Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd.
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Chicago Trading Company June 2015 - August 2015
C2 Education April 2014 - August 2014
Beem Patent Law Firm March 2013 - August 2013
Robert Half International August 2012 - March 2013
Denison & Associates, PC December 2011 - November 2012
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. March 2010 - April 2011
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2007 - May 2008
Skills
Trading Strategies, Financial Engineering, Financial Modeling, C++, Matlab, R, Stock Trading, Investment Strategies, Stock Picking, Stock Research, Patents, Trademarks, Patentability, Copyright Law, Licensing, Patent Prosecution, Litigation, Trademark Infringement, Patent Applications, Patent Litigation, Courts, Legal Writing, Registered Patent..., Intellectual Property, Trademark Prosecution, Copyright Litigation, General Business..., Copyright Registration, Copyright Infringement
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2014 — 2015
Master's degree, Financial Engineering
DePaul University College of Law 2008 — 2011
J.D., Law
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2004 — 2008
B.S., General Engineering
Snakt, Inc. September 2014 - Present
Scalable Display Technologies October 2011 - Present
Illinois Attorney General's Office September 2009 - December 2009
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. May 2008 - August 2009
Argonne National Laboratory June 2004 - August 2005
Skills
C++, Patents, Intellectual Property, C#, WPF, Research, JavaScript, Node.js, Amazon Web Services..., Patent Prosecution, Legal Writing, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, HTML, Corporate Law, Legal Research, Start-ups
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2001 — 2005
B.S., Computer Engineering
DePaul University College of Law 2007 — 2010
J.D., Law
Law Offices of Robins & Associates October 2014 - Present
Legal Eyez LLC October 2013 - October 2014
Seyfarth Shaw January 2013 - May 2013
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. June 2012 - December 2012
Law Offices of Vincent Waller January 2012 - May 2012
Ip Horgan June 2011 - February 2012
Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) 2011 - 2012
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County September 2011 - December 2011
University of Michigan September 2008 - April 2010
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Litigation, Trademarks, Licensing, Patent Litigation, Legal Assistance, Real Estate Transactions, Foreclosure Defense, Project Management, E-Discovery, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Legal Compliance
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (JD)
National University of Singapore 2007 — 2008
Exchange Student
Wuhan University 2004 — 2008
BS
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. October 2009 - Present
Living Good Company February 2014 - Present
Nortek Environmental Inc. October 2008 - August 2009
ECO Construction and Maintenance April 2007 - September 2008
Anixter Inc. April 2006 - April 2007
AON Home Warranty Services, Inc. August 2001 - March 2006
Skills
Trademarks, AS400 system, Microsoft Acess, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Perfect Law Attorney..., Customer Service, PowerPoint, Contract Negotiation, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Project Management, Licensing, Legal Writing, Microsoft Office, Sales, Account Management, Budgets
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 1999 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing
Locke Lord LLP July 2013 - Present
Rakoczy Molino Mazzochi Siwik August 2011 - Present
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. November 2010 - August 2011
McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP June 2010 - August 2010
Merck June 2008 - August 2008
Merck 2004 - 2008
Indiana University School of Medicine 2001 - 2004
Skills
Patents, Litigation, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Legal Writing, Intellectual Property
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2009 — 2011
J.D., Magna Cum Laude; Intellectual Property Certificate
Seton Hall University School of Law 2007 — 2008
J.D. candidate
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1998 — 2000
M.S., Bacteriology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1994 — 1998
B.S., Biochemistry
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. May 2013 - Present
Potbelly Sandwich Works October 2011 - May 2013
Skills
Public Speaking, Customer Service, Typing, Social Skills, Leadership
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, History
Hinsdale High School 2007 — 2009
Riverside Military Academy 2006 — 2007
Shams, Rodriguez & Mozwecz, P.C. January 2013 - Present
Mozwecz & Shams LLP November 2008 - December 2012
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. January 2008 - May 2008
Denison & Associates August 2006 - January 2008
DHR International 2001 - 2004
Skills
Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Patents, Contract Negotiation, Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Licensing, Trademark Prosecution, Trademarks, Joint Ventures, Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercial Litigation, Trade Secrets, Copyright Law, Trademark Infringement
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2005 — 2008
J.D., Law
DePaul University 2000 — 2002
B.S., Computer Science
CVS Pharmacy October 2014 - August 2015
Monogram Food Solutions February 2014 - September 2014
Olson & Cepuritis 2008 - 2008
Greenberg Traurig, LLP July 2006 - August 2007
Brinks Gilson and Lione August 2002 - March 2006
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. July 2001 - April 2002
Meijer 2001 - 2002
Best Buy 1999 - 2000
Red Lobster 1999 - 1999
Edw. C. Levy Co. 1998 - 1999
Skills
Intellectual Property, Westlaw, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Lexis, Microsoft Office, Docketing, Legal Documents, Wordperfect, Corporate Law, Licensing, Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Trademarks, Mediation, Windows, Notary Public
