This episode of Virtual Water Cooler Chat features Wesley White, a Litigation Partner at Orrick.  Wesley is a trial attorney who represents plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes patent disputes in district and administrative courts across the country. His experience resolving complex and strategic problems at the intersection of law, technology, and finance allows him to filter out noise, identify the issues that will resonate most with juries and judges at trial, and present those issues in a relatable manner that helps him secure favorable results for his clients both in and out of the courtroom.  Wesley has guided clients through all stages of litigation, including conducting pre-suit diligence, fact and expert, claim construction, evidentiary and dispositive motions, and post-trial. He has handled complex disputes across a diverse range of technology sectors, including computer hardware and software, networking devices, virtualization and cloud computing, antennas, encryption and compression technology, VOIP telephony, flash memory, e-commerce platforms, video/media streaming, web and mobile applications, life sciences, and medical and surgical devices.  Wesley’s achievements have earned him recognition as a Super Lawyers and Managing IP “Rising Star” in intellectual property disputes, and he was named to Lawdragon’s 2023 Inaugural 500 X Next Generation Rising Stars list. Prior to beginning his legal career, Wesley worked as an analyst for five years with Goldman Sachs.  Connect with Wesley on LinkedIn.   Today’s guest interviewer is Ethan Wo, a curious STEM student and civil engineering graduate from UC Irvine who is taking time to explore the IP space. After working in the construction industry, he is now working at VPG as a Litigation Assistant.  Connect with Ethan on LinkedIn.    Virtual Patent Gateway (VPG) reduces overhead costs by providing PTAB attorneys with on-demand and affordable paralegal support services. Virtual Patent Gateway Founder Ashley Cheung has a passion for supporting the next generation in the workplace and is committed to developing a growth mindset within VPG.    Learn more about VPG here    Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is posted for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. 

This episode of Virtual Water Cooler Chat features Monica Phillips, President of Spark Plug Labs, a coaching and consulting group, and the Director of Learning, Content and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) at ChIPs, where she developed and continues to run their year-long General Counsel Boot Camp to advance women to the highest levels of leadership.  With more than 20 years of experience leading strategic business teams, Monica Phillips supports leaders at all levels to create thriving and inclusive workplaces through elevating leadership, mindfulness, and emotional well-being. She is the founder of the Legal Academy on Equity and Inclusion and the Legal Leaders Community on Mental Health and Wellbeing, two initiatives that aim to educate, empower, and support legal professionals in creating more diverse, equitable, and healthy workplaces.   Additionally, Monica teaches yoga and meditation and is a founding coach at the Women's Impact Alliance, a global organization that provides coaching and leadership development to women social impact leaders. Connect with Monica on LinkedIn.    Virtual Patent Gateway (VPG) reduces overhead costs by providing PTAB attorneys with on-demand and affordable paralegal support services. Virtual Patent Gateway Founder Ashley Cheung has a passion for supporting the next generation in the workplace and is committed to developing a growth mindset within VPG.    Learn more about VPG here.   Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is posted for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. 

This episode of Virtual Water Cooler Chat features Braxton K. Davis, a prominent Associate General Counsel at Meta (formerly Facebook), where he is a member of the Patents, Licensing & Open Source Team. In this role, Braxton leverages his legal expertise to shape and protect innovations at one of the world’s leading technology companies.  Prior to joining Meta, Braxton was a key member of AT&T’s Intellectual Property Patent Development Team, evaluating incentive concepts and patent portfolios to identify strategic modernization opportunities. His journey in law continued as he advanced from Associate to Partner at Amin, Turocy & Watson, where he gained further recognition for his contributions to intellectual property law.  Dedicated to enhancing the patent profession, Braxton founded the Patent Institute of Training and the National Council on Patent Practicum (NCPP), a non-profit organization to improve quality and diversity in the field. Braxton is currently the Executive Director of NCPP focusing on the effort to debias the IP community. Additionally, Braxton is an entrepreneur, having developed Metric Mate, a tech startup featured on Shark Tank, where he applies his background in electrical engineering and physics to invent connected devices for strength training.  Braxton has earned accolades for his achievements, including recognition in the Georgia Institute of Technology and Georgia State University’s prestigious 40 under 40 awards. Ultimately, Braxton’s multifaceted career exemplifies his commitment to advancing technology, law, and diversity in the patent industry.  Email Braxton at bdavis@thencpp.org. Connect with Braxton on LinkedIn.   Today’s guest interviewer is Ethan Wo, a curious STEM student and civil engineering graduate from UC Irvine who is taking time to explore the IP space. After working in the construction industry, he is now working at VPG as a Litigation Assistant.  Connect with Ethan on LinkedIn.    Virtual Patent Gateway (VPG) reduces overhead costs by providing PTAB attorneys with on-demand and affordable paralegal support services. Virtual Patent Gateway Founder Ashley Cheung has a passion for supporting the next generation in the workplace and is committed to developing a growth mindset within VPG.    Learn more about VPG here.  Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is posted for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. 

