125 Member Spotlight
We asked our members, What does AIPLA mean to you?
Rich Stockton
"Thrilled to be a part of it, and have learned so much."
Member since 2013
Banner & Witcoff Ltd., Principal Shareholder
Santosh Chari
"I cherish the close friendships I have formed with colleagues, spanning over 20 years."
Member since 2005
CPST Intellectual Property, Shareholder
Laura Brutman
"AIPLA provides the opportunity to have fun while learning and developing friendships."
Member since 1993
Banner & Witcoff Ltd., Partner
Neil Henderson
"...an amazing place to build life-long connections and have FUN."
Member since 2000
Amarok IP, Founder
Libbie DiMarco
"AIPLA has provided an unmatched network of mentors and colleagues who have become friends."
Member since 2014
Wolf Greenfield, Shareholder
Daniel R. Brownstone
"AIPLA is an amazing resource within the IP community."
Member since 2010
Fenwick & West LLP, Partner, Intellectual Property
Raymond Farrell
"AIPLA has enabled me to exchange ideas with some of the best people in the IP world."
Member since 2001
Carter, DeLuca & Farrell LLP, Founding Partner
Stephanie Curcio
"A forum to share views and discuss cutting edge issues affecting the IP industry."
Member since 2019
NLPatent, CEO
Jeffrey Townes
"AIPLA offers a much-needed sanctuary where IP issues matter most."
Member since 1998
Cozen O'Connor, Partner
Lisa M. Tittemore
"Being an active member of AIPLA keeps me on top of my game."
Member since 2009
Jim Hallenbeck
"Friendship, support, and opportunity."
Member since 2004
Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner, P.A., Principal Patent Attorney
Debora Plehn-Dujowich
"AIPLA has been a way to learn and make lasting friendships."
Member since 2010
Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, Partner
Michael Piper
"AIPLA is a tapestry of relationships providing mutual support and professional growth."
Member since 1995
Conley Rose, President
Meg Boulware
"Honored to be the first woman president and pioneer the diversity in leadership of AIPLA."
Member since 1981
Boulware & Valoir, Founding Partner
Mercedes Meyer, PhD
"I've gained friends, mentors, and champions."
Member since 1998
Banner Witcoff, Ltd., Partner
Enrica Bruno
"Opportunity to make an impact."
Member since 2008
Steinfl + Bruno LLP, Founding and Managing Partner
Gauri M. Dhavan
"AIPLA is an enriching organization- the more I contribute, the more I receive."
Member since 2017
ZOLL Medical Corporation, VP and Chief IP Counsel
Frank L. Gerratana
"AIPLA has added a whole new dimension to my career."
Member since 2007
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C., Member
Kevin Tottis
"Egalitarian approach to member involvement."
Member since 2001
TottisLaw, Managing Partner
Jonathan P. Osha
"AIPLA is a unique and powerful resource for continuing education."
Member since 1989
Osha Bergman Watanabe & Burton LLP, Founding Partner
Vladimir J. Semendyai
"AIPLA helps me to remain updated on critical developments in IP law."
Member since 2014
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, Litigation Associate
Diallo Crenshaw
"AIPLA has been a valuable piece of my professional development puzzle."
Member since 2001
Jordan IP Law, LLC, Principal
Edwin Molino
"Friendships and the opportunity to learn and grow."
Member since 2003
JIMENEZ, MOLINO Y MORENO, Doctor
Theresa Stadheim
"The opportunity to shine in leadership and patent law."
Member since 2012
Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner, P.A., Attorney
James E. Ruland
"AIPLA offers a cutting edge legal education to provide added value for my clients."
Member since 1994
Conley Rose, P.C., Of Counsel
Lisa A. Dunner
"AIPLA brings us together in a collegial and professional way."
Member since 2014
Dunner Law PLLC, Managing Partner
Wayne Sobon
"AIPLA has changed the course of my career. It has been a core, peak experience."
Member since 1994
JUUL Labs, Inc., VP, Intellectual Property
Angela J. Grayson
"My firm is small, AIPLA is like having hundreds of partners to help me."