Education
Virginia College-Birmingham 2009 — 2014
Associate of Science (A.S.), Paralegal Studies
Purdue University Calumet 1999 — 2001
Psychology
Indiana University Bloomington 1998 — 1999
Psychology
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. May 2015 - Present
Chicago-Kent College of Law August 2013 - Present
Chicago Kent College of Law September 2014 - May 2015
Innovalaw, P.C. October 2014 - January 2015
Chicago-Kent College of Law IP Clinic August 2014 - December 2014
USPTO May 2014 - July 2014
Circuit Court of Cook County, Chancery Division January 2014 - May 2014
Christopher Hall and Associates January 2014 - May 2014
Debtor's Legal Aid September 2013 - December 2013
Fenwick High School June 2011 - July 2013
Skills
Legal Writing, Research, Legal Research, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Community Outreach, Teaching, Spanish, Public Speaking, Spanish-speaking, Westlaw, Lexis, Editing, Fundraising, Proofreading, Intellectual Property
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2013 — 2016
Juris Doctor
University of Notre Dame 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biological Sciences and Spanish
Fenwick High School
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. September 2015 - Present
Jockey International, Inc. May 2015 - August 2015
Chicago Kent College of Law May 2014 - April 2015
The Midwest Center on Law and the Deaf July 2014 - January 2015
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law IP Clinic August 2014 - December 2014
Christopher Hall & Associates, LLC January 2014 - October 2014
St. Joseph's College 2011 - 2013
St. Joseph's College 2011 - 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Social Media
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2013 — 2016
Juris Doctor, Intellectual Property Law
St. Joseph's College 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology-Chemistry, summa cum laude
Lockport Township High School 2005 — 2009
Vance Publishing January 2015 - Present
W.R. Meadows March 2014 - December 2014
W.R. Meadows January 2008 - February 2014
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. June 2007 - November 2007
Hanson, Peters, Nye May 2007 - June 2007
Groot Recycling and Waste December 2005 - May 2007
Magid Glove & Safety August 2004 - November 2005
3M August 2003 - August 2004
3M April 1995 - July 2003
Skills
Lexis, Legal Research, Westlaw, Litigation Support, Document Review, Notary Public, Wordperfect, Legal Writing, Legal Documents, Time Matters, PACER, Trials, Electronic Filing, Litigation, Tabs, Docketing, Document Coding, Courts, Timeslips, Document Drafting, Invoicing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Account Reconciliation, Accounting, Spreadsheets, Accruals, Journal Entries, Financial Statements, Document Preparation, Software Documentation, Filing, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Account Management, Management, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Editing
Education
Roosevelt University 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Paralegal Studies
American Professional Bartending School 2014 — 2014
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
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. July 2014 - Present
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. October 2012 - July 2014
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois June 2012 - October 2012
Hawker Beechcraft May 2010 - August 2010
University of Kansas January 2009 - May 2009
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2010 — 2013
Juris Doctorate, Summa Cum Laude
University of Kansas 2006 — 2010
BS, Chemical engineering, with a biomedical concentration
Facebook June 2015 - Present
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. September 2012 - June 2015
Center for Active Learning in International Studies (CALIS) September 2009 - June 2012
Project Vote Smart January 2012 - May 2012
Centre for International Governance May 2010 - July 2010
Skills
Volunteer Training, Microsoft Office, Legal Assistance, Leadership, Customer Service, International Liaison, Political Campaigns, International Relations, Government, Non-profits, Editorial, Publications, French, Brazilian Portuguese, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Social Media, Research, Policy, Human Rights, Political Science
Education
University of Southern California 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations; Political Science
Sciences Po Paris 2011 — 2011
International/Global Studies
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP June 2015 - August 2015
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California May 2014 - August 2014
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP September 2010 - July 2013
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. August 2010 - September 2010
COMM-TEC June 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Lexis, Microsoft Office, Westlaw, PACER, Relativity, Patent Litigation, Document Review, Adobe Acrobat, Corporate Law, Research
Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law 2014 — 2016
Boston University School of Law 2013 — 2014
University of Chicago 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics
Canon February 2012 - Present
LOT Network Inc. July 2014 - Present
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP August 1999 - February 2012
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. January 1998 - August 1999
Riggle & Craven January 1998 - May 1998
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Patents, Licensing, Trademarks, Litigation, Appeals, Copyright Law, Patent Prosecution, Patentability, Jury Trials, Prosecution, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Patent Licensing, Federal Circuit Appeals, International Trade..., Cross-Licensing, Patent Acquisition and..., Patent Assertion..., Enforcement of ITC...