This episode of Virtual Water Cooler Chat features Mark Green, a keynote speaker, author, strategic advisor and business & leadership growth coach to CEOs and executive teams worldwide.   With a Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington University (majoring in Psychology and minoring in Business Administration), Mark has been coaching business leaders for the past 22 years. He is driven by a relentless passion to liberate human potential and has addressed, coached and advised thousands of business leaders across a wide range of industries; he believes everyone can unlock more of their own potential and, in turn, help their people do the same – driving the business and personal success they envision both at home and in their careers.  Mark uses his integrity, direct style, and powerful intuition to accelerate team performance, decision-making, productivity, revenue, and profitability. His clients also report significantly lower stress, reduced time consumed by the business, and a vastly improved work-life balance.  Connect with Mark on LinkedIn.  Visit Mark’s website.   Buy Activators: A CEO's Guide to Clearer Thinking and Getting Things Done.    Virtual Patent Gateway (VPG) reduces overhead costs by providing PTAB attorneys with on-demand and affordable paralegal support services. Virtual Patent Gateway Founder Ashley Cheung has a passion for supporting the next generation in the workplace and is committed to developing a growth mindset within VPG.    Learn more about VPG here.  Legal Disclaimer: This video is posted for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. 

This episode of Virtual Water Cooler Chat features Tiffany Ishihara, a Senior Program Manager at Google specializing in patent prosecution, operations, and matter management.     Tiffany’s career spans over a decade in patent prosecution, with eight years dedicated to Google, starting in the San Francisco office and then moving to the New York office. Her expertise encompasses a wide range of initiatives, including program managing the inaugural launch of Google's Legal Summer Institute and launching Google's patent matter management system. She is currently focused on optimizing legal operations and advancing technological solutions in the patent space.  Connect with Tiffany on LinkedIn.    Today's guest interviewer is Ella Bump, a Litigation Assistant at VPG from Sacramento, California. She is currently studying Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Johns Hopkins University and plans to pursue a career in patent law. Ella is passionate about the intersection of technology and intellectual property and enjoys exploring the innovations that shape the future of law and science while engaging in discussion about ethical dilemmas in engineering.  Connect with Ella on LinkedIn.     Virtual Patent Gateway (VPG) reduces overhead costs by providing PTAB attorneys with on-demand and affordable paralegal support services. Virtual Patent Gateway Founder Ashley Cheung has a passion for supporting the next generation in the workplace and is committed to developing a growth mindset within VPG.    Learn more about VPG here.  Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is posted for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. 

