Industry focus
How I represent clients at Schwabe
I am an intellectual property (IP) and brand attorney dedicated to helping retail and technology companies protect, manage, and grow their brands. My work covers the full spectrum of brand protection and compliance, ensuring advertising, marketing, promotional materials, and websites meet legal standards; drafting and reviewing privacy policies; and resolving domain name infringement issues.
For retail clients, I help safeguard product names, logos, influencer collaborations, and sponsorship agreements. In the technology space, I draft and negotiate software licensing agreements that protect innovations while building strategic partnerships.
Before joining Schwabe, I had a year-long fellowship at Nike, working with teams in Consumer Marketplace, Sports Marketing, Brand Marketing, Consumer Digital, and Intellectual Property. That experience gave me a unique perspective on how branding, technology, and legal strategy work together, insights I now bring to every client I advise.
Experience
- Drafted and reviewed legal agreements, including IP licensing, settlement, independent contractor, software licensing, and NDAs.
- Conduct trademark clearance searches and manage the registration process for brands in the consumer, manufacturing, and retail industries, including drafting responses to USPTO office actions.
- Supported trademark enforcement efforts by investigating potential infringements and drafting cease-and-desist letters to protect brand integrity.
- Draft and update privacy policies, website terms and conditions, and compliance materials addressing privacy-related laws governing text messaging, marketing communications, and the responsible use of AI.
- Advise clients on best practices for advertising campaigns and promotions while aligning with business realities and tracking legal developments.
- Advise clients on licensing requirements and fair use considerations for film and music, ensuring compliance with copyright laws and minimizing legal risk.
- Advise clients on compliance with the Oregon Recycling and Modernization Act (RMA), providing guidance to help them understand and fulfill their legal obligations.
Education
- Howard University, School of Law, Juris Doctor degree (2022)
- Howard University, Bachelor of Arts, Legal Communications (2017)
Admissions
- Oregon State Courts
- U.S. Court of Appeals - District of Columbia
Awards
Top 40 Under 40, The National Black Lawyers, 2025
Services
Community Activities
- Mentor for Aspiring and Current Law Students (2022-present)
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Social Action Chair (2023-Present)
- Virginia Mack-Ray/Lewis Gambrell Scholarship Fund, Organizer (2010-present)
- Ridge Road Titans Cheer Team, Assistant Coach (2019-2022)
Outside Interests
In my free time, I make fun balloon garlands for my family and friends!
Sign up