Education
York University - Osgoode Hall Law School 1995 — 1998
J.D., Law
Northwestern University School of Law 1998 — 1998
JD Exchange Student, Law
University of Kentucky 1993 — 1995
MS, Environmental Engineering
McGill University 1986 — 1990
B. Sc., Physics/Mathematics
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. January 2014 - Present
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. December 2012 - December 2013
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. August 2008 - December 2012
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. March 2007 - July 2008
Hoff & Collins May 2006 - March 2007
General Electric Aircraft Engines January 2003 - September 2004
Skills
Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Copyright Law, Trademark Infringement, Licensing, Litigation, Legal Writing, Domain Names, Registered Patent..., Trade Dress, Client Counseling, Legal Opinions, Patents, Patentability, Trade Secrets, Prosecution, Anti-counterfeiting, Consumer Law, Enforcement
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2005 — 2008
University of Cincinnati 2000 — 2005
BS, Computer Engineering
Andrus Intellectual Property Law September 2004 - Present
Marquette University September 2010 - December 2012
Haverstock & Owens LLP 1999 - 2004
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. 1998 - 1999
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Licensing, Patent preparation, Patent Strategy, Trademark Prosecution, Patent Drafting, Patent Portfolio..., Prosecution, Patentability, Patent Analysis, Licensing Agreements, Medical Devices, Intellectual Property..., Technology Transfer, Registered Patent..., Software Licensing, Due Diligence, Invention, Trade Secrets, Unfair Competition, Software Patents, Patent Applications, Trademarks, Trademark Infringement, Patent Litigation, Client Counseling, Copyright Law, Cyberlaw, Legal Research, Legal Opinions, Legal Writing, Appeals
Education
The John Marshall Law School 1996 — 1999
J.D., Intellectual Property
Marquette University 1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Oak Creek High School 1987 — 1991
Vision IT Energy/dba Vision IT Web, Inc. November 2009 - Present
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. September 2008 - July 2009
Amin Hallihan, LLC September 2007 - July 2008
Cerestar USA, Inc. (now known as Cargill, Inc.) April 2000 - October 2001
Union Standard Equipment Company January 1999 - January 2000
Intersweet, Incorporated July 1995 - January 1999
Kraft Foods, Incorporated January 1990 - November 1992
Liquid Carbonic Industries Corp. (now known as Praxair, Inc.) August 1986 - January 1990
Nectar Sweets, Incorporated February 1985 - August 1986
E.J. Brach and Sons, Inc. (now known as Ferrara Candy Company) September 1983 - February 1985
Skills
Registered Patent..., Patents, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, FDA Law, Regulatory/Compliance, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Legal Issues, Sales Engineering, Sales Management, Chemical Engineering, Project Engineering, Project Management, Capital Equipment, cGMP practices, Energy, Non-disclosure..., Business License, Confidentiality, Manufacturing..., Corporate Law, Trademarks, Licensing, Start-ups, Due Diligence, Confidentiality..., Patentability, Copyright Law, Trade Secrets, Contract Negotiation, R&D, Leadership, Trademark Infringement, Corporate Governance, Litigation Support, Dispute Resolution, Litigation, Bankruptcy, Document Review, Competition Law, Courts, Technology Transfer, Management, Negotiation, Legal Assistance, Legal Compliance, Mediation, Sales Commission..., Natural Gas - Letters...