This episode of Virtual Water Cooler Chat is a special collaboration featuring Dr. Rory Cooper, VPG Founder Ashley Cheung and guest interviewer Shirley Fung representing ADAPT.legal. This is a special collaboration between Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL) at the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt), VPG and ADAPT.legal.  National Medal Laureate Rory A. Cooper, PhD, PLY is the founding director of the HERL, a joint center of the University of Pitt and US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). He is also a VA Senior Research Career Scientist, and the FISA Foundation – Paralyzed Veterans of America Distinguished Professor at Pitt.   Cooper has authored or co-authored over 400 peer-reviewed journal publications and is the author of two books: "Rehabilitation Engineering Applied to Mobility and Manipulation” and “Wheelchair Selection and Configuration”, and co-editor of “An Introduction to Rehabilitation Engineering”, “Warrior Transition Leader: Medical Rehabilitation Handbook”, and the award-winning book “Care of the Combat Amputee”. With over 30 patents awarded or pending, Cooper is an elected member of the National Academy of Engineering and Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, as well as RESNA, IEEE, AIMBE and BMES.   In October 2023, he was awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation by President Biden, and was inducted into the 50th class of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. His students have won numerous awards and are leaders throughout the world.  Connect with Dr. Cooper on LinkedIn.     Ashley Cheung is the creator of Virtual Water Cooler Chat podcast and is the Principal & Founder of VPG.   Guest interviewer Shirley Fung is the Co-Founder and Patent Agent of Akona IP, bringing a wealth of experience to her role in legal operations. With a solid academic foundation, (holding both a bachelor’s and master's from MIT in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), Shirley has honed her expertise across various esteemed organizations, including big law in Boston, boutique IP firms in the Netherlands and in the US, and a global semiconductor leader.  As a seasoned patent agent, Fung adeptly navigates the complexities of patent law, drawing on her experiences as both outside counsel and in-house. This dual perspective enhances her effectiveness in client relationship management and firm operations. Shirley emphasizes the importance of understanding client needs—often anticipating them before they arise. Her commitment to delivering on promises, coupled with her creative problem-solving skills, allows her to balance the big picture with meticulous attention to detail, making her an invaluable leader in the IP boutique sector.  Connect with Shirley Fung on LinkedIn.    ADAPT.legal was founded in December 2021 when a community of friends from different companies came together to brainstorm ways to grow and support the IP profession.  Learn more about ADAPT.legal here.    Virtual Patent Gateway (VPG) reduces overhead costs by providing PTAB attorneys with on-demand and affordable paralegal support services. Virtual Patent Gateway Founder Ashley Cheung has a passion for supporting the next generation in the workplace and is committed to developing a growth mindset within VPG.    Learn more about VPG here.  Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is posted for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. 

This episode of Virtual Water Cooler Chat features Socheth McCutcheon, a privacy and technology lawyer.   Socheth is founder and President of the National Association of Cambodian American Lawyers, and lives in New Jersey with her husband and two kids.   Connect with Socheth on LinkedIn.    Virtual Patent Gateway (VPG) reduces overhead costs by providing PTAB attorneys with on-demand and affordable paralegal support services. Virtual Patent Gateway Founder Ashley Cheung has a passion for supporting the next generation in the workplace and is committed to developing a growth mindset within VPG.    Learn more about VPG here.  Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is posted for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. 

This episode of Virtual Water Cooler Chat is Dina Blikshteyn, a partner at Haynes and Boone, LLP.  Dina co-chairs the firm’s Artificial Intelligence Practice and specializes in patent prosecution, post-grant proceedings, and providing legal opinions on patent infringement and validity. With her extensive background in technology, Dina assists clients across a wide range of industries, including AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and telecommunications.  Dina is highly regarded for her insights into AI and machine learning and, prior to her legal career, she developed high-frequency trading systems for financial markets, giving her a unique perspective on the intersection of law, technology, and business.  Connect with Dina on LinkedIn.    The guest interviewer for this episode is Shenique Reid. Shenique is a dedicated case manager in the healthcare field, supporting clients with Medicaid and Medicare services. She also interns at Virtual Patent Gateway as a litigation and communication specialist, gaining exposure to legal processes. Shenique is a member of the Diversity Committee of the PTAB Bar Association and is passionate about equity and advocacy. With a strong commitment to learning and justice, she aspires to attend law school and become an attorney who fights for others.  Connect with Shenique on LinkedIn.    Virtual Patent Gateway (VPG) reduces overhead costs by providing PTAB attorneys with on-demand and affordable paralegal support services. Virtual Patent Gateway Founder Ashley Cheung has a passion for supporting the next generation in the workplace and is committed to developing a growth mindset within VPG.    Learn more about VPG here.  Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is posted for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. 

This episode of Virtual Water Cooler Chat features Kevin Jakel, Founder and CEO of Unified Patents, a company that deters non-practicing entities from monetizing patents in strategic technology areas.   Prior to founding Unified Patents, Kevin served as Intuit’s Head of IP Litigation. Kevin previously practiced as a patent litigator with Kaye Scholer LLP and Howrey LLP and advised clients on intellectual property strategy, litigation, and patent prosecution. Kevin began his career in IP as a patent examiner at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.   Kevin has a JD from George Washington University Law School and a BS in mechanical engineering from UCLA.  Connect with Kevin on LinkedIn.  Learn more about Unified Patents.    Virtual Patent Gateway (VPG) reduces overhead costs by providing PTAB attorneys with on-demand and affordable paralegal support services. Virtual Patent Gateway Founder Ashley Cheung has a passion for supporting the next generation in the workplace and is committed to developing a growth mindset within VPG.    Learn more about VPG here.  Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is posted for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. 

