Title of the Event

8:45-9:00

Introduction and Welcome

Lateef Mtima and Esther H. Lim

9:00-12:00

Morning Program

9:00-10:00

Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Year In Review
Thomas L. Irving, Partner – Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
Douglas A. Rettew, Partner – Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
Ian C. Ballon, Shareholder – Greenberg Traurig, LLP

10:00-11:00

Remarks from the Bench
Moderator:
Donald R. Dunner, Partner – Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
Panelists:
Hon. Jimmie V. Reyna, Judge – United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Hon. Leonard P. Stark, Chief Judge – United States District Court for District of Delaware
Susan G. Braden, Former Chief Judge – United States Court of Federal Claims
Hon. David P. Shaw, Administrative Law Judge – United States International Trade Commission (invited)
Deanne E. Maynard, Appellate & Supreme Court Co-Chair – Morrison & Foerster LLP

11:00-11:15

Break

11:15-12:00

Corporations as Change Agents for Enhancing Diversity & Empowering Pro Bono
Moderator:
Jennifer M. Hayes, Partner – Sughrue Mion PLLC; Howard University School of Law, Class of 1994
Panelists:
Zara Roberts Gerald, General Counsel and Senior Vice President – NORAM at IDEMIA
Patrick McGlone, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer – Ullico Inc.
Carlos M. Tellez, Senior Intellectual Property Counsel – 3M
Ulysses Williams, Attorney – Brown and Michaels; formerly with IBM Corporation; Howard University School of Law, Class of 2016