Women in IP Law
Leadership
Chair: Amy Schmid, Wenderoth, Lind & Ponack, Washington, DC
Vice Chair: Michelle Fabry, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions, Pennisula, OH
Board Liaison: Melissa Buss, 3M Corporation, St. Paul, MN
In This Section
- AIPPI-US
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Amicus
- Antitrust Law
- Biotechnology
- Chemical Practice
- Copyright Law
- Corporate Practice
- Diversity in IP Law
- Electronic and Computer Law
- Emerging Technologies
- AIPLA Fellows
- Food and Drug
- Harmonization
- Industrial Designs
- International and Foreign Law
- International Trade Commission
- IP Law Associations
- IP Practice in China
- IP Practice in Europe
- IP Practice in Israel
- IP Practice in Japan
- IP Practice in Latin America
- IP Practice in the Asia Pacific
- IP Transactions
- Law Practice Management
- Legislation
- Membership
- Mentoring
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- New Lawyers
- Online IP Enforcement & Anti-Counterfeiting Committee
- Online Programs
- Patent Agents
- Patent Cooperation Treaty Issues
- Patent Law
- Patent Litigation
- Patent Relations With the USPTO
- Privacy & Data Security
- Pro Bono
- Committee on the Profession
- Professional Programs
- PTAB Trial
- Public Appointments
- Standards and Open Source
- Trade Secret Law
- Trademark Law
- Trademark Litigation
- Trademark Treaties and International Law
- Trademark-Relations with the USPTO
- Women in IP Law
This Committee’s Mission is inspiring and empowering women in IP to reach their potential. The Women in IP Law Committee strives to be a leader in the awareness and understanding of women’s issues in IP.
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Key Initiatives
- We develop content to facilitate our members’ professional development and to maximize a truly balanced and inspired life. Most importantly, we are committed to creating a community of empowered, connected members that support and celebrate one another. The Women in IP Law Committee concentrates its activities in four focus areas: Retention and Advancement, Outreach, Personal and Professional Development, and Presence and Branding. Opportunities for committee involvement can be found on our AIPLA microsite.
How You Can Participate
Participation is open to all AIPLA members. Become an AIPLA member and login in and join the committee in your profile. Once you join, please visit the Online Community and begin engaging with your peers.