This episode of Virtual Water Cooler Chat Podcast features Kandis Gibson, an attorney in the Washington, D.C. office of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius. Kandis focuses her practice on Section 337 proceedings at the U.S. International Trade Commission. She has participated in over 50 Section 337 investigations involving unfair trade practices, including patent, trademark, and copyright infringement, and misappropriation of trade secrets. Kandis also has experience in complex civil litigation matters and has handled matters before U.S. District Courts and U.S. Agencies, including representing clients in enforcement issues related to Section 337 exclusion orders before the United States Customs and Border Protection.   Kandis is a graduate of Cornell University and Howard University School of Law. She is an active Cornell University alumna and serves on the President’s Council of Cornell Women. Kandis is the Immediate Past President of the Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia. During her term, the WBA focused on equipping women lawyers with the skills necessary to become the leaders of tomorrow. Kandis is a member of the American Bar Association, the International Trade Commission Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Intellectual Property Law Association. She serves on the Board of Trustees of I Dream Public Charter School in Washington, D.C. Connect with Kandis on LinkedIn.    Today’s guest interviewer is Sydney Ricks, who recently earned a Bachelor of Science in Statistics with a minor in Music from Virginia Tech. During her undergraduate studies, she spent two years with Virtual Patent Gateway, serving first as a Learning Engineer and later as a Data Analyst and Digital Media Strategist, while also assisting with litigation preparation. With a passion for learning and interdisciplinary work, she plans to explore roles at the intersection of data, creativity, and technology. Connect with Sydney on LinkedIn.   Virtual Patent Gateway (VPG) reduces overhead costs by providing PTAB attorneys with on-demand and affordable paralegal support services. Virtual Patent Gateway Founder Ashley Cheung has a passion for supporting the next generation in the workplace and is committed to developing a growth mindset within VPG. Learn more about VPG here.   Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is posted for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. 

Today’s Virtual Water Cooler Chat podcast episode features Dr. Wayne Zou. Dr. Zou is one of the founding Partner of Bayes PLLC, and has 15 years of experience in patent practice, including patent procurement, client counseling, patent portfolio management & transactions, post-grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and patent litigation in U.S. federal district courts and Section 337 investigations at the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).  Dr. Zou has developed and managed patent portfolios each including thousands of patents for multiple clients, and prepared and prosecuted thousands of patent applications in the electrical, software, Internet, electro-mechanical, medical device, and business methods fields, such as in the areas of semiconductor device and manufacturing, wireless communication, video coding, processor and circuit design, automobile, artificial intelligence, and display technology. He has also been actively involved in over twenty patent office post-grant proceedings, representing both patent owners and petitioners, and has also assisted in due diligence and opinion work on semiconductor device, manufacturing, and medical device-related patent matters. In addition, his extensive technical experience in the areas of semiconductors, microfabrication, MEMS, biosensors, microfluidics, telecommunications, and networking has allowed him to assist in patent litigation matters related to thin film transistors (TFTs), LCD panels, processors, biometric devices, and Internet services in federal district courts and ITC.  He has published 14 peer-reviewed journal articles; one of his journal papers related to biosensors and microfluidics was recognized with the IEEE Sensor Journal Best Paper Award in 2009.  Prior to founding Bayes PLLC, Dr. Zou practiced at both general practice law firms and IP boutique law firms, including Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox PLLC, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, and Dentons US LLP.  Connect with Dr. Zou on LinkedIn.    Virtual Patent Gateway (VPG) reduces overhead costs by providing PTAB attorneys with on-demand and affordable paralegal support services. Virtual Patent Gateway Founder Ashley Cheung has a passion for supporting the next generation in the workplace and is committed to developing a growth mindset within VPG.    Learn more about VPG here.  Legal Disclaimer: This postcast is posted for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. 

