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Washington, DC, US

Omaha, Nebraska, US

Seattle, Washington, US

Ottawa, Ontario, CA

Advised international clients on patent matters, including patent application drafting and prosecution within the computer, electrical, and mechanical arts. Supported the acquisition and development of new technologies by advising small and large clients. Engaged the B.C. start-up community.

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

Helped clients build valuable patent portfolios, primarily within the computer, electrical, and mechanical arts, with a particular emphasis on diagnostic sensors, energy efficiency and generation, medical devices, laser technologies and applications, surgical tools and methods, and software-related inventions.

Cranford Township, New Jersey, US

Actively supported all aspects of intellectual property counseling. Conducted legal research for litigation matters regarding patents, trademarks and trade secrets. Prepared and prosecuted dozens of patent applications directed to implantable devices, surgical instruments, and related technologies.

Cranford Township, New Jersey, US

Drafted memoranda in support of ongoing litigation and reexamination proceedings. Prepared deposition digests in anticipation of trial. Reviewed responses to USPTO Office Actions. Conducted prior art searches for patentability and right to use. Drafted a patent application based upon search results.

Served the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Greater Philadelphia area by counseling start-up companies regarding entity formation, founders agreements, intellectual property (IP) strategy, employment agreements, and basic contracts (including leases and licensing).

Orinda, CA, US

Performed of preliminary and pre-investment due diligence assessments for early-stage startup companies seeking investment capital from members of the form; active service experience within a wide array of industries, including energy, healthcare, media, renewables, and software.

Philadelphia, PA, US

Worked as a shared resource for the City Law Department and the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability to support the ongoing development of a performance contracting program for the City of Philadelphia that will help the City to meet the sustainability goals set forth in the Greenworks Philadelphia vision.

Cork, Ireland, IE

Business leader responsible for leveraging Fortune 100 resources to help public sector entities utilize performance contracting to develop, finance, and implement energy and infrastructure projects. Expert communicator with proven experience shaping energy performance contracting legislation.

Omaha, Nebraska, US

Engineer-in-training charged with supporting experienced teams of architects, engineers and contractors on complex projects within the commercial and healthcare markets. Thought leader in support of senior management for the implementation of innovation projects for BIM utilization.

Omaha, NE, US

Mentor led structural design experience on multiple $1-3M projects within the commercial and aviation business class. Responsibilities included coordination, cost estimation, and construction administration.

Coordinated drafting and redlines on architectural structural projections throughout the United States for commercial, industrial, governmental and residential clients. Reviewed plans and specifications as needed.

Juris Doctor, Intellectual Property Law

Masters, Architectural Engineering

Bachelor Of Science, Architectural Engineering