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2002 — 2006
J.D., Law
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
M.S., Agricultural Engineering/Food Processing
Loyola University Chicago
M.B.A., Business Administration
Northwestern University
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Rakoczy, Molino, Mazzochi & Siwik LLP September 2014 - Present
Rakoczy, Molino, Mazzochi & Siwik LLP October 2013 - June 2014
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. October 2012 - October 2013
Daley, DeBofsky, and Bryant March 2012 - October 2012
DNA Polymerase Technology June 2009 - June 2011
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Intellectual Property Law
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2007 — 2011
B.S. Molecular and Cellular Biology
Quarles & Brady LLP April 2014 - Present
Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman August 2011 - April 2014
Illinois Appellate Court, First District January 2011 - May 2011
The Hunt Law Group, LLC January 2010 - January 2011
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. May 2009 - August 2009
Law Offices of Arnold Siegel January 2008 - August 2008
General Electric May 2007 - August 2007
Honeywell Aerospace August 2004 - August 2005
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Legal Writing
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor
North Carolina State University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Solo Practitioner 2009 - Present
Jenner & Block 2006 - 2009
United States District Court Northern District of Illinois May 2004 - August 2004
McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP 2001 - 2003
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. 2000 - 2001
Tennant Company 1999 - 2000
Education
Northwestern University School of Law 2003 — 2006
J.D.
Bowdoin College 1994 — 1998
A.B., Government and Legal Studies
TechLaw LLP January 2015 - Present
AlbertDhand LLP August 2010 - January 2015
Foley & Lardner, LLP October 2002 - July 2010
Lyon & Lyon, LLP May 2000 - September 2002
Laff, Whitesel, & Saret, Ltd. November 1996 - May 2000
Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C. March 1995 - November 1996
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. January 1994 - March 1995
Reuters, Inc. September 1986 - January 1994
Skills
Prosecution, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Communication Protocols, Wireless Communications..., Patents, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Patentability, Intellectual Property, Client Counseling, Licensing, Trade Secrets, Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition, Invention, Patent Applications, Litigation, Software Patents, Appeals
Education
The John Marshall Law School 1989 — 1993
JD, Law
Michigan Technological University 1982 — 1987
BS, Electrical Engineering
Page Vault Inc. March 2015 - Present
CopyMark LLC October 2012 - Present
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. February 2011 - March 2013
Corboy & Demetrio, P.C. January 2009 - February 2011
Law Offices of Chicago-Kent College of Law August 2009 - December 2009
Accenture January 2007 - February 2008
Skills
Consulting, Legal Consulting, Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Patentability, Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Claim, Anti-counterfeiting, Private Investigations, Brand Management, Trademark Prosecution, Patent Portfolio..., Patent Strategy, Trademarks, Invention, Privacy Law, Trade Secrets, Appeals, Registered Patent..., Legal Opinions, Legal Writing, Litigation Support, Legal Research, Legal Issues, Trademark Infringement, Licensing, Client Counseling, Sales, Civil Litigation, Prosecution, Copyright Law, Leadership, Arbitration
Education
University of Notre Dame 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Juris Doctor, Intellectual Property Law
Loyola Academy
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. September 2015 - Present
Loyola School of Law August 2014 - Present
The Clinton Law Firm May 2015 - August 2015
Loyola University Chicago February 2015 - April 2015
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. August 2014 - March 2015
DePaul University 2013 - 2014
Real Time Resolutions November 2011 - July 2012
University of North Texas 2006 - 2009
Skills
Mortgage Servicing, Loss Mitigation, Loan Servicing, Loans, Loan Modifications, Default, Mortgage Banking, Credit Analysis, Residential Mortgages, Bankruptcy, Foreclosures, Home Equity Lines of..., REO, Call Centers, Short Sales, Debt Settlement, Mortgage Modification, Investment Properties, Home Equity, Economics, Debt Restructuring, Real Estate Economics, Relationship Management, Financial Risk, Refinance, Valuation, Credit Risk, Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Government Loans, Home Equity Loans, Payments, FNMA, Real Estate Financing, Loan Origination, Public Speaking, Mortgage Underwriting, Legal Writing, Customer Service, Leadership, Legal Research, Litigation, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Social Media, Research, Westlaw, Courts, LexisNexis
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (JD), Intellectual Property Law
University of North Texas 2006 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, International Business and Economics
Nokia Networks November 2012 - Present
Research In Motion November 2007 - November 2012
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. August 2004 - November 2007
Brooks Kushman P.C. May 2003 - September 2003
Skills
Prep and prosecution of..., Management of design..., Drafting of patent and..., Prep and prosecution of..., Proficient in German, Work well with others, Vast knowledge of IP Law, Good public speaking..., Patent Applications, Patent Litigation, Patentability, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patents, Trademarks, Legal Writing, Prosecution, Design Patents, Trademark Infringement, Corporate Law, Start-ups, Invention
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2001 — 2004
