forest & Paper Association February 2007 - September 2007
Insight Global 2006 - 2007
Skills
Litigation Support, Document Review, Trials, Legal Research, Litigation, Westlaw, Intellectual Property, Legal Assistance, Court Reporting, ESI, Account Management, Litigation Management, Arbitration, Cold Calling, Computer Forensics, Litigation Consulting, Microsoft Office, New Business Development, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Commercial Litigation, LiveNote, Research, Trademarks, Lexis, SaaS, Mediation, Courts, Client Counseling, Licensing, Legal Discovery, Managed Services, Appeals, LexisNexis, Trial Preparation, CaseMap, Pricing, Relativity, EDRMS, Legal Technology, Consulting, Cross-border..., Document Management
Education
Miami University 2001 — 2006
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox April 2015 - Present
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox August 2013 - March 2015
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 2009 - 2011
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 2007 - 2009
HelperBroom 2004 - 2007
Skills
Docketing ( IP..., Paralegal work, Problem Solving, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office, Crystal Reports, Docketing, Paralegals, Document Review, Microsoft Excel
Education
Maryville University of Saint Louis 2002 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Paralegal Studies
Southwestern Illinois College 2000 — 2002
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business/Commerce, General
Novus Law LLC September 2013 - Present
American Bar Association October 2008 - September 2013
Bloomberg LP 2008 - 2008
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 2008 - 2008
Associated Press/ENPS 2007 - 2007
Medill Reports: Chicago 2007 - 2007
Medill Reports: Washington 2007 - 2007
Jenner & Block 2006 - 2006
Law Offices of Chicago-Kent 2005 - 2006
Cook County Public Defender's Office 2005 - 2005
Skills
Journalism, Blogging, Web Content, Wordpress, Social Networking, Publicity, Media Relations, Social Media, Editing, Public Relations, New Media, Copy Editing, Newsletters, Feature Articles, Community Outreach, Storytelling, Research, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Press Releases, Newspaper, Westlaw, Magazines, Legal Issues, Marketing, Politics, Publishing, Publications, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Fundraising
Education
Northwestern University 2007 — 2007
Master of Science in Journalism, Medill School of Journalism
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2003 — 2006
Juris Doctor, the Law
Loyola University Chicago 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts, Communication
St. Edwards Central Catholic High School 1993 — 1997
College Prep
Marina Maher Communications July 2015 - Present
Golin May 2013 - June 2015
PwC March 2011 - April 2013
PwC July 2008 - March 2011
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione May 2006 - June 2008
Skills
Marketing Communications, Event Management, Corporate Communications, Relationship Marketing, Strategic Communications, Event Planning, Public Relations, Publicity, Business Development, Media Relations, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Internal Communications, Marketing, Email Marketing, Integrated Marketing
Education
Michigan State University 2001 — 2005
B.A., Communication, Specialization in Public Relations, Concentration in Mass Media
Fordham University - Graduate School of Business Administration
Business Administration and Management, General
Zappos Family of Companies November 2004 - Present
Sachnoff & Weaver, Ltd. 2003 - 2004
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 2002 - 2003
MicroWarehouse 1994 - 2002
Skills
Legal Contract Review, Drafting Agreements, Trademarks, Intellectual Property..., Branding and Marketing..., Domain Name Portfolio..., Domain Registration, Transactional Law, Intellectual Property, Trademark & Copyright..., Legal Contract..., Marketing, Drafting Correspondence, Domain Name Registration, Drafting Policies, Design Review, Litigation Support, Patent Litigation, Litigation, E-commerce
Education
Loyola University Chicago
ABA approved Certificate in Paralegal Studies, Lambda Epsilon Chi, paralegal national honor society GPA 4.0
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
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
Lempia Summerfield Katz LLC July 2013 - Present
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione September 2008 - May 2012
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Patentability, Prosecution, Patent Searching, Patent Applications, Drafting patent..., Prior Art Search, Registered Patent..., Trade Secrets, Trademark Infringement, Patent Litigation, Trademarks, Intellectual Property
Education
The George Washington University Law School 2004 — 2008
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
City of Chicago August 2013 - Present
Organizing for Action February 2014 - April 2014
AllStar Law Firm June 2013 - June 2013
PCM June 2011 - September 2011
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione March 2011 - April 2011
Pierce and Associates October 2010 - December 2010
Cook County Government May 2010 - August 2010
Walgreens May 2008 - May 2010
Skills
Leadership, Legal Writing, Public Speaking, Research, Microsoft Office, Legal Research, Westlaw, Lexis, Courts, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Management, Event Planning, Licensing, Interviews, Lotus Notes, Nonprofits, Analysis, Recruiting, Social Media
Education
The John Marshall Law School
Juris Doctor
Grand Valley State University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Public & Nonprofit Administration
Breakthrough Technologies April 2015 - Present
Breakthrough Technologies August 2014 - April 2015
heller_dev June 2013 - April 2015
Legal People March 2011 - April 2013
Blackman Kallick January 2011 - March 2011
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione November 2007 - August 2010
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. August 2005 - May 2007
Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Drupal, Web Development, Web Maintenance, Relativity, Adobe Acrobat..., Westlaw, Trials, Courts, Lexis, Intellectual Property, Depositions, Pleadings, Motions, CaseMap, PACER, Legal Discovery, Legal Writing, LiveNote, Trade Secrets, Civil Litigation, Adobe Acrobat
Education
Loyola University Chicago 2005 — 2007
Certificate, Paralegal Studies
Antioch College 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biological and Environmental Science
Taylor IP, P.C. January 1995 - Present
Baker & Daniels September 1991 - January 1995
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione February 1990 - September 1991
United States Department of Defense May 1987 - August 1989
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Patentability, Trademarks, Patents, Trade Secrets, Copyright Law, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Prosecution, Invention, Litigation, Legal Assistance, Legal Opinions, Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition, IT law, Commercialization, Client Counseling, Cyberlaw
Education
Indiana University School of Law—Indianapolis 1989 — 1992
Doctor of Jurisprudence
Tri-State University 1984 — 1987
BS Mechanical Engineering
Swanson & Bratschun November 2011 - Present
University of Utah Technology Commercialization Office October 2010 - June 2011
BYU Technology Transfer Office September 2009 - April 2010
Brigham Young University—J. Reuben Clark Law School 2007 - April 2010
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione May 2009 - August 2009
Workman Nydegger May 2008 - June 2008
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Patentability
Education
Brigham Young University—J. Reuben Clark Law School 2007 — 2010
JD, Law
Brigham Young University 2001 — 2007
Ph.D., Organic Chemistry
Tukaiz April 2015 - Present
Sittercity December 2014 - March 2015
8th Light January 2014 - June 2014
Legal Staffing September 2007 - June 2013
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione February 2009 - August 2011
Obama for America August 2007 - November 2008
Clausen Miller October 2005 - June 2007
Haynes Studnicka March 2003 - December 2004
Skills
Ruby, SQLite, Litigation, Litigation Support, Intellectual Property, Software Development, Web Development, HTML, Ruby on Rails
Education
DePaul University
Economics & Political Science
The Starter League
Ruby on Rails
Weber Shandwick June 2013 - Present
Weber Shandwick May 2012 - May 2013
Rolf Jensen & Associates, Inc. March 2010 - May 2011
Rolf Jensen & Associates, Inc. February 2008 - May 2011
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione December 2006 - February 2008
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione December 2004 - December 2006
Limited Brands July 2003 - December 2004
Limited Corporation November 2002 - July 2003
Limited Corporation August 2002 - November 2002
Skills
Employee Relations, Payroll, Employee Benefits, Human Resources, Performance Management, Time Management, HRIS, Event Planning, Employment Law, Talent Management, Project Management, Recruiting, Interviews, Training, Screening, Insurance, Change Management, Personnel Management, Labor Relations, Deferred Compensation, Management, Leadership, HR Policies, Benefits Administration, Public Relations, Executive Search, Organizational..., FMLA, College Recruiting, Strategic Planning, Program Management, HR Consulting, PeopleSoft, Hiring, Workforce Planning, Organizational..., Coaching, Employee Engagement, Sourcing, Team Building, Applicant Tracking..., Temporary Placement, Employee Training, Leadership Development, Retail, Succession Planning, Talent Acquisition, New Hire Orientations, Onboarding, Technical Recruiting
Education
Loyola University of Chicago - Graduate School of Business 2010 — 2011
Master of Science in Human Resources, Employment Law, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Organizational Development, Compensation
DePaul University
Certificate, Global Human Resource Management
DePaul University
Certificate, Human Resource Management
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 1998 — 2002
B.S. Management, Human Resources, International Studies
University of Wollongong 2001 — 2001
B.S, International Business, Australian culture and history
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione May 2000 - Present
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione May 2000 - Present
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Legal Writing, Patent Prosecution, Licensing, Trademarks, Litigation, Legal Research, Copyright Law, Microsoft Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, Contract Negotiation, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Patent Litigation, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Social Media
Education
Catherine Scott Secretarial School 1978 — 1979
Northern Illinois University 1976 — 1977
Ongs Law Firm, PLLC April 2015 - Present
Second Story Capital November 2014 - March 2015
Parlant Technology February 2011 - November 2014
The Law Office of Jacob Ong March 2009 - January 2011
SirsiDynix July 2010 - December 2010
United States District Court, District Court of Utah June 2009 - July 2009
United States District Court, District of Utah March 2009 - May 2009
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione September 2008 - March 2009
Utah Legal Services March 2008 - March 2009
Brigham Young University 2006 - 2008
Skills
Licensing, Intellectual Property, Patents, Litigation, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Patent Prosecution, Civil Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Westlaw, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Invention, Negotiation, Legal Research, Research, Copyright Law, Patent Litigation, Due Diligence, Litigation Support, Prosecution, Arbitration, Contract Negotiation, Mediation, Commercial Litigation, Entrepreneurship, Courts, Estate Planning, Medical Devices
Education
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University—J. Reuben Clark Law School
Rancho Buena Vista HS
University of California, San Diego - School of Medicine
USPTO February 2013 - Present
Dickinson Wright PLLC 2007 - 2008
Artz & Artz, PC 2004 - 2007
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 2001 - 2003
Howard & Howard 1999 - 2001
Brooks Kushman P.C. 1996 - 1997
Ford Motor Company 1989 - 1995
Skills
Trade Secrets, Patents, Trademarks, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Copyright Law, Intellectual Property, Invention, Patentability, Prosecution, Legal Writing, Client Counseling, Legal Research, Licensing, Litigation, Trademark Infringement
Education
Michigan State University College of Law 1995 — 1998
Juris Doctor Cum Laude
University of Michigan-Dearborn 1989 — 1995
BSEME, Mechanical Engineering
Mercy High School
McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd. August 2015 - Present
Homier & Company May 2012 - Present
Goldberg Kohn Ltd. March 2015 - June 2015
Huron Consulting Group August 2014 - March 2015
Steptoe & Johnson LLP September 2011 - March 2014
Perkins Coie LLP June 2007 - September 2011
Illinois Reform Commission February 2009 - May 2009
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione October 2004 - June 2007
Kirkland & Ellis LLP January 2003 - August 2004
State Law Library of Montana August 2002 - November 2002
Skills
Legal Process, Project Management, Organizational..., Leadership, Litigation Support, E-Discovery Consulting, Process Improvement, Budgets, Research, Analysis, Writing, Editing, Content Management, Digital Media, Voice Over, Digital Photography, Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, CSS, WordPress, Git, Social Media, Relational Databases, SQL, Data Analysis, Legal Writing, Cross-functional Team..., Collaborative Problem..., Performance Management, Emotional Intelligence, Consulting, Teaching, Coaching, Employee Training, Teamwork, Work Well Independently, Intuition, Analogy, Improvisation, Curiosity, Optimism, Determination, Flexibility
Education
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
University of Washington
Certificate
The University of Montana
B.A.
