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

    George Washington Jordan III

    Chair

    George Washington Jordan III

    June M. Besek

    Chair-Elect

    June M. Besek

    Kim Jessum

    Vice-Chair

    Kim Jessum

    Adriana Suringa Luedke

    Secretary

    Adriana Suringa Luedke

    Willard Jones II

    Financial Officer

    Willard Jones II

    Robert Lytle

    Financial Officer Elect

    Robert Lytle

    Susan McGahan

    Revenue Officer

    Susan McGahan

    Kevin Greenleaf

    Membership Officer

    Kevin Greenleaf

    David Postolski

    CLE Officer

    David Postolski

    Stephen E. Gillen

    Publications Officer

    Stephen E. Gillen

    Mark Kevin Dickson

    Immediate Past Chair

    Mark Kevin Dickson

    Section Delegates to the ABA House of Delegates

    Joseph M. Potenza

    2020

    Joseph M. Potenza

    William L. LaFuze

    2021

    William L. LaFuze

    Lisa Dunner

    2022

    Lisa Dunner

    Council: For Term Ending 2020

    Elizabeth Chien-Hale

    Elizabeth Chien-Hale

    Sharon A. Israel

    Sharon A. Israel

    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

    Council: For Term Ending 2023

    Richard B. Biagi

    Richard B. Biagi

    Diane Dunn McKay

    Diane Dunn McKay

    Donna Marie Meuth

    Donna Marie Meuth

    Anna J. Oakes

    Anna J. Oakes

    Young Lawyer Council Member for 2020

    Franklin Graves

    Franklin Graves

    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)

    • Mark Dickson (2018-2019)

    • 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)

    • 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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