125 Member Spotlight
We asked our members, What does AIPLA mean to you?
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
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