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Intellectual Property Law
University of Michigan 1997 — 2001
BS, Mechanical Engineering
United States Patent and Trademark Office March 2011 - Present
Parad Law Offices, P.C. July 2010 - March 2011
New York State Science & Technology Law Center August 2008 - May 2010
Cardinal Intellectual Property September 2008 - July 2009
Syracuse University Office of Technology Transfer and Industrial Development May 2008 - July 2008
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. August 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Technology Transfer, Patentability, Legal Writing, Patent Applications, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Commercialization, Patents, Licensing, Legal Research
Education
Syracuse University 2007 — 2010
M.S., Chemistry (Biochemistry Specialization)
Syracuse University College of Law 2007 — 2010
J.D., Cum Laude
Loyola University Chicago 2002 — 2006
B.S.; B.S.A.D., Chemistry with Emphasis in Biochemistry; Business Administration
Allegion, PLC June 2015 - Present
Krieg DeVault LLP September 2009 - May 2015
Kirkland & Ellis LLP September 2007 - August 2009
The Honorable William J. Bauer, Senior Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit August 2006 - December 2006
The Honorable Charles P. Kocoras, Chief Judge, United States District Court for the N.D. of Illinois January 2006 - May 2006
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. May 2004 - November 2005
Motorola, Inc. January 2001 - August 2002
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Litigation Support, Trade Secrets, Patent Applications, Due Diligence, Prior Art Search, Appeals, Licensing, Legal Opinions
Education
DePaul University College of Law
J.D., cum laude
Trinity High School
University of Louisville
B.S., Computer Engineering and Computer Science, cum laude
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. July 2012 - Present
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. September 2009 - July 2012
Heartland Community College June 2010 - May 2011
The Princeton Review February 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Research, Microsoft Office, Editing, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Copy Editing, Microsoft Excel, Blogging, Teaching, Patent Prosecution, Registered Patent Agent, Trademarks
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 2006 — 2009
MA, History
Marquette University 2004 — 2006
BA, History
King & Nordlinger April 2014 - August 2014
Andrews Kurth October 2013 - February 2014
Baker Donelson June 2013 - August 2013
varied December 2007 - May 2013
Squire Sanders January 2012 - July 2012
Ballard Spahr LLP October 2006 - October 2007
Contract May 2005 - September 2006
UTStarcom May 2004 - March 2005
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. April 2003 - March 2004
Kirkland & Ellis LLP April 2002 - March 2003
Skills
Intellectual Property, Trademark Prosecution, Trademark Infringement, Patent Prosecution, Patent preparation, Patent Portfolio..., Due Diligence, Domain Knowledge, Intellectual Asset..., Intellectual Property..., Company Branding, Trademarks, Patents, Corporate Law, Patent Applications
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz
Legal Assistant Certificate, Legal Assistant/Paralegal
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Basic and Advanced PCT Seminars
McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP January 2015 - Present
McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP May 2012 - December 2014
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. November 2007 - May 2012
Tishler & Wald, Ltd. May 2005 - November 2007
AT&T (formally SBC Communications) May 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Patents, Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Copyright Infringement, Litigation, Cyberlaw, Legal Issues, Patent Applications, Legal Writing, Trade Secrets
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Juris Doctor (J.D.), with honors
University of Dayton
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Information Systems, with honors
Loeb & Loeb LLP April 2015 - Present
Greenberg Traurig, LLP March 2013 - April 2015
Schiff Hardin LLP February 2013 - February 2013
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP January 2013 - January 2013
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. November 2012 - December 2012
Foley & Lardner LLP March 2009 - August 2012
Foley & Lardner December 2007 - March 2009
Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd. June 2006 - December 2007
Wallenstein Wagner & Rockey December 2004 - June 2006
Dentons February 2004 - November 2004
Skills
Trademarks, Patents, Intellectual Property, Docketing, Patent Prosecution, Litigation, Prosecution, Trade Secrets, Licensing, Civil Litigation, Outlook, Legal Assistance, Pleadings, Arbitration, Trademark Infringement, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, CPA, Master Data Management, CPI trained, Copyright Law, Wordperfect, Domain Names, Document Review, Intellectual Property..., Appeals, Client Counseling, Legal Documents, Legal Opinions, Cyberlaw, Mediation, Patent Applications, Intellectual Asset..., Patent Searching, Copyright Infringement, Legal Issues, Records Management
Education
Governors State University 1997 — 2000
Bachelor's Degree, Social Sciences
Kaplan College 1992 — 1993
Paralegal, Paralegal Certificate
Hewlett-Packard January 2014 - Present
Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman April 2012 - January 2014
Ladas & Parry LLP October 2010 - April 2012
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. April 2009 - October 2010
USPTO June 2006 - August 2008
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Patent preparation, Patent Drafting, Licensing, Licensing Agreements, Patentability, Patent Strategy, Legal Research, Patent Analysis, Intellectual Property..., Litigation Support, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor, Intellectual Property Law
