125 Member Spotlight
We asked our members, What does AIPLA mean to you?
Dean Eyler
"Unique opportunities, valuable relationships, access, networking, and educational enrichment."
Member since 2014
Partner, Lathrop GPM
Stanton D. Weinstein
"AIPLA provides a place where we advance each other and the IP profession."
Member since 1992
Formerly in-house with Lockheed Martin
James A. Forstner
"AIPLA has offered me collegiality, education, and growth."
Member since 1980
Of Counsel, Kuhnen Wacker
Rivka Jungreis
"Expertise. Development. Networking."
Member since 2011
Senior Director, Associate General Counsel, Teva Pharmaceuticals
Philip G. Hampton II
"Nurture, belonging, understanding."
Member since 1993
Senior Partner & Chief Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Officer, Polsinelli
Phyllis Turner-Brim
"A place where I can be myself and use my unique talents."
Member since 2006
Deputy General Counsel and Chief IP Counsel, HP Inc.
Naomi Abe Voegtli
"Diverse connections. Leadership opportunities. Mentors."
Member since 1999
VP, Chief IP Counsel, BorgWarner, Inc.
Nicole Wanty
"Improving mental health awareness through the Committee on the Profession."
Member since 2009
Senior Associate Patent Attorney, Talem IP Law
Rob Weaver
"AIPLA is my connection to the IP community, thought leaders and trendsetters."
Member since 2008
Member, The Brickell IP Group, PLLC
Renata Righetti
"The first IP association where women-dedicated events reduced gender – and other diversity – gaps in our profession."
Member since 2015
President, Bugnion Spa
Gabrielle Roth
"AIPLA is meaningful engagement and involvement in a dedicated TM community. "
Member since 2010
Partner, Sughrue Mion PLLC
Elaine Spector
"The relationships are the icing on the cake."
Member since 1996
Partner, Harrity & Harrity LLP
Bob Stoll
"Great friendships. Source of information. Voice in policy."
Member since 2011
Partner, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath
Jennifer Nall
"AIPLA stays on the cutting edge of issues impacting IP law."
Member since 2012
Partner, DLA Piper LLP
Kevin Noonan
"Opportunity to become a better patent lawyer and contribute to the field."
Amie Peele
"AIPLA has been foundational to my personal and career growth."
Member since 2003
Founding Partner, Peele Law Group, PC
Eugenio Perez
"The best IP worldwide organization."
Member since 2002
Partner, Uhthoff, Gomez Vega & Uhthoff, S.C.
Jennifer Kovalcik
"A place to build friendships, and to develop, lead, and learn."
Member since 2003
VP, Technology & IP Counsel, Community Health Systems
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Joshua Kresh
"AIPLA has been my second home for IP colleagues."
Member since 2011
Managing Director, Center for Intellectual Property x Innovation Policy, George Mason University, Antonin Scalia Law School
Nancy Linck
"Individuals working together to improve our IP system."
Member since 1986
Pharmaceutical Patent Practice Consultant and Expert Witness, NJ Linck Consulting
Myra McCormack
"I never cease to be amazed at the intelligence that surrounds me at AIPLA meetings."
Member since 1995
Associate Patent Counsel, Consumer Lead, Johnson & Johnson
Jacques L. Etkowicz
"Commitment to the advancement of intellectual property law and practice."
Member since 1995
Shareholder, RatnerPrestia
Kandis Gibson
"IP professionals passionate about growing, learning, and shaping the IP system."
Member since 2013
Associate, Morgan Lewis Bockius LLP
Justine Gozzi
"Perspective. Belonging. Mentorship."
Member since 2007
Special Counsel, Baker Botts, LLP
Sheldon H. Klein
"Incredible opportunities, as well as a rare privilege and true joy of leading as President."
Member since 1981
Senior Counsel, Lathrop GPM
W. Todd Baker
"AIPLA has always been there for me — enduring relationships, a home base, and nurturing growth."
Member since 2001
Partner, Kirkland & Ellis, LLP
Melissa Buss
"AIPLA has helped me become the best IP attorney I was meant to be."
Member since 1997
Assistant Chief IP Counsel, 3M Company
Isi Caulder
"AIPLA enrichment and connections “pair perfectly” with an IP career."
Member since 2015
Partner, Bereskin & Parr LLP, Toronto Canada
Jim Crowne
"Education. Challenges. Collegiality."
Member since 1987
Deputy Executive Director for Legal Affairs, AIPLA
Mel Garner
"I had the opportunity to help shape IP policy issues. "
Member since 1992
Partner, Leason Ellis LLP
Marc V. Richards
"AIPLA members and friends inspire me to achieve excellence."
Member since 1996
Partner, Crowell & Moring LLP
Brad Y. Chin
"AIPLA is a diverse community of mentors, educators, advocates, and friends."
Member since 2002
Partner, Bracewell LLP
Ken Adamo
"Interacting with the best peer group in the IP world."
Member since 1978
Principal, Law Office of KRAdamo
Sam Eichner
"AIPLA is a one-of-a-kind platform to learn, build lasting friendships, and shape IP policy."
Member since 2013
Counsel, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Rachel Carnaggio
"AIPLA provides inclusivity and leadership opportunities in the IP practice."
Member since 2015
Partner, Holland & Hart LLP
Jerry Selinger
"AIPLA seeks to promote the best interests of our IP community."
Member since 1972
Partner, Patterson + Sheridan, LLP
Lisa Adams
"AIPLA promotes collaboration in the IP community."
Member since 2007
Member, Mintz Levin
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
Brian Gray
"Without a doubt my favorite IP organization."
Member since 1980
Barrister and Solicitor, Brian Gray Law
Debodhonyaa Sengupta
"I've built lifelong friendships...AIPLA feels like a large and extended family."
Member since 2007
Counsel, Dentons
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