About Us

    Since 1894, we have advanced the development of intellectual property laws, and their fair and just administration. As the forum for rich perspectives and balanced insight on the full spectrum of IP law, the Section serves as the ABA voice—within the profession, before policymakers and with the public.

    Officers

    Mark Dickson

    Chair

    Mark Dickson

    George Washington Jordan III

    Chair-Elect

    George Washington Jordan III

    June M. Besek

    Vice-Chair

    June M. Besek

    Adriana Suringa Luedke

    Secretary

    Adriana Suringa Luedke

    Willard Jones II

    Financial Officer

    Willard Jones II

    Jonathan Hudis

    Revenue Officer

    Jonathan Hudis

    David Postolski

    CLE Officer

    David Postolski

    Kevin Greenleaf

    Membership Officer

    Kevin Greenleaf

    Steven E. Gillen

    Publications Officer

    Steven E. Gillen

    Scott F. Partridge

    Immediate Past Chair

    Scott F. Partridge

    Section Delegates to the ABA House of Delegates

    William L. LaFuze

    2018

    William L. LaFuze

    Susan Barbieri Montgomery

    2019

    Susan Barbieri Montgomery

    Joseph M. Potenza

    2020

    Joseph M. Potenza

    Council: For Term Ending 2019

    Scott Michael Alter

    Scott Michael Alter

    Janet Fries

    Janet Fries

    Barbara Joan Gislason

    Barbara Joan Gislason

    Heath W Hoglund

    Heath W Hoglund

    Council: For Term Ending 2020

    Elizabeth Chien-Hale

    Elizabeth Chien-Hale

    Sharon A. Israel

    Sharon A. Israel

    Chris Katopis

    Chris Katopis

    Christina Scelsi

    Christina Scelsi

    Council: For Term Ending 2021

    James R. Davis II

    James R. Davis II

    Jonathan R. Sick

    Jonathan R. Sick

    Joshua L. Simmons

    Joshua L. Simmons

    Francine D. Ward

    Francine D. Ward

    Council: For Term Ending 2022

    Chris Frangiosa

    Chris Frangiosa

    Thad Chaloemtiarana

    Thad Chaloemtiarana

    Steve Caltrider

    Steve Caltrider

    Mary Rasenberger

    Mary Rasenberger

    Young Lawyer Council Member for 2019

    Jameson Ma

    Jameson Ma

    Past Chairs

    • Robert A. Armitage (2011-2012)

    • Gordon T. Arnold (2008-2009)

    • Charles P. Baker (2001-2002)

    • Roger N. Coe (1997-1998)

    • Theodore H. Davis, Jr. (2015-2016)

    • Lisa A. Dunner (2014-2015)

    • Donald R. Dunner (1995-1996)

    • E. Anthony Figg (2005-2006)

    • Morton David Goldberg (1979-1980)

    • Jack C. Goldstein (1992-1993)

    • Marylee Jenkins (2010-2011)

    • William L. Keefauver (1977-1978)

    • John R. Kirk Jr. (1996-1997)

    • I. Fred Koenigsberg (1998-1999)

    • Pamela Banner Krupka (2007-2008)

    • William L. LaFuze (2004-2005)

    • Robert O. Lindefjeld (2013-2014)

    • William Marshall Lee (1986-1987)

    • Harry F. Manbeck Jr. (1989-1990)

    • Don W Martens (2009-2010)

    • Susan Barbieri Montgomery (2006-2007)

    • Scott Partridge (2017-18)

    • Joseph M. Potenza (2012-2013)

    • Joseph J. Previto (1988-1989)

    • Robert W. Sacoff (2003-2004)

    • Thomas F. Smegal Jr. (1990-1991)

    • Thomas E. Smith (1994-1995)

    • Donna P. Suchy (2016-2017)

    • John K. Uilkema (1987-1988)

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