Microsoft August 2013 - Present
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione September 2009 - July 2013
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione May 2008 - August 2008
Intellectual Ventures May 2007 - April 2008
Elmos North America Inc. June 2002 - June 2006
Skills
Patents, Electrical Engineering, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Patentability, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Licensing, Client Counseling, Registered Patent..., Trade Secrets, Prosecution, Semiconductors, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Legal Writing, Dispute Resolution, Legal Research
Education
Seattle University School of Law 2006 — 2009
JD, Intellectual Property Law
University of Michigan 1998 — 2002
BS, Electrical Engineering
PLI - IP Issues in Business Transactions 2015
PLI - IP Issues in Business Transactions 2015
Axcess Global, LLC January 2013 - Present
Wasatch-IP, A Professional Corporation December 2013 - Present
Workman Nydegger July 1998 - December 2012
Madson & Metcalf January 1992 - June 1998
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 1989 - 1991
Workman Nydegger May 1986 - May 1989
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Licensing, Patents, Trade Secrets, Patent Litigation, Trademarks, Litigation, Copyright Law, Patentability, Commercial Litigation, Litigation Support, Entrepreneurship, Due Diligence, Registered Patent..., Start-ups, Trademark Infringement, Legal Research, Prosecution, Legal Writing, Venture Capital, Courts, Mediation, Legal Assistance, Civil Litigation, Trials, Legal Opinions, Corporate Law, Contract Negotiation, Appeals, Software Patents, Client Counseling, Patent Applications, Invention
Education
Brigham Young University 1984 — 1987
JD, Law
University of Utah 1981 — 1984
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione May 2013 - Present
Price Heneveld LLP May 2012 - August 2012
DTE Energy September 2010 - December 2010
DTE Energy January 2010 - April 2010
Rockwell Automation June 2009 - September 2009
Education
Michigan State University College of Law 2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Intellectual Property Law
Michigan State University College of Law 2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Intellectual Property Law
University of Detroit Mercy 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
Dugally Oberfeld, Inc April 2015 - Present
I & D Management September 2013 - April 2015
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione June 2013 - September 2013
Childress Duffy July 2011 - February 2013
AzulaySeiden Law Group February 2010 - August 2011
William Harris Investors August 2009 - January 2010
I & D MANAGEMENT 2008 - 2009
ALDO Group December 2005 - February 2008
Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Westlaw, Trials, Insurance, Immigration Law, Corporate Law, Microsoft Office, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Legal Assistance, Litigation Support, PowerPoint, Wordperfect, Outlook, Document Review, Public Speaking, Management, Lexis, Real Estate, Research, Microsoft Word, Insurance Law, Mediation, Appeals, Employment Law, Intellectual Property, WordPerfect
Education
Loyola University Chicago 2009 — 2010
Certificate, Paralegal Studies
University of Arizona 2003 — 2007
BA, Political Science
St. Scholastica Academy 1999 — 2003
Northside Catholic Academy
Metro Detroit Firm May 2015 - Present
Metro Detroit Law Firm June 2014 - May 2015
Howard & Howard April 2012 - May 2014
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione March 2009 - April 2012
Harness Dickey and Pierce PLC 2006 - 2009
Thrun Law Firm 2004 - 2006
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Legal Research, Legal Assistance, Legal Writing, Trademarks, Patent Litigation, Litigation, Patents, Corporate Law, Trials, Courts, Civil Litigation, Westlaw, Trade Secrets, Training, Employee Training, Project Management, Time Management, Event Planning, Event Management, Corporate Events, Events Coordination, Legal Contract Review, Spreadsheets, Quality Auditing, Administrative..., Office Administration, Non-profit..., Executive..., Executive Support, Hospitality, Public Speaking, Motivational Speaking, Baking, Teaching, Biblical Teaching, Speech Writing, Writing, Proofreading
Education
Cornerstone University
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Business Administration and Management, General
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
Hibbs Law, LLC May 2012 - Present
Deloitte October 2012 - December 2012
Seyfarth Shaw August 2012 - October 2012
Bartlit Beck Herman Palenchar & Scott LLP August 2012 - August 2012
Jones Day July 2012 - July 2012
Jenner & Block June 2012 - July 2012
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione January 2012 - June 2012
Huron Consulting Group October 2011 - November 2011
Alston & Bird LLP August 2011 - August 2011
University Legal Assistance, Gonzaga August 2010 - June 2011
Skills
Legal Research, International..., Trademark Infringement, Lanham Act 43(a), Admiralty Law, Legal Writing, Persuasive Speaker, Courts, Litigation, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Legal Issues, Trademarks, Appeals, Document Review, Intellectual Property, Legal Assistance, Hearings
Education
Gonzaga University School of Law 2008 — 2011
J.D., Law (focus in Intellectual Property Law, but not an offered emphasis)
University of Kansas 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Genetics 2004
University of Kansas 2000 — 2004
Bachelor, General Studies; English Literature 2004
Home April 2008 - Present
McDermott Will & Emery February 1998 - April 2008
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione May 1992 - February 1998
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Copyright Law, Trademarks, Trade Secrets
Education
University of Toledo School of Law 1989 — 1992
JD
Northern Illinois University 1978 — 1981
BSEE, Engineering
Purdue University 1974 — 1975
Chemical Engineering
Houlihan Capital August 2014 - Present
Course Hero, Inc. June 2013 - January 2014
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione May 2011 - August 2012
Medinah Country Club May 2010 - August 2012
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Time Management, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Market Research, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Financial Analysis, Social Networking, Outlook, Westlaw, Leadership
Education
Marquette University 2010 — 2014
Finance and Marketing
University of Antwerp 2013 — 2013
Business Strategy
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP May 2013 - Present
National Tax Search LLC September 2012 - May 2013
Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP September 2011 - February 2012
DLA Piper July 2008 - September 2011
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 2003 - 2008
Education
Roosevelt University
Organizational Leadership
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione May 2000 - Present
Unemployed 1978 - Present
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Licensing, Commercial Litigation, Copyright Law, Legal Assistance, Corporate Law, Trials, Trade Secrets, Civil Litigation, Courts, Bankruptcy
Education
Northern Illinois University 1976 — 1977
Hirsch High 1972 — 1975
High School Diploma
AUST IP LAW - Ronald K. Aust, P.C. July 2010 - Present
(X) & Aust, P.C. 1999 - July 2010
Bose McKinney & Evans 1998 - 1999
Lexmark International, Inc 1995 - 1998
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione May 1992 - June 1995
Education
University of Southern Indiana 1982 — 1985
BS, Engineering Technology
Indiana University School of Law—Indianapolis
J.D., Law
Schafer Smith LLC March 2012 - Present
Chicago Kent College of Law January 2007 - Present
NeuroBureau June 2010 - January 2013
BNA 2006 - 2010
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione August 2005 - December 2009
Emory University February 1999 - August 2002
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention August 1998 - August 1999
Skills
mechanical & biotech..., university spin outs, free lance writing, Patent Prosecution, Patent Drafting, Patent Strategy, Patents, copyright, Trademark Prosecution, trademark, Start-ups, Startup Consulting, Licensing, Licensing Agreements, Content Licensing, Music Licensing, art licensing, publication agreements, Feature Writing, Public Speaking, Seminar Speaker, legal education, legal editing, legal writing, science writing, Green Technology, Legal Writing, Copyright Law, Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Editing, Biotechnology, Courts, Patentability, Freelance Writing, Legal Research, Legal Opinions, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Patent Litigation, Due Diligence, Trademark Infringement, Corporate Law
Education
Georgia State University College of Law 2002 — 2005
J.D.
