- Practice coordinating partner, Troutman Pepper Locke
- Member, Rights of Publicity Committee, INTA
- Board of Visitors, Emory University
- Past member, Board of Governors, State Bar of Georgia
- Member, Access to Justice Committee, State Bar of Georgia
- Past trademark chair and past section chair, Intellectual Property Section, State Bar of Georgia
- Chair, Chief Justice Robert Benham Award for Community Service
- Secretary, Georgia Intellectual Property Alliance
- Board member, Gateway Center
- Board of Directors, Georgia Lawyers for the Arts
- Board of Advisors, Children’s Museum of Atlanta
- Secretary, United States Intellectual Property Alliance
- Member, Atlanta IP Inn of Court
- President (2018-2019), Board of Trustees Executive Committee (2016-present), class member (2008), Leadership Atlanta
Education
- Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D., 1991
- Davidson College, B.A., 1987
Bar Admissions
- Georgia
- Connecticut
- Moderator, “Marketing and Advertising for Intellectual Property Attorneys,” INTA Annual Meeting, May 2025.
- Moderator, “Intellectual Property, Sports and Entertainment Law Update,” North American Law Summit, November 2024.
- Moderator, “Ad-Ventures in Advertising Law and Issues: Navigating the Wild World of Marketing and Promotions,” Georgia Intellectual Property Alliance 19th Annual Corporate IP Institute, October 2024.
- Speaker, “Sublicenses and Unintended Sublicenses in Social Media,” Strafford Webinars, July 2, 2024.
- Speaker, “Elevating Sports Sponsorships in the Digital Age,” Federal Bar Association, Reshaping Endorsements and Sponsorships of Athletes, Teams, and Naming Rights for Venues and Tournaments: The Impact of the Digital Age on Sports Sponsorship Contracts Seminar, April 19, 2024.
- Moderator, “Intellectual Property, Sports and Entertainment Law Update,” North America Law Summit, November 2023.
- Speaker, Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta Podcast “Can I Copyright My Nonprofit’s Website,” November 2023.
- Speaker, “Navigating the IP Landscape: Intellectual Property Issues, Strategies, and Management for In-House Counsel,” Troutman Pepper Webinar, October 25, 2023.
- Moderator, “Everything, Everywhere, All at Once: Trademark and Copyright Law Updates on AI, NFT’s and the Metaverse,” 19th Annual Intellectual Property Springposium, April 2023.
- Speaker, “Concerns for the Digital Age,” Troutman Pepper CLE Webinar, April 2023.
- Panelist, “IP Issues That Arise in Employment Relationships Worldwide,” Lex Mundi, March 2023.
- Moderator, “Intellectual Property, Sports and Entertainment Law Update,” North America Law Summit, November 2022.
- Moderator, “Fairly Used or Fairly Abused: The Conundrum of Fair Use in Trademark and Copyright Law,” Georgia Intellectual Property Alliance 17th Annual Corporate IP Institute, October 2022.
- Moderator, “Best Practices for Trademark Prosecution and Portfolios,” Georgia Intellectual Property Alliance, October 2022.
- Presenter, “Trademarks for Small Businesses,” United State Patent and Trademark Office/INTA, May 2022.
- Panelist, “When the CEO Calls,” Troutman Pepper CLE Webinar, February 2022.
- Moderator, “Intellectual Property, Sports and Entertainment Law Update,” North American Law Summit, November 2021.
- Moderator, “When the CEO Calls: IP Tips for In-House Counsel,” Georgia Intellectual Property Alliance, October 2021.
- Speaker, “Sublicenses and Unintended Sublicenses in Social Media,” Strafford Publications, Inc., March 2021.
- Moderator, “Entertainment, Arts & Sports IP Roundtable,” Georgia Intellectual Property Alliance, February 2021.
- Speaker, “Embed, or Not to Embed, That Is the Question,” Celesq CLE, January 2021.
- Speaker, “A Map for MAP: A Webinar Guide to Retailer Pricing Policies,” Sports and Fitness Industry Association, July 2018.
- Speaker, “AIPLA 2018 Spring Meeting: Trademark Year in Review,” May 2018.
- Speaker and Moderator, “SFIA Business Risk Summit: Advertising and Sports Products,” April 2018.
- Speaker, “IP for Women-Owned Businesses,” Greater Women’s Business Counsel POP Conference, August 2017.
- Speaker, “Protecting IP Rights in the Sports and Entertainment Industries,” Strafford Seminars, June 2017.
- Moderator, “Trademark Insights From In-House Counsel,” State Bar of Georgia, April 2017.
- Speaker, Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) 2016 Litigation, Regulatory & Risk Management Summit, February 2016.
- Speaker, ABA North American Law Summit on Entertainment, Sports and IP, November 2014, November 2015, November 2016, November 2017.
- Speaker, “Introduction to IP Law,” Law Review CLE, May 2013.
- Speaker, “Recent Developments in Intellectual Property Law Every Business Lawyer Needs to Know,” The Best of CLE, The Seminar Group, 2012, 2013, 2015.
