I specialize in counseling clients in the enforcement of various intellectual property rights. While I am usually involved with preparing and prosecuting patent applications, I have also spent substantial time involved with freedom-to-practice and due diligence issues related to software, sensors, microchip manufacture, advanced materials, aerospace, and automotive systems.Prior to graduation from law school, I worked in the area of noise and vibration reduction in truck and automotive brake systems. I also was a senior project engineer in the design, manufacturing, and research and development of active restraint, and crashworthiness systems.Specialties: I have been an invited speaker on several occasions at the National Academy of Science. My most recent presentation related to the predictive evolution of science and technology and recently developed techniques related to the detection of disruptive technologies using social network and complex system mathematics to engage in technology foresight.I am presently an adviser to the Department of Defense: Direct strategy and management analyses on issues of national security and technology policy.