Georgia State University 2000 — 2002
M.S., Biology (Emph. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology)
University of Iowa 1993 — 1997
B.S., Biology
Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner, P.A. January 2015 - Present
Verizon January 2011 - December 2014
Motorola January 2008 - January 2011
Panduit April 2006 - October 2007
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione January 1999 - March 2006
Skills
Patents, Prosecution, Client Counseling, Portfolio Management, mentor, Intellectual Property, Intellectual Asset..., Patentability, Patent Applications, Patent Portfolio..., Patent Preparation, Patent Drafting
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 1999 — 2002
JD, Law
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1989 — 1998
MS/Ph.D., Physics/EE
Princeton University 1988 — 1989
MS, EE
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1984 — 1988
BS/BS, EE/Physics
HALO [FOR MEN] April 2007 - Present
Sebastien Grey Clothiers November 2010 - Present
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 2000 - 2005
Education
The John Marshall Law School 1997 — 2000
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
Kenyon College 1993 — 1997
PARALEGAL CONSULTANT GROUP, LTD. June 2010 - Present
Regus 2010 - 2013
TAMMS YEAR TEN 2005 - 2012
Commonlink Alliance 2009 - 2009
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 2008 - 2008
Levin Ginsburg September 1995 - September 1997
Skills
Document Review, Legal Research, Litigation, Corporate Law, Networking, Real Estate Transactions, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Trials, Westlaw, Real Estate, Leadership, Legal Assistance, Employment Law, Pleadings
Education
Roosevelt University 1994 — 1998
BGS, Social Sciences
Illinois Central College 1994 — 1996
Associate's degree, General Studies
Steptoe & Johnson LLP April 2013 - Present
Foro Energy March 2010 - April 2013
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 1985 - 2010
Skills
Patents, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patentability, Antitrust Intellectual..., Prosecution, Licensing, Litigation, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Appeals, Dispute Resolution, Competition Law, Patent Portfolio..., Legal Opinions, Due Diligence, Client Counseling, Commercial Litigation, Start-ups, Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition, Joint Ventures, Technology Transfer, Privacy Law, Intellectual Asset..., Software Licensing, Cyberlaw, Non-disclosure..., Patent Applications, Software Patents, Intellectual Property..., Freedom to Operate, Drafting patent..., Arbitration, Freedom to Operate..., Corporate Governance, Opposition, Litigation Management, Trials, Invention, Registered Patent..., Patent Searching, Domain Names, Litigation Support, Courts, Corporate Law
Education
DePaul University College of Law 1982 — 1985
JD
University of Notre Dame 1976 — 1980
BS, Chemistry
Seeley, Savidge, Ebert & Gourash Co., LPA April 2008 - Present
Case Western Reserve University August 2006 - April 2008
Albert Einstein College of Medicine September 2005 - August 2006
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 2004 - 2004
University of Utah July 1998 - July 2000
Skills
Mergers, Intellectual Property, Technology Transfer, Licensing, Lifesciences, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Copyright Law, Trademarks, Start-ups, Legal Research, Trade Secrets, Contract Negotiation, Patentability, Venture Capital, Entrepreneurship, Private Equity, Trademark Infringement, Mergers & Acquisitions, Patent Litigation
Education
Case Western Reserve University School of Law 2002 — 2005
JD
Boston College 2000 — 2002
M.S., Biology
The University of Chicago 1994 — 1998
A.B., Biological Sciences
Under Covers April 2015 - Present
Me-TV Network October 2014 - Present
Ambassador Talent Agents May 2007 - Present
Push Models January 2011 - 2015
Me-TV Network December 2013 - October 2014
Groupon January 2011 - November 2012
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione July 2008 - December 2009
Ladas & Parry LLP July 2007 - August 2008
Skills
Television, Stage, Theatre, Improvisation, Film, Comedy, Acting, Voice Over, Performing Arts, Musical Theatre, Entertainment, Drama, Theatrical Production, Voice Acting, Plays, Shakespeare, Stage Management, Directing, Dialects, Sketch Comedy, Playwriting, Festivals, Dance, Improvisational Comedy, Screenwriting, Commercials, Social Media, Editing, Public Speaking, Writing, Creative Writing
Education
Acting Studio Chicago 2014 — 2014
Cinema Lab 5.0 w/ instructor Stephen Cone (The Wise Kids, Black Box); Honesty through Improvisation
Profiles Theatre Advanced Scene Study - Profiles Theatre - Darrell W. Cox and Erica Daniels 2008 — 2008
Acting; Intensive professional scene study course focusing on honesty and partner work.
Illinois State University 2003 — 2007
Acting-Theatre
Barrington High School 1998 — 2002
High School
RAGOH (Raising a Generation of Hope) May 2015 - Present
Mighty Writers May 2014 - Present
Young Scholars Douglass Elementary School January 2011 - July 2015
Empowered Communities Development Corporation April 2013 - September 2013
Rhymestreet Magazine May 2011 - December 2012
Natural Instincts Physical Therapy and Wellness Center September 2008 - September 2009
InChiCity 2008 - 2009
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione March 2008 - September 2008
Skills
Program Development, Research, Editing, Publishing, Charter Schools, Customer Service, Proofreading, Fundraising, Creative Writing, Email Marketing, Journalism, Marketing, Newsletters, Social Media
Education
Rosemont College 2009 — 2012
Master of Arts (M.A.), Publishing
Grambling State University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies
National Immigrant Justice Center October 2012 - Present
Student World Assembly September 2011 - February 2012
UNICEF June 2011 - August 2011
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione September 2008 - August 2010
The Protection Project (John Hopkins SAIS) June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Microsoft Office, Research, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, International Relations, Spanish, English, Public Speaking, Social Media, Political Science, Teamwork, Advocacy, International Human..., Politics, International..., Public Policy, Event Planning, Editing, Leadership, Nonprofits, Policy Analysis
Education
New York University 2010 — 2012
MS, Global Affairs, Human Rights & Humanitarian Assistance Concentration
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2004 — 2008
BA, Political Science, Spanish Minor
Schiff Hardin LLP May 2012 - Present
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione January 2012 - May 2012
Chicago Public Schools January 2011 - June 2011
Chicago Public Schools January 2011 - June 2011
Clark Hill PLC October 2008 - March 2010
Thompson Coburn LLP. July 2000 - October 2008
Skills
Teaching, Instructional Design, Lexis, Public Speaking, Teachers, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Tutoring, Educational Leadership, Special Education, Research, Policy Analysis
Education
DePaul University 2004 — 2006
Harold Washington College 2000 — 2003
Associate of Arts Applied Science
Wrigley August 2015 - Present
BP America Inc. October 2010 - August 2015
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione September 2003 - September 2010
Education
University of Akron School of Law 1999 — 2003
AbbVie August 2008 - Present
Reed Smith LLP June 2007 - August 2008
Reed Smith Sachnoff Weaver June 2006 - June 2007
Sachnoff & Weaver, Ltd. November 2000 - June 2006
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 1998 - 2000
Quarum Legal Professionals 1998 - 1998
Winston & Strawn LLP 1995 - 1998
Robert N. Wadington & Associates 1993 - 1995
Skills
Document Review, Litigation Support, Litigation, Trials, ESI, Legal Research, E-Discovery Consulting, Legal Assistance, Litigation Management, EDRMS, Project Management, Process Improvement, Information Management, Legal Discovery, Cross-functional Team..., Civil Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Commercial Litigation, Pleadings, Records Management
Education
Roosevelt University 1993 — 1993
ABA Approved Certificate, Lawyer's Assistant Program
Indiana University Bloomington 1989 — 1993
B.A., Criminal Justice
Hewlett-Packard May 2013 - Present
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione January 2011 - May 2013
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, Hon. Michael H. Watson August 2009 - December 2009
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione May 2009 - August 2009
Amin, Turocy & Calvin, LLP May 2008 - April 2009
Wayne State University, Department of Physics and Astronomy 2002 - 2007
Skills
Patents, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patentability, Patent Litigation, Trademarks, Licensing, Patent Applications, Prosecution, Copyright Law, Legal Writing, Physics, Invention, Litigation, Trade Secrets, Nuclear Physics, Client Counseling, Technology Transfer, Appeals, Legal Opinions, Trademark Infringement, Patent Portfolio..., Patent Searching, Intellectual Asset..., Software Patents, Legal Research, Freedom to Operate, Intellectual Property..., Trade Dress, Competition Law, Copyrights, Trademark Prosecution
Education
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law 2007 — 2010
J.D., cum laude
Wayne State University 2005 — 2007
M.A., Physics
Wayne State University 2000 — 2004
B.S., cum laude, Physics, Mathematics
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP August 1999 - Present
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 1997 - 1999
Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Litigation Support, Toxic Tort, Product Liability, Torts, Personal Injury, Courts, Westlaw, Notary Public, Summation iBlaze, Affidavits, Skip Tracing, Witness Location, Asbestos Litigation, Witness interviewing, Case Managment, Extranets, Freedom of Information..., Document Review, Legal Assistance, Litigation Management, Document Drafting, Legal Discovery, Legal Documents
Education
Roosevelt University 1996 — 1997
Paralegal, Civil Litigation Specialist, Post baccalaureate- with honors
Bradley University 1993 — 1996
Bachelor's of Arts Degree, Sociology and Administration of Criminal Justice
Highland Park Highschool 1989 — 1993
McDermott Will & Emery October 2014 - Present
Mayer Brown September 2012 - Present
Mayer Brown November 2009 - September 2012
Mayer Brown May 2007 - November 2009
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione January 2007 - May 2007
Brinks Gilson and Lione May 2006 - January 2007
Brinks Gilson and Lione April 2005 - May 2006
University of Illinois at Chicago January 2001 - December 2004
Skills
Research, Legal Marketing, Business Development, CRM, Management, Proposal Writing, Strategy, Analysis, Event Planning, Customer Service, Social Media, Editing, Training, Marketing, Market Research, Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Legal Research
Education
Roosevelt University 2004 — 2005
Paralegal Certificate, Law
University of Illinois at Chicago 1999 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, English/Writing
Bayer HealthCare Diabetes Care January 2015 - Present
Humanscale November 2011 - January 2015
Mayback & Hoffman, P.A. August 2010 - November 2011
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione September 2007 - August 2010
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione June 2006 - May 2007
Rigaku Innovative Technologies October 2005 - March 2007
Skills
Patent Litigation, Patents, Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Registered Patent..., Legal Opinions, Trademarks, Invention, Patent Applications, Copyright Law, Trade Secrets, Medical Devices, Prior Art Search, Commercial Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Patentability, Appeals, Corporate Law, Trademark Infringement, Litigation Support, Legal Writing, Litigation, Licensing, Prosecution, Copyright Infringement, Unfair Competition, Entertainment Law, Mediation, Courts, Bankruptcy, Trials, Westlaw, Client Counseling, Corporate Governance, Patent Portfolio..., Civil Litigation, Arbitration, Contract Law, Intellectual Property..., Legal Issues, Legal Compliance, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property...
Education
Wayne State University Law School 2004 — 2007
J.D.
University of Technology, Sydney - Law 2005 — 2005
Summer Abroad, Law & Technology, emphasis on Biotechnology
Michigan State University 1999 — 2003
B.S., Engineering Mechanics, emphasis on Biomechanics
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP July 2014 - Present
Steptoe & Johnson LLP August 2011 - July 2014
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione May 1993 - July 2011
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit 1997 - 1998
Skills
Intellectual Property, Litigation, Patent Litigation, Patents, Appeals, Courts, Trade Secrets, Licensing, Patent Prosecution, Legal Writing, Prosecution, Trademark Infringement, Patentability, Trials, Dispute Resolution, Due Diligence, Registered Patent..., Legal Opinions, Unfair Competition, Legal Issues, Client Counseling, Trial Practice, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Patent Portfolio..., Cyberlaw, Biotechnology
Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business 2013 — 2015
Executive MBA, Leadership and Strategy
University of Georgia School of Law 1990 — 1993
J.D.