Today’s spotlight features Katherine Rubino, a seasoned IP Lawyer and Pharmacist. As a Partner at Wiggin & Dana, Katherine combines her expertise in legal writing, patent strategy, and corporate governance to drive innovation. With over six years as a licensed Patent Attorney, she has advised clients on complex intellectual property matters and regulatory compliance. Her career also includes roles as an IP Consultant at KAR Strategy and a Pharmacist at ACCRX, INC., where she developed customized pharmaceutical solutions for patients with rare and complex conditions.  Renowned for her intellectual acumen, Katherine has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Fox Business, and Nature Biotechnology for her contributions to legal and scientific advancements. She chairs the Chemistry and the Law Division of the American Chemical Society and actively supports the entrepreneurial ecosystem by providing pro-bono legal counsel through MIT Sandbox and the Oregon Bioscience Incubator. Katherine’s dedication to fostering innovation and her exceptional ability to bridge scientific and legal disciplines make her a leader in life sciences and intellectual property law.  Connect with Katherine on LinkedIn.    The guest interviewer for this episode is Shenique Reid. Shenique is a dedicated case manager in the healthcare field, supporting clients with Medicaid and Medicare services. She also interns at Virtual Patent Gateway as a litigation and communication specialist, gaining exposure to legal processes. Shenique is a member of the Diversity Committee of the PTAB Bar Association and is passionate about equity and advocacy. With a strong commitment to learning and justice, she aspires to attend law school and become an attorney who fights for others.  Connect with Shenique on LinkedIn.   Virtual Patent Gateway (VPG) reduces overhead costs by providing PTAB attorneys with on-demand and affordable paralegal support services. Virtual Patent Gateway Founder Ashley Cheung has a passion for supporting the next generation in the workplace and is committed to developing a growth mindset within VPG.    Learn more about VPG here.  Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is posted for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. 

This episode features Nick Groombridge, a founding partner of Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP, where he represents clients in their most crucial patent and trade secret cases.  Nick has been lead counsel in over 150 patent cases in federal district courts, has tried dozens of bench and jury trials, and has argued more than 30 cases in the Federal Circuit. He has litigated patents across a wide range of life-sciences and other technology areas, including pharmaceuticals, biologics, drug delivery systems, genetic analysis and medical devices, as well as software, semiconductors, wireless networking, consumer electronics, specialty chemicals, automotive parts, and financial services, and has been called an “incredibly good trial attorney who takes the time to master every detail of a case and dominates the courtroom with his knowledge of both the law and the facts.”   Nick is also an adjunct professor at NYU Law School and an active board member with several non-profit organizations.   Connect with Nick on LinkedIn.   Virtual Patent Gateway (VPG) reduces overhead costs by providing PTAB attorneys with on-demand and affordable paralegal support services. Virtual Patent Gateway Founder Ashley Cheung has a passion for supporting the next generation in the workplace and is committed to developing a growth mindset within VPG.    Learn more about VPG here.  Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is posted for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. 

This episode features Kevin McNish, managing member of the Maine law firm McNish, PLLC. Kevin represents clients in  inter partes reviews, post-grant reviews, ex parte reexaminations, and other proceedings in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. With first-chair experience spanning more than 90 IPRs and other post-grant proceedings, he has been repeatedly recognized as one of the most prolific and effective post-grant practitioners in the United States. He also maintains an active appellate practice at the Federal Circuit.   Outside of his practice, Kevin is a committed member of the PTAB Bar Association, where he serves as Chair of the Technology Committee and the District Court / International Trade Commission Desk Editor for the Association’s biweekly PTAB Roundup newsletter.  He also regularly speaks about practice before the PTAB and Federal Circuit and has spoken at national events hosted by the PTAB Bar Association and the Practising Law Institute (PLI).  Kevin's writing has been published in IAM and The Patent Lawyer, and he has been quoted in IAM, Law360, Bloomberg Law, and Legaltech News on topics such as practice before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, recent Federal Circuit decisions, and legal technology and practice management.  Connect with Kevin on LinkedIn.    Virtual Patent Gateway (VPG) reduces overhead costs by providing PTAB attorneys with on-demand and affordable paralegal support services. Virtual Patent Gateway Founder Ashley Cheung has a passion for supporting the next generation in the workplace and is committed to developing a growth mindset within VPG.    Learn more about VPG here.    Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is posted for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. 

