Academic Background

Cornell Law '13
J.D.
Focusing on intellectual property law.

Dartmouth College '26 (In Progress)
M.Eng., Computer Engineering
Focusing on artificial intelligence, machine learning, embedded systems, signal processing, and more.

Temple University '17
M.B.A.
Focusing on finance and entrepreneurship.

Arizona State University '18
B.S., Electrical Engineering
Focusing on signals and systems, computer networking, high voltage transmission, and power generation.

Wake Forest University '10
B.A., Japanese
B.A., English Literature

Notable Academic Publications

Nerds v. Nintendo: Video Game Decompilations versus Rights-Holder Interests
Cardozo Law Review

Pay to Play: Video Game Monetization Patents and the Doctrine of Moral Utility
Georgetown Technology Law Review

Real-Time Audio Processing using Zybo Z7-20 Development Board
Dartmouth College Thayer School of Engineering

Patent Protection for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
LexisNexis

The key to key presses: eSports game input streaming and copyright protection
Interactive Entertainment Law Review

How to Kill Copyright: A Brute-Force Approach to Content Creation
Wake Forest Journal of Business and Intellectual Property


Shorter Publications

• American Dancer — The Fun and Weird World of Ballroom Dance Patents
• Food Manufacturing — 10 Strange Food Patents, and Why they Exist
• SANTÉ Magazine — Bottle Battles & Lawsuits in the World of Alcohol Bottling
• Law360 — Video Game Class Action's Implications For IP Rights
• LexisNexis Practical Guidance Journal — Copyright Registration of AI-Generated Works Checklist

Certifications & Achievements

Professional

• Thomas Edison Innovation Law and Policy Fellowship, George Mason University School of Law
• Included in The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® 2026
• University of Hong Kong-Certified FinTech Professional
• Government Blockchain Association-certified Blockchain Legal Specialist
• IBM Machine Learning Professional
• Google Cybersecurity Professional
• Six Sigma Green Belt
• CompTIA A+ IT Technician

Athletic

• Active Championship-level Latin (Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, Jive) and Smooth (Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz) Competitive Ballroom Dancer
• Part of Team USA, 9th World Kungfu Championships in Emeishan, China (Competing in Baijiquan (八極拳) and using double 9-segment chain whips (双九节鞭))
• Black Belt, Shaolin Kempo
• Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200), Multistyle
• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSS) (expired)
• PADI Advanced Open Water SCUBA Diver
• Member of the "1250 Club" (squat + deadlift + bench > 1250 lbs)

Food/Drink

• Certified Professional Cook (Culinary School)
• Society of Wine Educators Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW)
• Society of Wine Educators Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS)

Recent Lectures & Presentations

• Purdue University — “Machine Learning, Human Law” (Sep. 2025)
• CLE — “Patent Prosecution Ethics: Recent OED Cases” (Aug. 2025)
• IIPLA China — “AI & IP: Ownership in AI Creations” (Jun. 2025)
• Video Game Bar Association — Panel: Generative AI Game Dev (Jun. 2025)
• Temple Univ. School of Medicine — IP Basics for Spine Surgeons (Feb. 2025)
• Global Legal Association, Bangkok — “AI/ML in Legal Practice” (Aug. 2024)
• Global IP ConfEx, London — “Strategic Management of IP Disputes” (Mar. 2024)
• WITCON Delivered — “AI & IP” (Nov. 2023)
• CLE — “IP & Alcohol” (May. 2023)
• Motor & Drive Systems, Orlando — “Patents for IoT/AI in Powertrains” (Feb. 2023)
• IP Service World, Munich — “Getting the Most from Prior Art Searches” (Nov. 2022)

Recent News Coverage

• AI Slop Is Ripping Off One of Summer’s Best Games. Fighting Back Is Harder Than You Think — WIRED
• Josh Hawley, Richard Blumenthal Push Artificial Intelligence Legislation — Sourcing Journal
• U.S. Patent Office Tightens Rules on AI-Related Inventions — AI Journal
• How to Succeed (or Fail) with AI-Driven Development — InfoWorld
• Copyright Registration Office, Artificial Intelligence, Trademark, Design Patent, GenAI — Sourcing Journal
• The Intellectual Property Risks of GenAI — InformationWeek
• A Videogame Patent Lawyer Breaks Down Nintendo’s Risky Palworld Lawsuit: ‘It Definitely Feels Like a Punishment’ — PC Gamer
• Palworld Developer Reports Nintendo’s Suing — Yahoo Tech
• The Scarlett Johansson–OpenAI Clash Is a Vision of the Future — The Daily Upside
• Paralegals Versus AI — ABA Journal
• On-Device AI Processing: The Game-Changer for Mobile Commerce — PYMNTS
• Lacks Family Lawsuits Seek Share of Profits Stemming From HeLa Cells — BioSpace
• Google Gemini Tip of the Iceberg: AI Bias’ Devastating Impact on Humanity, Experts Warn — Fox Business
• Generative AI Reinventing Retail, Optimizing Growth — WWD
• Motion in Germany Wants Loot Boxes Banned — CyberNews
• Feature Article — Calaméo
• AI Insight Forum Raises Problems From the Start: One Is Closed Doors — Reworked
• One Way Vision Pro Feature — Yahoo Lifestyle

Recent Podcast Appearances

• School of Pop — Fan Creations: What's legal? What's ethical?
• Spotify — Guest Episode: Nerds v. Nintendo
• The Six Five Connected with Diana Blass — Copyright, Deep Fakes, and Data Privacy in the Age of AI
• The Hot Seat — Interview with Kirk Sigmon