Rice University 1986 — 1990
B.S.Electrical Engineering, B.A. Fine Arts, Fine and Studio Arts
The John Marshall Law School 1995 — 1997
LL.M., Intellectual Property, Chicago, Illinois
The Lovett School 1982 — 1986
Motorola Mobility a Lenovo Company October 2014 - Present
Motorola Mobility a Google Company August 2011 - October 2014
Motorola Mobility LLC January 2011 - August 2011
Motorola Inc. May 2008 - January 2011
Monkey Business Family Child Care 1993 - 2003
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 1991 - 1993
Kirkland & Ellis LLP 1988 - 1991
Skills
Intellectual Property
Education
DePaul University 1986 — 1990
BA, Communication
High School
Veeam Software September 2015 - Present
Veeam Software August 2009 - Present
Hipskind Technology Solutions Group June 2007 - August 2009
Iowa State University August 2002 - May 2007
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione June 2002 - August 2006
Skills
Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Storage, VMware ESX, VMware, Active Directory, Data Center, Disaster Recovery, Hyper-V, SAN, Servers, Storage Area Networks, Storage Virtualization, VMware Infrastructure, vSphere
Education
Iowa State University 2002 — 2007
Rutgers University September 2011 - Present
Deloitte May 2008 - Present
Holland & Knight LLP October 2005 - April 2008
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione August 2003 - October 2005
Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice LLP April 2002 - July 2003
Lucent Technologies June 1998 - May 2000
Bovis Lend Lease June 1997 - May 1998
Skills
Legal Research, Courts, Bankruptcy, Civil Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Intellectual Property, Construction Management, Contract Negotiation, Federal Government, Trademark Infringement, Legal Writing, Business Development, Arbitration, Architecture, Environmental..., Forensic Accounting, Litigation, Trademarks, Architectures, Project Management, Strategy, Risk Management, Corporate Law, Construction Law
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark 1998 — 2002
Juris Doctor, Law
University of Virginia 1995 — 1997
Master of Engineering, Civil Engineering
University of Virginia 1991 — 1995
B.S, Architecture
Butzel Long June 2012 - Present
Michigan Technological University January 2013 - Present
Rader, Fishman & Grauer PLLC 2005 - 2012
The Dow Chemical Company 2002 - 2005
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 1998 - 2002
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Copyright Law, Litigation, Trademark Infringement, Licensing, Patentability, Commercial Litigation, Appeals
Education
University of Minnesota Law School
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor's Degree, Chemistry
Michigan Technological University
Bachelor's Degree, Scientific & Technical Communication
FTD Companies, Inc. July 2015 - Present
Centro June 2014 - July 2015
Centro April 2013 - June 2014
ULTA Beauty July 2011 - April 2013
ULTA Beauty 2007 - July 2011
Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP 2006 - 2007
Reed Smith (formerly Sachnoff & Weaver) 2003 - 2007
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 2002 - 2003
Skills
Benefits Communication, Salary Reviews, Salary Structures, Salary Benchmarking, Pay For Performance, Open Enrollment, New Hire Orientations, Benefits Plan Design, Market Pricing, Wellness Initiatives, COBRA Administration, LOA, 401k, HRIS, COBRA, Employee Benefits, Health Care Reform, Salary, Wellness, Total Rewards, Human Resources, FMLA, ADP Payroll, Compensation, Benefits Administration, Job Analysis, Job Descriptions, FLSA, Compensation Structures, Onboarding, Succession Planning, Payroll, Performance Management, Employee Handbooks, Workforce Planning, Deferred Compensation, Benchmarking, College Recruiting, Compensation, Pay for Performance
Education
North Central College 1999 — 2001
Bachelor's degree, Business Management
WorkSprint 2014 - Present
Flashpoint Ventures, LLC September 2014 - Present
JourneyFarther.com April 2012 - Present
Axiom September 2010 - December 2011
LawyerLink LLC August 2005 - September 2010
Legalpeople 2002 - 2005
Williams Montgomery & John 2000 - 2002
BP 1995 - 2000
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 1994 - 1995
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 1996 — 2000
JD
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1990 — 1994
BA, Political Science
Textura Corporation February 2015 - Present
Brinks Gilson and Lione May 2011 - February 2015
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 2009 - 2009
Cardinal Intellectual Property August 2007 - April 2008
Heatcraft Worldwide Refrigeration February 2005 - November 2006
Heatcraft Worldwide Refrigeration January 2000 - May 2004
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Trademarks, Patents, Patentability, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Prosecution, Licensing, Copyright Law, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Registered Patent..., Trademark Infringement
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2007 — 2010
JD, Intellectual Property Law
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1999 — 2004
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Canadian International School of Hong Kong 1995 — 1999
High School, OAC
Pilgrim Lutheran 1993 — 1995
Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP October 2013 - Present
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione April 2009 - October 2013
Skills
Cash Management, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Accounting, Auditing, Research, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Litigation Support, Outlook, File Management, Commercial Litigation, Microsoft Word, Data Analysis
Education
Dartmouth College 2002 — 2006
B.A., Classics
Georgia Perimeter College
Continuing Education Certificate, Accounting
Holland & Hart LLP April 2015 - Present
Brinks Gilson and Lione September 2013 - March 2015
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione August 2012 - August 2013
The John Marshall Review of Intellectual Property Law August 2011 - June 2013
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione May 2012 - August 2012
The John Marshall Law School August 2011 - May 2012
US Patent and Trademark Office July 2011 - August 2011
Unitalen IP Firm June 2011 - July 2011
Skills
Patent Litigation, Legal Research, Patents, Legal Writing, Patent Prosecution, Management, Intellectual Property, Research, Copyright Law, Licensing, Trademarks, Patent Applications, Westlaw, Litigation
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor, Intellectual Property Law, Magna Cum Laude
University of South Florida 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
University of South Florida
Master of Science, Engineering Management
DataFinch Technologies June 2009 - Present
Burroughs Elijah, LLC January 2014 - Present
Integrated Behavioral Solutions January 2013 - Present
City of Lexington, Department of Planning and Development September 2012 - May 2013
Washington and Lee University School of Law Citizenship & Immigration Clinic August 2012 - May 2013
Georgia Public Service June 2012 - November 2012
Troutman Sanders LLP July 2012 - August 2012
State of Georgia May 2012 - July 2012
Chuck Eaton for Georgia Public Service Commission September 2006 - January 2007
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione September 2005 - September 2006
Skills
Legal Writing, Government, Legal Research, Legal Issues, Litigation, Westlaw, Courts, Trials, Corporate Governance, Shareholder Relations, Entrepreneurial Ventures, Energy Regulation, Immigration Law, Applied Behavior..., Corporate Law
Education
Washington and Lee University School of Law
Juris Doctorate, Law
Berry College 1999 — 2005
B.A.; B.S., History, Government, Philosophy
Calvin College March 2005 - Present
Weddings, Funerals, Church Services, Choirs, Events 1990 - Present
Duane Morris LLP August 2003 - March 2005
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione September 2001 - August 2003
Christian and Charter Schools September 1997 - June 2001
Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Customer Service, Research, Microsoft Office, Customer Relations, Excel, Non-profits, Budgeting, Teaching, Planning, Volunteer Management, Microsoft Excel, Community Outreach, Fundraising
Education
Calvin College 1992 — 1996
Bachelors, Elementary Education
Community Healthcare System August 2015 - Present
Community Healthcare System March 2012 - August 2015
Community Healthcare System June 2007 - March 2012
Spectrum Health July 2006 - January 2007
Bell Tech.logix July 2002 - July 2005
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione November 2000 - November 2001
JORSM Internet March 1997 - May 2000
Skills
Computer Hardware, Information Technology, Active Directory, Hardware, Windows Server, Network Administration, Operating Systems, Servers, Technical Support, Epic Systems, Security, Microsoft Exchange, PowerShell, HTML, Help Desk Support, Networking, Disaster Recovery, System Deployment, Citrix, VPN, Powershell
Education
Purdue University Calumet 1996 — 1998
Computer Information Systems
Illiana Christian High School 1993 — 1996
AkzoNobel August 2014 - Present
Fitch Even Tabin & Flannery April 2009 - July 2014
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione April 2006 - April 2009
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patentability, Patents, Intellectual Property, Prosecution, Japanese, Japanese to English..., Patent Applications, Legal Assistance, Microsoft Office, Legal Research
Education
獨協大学 / Dokkyo University 1992 — 1996
BS, English Language and Literature/Letters
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP August 2014 - Present
Kirkland & Ellis LLP March 2007 - August 2014
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione September 2004 - February 2007
Motorola, Inc. May 2001 - January 2004
Medtronic November 1998 - May 2001
Intel Corporation May 1995 - September 1998
Skills
Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Licensing, Transactional Due..., Patents, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Registered Patent..., Prosecution, Litigation, Semiconductors, Trials, Courts, Strategy, IP, Trade Secrets, Nanotechnology, Litigation Support, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Wireless, Joint Ventures, Commercial Litigation, Microsoft Visual Studio..., Matlab, Microsoft Excel VBA, Due Diligence
Education
Sandra Day O'Connor School of Law, Arizona State University 2001 — 2004
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law, Science & Technology
Arizona State University, W. P. Carey School of Business 1997 — 1999
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Technology MBA, 3.8
Columbia University in the City of New York 1997 — 1999
Master of Science (M.S.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Cornell University 1991 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Engineering Physics/Applied Physics, 3.64
Bergen Catholic High School 1987 — 1991
Barnes & Thornburg LLP 2009 - Present
Barnes & Thornburg LLP 2005 - 2008
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 2005 - 2005
Nelson Mullins 2000 - 2004
Nexsen Pruet, LLC 1997 - 2000
Skills
Trade Secrets, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Patentability, Copyright Law, Patents, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Trademark Infringement, Registered Patent..., Prosecution
Education
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1990 — 1994
B.S., Computer Engineering
University of South Carolina School of Law
Doctor of Law (JD)
Akerman LLP May 2014 - Present
Quinn Emanuel November 2011 - May 2014
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione September 2008 - October 2011
United States Army May 2000 - May 2005
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Trademarks, Litigation, Trade Secrets, Legal Writing, Copyright Law, Licensing, Legal Research, Patentability
Education
University of Notre Dame Law School 2005 — 2008
J.D.