This episode features Josepher Li, a partner at the Newport Beach, California-based IP litigation firm, Armond Wilson LLP. Josepher has a robust IP litigation practice spanning nationally in federal courts and before the U.S. Patent Office. An MIT-trained engineer, he has litigated patent, trade secret, and copyright cases involving all types of technologies. In 2024, Benchmark Litigation selected Josepher to its “40 & Under” list of top litigation attorneys.  Josepher’s practice has also included strategic patent procurement, including prosecuting patent applications through allowance before the U.S. Patent Office and managing patent portfolios. He leverages his background as a registered patent attorney to guide clients through complex patent matters both in and outside of court. Connect with Josepher on LinkedIn.   Our guest interview is Eli Chan, a third-year undergraduate Biology student at the University of Santa Barbara. Through working as a marketing and business development intern for the past two years at Murgitroyd and RWS, he has gained valuable skills in the communication, technology, and legal fields; having conversations with many experts in corporate and intellectual property law has given him a new passion to find a career in patent law. By studying biology, Eli is hoping that he will be able to apply his background to assist with patent ideas and better understand new inventions with biotech and pharma. Eli has been an ADAPT.legal mentee for the past year, enabling him to meet both in-house and outside counsel, and learn about the processes to enter the field and how to succeed. In his free time, Eli enjoys playing basketball, golfing, and reading sci-fi novels. Connect with Eli on LinkedIn.   Virtual Patent Gateway (VPG) reduces overhead costs by providing PTAB attorneys with on-demand and affordable paralegal support services. Virtual Patent Gateway Founder Ashley Cheung has a passion for supporting the next generation in the workplace and is committed to developing a growth mindset within VPG. Learn more about VPG here.   Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is posted for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. 

This episode features Phong Dinh, Assistant General Counsel at Microsoft, where he leads a patent team supporting Microsoft’s Cloud and AI businesses, including worldwide patent portfolio development, IP counseling, M&A transactions, IP licensing, open-source usage, and strategic partnerships for Microsoft.  He also leads the company’s Standard Essential Patent (SEP) strategies with internal and external stakeholders, including management of the company’s relationships with patent pools.    Prior to Microsoft, Phong practiced in Washington D.C. at Goodwin Procter, where he specialized in IP litigation, patent prosecution, and licensing.  Phong is is passionate about helping others to join the STEM communities and leads ADAPT.legal’s Communications Committee.  Outside of work, Phong is a loving father and a dog lover. He also enjoys hiking and photography.  Connect with Phong on LinkedIn.    Virtual Patent Gateway (VPG) reduces overhead costs by providing PTAB attorneys with on-demand and affordable paralegal support services. Virtual Patent Gateway Founder Ashley Cheung has a passion for supporting the next generation in the workplace and is committed to developing a growth mindset within VPG.    Learn more about VPG here.    Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is posted for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.

This episode of Virtual Water Cooler Chat Podcast features Dr. Sudipta Dasmohapatra. Senior Associate Dean of MBA Programs and Professor of the Practice in Business Analytics in the Marketing area at Georgetown's McDonough School of Business.   Dr. Dasmohapatra launched Georgetown’s Master's in Business Analytics program in 2021 and brings extensive expertise in data science, focusing on applications in marketing and healthcare. With over 10 years of consulting experience, she has worked with industry, government, and nonprofit organizations on complex analytics projects.   Prior to her position at Georgetown, Dr. Dasmohapatra was Director of MS in Statistical Science at Duke University and jointly worked as a faculty at the Fuqua School of Business, as well as spending over 10 years as a tenured faculty at NC State's Institute of Advanced Analytics. She previously served on the board of the Statistical and Mathematical Sciences Institute, championing diversity in mathematical sciences.  At Georgetown, she is working on several initiatives, including the most recent women's circle in the MBA program called "empowerHER".    Connect with Sudipta on LinkedIn.   Virtual Patent Gateway (VPG) reduces overhead costs by providing PTAB attorneys with on-demand and affordable paralegal support services. Virtual Patent Gateway Founder Ashley Cheung has a passion for supporting the next generation in the workplace and is committed to developing a growth mindset within VPG.    Learn more about VPG here.  Legal Disclaimer: This video is posted for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. 

