Sara Gates Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

Worldwide, Gb

In the Intellectual Property and Technology practice group, focusing on intellectual property matters and complex commercial litigation. Litigates high-profile cases involving claims of copyright, trademark, and trade dress infringement, trade secret misappropriation, unfair competition, false advertising, defamation, and a variety of other contractual and tort claims before federal and state courts and arbitration forums. Also defends clients in class actions. Practice spans a variety of fields, including entertainment, media, publishing, retail and luxury goods, securities, and technology.

New York, New York, Us

Practiced litigation in federal and state courts with a focus on intellectual property, media, and entertainment, and counseled clients on copyright and trademark matters.

New York, New York, Us

Practiced commercial litigation, including cases involving complex business torts, direct and derivative claims, contractual issues, intellectual property, and the First Amendment.

New York, Ny, Us

EIC for Volume XXVII

Researched case law and draft several sections of a brief—including sections on deference and substantive copyright law—for a Supreme Court case. Reviewed legislative history, academic articles, and statements of stakeholders, and also produced multiple writings, for a public study on 17 U.S.C. § 1201. Helped develop the Office's approach on a copyright issue involving telecommunications law.

New York, Ny, Us

Worked closely with the in-house legal team to draft and review commercial contracts, including master service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and advertising and release agreement. Developed brand guidelines for the company’s copyrights and trademarks. Updated privacy policies for Yext-owned websites to maintain compliance. Conducted in-depth research on legal issues in the areas of advertising law and data privacy (including data protection in the European Union).

Conducted extensive legal and journalistic research for Professor Aaron Saiger on virtual schools and the effect of technology on education for a forthcoming textbook. Assisted with research for multiple academic articles in the areas of education law and administrative law, including a piece on the ethical duties of agencies.

New York City, Ny, Us

Researched, reported, and wrote about a wide range of trending topics including international coverage, U.S. legislation and court cases, environmental news, and scientific research. Filed three to six stories per day in addition to several long-form feature projectsPrevious positions held:Editorial Assistant (June 2012 – Jan. 2013)Editorial Intern (Oct. 2011 – June 2012)

New York, New York, Us

Managed editorial staff, edited stories, ran budget and day-ahead meetings for NYU's student-run daily newspaper with circulation of 60,000. Uploaded articles to web, placed content on website pages and managed Twitter posts.Previous positions held: Managing Editor for Print Edition (Jan. 2010 – June 2010)Features Editor (June 2009 – Jan. 2010)Deputy Features Editor (Jan. 2009 – June 2009)Staff Writer (Sept. 2008 – Jan. 2009)

Rockville, Md, Us

Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda and motions for Maryland District and Circuit Court cases involving issues of juvenile and criminal law. Produced semi-annual legal newsletter on education, special education, and juvenile law. Updated and maintained blog and social networking sites relating to the firm’s practice areas.*Worked remotely during schoolPrevious position held:Intern (Sept. 2007 – Nov. 2007)

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Covered Bethesda and Potomac news and features. Worked specifically on three-article package on juvenile delinquency in Montgomery County. Pitched story ideas at weekly budget meetings. Researched, reported and wrote two to three articles per week for print and online

Reported on New York State and City politics under Wayne Barrett. Conducted in-depth research into backgrounds and campaign finances of political officials and candidates. Conducted interviews and assisted with reporting for cover stories and daily blogs.

J.D., Concentration In Intellectual Property And Information Law

Bachelor'S Degree, Journalism And Politics