Scott Skiles Email & Phone Number

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Serve and advise clients as a member of the firm’s Intellectual Property Group and Patent Litigation Team.

300 North Lasalle, Chicago, IL 60654

• Represented clients in complex and wide-ranging intellectual property matters spanning multiple industries.
• Strategized and executed all aspects of civil litigation, including fact-gathering (e.g., interviews, document collections/productions, depositions) and advocacy (e.g., research, drafting, oral argument).
• Managed and guided junior associates to ensure efficient and fair task allocation while mindful of opportunities for growth and development.
• Coordinated and supervised vendor relationships, where appropriate, to further client goals.
• Sought pro bono opportunities with notable experience representing § 1983 plaintiff and navigating FOIA/state public records laws.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Served as 711-licensed Guardian ad Litem (GAL) under supervision of clinic director.
• Interviewed witnesses, drafted GAL reports, and delivered GAL reports to Court.

211 S Indiana Ave, Bloomington, IN 47405

• Researched cutting-edge intellectual property issues for Professors Mark Janis and Jason Du Mont.

300 North Lasalle, Chicago, IL 60654

• Participated in the Kirkland & Ellis LLP summer associate program.
• Conducted research, reviewed documents, and drafted memoranda across practice groups.

11 S Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

• Clerked exclusively for the Intellectual Property Department.
• Drafted applications and responses to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
• Conducted prior art searches and document review for use in related patent litigation.

77 Cherry Street, Terre Haute, IN 47807

• Performed various administrative duties and observed the practice of partner Bill Smock.
• Directed organization and archival of the firm's confidential case files.

1366 Wabash Ave, Terre Haute, IN 47807

• Provided attentive bar and food service to patrons in a fast-paced and lively pub atmosphere.

5500 Wabash Ave, Terre Haute, IN 47803

• Served as a mentor, tutor, event coordinator, and university liaison to 42 college freshmen.

630 Wabash Ave, Suite 105, Terre Haute, IN 47808

• Managed and supported day-to-day technology issues including client/server interaction and mobile integration.
• Provided on-call support for 8 city employees to improve efficiency, reduce redundancy, and simplify workload.

5500 Wabash Ave, Terre Haute, IN 47803

• Lead and mentored more than 150 high school participants in a 7-week summer engineering program.

3028 State Street, Columbus IN 47201

• Developed and provided wide-ranging hardware and software solutions to more than 40 customers in fast-paced small business environment.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Intellectual Property Law

Activities and Societies: Practice Group Adviser, 2014-2015; Guitar Player in Law School Band, 2013-2015; Sherman Minton Moot Court.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Computer Engineering

Activities and Societies: Resident Assistant, Deming Hall, 2010-2011; WMHD 90.7 FM Sports Radio Broadcasting (Men's & Women's basketball).

Academic Honors Diploma

Indiana Academic Honors Diploma