Industry focus
How I represent clients at Schwabe
I have a strong passion for the technology and retail industries, with a primary professional focus on intellectual property (IP) work. I am committed to my clients and helping them find creative solutions to complex problems, all while holding a deep understanding for protecting their brand.
Before joining Schwabe I completed a year-long fellowship program at Nike, where I supported various teams, including Consumer Marketplace, Sports Marketing, Brand Marketing, Consumer Digital, and Intellectual Property legal teams.
Experience
- Drafted and reviewed legal agreements, including IP licensing, settlement, independent contractor, software licensing, and NDAs
- Conducted trademark clearance searches for brands in the consumer, manufacturing, and retail industry
- Assisted in the trademark registration process for several companies by drafting office action responses for trademark refusals
- Drafted a joint venture agreement for an educational nonprofit
- Helped brands with enforcement of trademarks by investigating trademark infringement and drafting cease-and-desist letters
- Drafted and revised privacy policies to ensure compliance with applicable data privacy rules and regulations in the quickly evolving data privacy landscape
- Advised clients on best practices for advertising campaigns and promotions while aligning with business realities and tracking legal developments
Education
- Howard University, School of Law, Juris Doctor degree (2022)
- Howard University, Bachelor of Arts, Legal Communications (2017)
Admissions
- Oregon State Courts
- U.S. Court of Appeals - District of Columbia
Services
Community Activities
- Mentor for Aspiring and Current Law Students (2022-present)
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Social Action Chair (2023-Present)
- Virginia Mack-Ray/Lewis Gambrell Scholarship Fund, Organizer (2010-present)
- Ridge Road Titans Cheer Team, Assistant Coach (2019-2022)
Outside Interests
In my free time, I make fun balloon garlands for my family and friends!
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