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Launched as a law blog in 2013, Loading Law has expanded into a dedicated video game law practice. Loading Law serves the game development and tech communities by offering a variety of legal services including: trademark and copyright filing, contract drafting and negotiation, and general transactional work. Speaking engagements:Chicago Bar Association Creative Arts Committee – Caveat Emptor: The Current Legal Status of Loot BoxesCVGLS 2018 – Current Issues in Video Game Law 2018GDEX 2018 - 2018 Video Game Law Review: Landmark Decisions in the Court of Public OpinionLawyers for the Creative Arts – Pixellism the Art of Video GamesPixel Pop 2018 – What’s Phase 2? Legal, Publishing, and Marketing Strategies for your Game in DevelopmentChicago Bar Association Privacy Committee – Privacy Law & Video GamesGDEX 2017 – 2017 Video Game Law Review: Hot Topics and Q&A, (In)Effective Game Marketing and its (Il)Legal RamificationsMilwaukee Bar Association – Intellectual Property Nuances in Video GamesM+Dev - Bootstrapping Your Indie GameCVGLS 2017 - eSports: Business Nuances and Legal ChallengesDePaul University DeCon 2017 - Legal Basics for Game DevelopersMAGFest 2017 - Objection! Revenge of the LawyersGDEX 2016 - Bootstrapping Your Indie Game / Fair Use Fair GameVectorConf 2016 - Video Games and the LawCVGLS 2016 - The Changing Scene of eSports and GamblingColumbia College World IP Day 2016 - Columbia World IP DayCleveland Law School 2016- Legal Basics for Game DevelopersMAGFest 2016 - Video Games and the Right of PublicityOGDE 2015- Video Games and the Law / Video Games: The Artistic Medium of the 21st CenturyWizard World 2015 - Legal Basics for Game DevelopersValorCon2015 - Dark Tower and Other Legal Gaming Snafus / Handling Internet Harassment and Bullying / Video Games and the Law / What eSports are (and Are They Coming Here?)Indy PopCon 2015 - Legal Basics for Game DevelopersEPX Con 2015 - Video Game LawCVGLS 2015 - Video Game Violence

CVGLS is Chicago’s premiere video game law related event. It is a day of academic panels devoted to the nuanced way video games require unique legal protections from a myriad of diverse legal disciplines. Game developers, industry representatives, legal experts, and many other professionals will explore, explain, and debate the latest issues in video game law.Working in conjunction with the Chicago Bar Association, this video game law conference takes place each year and covers a variety of topics such as Video Game Privacy, Video Game License Agreements, and An Update on the First Amendment and Video Games. The role of organizer calls for the handling of sponsors, the booking of speakers, and drafting presentation materials for the event's multiple academic panels.https://www.cvgls.com/

Chicago, Il, Us

Video games, by their very nature, defy adherence to any one specialization of law. Their technical, expressive, and commercial characteristics have challenged lawmakers since the early days of Pong. The nuanced complexity of video games has resulted in an inconsistent application of legal principles drawn from multiple fields, including intellectual property law, constitutional law, and business law. Traditionally, the law has always remained a step behind developing technologies, but it has never been more crucial for game developers to be cognizant of evolving legal trends. As game developers continue to create and innovate, they must protect themselves from liability as well as ensure the security of their works. This course is designed to give the average game design student a crash course in the legal principles that control video games. This insight will allow students to better make games and avoid legal pitfalls before they occur. By having a working knowledge of intellectual property law, constitutional law, business law, and contracts, students will be better prepared to protect their game’s content, negotiate their game’s terms with publishers, and avoid high profile litigation.

-Conduct document review on assignment for clients using e-discovery software such as Relativity and Concordance.-Projects focus include contract review, deposition preparation, witness file drafting, quality control, and privilege-Strong focus on intellectual property litigation including utility patents and software licensing disputes-As Project Coordinator, supervised over 40 reviewers, managed team productivity, and reported progress to Client

-Conduct document review on assignment for clients using e-discovery software such as Relativity and Concordance.-Projects focus include contract review, deposition preparation, witness file drafting, quality control, and privilege-Strong focus on intellectual property litigation including utility patents and software licensing disputes-As Project Coordinator, supervised over 40 reviewers, managed team productivity, and reported progress to Client

Chicago, Illinois, Us

-Created intake forms for pro-bono clinic, as well as procedure for client intake-Collaborated with school, USPTO, and clients to set up and execute the clinic-Represented independent business owners to secure federal trademark registration-Conducted intake interviews, advised clients on registration process, filed applications, and responded to office actions and further communications with clients

Chicago, Illinois, Us

-Collaborated with Research Librarians and Faculty on Legal Research Projects

-Monitored and maintained pending trademark applications-Wrote extensively for firm blog and newsletter, summarizing practice area developments and current events-Composed model language and forms for ongoing trademark application filings

Chicago, Illinois, Us

-Maintained client portfolios related to patents, trademarks, copyrights, licensing, and contracts.-Provided litigation support and research on a variety of matters concerning food, drug, medical devices, dietary supplements, and technology companies.-Drafted contracts and maintained files related to FDA, FTC, US Customs, and related regulatory laws and compliance.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

-Conducted research for law journal articles, including cite checking for style-Networked with Chicago Research Librarians to efficiently locate sources-Specialized in IP fields of interest such as Grey Markets, Digital Piracy, and Cyber Law

Chicago, Illinois, Us

-Managed and organized filing of legal documents for a large firm-Assisted attorneys in legal research and document proofing

Chicago, Il, Us

-Drafted pleadings pertaining to mortgages, deeds, bankruptcies, and foreclosures-Contacted County Clerks regarding case information

-Conducted legal research and discovery in the field of Construction Law-Reviewed and maintained correspondence with opposing counsel-Assisted in drafting work, including proofing copy

Master Of Laws (Ll.M.), Intellectual Property Law

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Ba, English, Political Science