ChIPs Network

NY ChIPsters!: Curious about what artificial intelligence is and isn't, can and can't do? Burned out by generative AI hype? Seeking real talk with actual practitioners about the promise and risks of AI?  Bring your questions to the beautiful and historic Law Library on the 25th floor of the Thurgood Marshall Courthouse on November 7th, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Eastern, for a candid conversation with nationally renowned leaders at the razor edges of law and technology. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gzUXGjF8

We have two ways to connect and be forces for good with ChIPs this Wednesday! Join ChIPs Carolinas for a webinar on Human Trafficking Awareness, featuring Moore & Van Allen Attorney and expert advocate Sarah Byrne. You will learn what modern day slavery looks like and what we can do make a difference. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/grz7Gk6y And join ChIPs HQ for our webinar in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. During this one-hour program:  -Learn what it takes to develop an organization that offers good jobs for all.  -Identify strategies you can start to implement to create thriving, inclusive communities.  -Develop systems and policies to support all employees in their success.  -Launch an affinity group to enhance your efforts.   RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gKxnJagK

Knobbe Martens was pleased to sponsor the ChIPs Network Global Summit 2024 – one of the nation’s leading gatherings of women in tech, law and policy – in Washington D.C. last week.   Partners Maria V. Stout, Christie Matthaei, and Melanie Seelig attended the conference where Mallun Yen, Founder and CEO of Operator Collective 🔆, interviewed U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson for an enlightening and inspiring conversation.   Pictured with Maria, Christie, and Melanie are Alice Garber (Chief Counsel of Contracts and IP) of Blue Origin and Rose James (Global Senior Director of IP) of Expedia Group. We were also delighted to be joined at the conference with Christina MacDonald, (Director, Global Business Solutions and Corporate Compliance Legal) at TikTok, Brigette Chaput and Kristi Spicer (both Senior Corporate Counsel of IP) at Amazon, and Becton Dickenson attorneys Rui Jacques, Ph.D., J.D. (Senior Counsel, IP), Joanne Volosky (Senior Manager, IP), and Jeanne P. Lukasavage (Associate General Counsel, IP).   To learn more about the ChIPs Global Summit, visit: https://lnkd.in/g_HTWuiw   #KnobbeMartens #IPLaw #chipsglobalsummit

ChIPs Network turns 20 next year! While I am sure the Anniversary Global Summit will be amazing, this year will be hard to beat!!! The Global Summit always offers a room filled with amazing, impressive women that inspire me with their successes and their lessons learned. The program was jam-packed with panels of speakers addressing legal substance and advice about personal and career development. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson spoke and my favorite takeaway is that she sings in her audiobook. Kara Swisher was an incredibly entertaining interview. She spoke a bit about the lost women of tech who have not gotten credit for their contributions. I hope someday she writes a book about that. Congratulations to the whole ChIPs team and our Global Summit committee! Laurie Charrington Vanessa Bailey Natalie Alfaro Gonzales Monica Phillips Joan Toth Virginia (Rollet) Moore. Congratulations also to Katherine Minarik for all your work chairing the ChIPs board! And I loved catching up with old friends and meeting some new ones. Amanda Antons, Ph.D. Milena Sukovic Jennifer Embry Jennifer Kurcz Abby Parsons

At the heart of events like the #ChIPsGlobalSummit lies a powerful truth: they serve as incubators for the future. These gatherings aren’t just about celebrating the achievements of today’s women leaders; they’re about paving the way for those who will follow. We were thrilled to offer our clients more than just a reception. Our special evening at #MeanGirlstheMusical at the National Theatre, complete with a private space at The Henri for conversation and cocktails before the show, provided a unique setting for meaningful interactions and a memorable experience. Additionally, we were proud to sponsor #KaraSwisher's book, #BurnBook, which were donated to the conference attendees. Congratulations to the ChIPs Network for providing fertile ground for networking, mentorship, and collaboration. Until next year, keep sharing, keep connecting, and keep championing #womenleadership in #IntellectualProperty. To learn more about how women leadership at DLA Piper are "Shaping the Future of DLA Piper and Patent Litigation", check out these videos: http://spr.ly/6046SEcA6 #DLAPiper #Mentorship #Collaboration #WomenInIP #WomenLeadership #FutureLeaders #Empowerment #Innovation #Inspiration

Last week, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce Gina Raimondo and Kathi Vidal, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property were inducted into the ChIPs Hall of Fame for their work to advance women in innovation. Learn more about their work below, with a special message from Senator Christopher Coons. https://lnkd.in/guMZkxpd

We proudly sponsored the 2024 ChIPs Network Global Summit held in Washington, D.C., this month. This empowering tech and IP law event brought together hundreds of women from law firms, corporations, government and academia for three days of programming and activities that inspire, connect and advance women in technology, law and policy. Partners Dale Cendali, Nicola Dagg and Sharre Lotfollahi participated in an insightful “Hot Topics in IP Law” panel alongside Taylor Ludlam of Lenovo and Komal P. of Delta Air Lines. We also hosted a brunch reception and dinner as part of the Summit. Thank you to all the attendees and our Kirkland panelists for making these events truly exceptional! Ashley Cade, patricia carson, Shanti Sadtler Conway, Daisy Darvall, Emma Flett, Jeannie Heffernan, Abby Lauer Litow, Mary Mazzello, Abbey (Gauger) Quigley, Claudia Ray, Lauren Schweitzer, Diana Torres, Jeanna Wacker

Barnes & Thornburg is proud to have sponsored the ChIPs Network Global Summit for the third consecutive year. It’s an honor to support this event and its mission to "Be a Force for Good." Our IP team had a fantastic time connecting with colleagues and contacts from around the globe and looks forward to more opportunities to collaborate, share, and learn! From left to right: Christine McCarthy, Deborah Pollack-Milgate, Sarah Harrell, Amy Fix, Angela B. Freeman (she/her/hers), Renee Danega, and Tina Dorr.

Thank you again to the ChIPs Network for a wonderful Global Summit in DC, and in particular to Vanessa Bailey for including me in a panel to discuss how important it is for individuals and companies to advocate for policies that support and promote innovation.