William G. Pagán is an award-winning patent attorney, a member of the NC State University Computer Science Alumni Hall of Fame, an IBM Master Inventor named on over 130 U.S. patent applications, and an Adjunct Law Professor at NC Central University School of Law, where he once graduated Summa Cum Laude (highest honors) as co-valedictorian.Will's practice generally focuses on the intersection of law and computing technology with a significant focus on helping creators obtain patents, trademarks, and copyrights. He also helps clients assert or defend against patent, trademark, and copyright infringement, resolves contract disputes, and facilitates B2B transactions. As a Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US), Will also helps clients with data privacy concerns, e.g., data breaches and confidentiality violations.Nationally-recognized as a Luminary in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) disciplines at the Hispanic Engineering National Achievement Awards Conference, Will's law practice is informed by 14 years of engineering experience at IBM, including over a decade developing software for IBM's server development business. His work on Intel-based Thurley server platforms earned him IBM's Outstanding Technical Achievement Award. He also served in IBM’s IP Licensing and Assignments organization where he researched, investigated, and produced proofs of potential patent infringement.In service to the community, he currently serves as a Deputy Regional President for Region VI of the Hispanic National Bar Association and teaches Contract Law to evening students at NC Central University School of Law, one of only six Historically Black College/University (HBCU) law schools in the United States.