Practice areas: Intellectual Property, Business & Corporate
Licensed in Michigan since: 2002
Education: University of Minnesota Law School
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2026 
Free Consultation Panagos Kennedy PLLC
3155 West Big Beaver Rd.Suite 119
Troy, MI 48084 Phone: 248-564-1343 Email: Linda D. Kennedy Visit website
Details 
I counsel executives about matters involving IP, business, and technology law. This includes negotiating terms and conditions of agreements, developing business practices to protect trade secrets, developing international trademark and patent strategies, assessing and mitigating risk, and managing litigation.
First Admitted: 1998, Michigan
Professional Webpage: https://www.paniplaw.com/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Past Chair of the Public Outreach & Education Committee, State Bar of Michigan, 2026
- Past Chair of Professional Development Committee, Oakland Bar Association, 2026
- American Intellectual Property Law Association member since 1998, 2026
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Michigan Law License, 2002
- Registered Patent Attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 1999
- Illinois Law License, 1998
Pro bono / Community Service
- 2020-present: Serving as Scoring Judge in High School Mock Trial competitions offered through the Michigan Center for Civic Education, including in regional tournaments in Oakland, Macomb and Washtenaw Counties. 2013-2020: Serving on Board of Trustees for Michigan Technological University, including as Chair of the Academic Affairs Committee.
Educational Background
- BA University of Minnesota, 1996
- BS Michigan Technological University, 1991
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- This article examines common intellectual property risk points faced by Michigan mobility and aerospace and defense companies, particularly where product development, workforce mobility, and collaborative programs intersect., Co-author, Intellectual Property Risk Mitigation in Michigan’s Mobility and Aerospace and Defense Industries, Michigan Business Law Journal, 2026
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Inducted into the Academy of the College of Science & Arts of Michigan Technological University, 2023
- Inducted in the Presidential Council of Alumnae of Michigan Technological University, 2023
- Summitted Mt. Kilimanjaro, 2019
Honors
- The Michigan Legal 250 recognizes the most influential attorneys across the state’s legal landscape. Each year, Michigan Lawyers Weekly spotlights leaders shaping the state’s legal profession across a number of practice areas., Michigan Legal 250, Michigan Lawyers Weekly, 2026
- The Michigan State Bar Foundation recognizes Michigan lawyers for their professional excellence and service to the community. The Fellows are an exclusive group of distinguished attorneys. Fellows embody the highest traditions of the legal profession, and their contributions support the important work of the Michigan State Bar Foundation., Fellow, Michigan State Bar Foundation, 2026
- Intellectual Property recognition from 2020-2026, Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers, 2026
- Selection to the 2020 - 2026 Michigan Super Lawyers list is an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 5% of attorneys in Michigan receive this distinction., Michigan Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2026
- Recognition for demonstrating leadership and mentorship, and displaying a dedication not just to the legal community, but to the community at large., Leaders in the Law, Michigan Lawyers Weekly, 2024
- Twenty-four lawyers were selected as "Go To" Intellectual Property Lawyers in Michigan, Go To Lawyer for Intellectual Property, Michigan Lawyers Weekly, 2022
- Only a single lawyer in a specific practice area and location is honored with a Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" designation, Lawyer of the Year for Litigation - Patent (Troy, Michigan), Best Lawyers in America, 2022
- This award recognizes women who have a commitment to excellence in the practice of law, are inspiring and accomplished leaders, serve as mentors to others, and contribute significant time and effort to volunteerism and/or pro bono initiatives., Influential Women in the Law, Michigan Lawyers Weekly, 2020
- Recognized with 21 other women lawyers for achievement in the field., Notable Women in Law, Crain's Detroit Business, 2019
Industry Groups
- Aerospace & Defense
- Mobility
Office location for Linda D. Kennedy
3155 West Big Beaver Rd.
Suite 119
Troy, MI 48084
Selections
7 Years Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2026