United States Military Academy at West Point 1996 — 2000
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Foreign Service Institute May 2015 - Present
U.S. Department of State March 2015 - May 2015
George Washington University - Office of Graduate Admissions ESIA September 2013 - December 2013
The Wilson Center August 2013 - December 2013
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione December 2011 - July 2013
United States Senate January 2011 - April 2011
Washington State University August 2010 - December 2010
Skills
International Relations, Politics, Legal Research, Legislative Relations, Spanish, Research, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Policy, Analysis, Editing, Government, Community Outreach, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, SPSS
Education
The George Washington University 2013 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), Latin American Studies, 3.85
Universidad Torcuato di Tella 2014 — 2014
Maestria en Estudios Internacionales, International Relations
Washington State University 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science (Global) / Spanish
Center of Modern Languages 2009 — 2010
Spanish
Clark College 2006 — 2008
Associate of Arts, General Studies
Eaton & Van Winkle January 2012 - Present
Cooper & Dunham LLP June 1983 - January 2012
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione January 1980 - May 1983
Purdue Pharma September 1975 - September 1976
Skills
Biotechnology, Informatics, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Patents, Licensing, Patentability, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, Litigation, Copyright Law, Prosecution, Trademark Infringement, Commercial Litigation, Registered Patent..., Client Counseling, Legal Research, Due Diligence, Technology Transfer, Class Actions, Research, Courts, Medical Devices, Unfair Competition, Trials, Privacy Law, Securities Regulation, Legal Writing, Entertainment Law, Civil Litigation, Corporate Governance, Legal Advice, Organic Chemistry, Joint Ventures, Mergers, Dispute Resolution, Patent Portfolio..., Patent Applications, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mediation, Appeals, Legal Opinions, Westlaw, Competition Law, Legal Assistance, Corporate Law, Intellectual Asset..., Depositions, Cyberlaw
Education
Case Western Reserve University School of Law 1977 — 1980
JD, Law
Columbia University in the City of New York 1971 — 1975
BA, Chemistry, Biology
Albert Leonard Junior HIgh School
Albert Leonard Junior HIgh School
Albert Leonard Junior HIgh School
Continental March 2014 - Present
Vivacqua Law, PLLC November 2011 - March 2014
Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP May 2011 - November 2011
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione September 2006 - May 2011
Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C. 2005 - 2005
General Motors May 2002 - November 2004
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Trademark Prosecution, Contract Negotiation, Copyrights, Copyright Law, Trademarks
Education
Michigan State University College of Law 2002 — 2006
Juris Doctor, Intellectual Property
Michigan State University 1997 — 2002
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Winston & Strawn LLP July 2011 - Present
O'Melveny & Myers LLP May 2002 - July 2011
Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto May 1998 - May 2002
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione May 1995 - December 1997
Skills
Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Trade Secrets, Patents, Patentability, Intellectual Property, Prosecution, Licensing, Registered Patent..., Litigation, Client Counseling, Legal Research, Legal Writing
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 1994 — 1998
J.D.
Northwestern University 1989 — 1994
Ph.D., Immunology
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 1985 — 1989
B.S., Biology
St. Cyprian
St. Cyprian
IPXI (Intellectual Property Exchange International) November 2013 - April 2015
Independent June 2013 - October 2013
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione September 2000 - May 2013
Vapor/A Westinghouse Air Brake Co. 1995 - 1999
MPC Products Corporation 1994 - 1995
Litton Industries/Kester Solder 1993 - 1994
Skills
Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Licensing, Copyright Law, Prosecution, Litigation, Legal Writing, Trials, Competition Law, Invention, Privacy Law, Strategy, Trademark Infringement
Education
DePaul University College of Law 1996 — 2000
Juris Doctor, Law
University of Illinois at Chicago 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP May 2009 - Present
Bingham McHale LLP September 1997 - May 2009
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 1987 - 1997
Skills
Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Copyright Law, Patents, Licensing, Intellectual Property..., Foreign-Owned Business, Licensing and..., Litigation, Export Control, Unfair Competition, E-commerce, Technology Procurement..., Computer Software and..., Patent and Trademark..., Domestic and Foreign..., Domain Name Protection..., Manufacturing, Emerging Business, Media Law, Diversified Business..., China Initiatives, First Amendment, Mergers & Acquisitions, Dispute Resolution, Venture Capital, Contract Negotiation, Prosecution, Arbitration, Business, Patent Prosecution, Domain Names, Trademark Infringement, Patentability, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Legal Writing, Mediation, Civil Litigation, Patent Litigation, Entertainment Law, Export Controls, Legal Research, Litigation Support, Corporate Governance, Courts, Trials, Joint Ventures, Privacy Law
Education
Indiana University School of Law—Indianapolis 1983 — 1985
Purdue University 1979 — 1983
B.S.I.M./Engineering Option
Purdue University - Krannert School of Management 1979 — 1983
B.S.I.M., Industrial Management/Engineering Option
Carmel High School
Withrow & Terranova, PLLC September 2012 - Present
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione September 2011 - January 2012
Education
Meredith College 2011 — 2012
Paralegal Certificate
Peace College
Bachelor of Arts, Business
Steptoe & Johnson LLP November 2011 - Present
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione September 2010 - August 2011
LawyerLink LLC December 2009 - September 2010
Huron Consulting Group July 2009 - December 2009
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione January 2009 - July 2009
Chicago Kent College of Law July 2007 - December 2007
Cook County May 2006 - July 2006
Tweeter May 2003 - July 2005
Unilever HPC May 2002 - April 2003
Skills
Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Patents, Biotechnology, Patent Prosecution, Trademarks, Patentability, Copyright Law, Medical Devices, Licensing, Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Trade Secrets, Trademark Infringement, Commercial Litigation
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2005 — 2008
Juris Doctor, Patent Law
The University of Chicago 2000 — 2002
Master of Science, Chemistry
University of St. Thomas 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry, Physics
White & Case October 2008 - Present
McDermott Will & Emery April 1996 - September 2008
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione February 1989 - April 1996
Lupo & Lever January 1982 - March 1989
Education
Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law 1970 — 1974
JD
Clemson University 1966 — 1970
BSME, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
Evan Law Group LLC April 2004 - Present
Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP June 2002 - February 2004
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione September 1999 - June 2002
Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, P.C. September 1993 - August 1999
Harvard University October 1992 - August 1993
Max-Planck Institute for Solid State Research, Stuttgart, Germany November 1991 - October 1992
Cornell University January 1987 - August 1991
Rhom and Haas Co. June 1986 - August 1986
Skills
Chemistry, Biotechnology, Semiconductors, Pharmaceutical Industry, Polymers, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Intellectual Property, Patentability, Trade Secrets, Prosecution, Licensing, Technology Transfer, R&D, Product Development, Appeals, Due Diligence, Copyright Law, Client Counseling, Legal Opinions, Trademarks, Registered Patent..., Commercial Litigation, Courts, Arbitration
Education
The George Washington University Law School 1994 — 1998
J.D. with Honors, Patent Law
Cornell University 1988 — 1991
Ph.D., Chemistry
Cornell University 1986 — 1988
M.S., Chemistry
Oberlin College 1984 — 1986
B.A. with High Honors, Chemistry
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione February 2009 - July 2012
Richmond American Homes October 2005 - October 2008
East Bank Club July 2004 - September 2005
Skills
Recruiting, Customer Service, Sales, Outlook, Employee Relations, Microsoft Office, Talent Acquisition, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Human Resources, Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, HRIS, PowerPoint, Account Management, Training, Microsoft Word
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 2002 — 2004
BBA, Marketing
College of DuPage 1999 — 2001
Associate of Arts
Abbott Laboratories August 2011 - Present
Ice Miller LLC February 2011 - August 2011
Axiom September 2010 - February 2011
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 2000 - 2010
Daar Fisher Kanaris & Vanek May 1998 - August 2000
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 1995 — 1998
juris doctor, Intellectual Property / Patent
Caterpillar Inc. September 2011 - Present
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione September 2007 - October 2011
York International 2002 - 2004
Trane 1999 - 2002
Modine Manufacturing Company 1996 - 1998
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Registered Patent..., Patent Portfolio..., Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Patents, Design Patents, Patent Applications, Client Counseling, Development Agreements, Product Clearance, Medical Devices, Copyright Law, Invention, Licensing, Patentability, Legal Research, Trade Secrets, Patent Searching, Patent Litigation, Prosecution, Software Patents, Legal Opinions, Trademark Infringement
Education
University of Dayton School of Law 2004 — 2007
Juris Doctorate
Purdue University 1994 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
DLA Piper March 2011 - Present
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione September 2008 - March 2011
Skills
Trademark Infringement, Prosecution, Licensing, Copyright Law, Litigation, Dispute, Intellectual Property, Unfair Competition, Trade Secrets
Education
The George Washington University Law School 2005 — 2008
JD
University of Michigan 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, English
Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard October 2006 - Present
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione August 2000 - November 2004
Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property, Trademark Infringement, Copyright Infringement, Trademark & Copyright...
