Education
George Mason University - Antonin Scalia Law School
J.D., cum laude, Intellectual Property Law Track 2003-01-01 - 2006-01-01Carnegie Mellon University
B.S., Computer Science, minor in Electrical & Computer Engineering 1994-08-01 - 1998-05-01Work Experience
Current
Hogan Lovells
2016-09-01 - 2020-08-01
Hogan Lovells
Steptoe LLP
2014-06-01 - 2016-08-01
Steptoe LLP
Morrison Foerster
2013-02-01 - 2013-12-01
Morrison Foerster
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
2010-02-01 - 2013-02-01
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Sughrue Mion PLLC
2006-08-01 - 2009-12-01
Sughrue Mion PLLC
Sughrue Mion PLLC
2005-01-01 - 2005-08-01
Sughrue Mion PLLC
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
2004-05-01 - 2004-07-01
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
U.S. Department of the Interior
2003-05-01 - 2004-02-01
U.S. Department of the Interior
Quark Software Inc.
2003-01-01 - 2003-03-01
Quark Software Inc.
Skills
Summary
I have an extensive background in computer science, software engineering, and digital electronics, as well as in patent prosecution and litigation. I also have substantial experience living and working directly with clients in Asia. I speak, read, and write Japanese with near-native fluency and am also conversant in Mandarin Chinese. Presently I am focusing on keeping up with the crypto space, recent developments in DeFi protocols, and considering various investment opportunities. For over 15 years I worked as an attorney focusing on patent litigation, licensing, opinions, and counseling, but also handled a variety of other aspects of intellectual property law and general litigation. Specialties: Cryptocurrencies and DeFi, Patent Law, Intellectual Property Law, Software Architecture & Development, Digital Electronics, Japanese Language, Chinese Language (Mandarin). Disclaimer: some of the content on this site, including testimonials or endorsements, may be considered attorney advertising under applicable state laws. Prior results do not constitute a guarantee or warranty of a similar outcome.