Intellectual Property Program
The Intellectual Property Alumni Advisory Board is comprised of alumni from across the country who have distinguished themselves in the areas of intellectual property including patent law, trademark law, trade secret law, and communication law. The board works with faculty to help inform curriculum and with students to enhance educational and employment opportunities.
Members
- Anne E. Aikman-Scalese, JD'78
Waterfall, Economidis, Caldwell, Hanshaw and Villamana P. C.
Tucson, Ariz.
- Erica Andersen
Covington & Burling LLP
Washington
- Lisa M. Arent, JD'92
Associate
Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C.
Milwaukee, Wis.
- Michael H. Baniak, JD'80
Partner
McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff
Chicago, Ill.
- Spiro Bereveskos, JD'81
Partner-Patent Attorney At Law
Woodard Emhardt Moriarty McNett & Henry LLP
Indianapolis, Ind.
- Christopher A. Bloom, JD'75
Partner
K & L Gates LLP
Chicago, Ill.
- John P. Breen, JD'93
Of Counsel
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Charlottesville, Va.
- Steven C. Bruess, JD'89
Partner
Merchant & Gould PC
Minneapolis, Minn.
- Davina L. Childs, JD'93
Vulcan Inc.
Seattle, Wash.
- Jason P. Cooper, JD'92
Law Partner
Alston & Bird LLP
Charlotte, N.C.
- James P. Doyle, Jr., JD'94
Partner
Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider, LLP
New York, N.Y.
- William B. Edge, JD'98
Director
Legal Affairs
Discovery Communications, Inc.
Silver Spring, Md
- Bruce C. Haas, JD'83
Law Partner
Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto
New York, N.Y.
- Mark A. Hagedorn, JD'98
Intellectual Property Attorney
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Chicago, Ill.
- Scott R. Hansen, JD'92
Partner
Fulwider Patton Lee & Utecht LLP
Los Angeles, Calif
- Herbert D. Hart, III, JD'77
Shareholder
McAndrews, Held & Malloy
Chicago, Ill.
- Darrick J. Hooker, JD'00
Partner
Jenner & Block
Chicago, Ill.
- David E. Jefferies, JD'98
Attorney Intellectual Property
Wood Herron and Evans LLP
Cincinnati, OH
- Manotti L. Jenkins, JD'96
Partner
Intellectual Property Law Department
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Chicago, Ill.
- James L. Katz, JD'98
Shareholder
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, PC
Chicago, Ill.
- Allison Kerndt
Covington & Burling LLP
Washington
- Robert S. Meitus, JD'00
Partner
Meitus Gelbert Rose LLP
Indianapolis, Ind.
- Suzanne Michel
Assistant Director for Policy and Coordination
Federal Trade Commission
Washington
- Edward F. O'Connor, JD'69
Partner
The Eclipse Group LLP
Irvine, Calif
- Joseph J. Pophal, JD'92
Legal Department
Parker-Hannifin Corporation
Cleveland, OH
- Jill T. Powlick, JD'95
Of Counsel
Idaho Technology, Inc.
Salt Lake City, UT.
- David A. Rammelt, JD'90
Partner
K&L Gates LLP
Chicago, Ill.
- Patrick W. Rasche, JD'93
Partner
Armstrong Teasdale LLP
Saint Louis, Mo.
- Deanna Reichel
Fish and Richardson
Minneapolis, Minn.
- Jeffrey K. Riffer, JD'78
Law Partner
Jeffer Mangels Butler & Marmaro LLP
Los Angeles, Calif
- David A. Rose, JD'70
President
Conley Rose PC
Houston, TX
- Andrea Sellers
Partner
Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP
Kansas City, Mo.
- Steven P. Smith, JD'00
In-House Counsel
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
Johnston, IA.
- Christian C. Taylor, JD'94
Partner
Kirkland & Ellis
San Francisco, Calif
- Michael E. Uslan, JD'76
President, Movie/TV Producer-Writer
Branded Entertainment
Cedar Grove, N.J.
- Pete R. Yonkman, JD'98
President
Cook Urological Incorporated
Spencer, Ind.
- Hongsun Yoon, JD'02
Associate
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Indianapolis, Ind.
37 members.