Education
Boston University School of Law 1997 — 2000
JD
University of Florida 1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
McDermott Will & Emery June 2013 - Present
Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago and Micah Legal Aid Clinic 2009 - Present
Barnes & Thornburg LLP December 2010 - June 2013
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione August 2008 - December 2010
Law Offices of Richard D. Trainor March 2005 - August 2008
Soundies, Inc. September 2004 - January 2005
Skills
Intellectual Property, Legal Marketing, Business Development, Competitive Intelligence, Business Strategy, Licensing, Patents, Litigation, Branding & Identity, Legal Writing, Trade Secrets, Copyright Law, Legal Assistance, Commercial Litigation, Trials, Civil Litigation, Joint Ventures, Contract Negotiation, Immigration Law
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2003 — 2006
JD
Michigan State University 2000 — 2003
BA
Conley Rose September 2010 - Present
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione September 2008 - September 2010
Quinn Law Group July 2007 - April 2008
Kohn & Associates May 2007 - July 2007
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patentability
Education
Ave Maria School of Law 2005 — 2008
Juris Doctor
Michigan State University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Schience in Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Alston & Bird LLP January 2015 - Present
Alston & Bird LLP November 2009 - Present
IntraHealth International July 2009 - Present
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione July 2008 - November 2009
Hutchison Law Group 2007 - 2008
Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox 2000 - 2007
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patents, Patentability, Prosecution, Trade Secrets, Patent Litigation, Biotechnology, Trademarks, Trademark Infringement, Client Counseling
Education
The George Washington University Law School 2002 — 2006
JD, Law
University of Georgia 1995 — 2000
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Medicinal Chemistry
Nokia June 2014 - Present
BlackBerry April 2013 - May 2014
Nokia and Navteq (A Nokia company since August 2008) April 2008 - April 2013
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione September 2006 - March 2008
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione May 2005 - August 2005
Cook Alex McFarron Manzo Cummings & Mehler June 2004 - August 2004
Motorola June 2001 - August 2003
Motorola June 2000 - August 2000
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Patent preparation, Patent Drafting, Patent Analysis, Patentability, Patent Portfolio..., Patent Strategy, Wireless, Prosecution, Invention, IP
Education
Northern Illinois University College of Law 2003 — 2006
J.D. (summa cum laude), Law
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1997 — 2001
B.S. (cum laude), Electrical Engineering; Minor, Biomedical Engineering
Thornwood High School 1993 — 1997
Brinks Gilson and Lione September 2010 - Present
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione May 2009 - August 2009
Conservation Law Foundation June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Organic Chemistry, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Patentability, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Trademark Infringement, Registered Patent..., Copyright Law, Client Counseling, Litigation, Patent Litigation, Hatch-Waxman litigation
Education
University of Michigan Law School 2007 — 2009
JD
University of Michigan 2002 — 2007
PhD, Chemistry
Dartmouth College 1998 — 2002
BA, Chemistry
Qualcomm February 2014 - Present
BlackBerry April 2013 - February 2014
BlackBerry January 2012 - March 2013
BlackBerry December 2010 - December 2011
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione June 2007 - November 2010
Harness Dickey and Pierce September 2005 - April 2007
Texas Instruments July 2001 - August 2002
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Licensing, Trademarks, Patent Litigation, Patentability, Legal Writing, Semiconductors, Prosecution, Copyright Law, Legal Opinions
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2002 — 2005
J.D., Intellectual Property
The University of Texas at Austin 1996 — 2001
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Dräger 2011 - Present
SAP 2006 - 2010
Ice Miller 2004 - 2006
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 2002 - 2004
Barnes & Thornburg LLP 1999 - 2002
Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) 1989 - 1997
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Patent Litigation, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Trade Secrets, Due Diligence, Strategy, Sleep Deprivation
Education
Indiana University School of Law—Indianapolis 1997 — 2000
J.D., Law
University of Evansville 1984 — 1988
Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science
North Posey High School 1980 — 1984
Silvert IP Law, PC January 2013 - Present
Rosenbaum & Silvert, P.C. October 2007 - December 2012
McCracken & Frank LLP July 2006 - September 2007
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 2004 - 2006
Renessen LLC - JV of Cargill & Monsanto 2000 - 2004
Skills
Patents, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Licensing, Trade Secrets, Prosecution, Litigation, Lifesciences, Legal Advice, Patent Applications, Patentability, Nanotechnology, R&D, Copyright Law, Trademark Infringement, Legal Assistance, Client Counseling
Education
New York University School of Law 1989 — 1992
J.D., law
Caltech 1981 — 1983
Post-Doc, Biology and Chemistry
University of California, Berkeley 1975 — 1981
Ph.D., Genetics and Biochemistry
Princeton University 1971 — 1975
A.B., Biochemistry, Medieval Literature
Trading Technologies March 2012 - Present
Trading Technologies February 2010 - February 2012
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione December 2008 - February 2010
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione February 2005 - December 2008
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Prosecution, Trademarks, Patent Litigation, Client Counseling, Registered Patent..., Trademark Infringement, Litigation, Trade Secrets, Patents, Software Patents, Patentability, Licensing, Copyright Law
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2004 — 2007
J.D., Law
Arizona State University 2000 — 2003
Electrical, Engineer
Illinois Central College
Peoria Christian
Loyola University Chicago August 2015 - Present
Hektoen International July 2015 - Present
National Veterans Art Museum January 2014 - November 2014
National Veterans Art Museum August 2010 - January 2014
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 2010 - 2010
The Ruben Law Firm September 2005 - August 2009
International School of the Peninsula January 2007 - May 2009
Skills
Grant Writing, Grant Research, Microsoft Office, Non-profits, Social Media, Public Relations, Grants, Museums, Editing, Nonprofits, Press Releases, Fundraising, Research, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Higher Education, Literature, Teaching, Proofreading, Newsletters, Public Speaking, Writing, Program Development, Event Planning
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 2010 — 2015
PhD, English
Loyola University Chicago 2009 — 2010
MA, English
Colby College 2001 — 2005
BA, English
Seyfarth Shaw LLP March 2014 - Present
Brinks Gilson and Lione September 2009 - March 2014
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione October 2008 - April 2009
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione May 2008 - August 2008
Northern Illinois District Court May 2007 - September 2007
Exelon December 2004 - July 2006
PricewaterhouseCoopers March 2002 - December 2004
Motorola 2001 - 2001
Skills
Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Litigation, Trademarks, Licensing, Copyright Law, Trademark Infringement
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2006 — 2009
J.D.
Indiana University Bloomington 1997 — 2001
B.S., Finance
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
THINK TeleVisual LLC June 2013 - Present
Yuasa and Hara May 2012 - July 2012
Horizon Hobby May 2011 - August 2011
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione September 2008 - August 2010
Merit School of Music December 1999 - August 2008
Skills
Legal Writing, Trademarks, Legal Research, Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Westlaw, Copyright Law, Lexis, Trademark Infringement, Trade Secrets, Prosecution, Litigation, Client Counseling, Licensing, Trials, Commercial Litigation
Education
University of Illinois College of Law 2010 — 2013
JD
Oberlin College 1995 — 1999
B.Mus., Piano Performance
Crossroads School - Santa Monica, CA
High School, Music
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione June 2012 - Present
Fitch Even Tabin & Flannery September 2008 - June 2012
Boeing Satellite Systems July 2001 - June 2005
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Intellectual Property
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2005 — 2008
Juris Doctor, Intellectual Property - Patent Law
University of Michigan 1997 — 2001
B.S.E., Mechanical Engineering
Cook Medical Technologies LLC Director, Intellectual PropertyCook Medical Technologies LLCSeptember 2007 - October 2012
Cook Group Incorporated December 2004 - 2007
Heidelberg Digital 2000 - 2004
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 1999 - 2000
Goodrich 1985 - 1999
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Competition Law, Biotechnology, Licensing, Patent Litigation, Patentability, Trade Secrets, Commercialization, Due Diligence, Technology Transfer, Copyright Law, Medical Devices, Legal Opinions, Patent Searching, Prosecution, Patent Portfolio..., Trademarks, Patent Applications, Registered Patent..., Invention, Client Counseling, Intellectual Asset..., Trademark Infringement, Intellectual Property..., Corporate Law
Education
The University of Akron 1990 — 1994
University of Toledo
Global IP Law Group, LLC March 2009 - Present
Ygomi LLC May 2007 - February 2009
Brunswick Corporation November 2003 - April 2007
Accenture April 2002 - November 2003
Mayer Brown October 1998 - April 2002
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 1995 - 1998
Skills
Patents, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Mergers, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Litigation
Education
The John Marshall Law School 1993 — 1996
JD, Law
Marquette University 1988 — 1993
BSEE, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione July 2006 - December 2009
Chicago Transit Authority 2006 - 2006
Lovells 2006 - 2006
ABN AMRO Bank May 2002 - January 2005
Education
Roosevelt University 2005 — 2005
ABA Approved Paralegal Certification, Legal
Roosevelt University 2002 — 2005
B.A., International Studies
AECOM June 2013 - Present
Franczek Radelet P.C. 2001 - 2013
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 1995 - 2000
Education
Northern Illinois University
BA
Roosevelt University
Paralegal Honors Certificate
Trading Technologies January 2002 - Present
3Com 1997 - 2002
US Robotics 1996 - 1997
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 1991 - 1996
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Trade Secrets, Litigation, Licensing, Patentability
Education
Harvard Law School 1988 — 1991
J.D.
