Chief Intellectual Property Counsel for Amcor ($15 billion packaging company). Ownership of all IP issues globally. Member of global Legal Leadership Team. Oversee all aspects of IP department with emphasis on working closely with the business to maximize value of patent portfolios and provide critical counseling regarding patent strategy to senior management. Previous winner of Association of Corporate Counsel 2021 “Value Champion” Award for the design and implementation of global IP department restructure while at Nouryon. Previously private practice partner with extensive experience with complex patent litigation; preparation and prosecution of patent applications; general patent, trademark and copyright counseling for a wide range of technical areas, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, chemical formulations, semiconductor devices, consumer products, digital video recorders, smartphone applications, and internet communications.Specialties: The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialties in the practice of law, and I do not hold myself out as a specialist. However, I concentrate my practice in the areas of patent litigation; preparation and prosecution of patent applications; trademark applications; freedom-to-operate and other legal opinions; licensing; and general counseling regarding intellectual property issues.