Attorney specializing in Intellectual Property and Contracts with experience in the areas of law, management, and engineering. Consummate professional with notable success representing domestic and foreign business matters involving strategic intellectual property identification and protection via patents, trademarks and copyrights, as well as licensing and other business aspects. Extensive experience developing information systems and processes to ensure successful mission operations. Strong skills building, directing, coordinating and motivating teams. Engaging personality with persuasive interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Established ability to foster positive working relationships at all levels. Energetic and resourceful leader who is adaptable, responsible and trustworthy, and who possesses excellent coaching abilities with a focus on employee development. Results-oriented team member with a unique capacity to manage and respond to stressful and challenging situations. Key contributor to strategic “must win” business captures; graduate of the Program Management Development Program and the Management Assessment and Development Institute. Member of the Virginia and District of Columbia bars, Connecticut Authorized House Counsel, and a registered Patent Attorney. Previously held a TS/SCI clearance.