Marquette University 2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Magna cum Laude
Deckers Outdoor Corporation May 2011 - Present
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. November 2002 - April 2011
Lowis & Gellen September 1999 - October 2002
Levin, McParland, Phillips 1994 - 1999
Skills
Litigation, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Research, Microsoft Word, Project Management, Outlook, PowerPoint, Team Building, Photoshop, Process Improvement, Coaching, Product Development, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Recruiting, Legal Research, Intellectual Property, Merchandising, Retail, Legal Writing
Education
Northwestern University 1997 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology
William Rainey Harper College
A.A., A.A.S., Liberal Arts, Paralegal Studies
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. January 1994 - Present
Governors State University August 2014 - Present
Skills
Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Prosecution, Trademark Infringement, Legal Assistance, Litigation, Art History, University Teaching, Lecturing
Education
Governors State University
Master's, Art History
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. September 2014 - Present
Loyola University Chicago August 2010 - Present
TechLaw LLP December 2012 - September 2014
Da Vinci Intellectual Property 2010 - December 2012
McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP 2009 - 2010
Leydig, Voit, & Mayer 2006 - 2009
Tellabs 1998 - 2002
Skills
Wireless, DSP, Analog Circuit Design, Device Physics, Patent preparation, Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Digital Signal..., Patent Litigation, Systems Engineering, Patentability, Corporate Law, Electrical Engineering, Due Diligence, Telecommunications..., Prosecution, Cyberlaw, Telecommunications, Trade Secrets, IP, Copyright Law, Legal Writing, Litigation, Invention
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2003 — 2006
JD, Law
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1996 — 1998
M.S, Electrical Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1992 — 1996
B.S, Electrical Engineering
Robis Elections February 2014 - Present
Axis Intellectual Capital Pte Ltd November 2012 - February 2014
Spruson & Ferguson October 2011 - November 2012
Cardinal Intellectual Property September 2008 - September 2011
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. December 2007 - August 2008
Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court of the State of Illinois June 2006 - August 2006
Alion Science and Technology June 2000 - August 2005
Skills
Patents, Prosecution, Patent Prosecution, Patentability, Patent Litigation, Licensing, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Patent Applications, Lifesciences, Legal Writing, Nanotechnology, Intellectual Property, Freedom to Operate, Materials Science, Trademarks, Start-ups, Trademark Infringement, Trade Secrets, Copyright Law, Legal Research, Chemical Engineering, Invention, Patent Portfolio..., Prior Art Search, Intellectual Asset..., Legal Opinions, Intellectual Property..., Software Patents, Patent Searching, Drafting patent..., Client Counseling, Intellectual Property..., Registered Patent..., Freedom to Operate..., Patentability Searches, Unfair Competition
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2005 — 2008
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
Dominican University 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology and Chemistry summa cum laude, 4.0/4.0
Ukarumpa High School 1989 — 1992
High School, Diploma with Honors
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. September 2012 - Present
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. September 2010 - September 2012
Tatooles, Foley & Associates January 2010 - May 2012
Northwestern University School of Law September 2011 - April 2012
Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll September 2008 - January 2010
Hurley, McKenna & Mertz June 2007 - May 2008
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2005 — 2008
JD, Law
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1998 — 2002
BA, Political Science; Communication Arts
Mansfield High School 1994 — 1998
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP January 2012 - Present
Baker & Daniels September 2011 - January 2012
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. November 2010 - May 2011
Seyfarth Shaw August 2010 - November 2010
National Railway Equipment Co December 2009 - November 2010
Amin Talati, LLC May 2010 - August 2010
Global IP Watch April 2009 - May 2010
Chicago-Kent College of Law May 2009 - December 2009
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company August 2006 - August 2008
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company January 2003 - December 2003
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Patent Prosecution, Patentability, Courts, Research
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law 2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor, Intellectual Property Law
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor, Certificate in Intellectual Property
University of Findlay 2004 — 2006
Masters, Business Administration
University of Toledo 1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Hanley Flight and Zimmerman, LLC October 2011 - Present
Jacklin IP Law, PLC. 2009 - April 2012
The Nielsen Company December 2001 - October 2008
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP August 2001 - December 2001
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. January 2001 - August 2001
Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP September 1996 - December 2000
Jacklin Research, Inc. July 1995 - July 1996
Vectra Technologies, Inc. January 1991 - August 1995
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 1996 — 1999
JD with honors, General Law with focus on intellectual property law.