University of Michigan 1984 — 1988
B.S., Computer Engineering
Fredrikson & Byron October 2002 - Present
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. 2002 - Present
Merchant & Gould 1999 - 2002
Merchant & Gould P.C. 1999 - 2002
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 1989 - 1999
Willian Brinks Olds Hofer Gilson & Lione 1989 - 1999
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Shareholder, Trade Secrets, Prosecution, Trademarks, Patentability, Intellectual Property, Patents, Client Counseling, Registered Patent..., Licensing
Education
The George Washington University Law School 1986 — 1989
J.D., Law
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1982 — 1986
B.S.E.E., Electrical Engineering
Homewood-Flossmoor 1978 — 1982
High School
DL Bentley Law Group PLLC May 2009 - Present
Erasmus Neighborhood Federation, Inc. July 2005 - November 2014
Wong Fleming March 2011 - February 2012
GE Healthcare February 2006 - March 2009
Law Office of Dwayne L. Bentley July 2003 - February 2006
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione November 2001 - May 2003
Minority Interest Network Company 2001 - 2003
Minority Interest Network Company 2001 - 2003
Minority Interest Network Company 2001 - 2003
Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner 1999 - 2000
Skills
Licensing, Patents, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Patent Prosecution
Education
Syracuse University College of Law 1995 — 1998
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
Morgan State University 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Hewlett-Packard January 2009 - Present
Maidenform, Inc. February 2006 - August 2008
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 2002 - 2005
CNN 1995 - 1998
Skills
Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Licensing, Litigation, Patents, Legal Research, Contract Negotiation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Negotiation, Due Diligence, Trade Secrets, Software Licensing, Privacy Law, Corporate Governance, Competition Law, Joint Ventures
Education
Northwestern University School of Law 1999 — 2002
JD
Tufts University 1991 — 1995
BA, International Relations/ Russian Area Studies
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago October 2009 - June 2011
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago October 2007 - October 2009
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago June 2007 - October 2007
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione November 2005 - May 2007
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 2003 - 2005
McGuireWoods August 2002 - November 2003
National Restaurant Association May 2002 - August 2002
Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide May 2001 - August 2001
Skills
Marketing, Internal Communications, Organizational..., Public Relations, Organizational Culture, Leadership, Strategic Communications, Business Development, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Speech Writing, Time Management, Newsletters, Training, Project Management, Social Media Marketing, Market Research
Education
Miami University 1998 — 2002
B.A., Communications
Miami University Dolibois European Center 2001 — 2001
Kellogg School of Management December 2014 - Present
Kellogg School of Management December 2013 - Present
Tree House Humane Society May 2012 - Present
Kellogg School of Management August 2013 - December 2014
Various February 2011 - August 2013
Northwestern University Center for Talent Development September 2011 - February 2012
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine July 2011 - February 2012
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 2012 - 2012
Pamela Morris, PhD February 2011 - August 2011
Jewish Council on Urban Affairs April 2010 - July 2011
Skills
Cataloging, Library, Databases, Research, PubMed, Library Instruction, Library Science, Collection Development, Metadata, Reference, Digitization, Information Literacy, Circulation, Digital Libraries, Archives, Metadata Standards, Editing, Library Reference, Academic Libraries, Virtual Reference, Knowledge Management, Library Management, Electronic Resources, Online Research, Social Media, Library Research, Information Retrieval, LCSH, Special Collections, Information Management, History, Grant Writing, Integrated Library..., Interlibrary Loan, Literature, Public Libraries, Web 2.0, Archival Processing, Library 2.0, Higher Education, Content Management, Books, EAD, Libraries
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2005 — 2007
Master of Science
Victoria University of Wellington 2004 — 2005
Master
Kalamazoo College 1996 — 2000
B. A
Ropes & Gray LLP 2004 - Present
Bingham McCutchen 2000 - 2004
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 1996 - 2000
Education
The George Washington University Law School 1992 — 1996
J.D.
The College of the University of Chicago 1986 — 1989
A.B., Anthropology
EPIRUS Biopharmaceuticals July 2015 - Present
Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP June 2015 - Present
Amgen Inc. January 2006 - May 2015
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione January 2005 - December 2005
Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP 2001 - 2004
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione June 1998 - August 2001
Arnold, White, & Durkee June 1997 - June 1998
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patentability, Patents, Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Prosecution, Licensing, Registered Patent..., Client Counseling, Lifesciences, Biotechnology, Patent Litigation, Technology Transfer, Patent Applications, Life Sciences, Legal Opinions, Litigation, Drafting patent..., Legal Writing, Copyright Law, Intellectual Property..., Due Diligence, Patent Portfolio..., Trials, Invention, Freedom to Operate, Privacy Law
Education
The John Marshall Law School 1998 — 2002
J.D., Intellectual Property
The University of Texas at Austin 1991 — 1997
Ph.D., Microbiology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1986 — 1991
B.S., Microbiology
Merck 2012 - Present
ConvaTec 2007 - 2012
Pfizer 2004 - 2007
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 1999 - 2004
Thompson Coburn LLP. 1997 - 1999
Skills
Intellectual Property, Licensing, Trademarks, Due Diligence, Medical Devices, Trade Secrets, Pharmaceutical Industry, Contract Negotiation, Copyright Law, Litigation, Negotiation, Mergers, Healthcare, Legal Compliance, Corporate Law, Privacy Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Research
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 1994 — 1997
JD
Columbia University in the City of New York 1988 — 1992
BA, Psychology
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione April 2008 - Present
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 2000 — 2005
Ph.D., Chemistry
Peking University 1991 — 1996
B.S, Chemistry
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione August 1998 - Present
IPLAC bar association 1984 - 2009
Law Offices of Evan B. Karnes II 1994 - 1998
Olin Corporation 1993 - 1994
Helene Curtis January 1989 - March 1993
Cook Wetzel & Egan May 1987 - December 1988
Laff Whitesel Conte & Saret August 1984 - April 1987
Skills
Intellectual Property, Litigation, False Advertising, Registered Patent..., Patent Prosecution, Patents, Trademarks, Prosecution, Trade Secrets, Medical Devices, Appellate Practice, Licensing, Patentability, Appeals, Trademark Infringement, Patent Litigation, Copyright Law
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 1989 — 1991
Graduate Studies, Biology/Chemistry
University of Illinois at Chicago 1987 — 1989
Biology/Chemistry
Northern Illinois University 1981 — 1984
J.D. with Honors, Law
Illinois State University 1977 — 1981
B.S., Political Science/English
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP April 2014 - Present
Novak Druce Connolly Bove + Quigg LLP February 2013 - April 2014
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione May 2010 - January 2013
Morrison & Foerster LLP May 2008 - April 2010
Perkins Coie 2007 - 2008
University of California - Los Angeles 1996 - 2004
Skills
Trademarks, Patentability, Legal Research, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Licensing, Due Diligence, Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Prosecution, Research, Chemistry, Registered Patent...
Education
Stanford Law School 2004 — 2007
J.D., Law
UCLA - Department of Biological Chemistry 1996 — 2003
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biological Chemistry
SUNY at Buffalo 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry
Nashua Senior High School
McDermott, Will & Emery, LLP 1996 - Present
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 1990 - 1996
U.S. Court of Federal Claims 1989 - 1990
Lupo and Lever, PC 1987 - 1989
Skills
Unfair Competition, Anti-counterfeiting, Litigation, Legal Advice, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Copyright Law, Trademark Infringement
Education
The George Washington University Law School 1987 — 1990
J.D. with Honors
Lafayette College 1983 — 1987
A.B., Biology with Honors
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
Perkins Coie LLP September 2015 - Present
Motorola Solutions, Inc. June 2013 - September 2015
Pattishall Mcauliffe Newbury Hilliard & Geraldson LLP August 2008 - May 2013
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione July 2007 - July 2008
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. January 2007 - July 2007
United States Marine Corps September 2002 - September 2006
DLA Piper March 2001 - June 2002
McDermott Will & Emery August 1998 - December 2000
Kirkland & Ellis LLP June 1996 - June 1998
Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Commercial Litigation, Copyright Law, Mediation, Licensing, Legal Writing, Trademark Infringement, Editing, Civil Litigation, Trade Secrets, Research, Courts, PowerPoint, Westlaw, Public Speaking, Government, Social Media, Docketing, Cyberlaw
Education
American Public University System 2015 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Harper College 2012 — 2013
ABA Paralegal Certificate
American Public University System 2006 — 2008
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Illinois State University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Hall Prangle & Schoonveld January 2012 - Present
Much Shelist September 2007 - January 2012
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione September 1999 - September 2007
Skills
Management, Accounting, Strategic Planning, Finance, Microsoft Office, Due Diligence, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Litigation Support, Contract Negotiation, Budgets, Legal Writing
Education
Illinois State University 1990 — 1992
Accounting and Business/Management
Beem Patent Law Firm 2014 - Present
Husch Blackwell 2008 - 2014
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 2002 - 2008
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Patents, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Trademark Infringement, Patentability, Registered Patent..., Litigation, Software Patents, Prosecution, Copyright Law, Trials, Licensing
Education
The John Marshall Law School 1999 — 2002
JD
University of Notre Dame 1995 — 1999
BS, Computer Engineering
St. Joseph High School
Winston & Strawn LLP March 2011 - Present
Howrey LLP May 2007 - March 2011
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 2004 - 2007
Motorola 2000 - 2004
Brinks, Hofer, Gilson & Lione 1997 - 2000
Brinks, Hofer, Gilson & Lione 1989 - 1996
Motorola 1984 - 1986
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Patent Litigation, Patents, Internal Investigations, Intellectual Property, Client Counseling, Dispute, Licensing
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1986 — 1989
JD, Law
Bradley University 1980 — 1984
BS, Electrical Engineering
Highland Park HIgh School 1976 — 1980
Toler Law Group 2015 - Present
Independent Intellectual Property Attorney 2013 - 2015
Progress Aspire Capital Management, LLC 2011 - 2013
Progress Law Group 2009 - 2012
Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C. August 2008 - November 2009
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione May 2006 - August 2006
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois January 2006 - May 2006
Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, Ltd. March 2003 - March 2006
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Appeals, Legal Opinions, Freedom to Operate, Due Diligence, Patent Portfolio..., Licensing, Patent Searching, Patentability, Technology Transfer, Asset Management, Equity Valuation, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Trade Secrets
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2005 — 2007
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Intellectual Property Law
University of Illinois at Chicago 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP August 2011 - Present
Polsinelli Shughart PC December 2010 - August 2011
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione September 2008 - September 2010
Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. July 2007 - August 2007
Cook Medical May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Patents, Patent Litigation
Education
Indiana University School of Law—Bloomington 2005 — 2008
JD
Emory University 2000 — 2005
PhD, Chemistry
Butler University 1996 — 2000
BS, Chemistry
John Glenn High School
J-POWER USA Development Co., Ltd. April 2011 - Present
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione May 2005 - April 2011
SBC Services January 2003 - April 2005
SBC Capital Services February 1998 - January 2003
Power Software Development August 1995 - February 1998
Altheimer & Gray September 1994 - August 1995
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo March 1994 - September 1994
Joint Computer Program for Libraries February 1992 - February 1994
Skills
Active Directory, Virtualization, Windows 7, Microsoft Office, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft Exchange, Networking, Telecommunications, Windows Server
Education
Lewis University 1987 — 1992
B.A., Management Information Systems
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione partnerbrinks hofer gilson & lione1968 - 1978
Skills
Trade Secrets, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent Litigation
Education
American University Washington College of Law 1964 — 1968
JD
Cornell University 1959 — 1964
BEE, Electrical Engineering
University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law August 2015 - Present
Lathrop & Gage LLP October 2013 - Present
University of Illinois - College of Law September 1992 - January 2015
Dykema Gossett PLLC April 2005 - September 2013
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 1987 - 2005
Abbott Laboratories 1984 - 1987
Skills
Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Trademark Infringement, Trademarks, Prosecution, Patents, Copyright Law, Patentability, Licensing, Litigation, Client Counseling, Commercial Litigation, IP, Arbitration, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Unfair Competition, Legal Writing, Mediation, Courts, Trials, University Teaching
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 1973 — 1977
J.D., Law
University of Michigan 1971 — 1972
M.S.E., Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1966 — 1970
B.S., Engineering
Tyco Electronics July 2005 - July 2009
Barley, Snyder, Senft & Cohen, LLC April 2004 - June 2005
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 1998 - 2004
Sidley Austin July 1997 - October 1998
The B.F.Goodrich Company January 1992 - June 1997
Kirkland & Ellis LLP January 1988 - December 1991
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office July 1983 - December 1987
Skills
Patents, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Trademarks, Licensing, Trade Secrets, Trademark Infringement, Litigation, Patentability, Prosecution, Copyright Law
Education
American University Washington College of Law 1984 — 1987
J.D.