- Speaker, “Introduction to Copyright, Trademark and Other IP Law,” Law Review CLE, March 2012.
- Moderator, “Sweepstakes and Promotions for the Trademark Attorney,” INTA Annual Meeting, May 2012, May 2015, May 2016, May 2017.
- Speaker, “Patent, Trademark Copyright Update,” The Best of CLE, The Seminar Group, November 2011.
- Speaker, “2011 Trademark Update,” Intellectual Property Institute, Sponsored by ICLE in Georgia, November 2011.
- Speaker, “Sweepstakes, Contest and Promotions,” American Conference Institute, September 2011.
- Moderator, “Trademark Protection for Athletes and Celebrities,” INTA Annual Meeting, May 2011.
- Speaker, “What IP Attorneys Need to Know About Online Advertising: Avoiding Liabilities & Protecting Brands,” ExecSense Webinars, May 2011.
- Speaker, “Trademark Update,” Springposium, Georgia State University and Atlanta Bar Association, May 2011.
- Speaker, “Intellectual Property Protection for Musicians, Athletes and Actors,” Intellectual Property Institute, Sponsored by ICLE in Georgia, November 2010.
- Moderator, “Trademark Protection in the Realm of Books, Movies and Other Media,” INTA Annual Meeting, May 2010.
- Speaker, “The Intersection Between Marketing and Lawyer: Deal Maker or Deal Breaker,” State Bar of Georgia Sports and Entertainment Law Section, April 2010.
- Speaker, “Emerging Trademark Threats With Social Media,” BrightTALK Webinars, January 2010.
- Speaker, “The Instant Impact of Apple, Inc. v. Psystor,” ExecSense Webinars, November 2009.
- Speaker, “Understanding the Instant Impact of Cincom Systems v. Novelis, Inc.,” ExecSense Webinars, October 2009.
- Speaker, “Fraud Issues in Prosecution, TTAB Proceedings and Litigation,” Intellectual Property Institute, Sponsored by ICLE in Georgia, November 2009.
- Speaker, “Instant Impact – Understanding Facebook’s Username Cybersquatting Risks to Your Client,” ExecSense Webinars, June 2009.
- Roundtable moderator, “Security Interests in Intellectual Property,” INTA Annual Meeting, May 2009, May 2005.
- Speaker, “Recent Developments in Sports-Related Litigation,” State Bar of Georgia Entertainment and Sports Law Section, December 2008.
- Speaker, “Protecting the Intellectual Property of Athletes and Celebrities,” Intellectual Property Law Institute, Sponsored by ICLE in Georgia, November 2008.
- Speaker, “Domain Names, Cybersquatting and Protecting Your Brands on the Internet,” Georgia State University, October 2008.
- Panelist, “The Next Frontier in Due Diligence: Changing Importance of IP in M&A,” Intellectual Property Law Institute, Sponsored by ICLE in Georgia, November 2007.
- Moderator, “Managing Employee IP Legal Issues,” Corporate Intellectual Property Institute, Georgia State University, October 2007.
- Speaker, “Intellectual Property for the Entrepreneur,” Georgia State University, March 2006.
- Co-chair and speaker, “Management of Technology in the Workplace,” The Seminar Group, January 2006, August 2006.
- Speaker, “The Top Trademark Decisions of 2004,” Minnesota State Bar Association, March 2005.
- Speaker, “Trademark Law Update,” Georgia Springposium, April 2005, April 2006.
- Panelist, “Sports Marketing: Endorsements, Sponsorships and Merchandising,” Hot Topics and Trends in Sports Licensing, Sponsorships, and Athletic Endorsements, State Bar of Georgia Entertainment and Sports Law Section, April 2005.
- Speaker, “Effective Corporate IP Programs,” Law Seminars International, December 2004, November 2005.
- Speaker, “Trademark Law for the Entertainment Lawyer,” Entertainment Law Institute, Sponsored by ICLE in Georgia, November 2004.
- Speaker, “Trademark Portfolio – Acquisition and Protection Workshop,” Law Seminars International, July 2004.
- Chair, “Understanding Basic Trademark Law,” Practicing Law Institute, October 2003.
- Speaker, “Recent Developments in Trademark Law,” State Bar of Georgia Mid-year Meeting, January 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006.
- Speaker, “Understanding Trademarks in Georgia,” Lorman Education Services, May 2001.
- Speaker, “The Legal Nexus Between Sports & Entertainment Issues,” State Bar of Georgia Entertainment Law Section, April 2001, March 2003.
- Speaker, “Internet E-Commerce & Computer Law,” Cincinnati Bar Association, May 2001.
- Speaker, “Intellectual Property Litigation,” Sponsored by Law Seminars International, April 2001.
- Speaker, “Recent Developments in Trademark Law,” Intellectual Property Institute, Sponsored by ICLE in Georgia, November 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006.
- Speaker, “Current Issues in IP Licensing,” Intellectual Property Institute, Sponsored by ICLE in Georgia, October 1997.