Illinois Institute of Technology 1986 — 1990
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
St. Monica
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. January 2015 - Present
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. October 2012 - December 2014
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP 2011 - October 2012
Howrey LLP 2010 - 2011
Howrey LLP 2007 - 2010
Howrey LLP August 2003 - August 2007
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP 2002 - 2003
The University of Chicago technology transfer office 2001 - 2002
University of Chicago 1998 - 2002
University of Illinois at Chicago 1991 - 1992
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Patentability, Trade Secrets, Licensing, Trademarks, Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Patent Litigation
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2003 — 2007
J.D., Law, IP law
University of Illinois at Chicago 1991 — 1997
Ph.D., Biochemistry, Molecular Biology
Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) 1986 — 1991
M.S., Biology
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. February 2015 - Present
Ungaretti & Harris LLP July 2008 - February 2015
Schwartz Cooper Chartered October 2006 - July 2008
Wallenstein & Wagner September 1995 - October 2006
Skills
Trade Secrets, Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Patents, Unfair Competition, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Copyright Law, Patentability, Legal Writing, Prosecution, Trade Dress
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 1993 — 1996
JD
Purdue University
BSMetE, School of Materials Science Engineering
Lempia Summerfield Katz LLC May 2015 - Present
Cardinal Intellectual Property February 2012 - May 2015
Multiple Firms January 2010 - February 2012
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. May 2008 - May 2009
McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd. May 2007 - August 2007
Holiday Fenoglio Fowler February 2006 - June 2006
Master Networks August 2002 - November 2005
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Patent Prosecution, Litigation, Litigation Support, Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Patent preparation, Trademark Prosecution, Trademark Infringement, Patent Drafting, Patentability, Patent Analysis, E-Discovery Consulting
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2006 — 2009
J.D., Law
Syracuse University 1997 — 2001
B.S., Computer Engineering
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC May 2013 - Present
Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt September 2006 - May 2013
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. May 2005 - May 2006
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Patentability, Intellectual Property, Software Patents, Appeals
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2003 — 2006
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1999 — 2003
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Wayzata High School 1996 — 1999
CoSourcing Partners July 2013 - Present
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. October 2012 - April 2013
The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago September 2008 - August 2012
Sara Lee 2000 - 2002
Wards 1996 - 1999
Helene Curtis 1993 - 1996
Skills
Talent Management, Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Applicant Tracking..., Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Organizational..., Change Management, Employee Engagement, Process Improvement, Payroll, Sourcing, Workforce Planning, Benefits Administration, Succession Planning, PeopleSoft, Human Resources, Personnel Management, Internet Recruiting, Organizational..., Recruiting, Executive Search, Training
Education
Penn State University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Health and Human Development
DePaul University 1993 — 1996
Masters work in counseling
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. AttorneyBell, Boyd & Lloyd2000 - 2005
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Patent Litigation, Licensing, Litigation, Patent preparation, Appeals, Trade Secrets, Patentability, Copyright Law, Trademarks, Prosecution
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 1997 — 2001
JD, Law
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1987 — 1991
Shams, Rodriguez & Mozwecz, P.C. January 2013 - Present
Mozwecz & Shams LLP November 2009 - December 2012
Law Offices of Jennifer L. Mozwecz May 2009 - November 2009
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. January 2008 - November 2009
Schain Burney Ross & Citron October 2006 - January 2008
Skills
Litigation, Trade Secrets, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Courts, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Prosecution, Trademark Infringement, Patents, Patentability, Patent Applications, Copyright Law, Licensing, Corporate Law, Trials, Legal Writing, Legal Research
Education
King's College London, U. of London 2011 — 2012
Post Graduate Diploma, European Union Law
DePaul University College of Law 2005 — 2008
Juris Doctor (JD), Law
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. January 2015 - Present
Duane Morris LLP June 2012 - September 2013
K&L Gates February 2010 - February 2011
Morrison & Foerster LLP August 2006 - July 2009
Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP 2001 - 2006
Skills
