Sunday, May 31, 2026
3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Registration Check-In
American University (AU) Federal Hall & Duber Hall: 3501 Nebraska Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
6:00 – 8:00 p.m
Scholars Welcome Reception
An informal gathering to kick off IPLI week. Scholars will have the opportunity to meet one another, connect with program planners, and ease into the week ahead in a relaxed setting.
An informal gathering to kick off IPLI week. Scholars will have the opportunity to meet one another, connect with program planners, and ease into the week ahead in a relaxed setting.
Chef Geoff’s: 3201 New Mexico Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
Monday, June 1, 2026
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Scholar Breakfast, Networking, and Professional Headshots
AU (Don Myers Technology & Innovation Building, Classroom 213*): 3501 Nebraska Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
*IMPORTANT: Please note the updated address.
*IMPORTANT: Please note the updated address.
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
IPLI Alumni Panel
Dalia Wrocherinsky, IPLI Class of 2023, Associate, Davis Wright Tremaine, Seattle, WA
Annabeth Foley, IPLI Class of 2024, Associate, Finnegan, Washington, DC
Jasmine Held-Hernandez, IPLI Class of 2024, Law & Policy Fellow, Motion Picture Association, Washington, DC
Cesar Udave, IPLI Class of 2020, Associate Patent Attorney, Shook, Hardy & Bacon, Houston, TX
Melinda Kern, IPLI Class of 2016, Attorney Advisory, U.S. Copyright Office, Washington, DC
Dalia Wrocherinsky, IPLI Class of 2023, Associate, Davis Wright Tremaine, Seattle, WA
Annabeth Foley, IPLI Class of 2024, Associate, Finnegan, Washington, DC
Jasmine Held-Hernandez, IPLI Class of 2024, Law & Policy Fellow, Motion Picture Association, Washington, DC
Cesar Udave, IPLI Class of 2020, Associate Patent Attorney, Shook, Hardy & Bacon, Houston, TX
Melinda Kern, IPLI Class of 2016, Attorney Advisory, U.S. Copyright Office, Washington, DC
10:00 – 10:15 a.m.
Networking Break
10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
Conversation with Danny Marti, Head of Public Affairs and Global Policy, Tencent
11:15 – 11:30 a.m.
Networking Break
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Patent Law & Trade Secrets
Mauricio Uribe, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine, Seattle, WA
Riqui Bonilla, Principal, Fish & Richardson, Dallas, TX
Jason Rockman, Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson, Washington, DC
H. Rachael Million-Perez, Counsel, WilmerHale, Denver, CO
Mindy Sooter, Partner, WilmerHale, Denver, CO
Joseph Lutz, IP Senior Counsel, Seyfarth, Los Angeles, CA
Mauricio Uribe, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine, Seattle, WA
Riqui Bonilla, Principal, Fish & Richardson, Dallas, TX
Jason Rockman, Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson, Washington, DC
H. Rachael Million-Perez, Counsel, WilmerHale, Denver, CO
Mindy Sooter, Partner, WilmerHale, Denver, CO
Joseph Lutz, IP Senior Counsel, Seyfarth, Los Angeles, CA
12:30 – 12:45 p.m.
Networking Break
12:45 – 1:45 p.m.
Lunch & Learn with Anjli Garg, Esq., Your Coach to Soar
1:45 - 2:00 p.m.
Networking Break
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Trademarks, Trade Dress, and Unfair Competition
Lidia Lopez, IPLI Class of 2015, Senior Associate, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, San Francisco, CA
Daniel Salgado, Associate, Womble Bond Dickinson, Phoenix, AZ
Ryan Van Olst, Counsel, Wolf Greenfield, Washington, DC
Tonia Sayour, Counsel, Wolf Greenfield & Sacks, New York, NY
Lidia Lopez, IPLI Class of 2015, Senior Associate, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, San Francisco, CA
Daniel Salgado, Associate, Womble Bond Dickinson, Phoenix, AZ
Ryan Van Olst, Counsel, Wolf Greenfield, Washington, DC
Tonia Sayour, Counsel, Wolf Greenfield & Sacks, New York, NY
3:00 - 3:15 p.m.
