Advocate for inventors who see the future before the rest of us. Dedicated to helping research institutions and other clients in the life sciences, technology, and media industries craft and execute IP strategies optimized for their business objectives, from high stakes litigation to tech transfer and licensing. Partner of the global law firm Nixon Peabody LLP, where I maintain offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Successful track record over two decades of litigating and trying patent and other intellectual property cases in federal courts throughout the United States. Thrive on synthesizing cutting edge technologies with legal strategy and am adept with technologies from software and semiconductors to pharmaceuticals and medical diagnostics. Exceptional capabilities to communicate complex technology to lay audiences and to keep the forest and the trees in focus at once. DISCLAIMERS: "My Profile" is made available for informational purposes only, and is provided with the understanding that it does not constitute the rendering of legal or other professional advice. Nothing herein (including Recommendations) constitutes a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of any legal matter. Similarly, no representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than legal services performed by other lawyers. The opinions expressed here are mine and not the opinions of my employer.