- Panelist and speaker, “Entertainment Law for the Next Millennium: Legal Issues in New Technology,” Sponsored by ICLE in Georgia, April 1997.
- Speaker, “Doing Business in the Pacific Rim,” Intellectual Property Issues, Sponsored by ICLE in Georgia, July 1992.
- Co-author, “Beware of Scam Notices Targeting Trademark Applicants,” Troutman Pepper Locke, June 16, 2025.
- Co-author, “Marvel, DC Super Hero Trademark Loss Shows Danger of the Generic,” Bloomberg Law, October 31, 2024.
- Co-author, “How AI Cos. Can Cope With Shifting Copyright Landscape,” Law360, May 28, 2024.
- Podcast, “Copyright and Fair Use in the Context of AI,” LearnFormula, April 2024.
- Co-author, “SCOTUS to Consider Extent of the Lanham Act’s Extraterritorial Reach,” Troutman Pepper, November 18, 2022.
- Co-author, “Copyright Claims Board: A New Stage for Copyright Infringement Claims,” Troutman Pepper, November 9, 2022.
- Co-author, “Legal Ink: An Overview of Copyright Law and Tattoos,” Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice, December 11, 2021.
- Co-author, “Crocs Rock: Using the ITC to Stop Trademark Infringers,” Bloomberg Law, August 16, 2021.
- Co-author, “Trademark Offices Implement New Post-Brexit EU and UK Policies for EU Trademarks,” Troutman Pepper, January 7, 2021.
- Co-author, “To Embed, or Not to Embed, That Is the Question,” Law.com, November 23, 2020.
- Co-author, “To Embed, or Not to Embed, That Is the Question,” The Intellectual Property Strategist, November 2020.
- Co-author, “Does a Waiver From Veruca Salt’s Father Save the Chocolate Factory? The Legal Enforceability of Waivers,” ACC Docket Magazine, July 2012.
- Author, “Preparing a Client When Dealing With Domain Name and Internet 2.0 Type Disputes,” Reed Seminars, 2009.
- Author, “Managing Advertising & Marketing Legal Issues,” Aspatore Books, 2008.
- Author, “Protecting Big Ideas,” Buckhead Home & Life Magazine, Fall 2008.
- Author, “Getting to Know the Client,” Advertising and Marketing Law: Client Strategies, Aspatore Books, 2007.
- Author, “Orange Flavor Is No Trademark,” The National Law Journal, April 23, 2007.
- Author, “Builder Beware: How to Avoid Blueprint and Building Design Lawsuits,” Construction Business Owner Magazine, August 2006.
- Quoted, “Will 9th Circ. Take ‘Rare’ Step Of Nixing Kat Von D’s IP Win?,” Law360, July 24, 2025.
- Quoted, “Perplexity Trademark Case Tests Confusion Analysis in AI Era,” Bloomberg Law, June 24, 2025.
- Quoted, “Dewberry Ruling May Lead To More Defendants in TM Fights,” Law360, February 26, 2025.
- Quoted, “How OpenAI Is Looking to Beat the Growing Pool of Copyright Cases,” The Fashion Law, July 23, 2024.
- Quoted, “Justices Will Weigh Liability of Corporate Affiliates in TM Row,” Law360, June 24, 2024.
- Quoted, “Scarlett Johansson vs. OpenAI: Legal Weighs in on Right of Publicity Claims, ‘Sultry Female Voices’,” Legaltech News, May 23, 2024.
- Quoted, “High Court Leaves Discovery Rule Question for Another Day,” Law360, May 9, 2024.
- Quoted, “Copyright & Trademark Policy to Watch in 2024,” Law360, January 1, 2024.
- Quoted, “The Biggest Trademark Rulings of 2023,” Law360, December 15, 2023.
- Quoted, “Troutman Pepper Hosts Event Honoring Youth Sports Coaches,” Law.com, January 24, 2023.
- Quoted, “6 Months of Vidal Prove She’s Not Playing Around at USPTO,” Law360, October 14, 2022.
- Quoted, “Luka Doncic Bid to Get Trademark Back From Mom a Legal Jump Ball,” Bloomberg Law, September 19, 2022.
- Quoted, “Cleveland Team Is Sued Over Guardians Name Change by Roller Derby Team,” Reuters, October 27, 2021.
- Quoted, “Sublicensing Terms Must Strike Right Balance Between University Rights and Licensee Needs,” Tech Transfer Tactics, September 15, 2021.
- Quoted, “Jack Daniel’s Seeks to Take Dog Toys Battle to Supreme Court,” IP Law News, November 20, 2020.
- Quoted, “Gorilla Glue Faces Packaging Trial After 11th Cir. Revival,” IP Law News, October 21, 2020.
- Interviewed, “Content Rights Issues in Company Communications: When Your CEO Calls at the Last Minute,” Association of Corporate Patent Counsel (ACPC) Micro Bulletin, August 12, 2020.
- Quoted, “Social Media Eyes Embeds as Courts Mull Copyright Limits,” Bloomberg Law, July 2, 2020.