Member since 2015
PRECIPICE IP LLC, Principal and Founder
Rachel Kahler, PhD
"AIPLA is where I can expand and explore my passion for the profession."
Member since 2013
General Mills, Inc., Patent Agent
J. Michael Martinez de Andino
"AIPLA has provided me with opportunities that allowed me to excel."
Member since 1992
Hunton Andrews Kurth, LLP, Senior Counsel, Retired
Matt Adams
"Professional development, strong attorney networks, enduring friendships."
Member since 1997
FB Rice, Special Counsel
Michele Herman
"Learning from and with others."
Member since 1991
JusTech Law, PLLC, Founder
Drew Patty
"AIPLA has enabled career growth while introducing me to great people."
Member since 2001
McGlinchey Stafford, PLLC, Member
Karl R. Fink
"Best IP organization, and I want to be a part of it."
Member since 2009
Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP, Partner
Jack Skenyon
"The opportunity to work with the most amazing people in the IP field."
Member since 1976
Retired
Laurie Young
"Trusted colleagues I can turn to in any scenario."
Member since 2008
Schwegman, Lundberg and Woessner, Attorney
Ryan Alley
"AIPLA connects me to every practice, background, and industry in IP."
Member since 2006
Ryan Alley Intellectual Property Law, Patent Attorney
Larry Hefter
"Education, Comradery, Business."
Member since 1964
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, Retired Partner
Noel Courage
"AIPLA was a building block in my career."
Member since 2011
Bereskin & Parr LLC, Partner
Hetal Kushwaha
"My anchor as a new professional to working mom, from associate to partner."
Member since 2007
Hetal Kushwaha Business Development Services, Owner
David Hricik
"Made life-long friends and learned new ways of lawyering."
Member since 1989
Mercer Law School, Professor & Associate Dean
Tim Christman
"Professional growth and new friendships that become lasting ones."
Member since 2009
Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner, P.A., Principal
Matthew Wagner
"An engaging community who strive for the best."
Member since 2010
PDC Brands, General Counsel
Sophie F. Wang
"Working with and learning from IP's brightest minds."
Member since 2018
Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP, Partner
Alan J. Kasper
"Leadership, networking, and impacting IP globally."
Member since 1972
Sughrue Mion PLLC, Partner
Sarah Kostiuk-Smith
"An international network of brilliant and supportive friends."
Member since 2017
Mewburn Ellis LLP, European Patent Attorney, Partner
Georgann Grunebach
"A singular opportunity to grow in my profession, career and humanity."
Member since 2006
The Law Offices of Georgann S. Grunebach
Rochelle Lieberman
"...a community of IP friends and colleagues."
Member since 1992
Lieberman & Brandsdorfer, LLC, Founding Member
Sarah Harris
"Platform for excellence in the IP profession."
Member since 1993
USPTO, Former General Counsel
Karen Canady
"Opportunities to grow my skills as a speaker, leader, and practitioner."
Member since 1994
Canady + Lortz LLP, Partner
Dorothie Laguerre Smith
"Community, collaboration, and mentorship."
Member since 2020
Eaton Corporation, Cybersecurity Attorney
Bridget Smith
"A voice in our country's IP policy."
Member since 2011
Relativity Space, Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property
Jim Pooley
"AIPLA is a welcoming place for people who take IP seriously."
Member since 1992
James Pooley PLC
Lucy Samuels
"Connecting with and learning from attorneys around the world."
Member since 2017
Gill Jennings & Every LLP, European & UK Patent Attorney
Erick Palmer
"AIPLA allows me to stay on top of today's hot-button IP issues."
Member since 2019
Mayer Brown LLP, Partner
Roxana Sullivan
"...meaningful relationships within the IP community."
Member since 2015
Galderma Holding SA, Lead Trademark & Anti-Piracy Counsel
Ellisen Turner
"AIPLA is a wonderful place to bond with friends while celebrating new law developments."
Member since 2017
Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Partner
Elisabetta Papa
"Being part of a diverse professional community with a fair leadership."
