I am a business-minded attorney with deep expertise in building and growing successful IP and R&D portfolios which deliver profitable business outcomes. I am known for leading diverse high-performance teams, leveraging legal acumen, and maximizing the value of R&D. I am passionate about harnessing the power of innovation to maximize bottom-line results.✦Visionary R&D and IP Strategy✦I believe that R&D never happens in a vacuum -- there is always a greater context. I use my deep expertise in global R&D and IP portfolio development to craft viable strategies directed to driving business growth. Such growth does not happen in a straight line, so my approach is agile to respond to disruptions in the market or within an organization that may affect business outcomes.My understanding and utilization of the nuances of IP around the world enable highly efficient resource utilization when building IP portfolios, which ultimately benefits the bottom line. Beyond IP, R&D growth is also impacted by regulatory and trade policies which I have successfully navigated to achieve significant and positive business outcomes.My practice centers on substantive collaboration with business leaders to ensure IP and R&D portfolios deliver financial results in alignment with the business mission and vision. ✦Empowering Leadership✦I believe in the power of self-actualization. I am a servant leader, supporting my team so they have the confidence to bring their best selves to the job, every day. The ability to be one's best self at work is known to have positive impacts on business outcomes.Establishing confidence-building trust requires intentional focus on each member of the team, understanding their own personal context. I create space for every team member's voice to be heard.I champion each individual's strengths and accomplishments, regardless of how others, or they themselves, might perceive them.I celebrate what every team member brings to our team, and we work together to build our unique powerhouse of expertise and experience to optimize business results.✦Inspired by Innovation✦ I believe that innovation makes the world a better place.Innovation happens in so many different ways, and I use my expertise to harness the value that innovation creates with a concerted focus on driving bottom-line success.It is my privilege to engage authentically with innovators who inspire me, and I am honored to serve them by building and securing valuable IP rights to their innovations as they shape the betterment of our future.