Seasoned attorney with substantial background in space law, Internet law, defamation law (libel and slander), data security, and intellectual property (trademark, copyright, trade secrets). Substantive focuses also include export control, ITAR/EAR, IP, AI, AR/MR/VR, video gaming, and privacy. Representing individuals, startups, entrepreneurs, and businesses. Following state appellate and federal district clerkships, and tenure in the commercial litigation and emerging technology groups of a large New England firm, I founded my law firm in 2001. Since then, Mudd Law has grown to represent a diverse, international clientele in varied professions and sectors. In addition to being licensed in Illinois, Indiana, Utah and Connecticut, I have litigated Internet, intellectual property, defamation and privacy cases (e.g., eavesdropping and email hacking) in trial and appellate courts throughout the U.S. I also represent entrepreneurs and businesses from concept to varied growth stages. I advise on general corporate matters, IP, social media use and control, as well as terms of use and privacy policies. In March 2012, I founded Startup Radio (www.startupradio.com) to help entrepreneurs, founders and startups.Since authoring "The Emerging Realm of Electronic Law and Policy" in 1994, I have been immersed in effectuating legal and policy development to protect individuals and businesses in the dynamic arena of online environments and emerging technologies. Recently, this includes developing issues in virtual environments, AI, and space law.I serve as a Board Member of the International Technology Law Association; member of the (past-Chair) Illinois State Bar Association Intellectual Property Section as well as Business Advice & Financial Planning Section; and, an organizing member of the Internet Law Leadership Summit.I also actively engage in community involvement.