Member since 2013
Società Italiana Brevetti S.p.A. (SIB), PhD, European Patent Attorney
Tiep Nguyen
"AIPLA provides me with invaluable education and camaraderie."
Member since 2013
Fujitsu North America, Inc., Director, Fujitsu Patent Center
Maria Scungio
"Exceptional friendships with remarkably talented IP colleagues."
Member since 2013
Robinson & Cole LLP, Partner
Chris Carani
"AIPLA is a great way to stay current in IP, and cultivate important relationships."
Member since 2000
McAndrews, Held & Malloy Ltd., Partner
Jess Ergmann
"A trusted network of IP practitioners who have become lifelong friends."
Member since 2013
Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Senior Intellectual Property Counsel
Margaret Polson
"Improving the IP legal profession globally."
Member Since 2009
Partner, Polson Intellectual Property Law, PC
Ury Fischer
"AIPLA is the gold standard for intellectual property professional networking
Member since 2005
Shareholder, Lott & Fischer, PL
Nick Godici
"Grateful for all AIPLA has done for me and the friendships I have developed."
Member since 2005
Godici Patent Consulting
Dara Kendall
"I have found 'community' in AIPLA."
Member since 1996
The Procter & Gamble Company, Senior Vice President & General Counsel
Suzannah Sundby
"Being part of a community of incredibly talented IP professionals."
Member since 2006
Partner, Canady + Lortz LLP
Kieran Doyle
"Mentors. Friends. Education."
Member since 2008
Shareholder, Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman
Sarah Knight
"Where I can interact with and build friendships with the brightest IP minds."
Member since 2005
Partner, Talem IP Law
Bea Swedlow
"I benefit from AIPLA's voice and advocacy via amicus briefs and legislative/regulatory activity.
Member since 2006
Partner, Honigman LLP
Will Freeman
"AIPLA is my home away from home in my legal career."
Member since 2016
Principal, Fish & Richardson P.C.
Thomas L. Irving
"Amazing educational opportunities."
Member since 1978
Partner, Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
Charles L. (Chico) Gholz
"Opportunity to socialize with colleagues from around the world in a non-competitive environment."
Member since 1972
Senior Partner, Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, LLP
Sharon A. Israel
"An advocacy voice."
Member since 1992
Partner, Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
Jenae C. Gureff
"A global community impacting and exchanging ideas on cutting-edge IP issues."
Member since 2005
Partner, Cantor Colburn LLP
Marc A. Hubbard
"Supporting advocacy for a better IP system with great people."
Member since 1997
Partner, Hubbard Johnston, PLLC
Chen Wang
"Camaraderie. Opportunity. Knowledge."
Member since 1998
Chief Executive Officer, Steelike, Inc.
Judy Saffer
"The opportunity to meet wonderful people, many of whom have become dear friends."
Member since 1989
Retired, Past President of AIPLA
Jason Murata
"AIPLA has pushed me to grow, as an attorney and as a leader."
Member since 2013
Partner, Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP
Angela Sebor
"Friendships and learning to be a leader, advocate, mentor, teammate, ally."
Member since 2009
Director, Intellectual Property, Tolmar, Inc.
Mark L. Whitaker
"AIPLA facilitated my legal career through mentorship, CLE, leadership positions, networking, and fun!"
Member since 2002
Partner, Morrison & Foerster LLP
Mariana Bullrich
"The joy of meeting and sharing with colleagues, now friends."
Member since 2014
Partner, Noetinger & Armando
Monica M. Barone
"The CLE, friendships and professional growth opportunities are second to none."
Member since 2008
Senior Director, Legal Counsel, Qualcomm, Inc.
David J. Kappos
"AIPLA means the world to me!"
Member since 1989
Partner, Cravath, Swaine & Moore
Daphne C. Lainson
"An organization to learn and grow, personally and professionally."
Member since 2003
Partner, Chair of the Firm, Smart & Biggar
Kevin Rhodes
"Knowledge. Development. Network."
Member since 2001
Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Affairs Officer, 3M Company