Overview - Women Leaders in IP Law

Showcasing Powerful Women in Intellectual Property

Join this critical annual summit where women in Intellectual Property come together to explore key industry trends, share strategies for career advancement, and foster meaningful connections through mentoring and networking. This premier event offers a unique opportunity to learn from and engage with both current and emerging leaders in the field. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this inspiring and empowering community of women shaping the future of IP law.

Conference Co-Chairs

Noreen Krall

Former Chief IP Counsel
Apple
Member Board of Directors
National Inventors Hall of Fame

Ceyda Maisami

Associate General Counsel, IP
HP

Vaishali Udupa

Former Commissioner for Patents
USPTO

Featured Speakers

Hon. Kathi Vidal

Former Under Secretary of Commerce for IP & Director
USPTO

Hon. Teresa Rea

Former Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for IP & Director
USPTO

Hon. Kathleen O’Malley

Of Counsel
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (ret.)

Gail Zarick

Former IP Counsel
IBM

Jennifer Chung

VP, Counsel
Simon & Schuster

Lisa Jakob

Executive Director, Intellectual Property
Merck

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Advisory Board

Gain exclusive insights from our esteemed Women Leaders in IP Law Summit advisory board—trailblazing professionals whose expertise and leadership have been instrumental in shaping this year’s comprehensive program on key industry developments, legal strategies, and career advancement in the IP field.

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Key Topics

What’s next for IP Under the New Administration

How a second Trump administration could impact patent law, the advancement of technology, and key legislative efforts such as the PREVAIL Act, PERA, and RESTORE

Advancing Women in IP

Developing actionable strategies for innovation and acceptance which will continue to drive meaningful change for women, in the areas of tech and IP

Impact of AI

How IP can help guide the use and development of AI responsibly and effectively

The Intersection of Data and IP

How organizations can safeguard their IP assets while complying with data privacy laws

CFIUS in Tech Exports and Licensing

The essential guide for every IP lawyer

Ensuring IP and Women in IP Have a Seat at the Table

How to demonstrate IP’s impact, gain leadership buy-in, and ensure that IP – and the role of women leaders – remain core considerations in business strategy

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Who You Will Meet

In-House Counsel

In-house counsel for Fortune 500 and cutting-edge companies, including Senior Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, Chief IP Counsel, Senior Counsel – Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks, in the following sectors:

Aviation and Aerospace
Biotechnology/ Pharmaceuticals
Chemicals
Consumer Goods
Defense and Space
Entertainment
Food Production
Health, Wellness and Fitness
Information Technology

Internet
Medical Devices
Music
Technology
Online Media
Renewables and Environment
Retail
Technology
Telecommunications

Law Firm Counsel

Law firm attorneys whose practice areas focus on Intellectual Property Law, including:

Patents
Trademarks
Copyrights
Trade Secrets

Past Participating Companies

Adobe
Aflac
Amazon
American Red Cross
Better Business Bureau (BBB)
Bloomberg Media

Heraeus
The Hershey Company
Lockheed Martin
NPR
Relativity Space
S&P Global

CLE Accreditation

Accreditation will be sought in those jurisdictions requested by the registrants which have continuing education requirements. This course is identified as no transitional for the purposes of CLE accreditation.

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“The conference had an amazing lineup of distinguished speakers, and the content was even more informative than I anticipated. ACI and the Women in IP Law Network knocked this Summit out of the park!”

—Counsel, IP Law, IBM Corporation

“The size and format made it very approachable, had a good mix of content, and allowed the opportunity to make deep connections as opposed to brief ones.”

—Associate, Wolf, Greenfield, & Sacks, P.C.