University of Notre Dame 1979 — 1983
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Intouch Solutions September 2015 - Present
Cavalry / Y&R Chicago February 2014 - September 2015
Sponge February 2010 - February 2014
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione June 2009 - August 2009
Lend Lease February 2009 - March 2009
The John Buck Company January 2007 - December 2008
Bond Companies June 2005 - October 2006
Leopardo Companies, Inc. March 2002 - June 2005
enews.com, inc. December 1999 - June 2001
Jones Lang LaSalle March 1998 - December 1999
Skills
Real Estate, Microsoft Excel, Finance, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Budgets, Accounts Payable, Management
Education
Aquinas College
BSBA, Finance/Accounting
CARPLS October 2011 - Present
Center for Conflict January 2011 - Present
Minds Matter October 2010 - Present
DePaul University August 2006 - Present
Gould & Pakter October 2010 - November 2010
Miller, Shakman August 2007 - May 2008
DePaul University College of Law, Student Legal Services January 2007 - May 2007
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione October 2004 - August 2006
Brinks Hofer October 2004 - August 2006
Christopher House March 2004 - December 2004
Education
Kellstadt School of Business 2008 — 2010
Master, Business Administration
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2007 — 2010
MBA, Strategy, Execution, and Valuation
DePaul University College of Law 2007 — 2010
JD/MBA
DePaul University College of Law 2006 — 2010
Juris Doctor/Masters of Business Administration
DePaul University 2000 — 2003
BA, American Studies
New England Culinary Institute 1996 — 1998
AOS, Culinary Arts
Fox, Swibel, Levin & Carroll January 2010 - Present
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione April 2007 - April 2009
Dykema Gossett PLLC April 2004 - April 2007
Rooks Pitts February 1991 - March 2004
Skills
Internal Controls, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, SEC filings, Tax, Due Diligence, CPA, Financial Analysis, GAAP, Revenue Recognition, Variance Analysis, Financial Statements, Auditing, Finance
Education
DePaul University
Masters, Finance
DePaul University
Bachelors, Accounting
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 2008 - Present
Exatec, LLC 1998 - 2007
Graco Inc. 1994 - 1998
Lord Corporation 1990 - 1994
Dow Corning 1985 - 1990
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Trademarks, Patent Prosecution, Trade Secrets, Patentability, Licensing, R&D, Legal Issues, Bankruptcy, Unfair Competition, Invention, Client Counseling, Corporate Law, Arbitration, Litigation, Copyright Law, Contract Negotiation, Courts, Trials, Westlaw, Patent Portfolio..., Mergers & Acquisitions, Technology Transfer, Trademark Infringement, Commercial Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Opinions, Registered Patent..., Prosecution, Legal Research, Appeals, Privacy Law, Competition Law, Cyberlaw, Patent Applications
Education
Thomas M. Cooley Law School 2007 — 2009
J.D., Law
University of Florida 1982 — 1986
Ph.D., Chemistry
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1981 — 1982
Chemistry (Graduate Program)
Clemson University
B.S., Chemistry
Warner Norcross & Judd LLP September 2005 - Present
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 2003 - 2005
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Patentability, Patents, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Corporate Law, Appeals, Licensing, Trademark Infringement, Legal Writing, Software Patents, Prosecution
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2001 — 2004
JD, Law
Michigan State University 1997 — 2001
BS, Computer Science
Indiano Law Group, LLC February 2013 - Present
AstraZeneca January 2010 - May 2012
Eli Lilly and Company October 2000 - December 2009
Indiana University School of Law January 2007 - June 2009
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione April 2000 - October 2000
Woodard, Emhardt, Moriarty, McNett & Henry August 1999 - March 2000
Dow AgroSciences July 1992 - July 1999
Dow Chemical February 1992 - June 1992
Skills
•Strategic patent..., • Drafting and global..., • Drafting and global..., • Drafting and global..., • IP due diligence..., •Opinions on..., •Regulatory..., •Patent Term..., • Special..., •Research and Bolar..., • Preparation for..., • Implenting global..., Confidentiality, Patents, Patentability, Prosecution, Chemistry, Patent Litigation, Copyright Law, Trademarks, polymorphs, crystal forms, salt forms, Licensing, material transfer..., consulting agreements, fee for service..., collaboration agreements, process chemistry, drug discovery, prodrugs and metabolites, new drug combinations, semi-synthetic drugs, natural products, analytical..., medical devices, medical implants, agricultural chemicals, capillary..., HPLC, IR and MS, in-situ instrumentation, patent term extensions, contract negotiation, formulations, LC-MS, freedom to operate, patent landscape, patent validity, research exemptions
Education
Indiana University School of Law—Indianapolis 1995 — 1999
Juris Doctorate (JD), cum laude, law
Cornell University 1984 — 1990
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemistry
Furman University 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Science (BS), cum laude, Chemistry
Spring Valley High School 1976 — 1980
High School Diploma, highest honors
Law Offices of Roy E. Hofer October 2013 - Present
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 1961 - 2013
Skills
Patent Litigation, Patentability, Trademarks, Patents, Trademark Infringement, Registered Patent..., Intellectual Property, Copyright Law, Licensing, Litigation, Client Counseling, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Trials, Legal Opinions, Legal Writing, Alternative Dispute..., Mediation, Contract Law, Antitrust Law, Trade Dress, Federal Courts, Arbitration
Education
Georgetown University Law Center
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Father Lucey Award recipient (first in graduating class)
Purdue University
Bachelor's Degree, Chemical Engineering
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP March 2011 - Present
Foley & Lardner LLP September 2008 - October 2009
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione 2007 - 2007
Motorola 2002 - 2005
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Patents, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Licensing, Litigation, Corporate Law, Civil Litigation, Arbitration, Westlaw, Mediation, Real Estate, Trademarks
Education
Northwestern University School of Law
JD
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1997 — 2002
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Evans & Dixon March 2009 - Present
Williams Lea 2004 - 2005
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione January 2003 - June 2004
Skills
Litigation, Creditors' Rights, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Trials, Litigation Support, Courts, Bankruptcy, Torts
Education
Saint Louis University School of Law 2005 — 2008
J.D., Law
Lake Forest College 1997 — 2001
B.A., Economics
Medtronic March 2014 - Present
Micro Enhanced Technology, Inc. November 2012 - October 2013
Watkins Law, P.C. August 2010 - November 2012
Documentaries to Inspire Social Change October 2008 - February 2012
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione September 2005 - February 2010
Woodcock Washburn LLP September 2000 - August 2005
Skills
Litigation, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Patentability, Copyright Law, Prosecution, Legal Writing, Trademarks, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Client Counseling, Legal Opinions, Due Diligence, Trials, Litigation Management, Appeals, Corporate Law, Litigation Support, Registered Patent...
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 1997 — 2000
JD, Law
Morehouse College 1993 — 1997
BS, Chemistry
Central High School
Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd. June 2015 - Present
Brinks Gilson & Lione March 2012 - Present
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione October 2005 - February 2012
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Prosecution, Legal Assistance
Education
Loyola University Chicago 2004 — 2005
Certificate, Paralegal Studies
University of Illinois at Chicago 1998 — 2002
Bachelor's Degree, Communications
Caterpillar Inc. June 2005 - Present
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione September 2003 - May 2005
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione May 2002 - August 2002
Alnor Instrument Company June 1997 - August 2000
Alnor Instrument Company January 1996 - June 1997
Silgan White Cap Americas June 1994 - December 1994
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Engineering, Contract Negotiation, Due Diligence, Licensing, Patentability, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2000 — 2003
J.D.
Northwestern University 1992 — 1997
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Wegman, Hessler & Vanderburg January 2011 - Present
ASM January 2007 - January 2011
Bell, Boyd & Lloyd May 2006 - January 2007
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione September 2002 - May 2006
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Patentability, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Mechanical Engineering, Trade Secrets, Patent Applications, Trademarks, Legal Writing, Licensing, Litigation, Copyright Law, Trademark Infringement, Legal Research, Registered Patent..., Commercial Litigation, Prosecution, Corporate Law, Appeals, Client Counseling, Invention, Civil Litigation, Legal Opinions
Education
The John Marshall Law School 1999 — 2002
Juris Doctor, Law
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1994 — 1998
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Ulmer & Berne LLP May 2012 - January 2014
Tribler Orpett & Meyer, P.C. September 2008 - May 2012
Latham & Watkins August 2004 - August 2008
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione October 2000 - August 2004
Education
Northern Illinois University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP 2013 - Present
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione May 2012 - May 2013
Joliet Junior College August 2002 - July 2012
McHugh Construction September 2005 - March 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Editing, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Research, Adobe Professional, Concordance, Lexis, Westlaw
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 2011 — 2012
Paralegal Certification, Paralegal Studies, GPA = 4.0
San Diego State University-California State University 1999 — 2002
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative Writing
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General
Life Technologies, now Thermo Fisher Scientific January 2011 - Present
K&L Gates July 2009 - January 2011
Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd. February 2005 - December 2007
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione August 2002 - February 2005
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 1999 — 2002
Barnes & Thornburg LLP April 2015 - Present
Lempia Summerfield Katz LLC February 2013 - March 2015
Elevance Renewable Sciences, Inc. August 2011 - January 2013
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione October 1999 - July 2011
Skills
Patents, Patent Applications, Drafting patent..., Patent Prosecution, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Synthetic Organic..., Physical Organic..., Registered Patent Agent, Creative Writing, Violinist
Education
The University of Chicago 1995 — 1999
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Organic Chemistry
The University of Chicago 1994 — 1995
Master of Science (M.S.), Organic Chemistry
Loyola University of Chicago 1989 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry, summa cum laude
Loyola University of Chicago 1989 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature, summa cum laude