Legal Research, Patents, Legal Writing, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Patent Litigation, Prosecution, Licensing, Electronic Filing, Biotechnology, Litigation, Due Diligence, Litigation Support, Patentability, Trademark Infringement, Copyright Law, Document Review, Legal Assistance, Docketing
Education
National University 1988 — 1992
J.D., Law
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. January 2015 - Present
Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP January 2004 - December 2014
Kilpatrick Stockton LLP November 2000 - December 2003
Brown, Martin, Haller & McClain January 1989 - October 2000
Unisys Corporation December 1979 - December 1988
Solar Turbines September 1978 - December 1979
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Trademark Prosecution, Medical Devices, Life Sciences, Patent Prosecution, Licensing, Trademarks, Copyright Infringement, Lifesciences, Copyright Law, Litigation, Patent Litigation, Semiconductors, Due Diligence, Trademark Infringement, Patentability, Patent Portfolio..., Prosecution, Biotechnology, Start-ups, Patent Applications, Client Counseling, Registered Patent..., Trade Secrets
Education
University of California, San Diego 1998 — 2000
none, Drug discovery and development
Thomas Jefferson School of Law 1986 — 1989
JD
San Diego State University-California State University 1982 — 1985
none, Electrical engineering
University of California, San Diego 1974 — 1978
BA, Physics with a specialization in earth sciences
Ballard Spahr LLP August 2014 - Present
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. January 2008 - July 2014
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Client Counseling, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Patentability, Prosecution, Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing, Licensing, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Copyright Law, Trademark Infringement, Patent Applications
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2004 — 2007
Juris Doctor, Intellectual Property Law
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1999 — 2003
BS, Computer Engineering
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. March 2000 - Present
Deckers Brands 1994 - 2015
Deckers Brands 1994 - 2015
Juettner Pyle & Piontek April 1979 - March 2000
Harza Engineering Company January 1974 - April 1979
Skills
Footwear, Papermaking, Civil Engineering..., Mediation, Brand Management, Licensing
Education
Chicago Kent College of Law 1978 — 1981
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1972 — 1977
Bachelor of Science (BS), Civil Engineering
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. November 2007 - Present
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Trademarks, Trademark Infringement, Patents, Prosecution, Docketing, PACER
Education
DePaul University
Modine Manufacturing Company December 2013 - Present
Gateway Technical College July 2013 - Present
Promontory Research August 2012 - Present
Milwaukee Electric Tool June 2011 - July 2012
Cardinal IP September 2006 - May 2011
W-Open 2001 - 2009
IP Innovation Solutions 2004 - 2006
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. 2001 - 2004
Skills
Patents, Patentability, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Patent Searching, IP counseling, Patent Portfolio...
Education
Northwestern University 1996 — 2000
MA
University of Detroit Mercy 1988 — 1992
BME, Mechanical Engineering
Patterson & Sheridan LLP May 2015 - Present
DePaul Law Review May 2014 - Present
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. May 2014 - December 2014
Chicago Pet Sitters March 2012 - January 2014
Argonne National Laboratory August 2010 - December 2011
Illinois Institute of Technology August 2010 - December 2011
DePaul University June 2009 - September 2009
DePaul University January 2008 - June 2009
Skills
Statistics, Matlab, Mathematica, Research, Data Analysis, Physics, Technical Writing, Quantitative Analytics, Data Mining, Legal Research, Legal Writing
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (JD), Intellectual Property Law, Patent Law
Illinois Institute of Technology 2010 — 2015
PhD, Biophysics
DePaul University 2006 — 2010
BS, Physics, Mathematics
AbbVie Inc. January 2013 - Present
Abbott Laboratories June 2010 - Present
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. 2008 - 2010
McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP July 2003 - April 2006
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione January 1999 - June 2003
Skills
Outlook, Lexis, Research, Biomarker Discovery, Legal Documents, Microsoft Office, Legal Compliance, Microsoft Word, Paralegals, Microsoft Excel, Editing, FDA, PowerPoint, Patent Prosecution, IP Manager
Education
University of Iowa 1994 — 1998
BA, English
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. August 2014 - May 2015
USPTO May 2014 - August 2014
Patent Moot Court Team January 2014 - April 2014
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine April 2010 - December 2011
Spectrum Global Fund Administration June 2008 - August 2008
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2012 — 2015
J.D., Patent Certificate (Center for Intellectual Property and Information Technology)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2006 — 2011
B.S. Computer Engineering, Minor: East Asian Language and Culture
The Yamasa Institute, Okazaki, Japan 2009 — 2009
Kanazawa Institute of Technology, Kanazawa, Japan 2007 — 2007