This episode of Virtual Water Cooler Chat Podcast features Arthur Uratani, Director of Marketing and Outreach at Bookoff McAndrews, PLLC. Arthur spends his life doing what brings him joy. He relishes connection and promoting the people, things, and causes he takes an interest in. As a Marketing Director at the law firm of Bookoff McAndrews, he handles professional development coaching, branding, graphic design, presentations, pitches, events, digital media, social media, rankings and article submissions, and more. Besides his marketing work, Arthur is also a Sculpt Instructor and Coach, a Public Speaking Coach, and a current board member and former President of the Legal Marketing Association Mid-Atlantic Region.   For fun outside of work (which he does consider fun!), Arthur enjoys traveling. His favorite countries in the world are Japan and Switzerland. He is an environmentalist and promotes sustainable living and green policy and ideas in various forms.  Connect with Arthur on LinkedIn.  Virtual Patent Gateway (VPG) reduces overhead costs by providing PTAB attorneys with on-demand and affordable paralegal support services. Virtual Patent Gateway Founder Ashley Cheung has a passion for supporting the next generation in the workplace and is committed to developing a growth mindset within VPG.    Learn more about VPG here. 

This episode of Virtual Water Cooler Chat features Eva Kalivas-Krieger, Founder and Board Member of Empower Women That Rock (EWTR).   Eva is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary, Certified Plan Advisor Fiduciary through The National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA) and has been a financial advisor since 1990.   In 1999, Eva co-founded EPIC Retirement Services Consulting, which specialized in qualified retirement plans and was built around providing clients with excellence, principle, integrity and care (EPIC). Then, in 2014, Eva co-founded Global Retirement Partners (GRP), a hybrid RIA tailored for the specific needs of independent, retirement plan advisors. EPIC and GRP were acquired by HUB International Northeast, in 2019, with Eva staying on as Senior Vice President of Retirement and Private Wealth through 2024.   In 2024 Eva founded EWTR (www.womenrock.world), a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a robust network of female executives and fostering meaningful mentorships. She serves as a member of Alma Bank’s Board of Directors, is actively involved at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York City, and is a member of Leadership 100 (a non-profit organization whose mission is to advance the Orthodox Faith and the life-giving legacy of Hellenism in America), Women in Pensions, Beta Gamma Sigma, the Golden Key Honor Society, and the Hellenic American Women’s Council and the American Women of Greece.   Eva was named as one of The National Association of Plan Advisors top Defined Contribution (DC) Advisor Teams in 2024 and 2022, as well as being listed as one of their Top Women Advisors in the “Captains” category* every year between 2020 and 2024, acknowledging her contribution to the retirement industry and for bringing excellence to the profession every year.   Eva supports the Athletic Program at UC Davis and Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF). She is the author of the book I Get Knocked Down – A Woman’s Survival Guide to Business and Life, originally published in 2008 and currently available on Amazon.   Eva lives in New York with her husband, Bob, and their daughter, Nikolette.  Connect with Eva on LinkedIn.   Virtual Patent Gateway (VPG) reduces overhead costs by providing PTAB attorneys with on-demand and affordable paralegal support services. Virtual Patent Gateway Founder Ashley Cheung has a passion for supporting the next generation in the workplace and is committed to developing a growth mindset within VPG.    Learn more about VPG here. 

This episode features Jason Harrier, Founder and General Counsel of IP Copilot, an AI-driven idea management platform designed to identify and facilitate the sharing of the best ideas within organizations. His mission is to empower innovators by streamlining the process of idea discovery and collaboration.  Prior to joining IP Copilot, Jason was the Head of IP at Plaid, a pioneering fintech company that provides essential infrastructure for sharing financial information. In this role, he developed and implemented strategic IP initiatives that strengthened the company's IP position and was the legal lead for Plaid's AI initiatives, establishing its cross-functional AI Task Force and Enterprise AI Policy.   Before his tenure at Plaid, Jason served as Chief Patent Counsel at Capital One, where his team successfully built a robust patent program over four years, establishing the largest patent portfolio among financial institutions. His team not only enhanced Capital One's intellectual property strategy but also cultivated a culture of innovation within the organization, growing the inventor community from under 200 all-time inventors to over 1,500 active inventors.  An accomplished speaker, Jason frequently shares his insights on patent program growth, innovation discovery, inventor engagement and recognition, enterprise AI usage policies, and the emerging opportunities of AI in the IP profession. With a commitment to recognizing innovation and protecting valuable ideas, Jason continues to be a thought leader in the intersection of technology and intellectual property. Connect with Jason on LinkedIn.    Virtual Patent Gateway (VPG) reduces overhead costs by providing PTAB attorneys with on-demand and affordable paralegal support services. Virtual Patent Gateway Founder Ashley Cheung has a passion for supporting the next generation in the workplace and is committed to developing a growth mindset within VPG.    Learn more about VPG here.