Top Rated Intellectual Property Attorney in Troy, MI

Honors/Awards:

• Best Lawyers in America, Intellectual Property, Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America, 2021
• Selection to the 2020 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, 2020
• 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., 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

Special Licenses/Certifications:

• Michigan Law License, 2002
• Registered Patent Attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 1999
• Illinois Law License, 1998

Bar/Professional Activity:

• Michigan State Bar Public Outreach & Education Committee, 2020
• American Intellectual Property Law Association, 2020
• Oakland Bar Association, 2020

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.

Other Outstanding Achievements:

• Summitted Mt. Kilimanjaro, 2019

Educational Background:

• BA University of Minnesota, 1996
• BS Michigan Technological University, 1991