Networking Break
3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
Copyright Law
Mauricio Uribe, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine, Seattle, WA
Troy Dow, Senior Vice President, Government Relations, The Walt Disney Company, Washington, DC
Anna Chauvet, Partner, Finnegan, Washington, DC
Mauricio Uribe, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine, Seattle, WA
Troy Dow, Senior Vice President, Government Relations, The Walt Disney Company, Washington, DC
Anna Chauvet, Partner, Finnegan, Washington, DC
4:15 - 4:30 p.m.
Networking Break
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
IP Litigation, Including Biotech
Caitlin Augerson, Associate, Womble Bond Dickinson US, Winston-Salem, NC
Anna Weinberg, Principal Counsel in IP, Licensing & Litigation, Apple Inc., Washington, DC
Carlos E. Duarte-Guevara, Ph.D., Associate, Finnegan, Washington, DC
Robert Maldonado, Counsel, Wolf Greenfield & Sacks, New York, NY
Caitlin Augerson, Associate, Womble Bond Dickinson US, Winston-Salem, NC
Anna Weinberg, Principal Counsel in IP, Licensing & Litigation, Apple Inc., Washington, DC
Carlos E. Duarte-Guevara, Ph.D., Associate, Finnegan, Washington, DC
Robert Maldonado, Counsel, Wolf Greenfield & Sacks, New York, NY
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Travel to Dinner
Del Mar: 791 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
IPLI Welcome Dinner
A seated dinner bringing together scholars, sponsors, speakers, and mentors to officially launch IPLI2026. This evening sets the tone for the week of learning, networking, and community.
A seated dinner bringing together scholars, sponsors, speakers, and mentors to officially launch IPLI2026. This evening sets the tone for the week of learning, networking, and community.
8:30 p.m.
Return to AU
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
7:00 – 7:30 a.m.
Scholar Breakfast on the Bus
Duber Hall - Grab & Go
7:30 – 8:45 a.m.
Travel to U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC)
CAFC: 717 Madison Pl NW, Washington, DC 20005
8:45 – 9:45 a.m.
Judicial Clerk Briefing
Scholars will meet with law clerks from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit for a behind-the-scenes briefing on a case scheduled for oral argument.
Clerks will provide context on the legal issues, procedural background, and what to observe during the hearing.
Scholars will meet with law clerks from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit for a behind-the-scenes briefing on a case scheduled for oral argument.
Clerks will provide context on the legal issues, procedural background, and what to observe during the hearing.
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Live Oral Argument
Scholars will attend oral arguments before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. This rare opportunity allows participants to see appellate advocacy in action and observe how judges engage with complex legal issues.
Scholars will attend oral arguments before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. This rare opportunity allows participants to see appellate advocacy in action and observe how judges engage with complex legal issues.
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch & Learn Sponsored by Motion Picture Association (MPA)
MPA: 1600 I Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20006
1:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Return to CAFC
CAFC: 717 Madison Pl NW, Washington, DC 20005
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Judicial Writing Seminar
Following the hearing, Circuit Judge Jimmie V. Reyna will present a brief writing seminar focused on the critical role of clear, persuasive writing. The Judge will share insights on what makes written advocacy effective.
Following the hearing, Circuit Judge Jimmie V. Reyna will present a brief writing seminar focused on the critical role of clear, persuasive writing. The Judge will share insights on what makes written advocacy effective.
4:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Travel to Scholar Mixer Hosted by Davis Wright Tremaine (DWT)
DWT: 1301 K St NW Suite 500, Washington, DC
4:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Scholar Mixer Hosted by DWT
A networking reception designed to foster meaningful connections between IPLI scholars and mentors. This is a key opportunity to exchange insights, ask questions, and begin building long-term professional relationships.
A networking reception designed to foster meaningful connections between IPLI scholars and mentors. This is a key opportunity to exchange insights, ask questions, and begin building long-term professional relationships.
7:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Return to AU
Wednesday, June3, 2026
7:00 – 8:00 a.m.
Scholar Breakfast
AU-TDR
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Travel to Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS)
SCOTUS: 1 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20543
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
SCOTUS Courtroom Lecture & Visit
10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Group Photo on SCOTUS Steps
SCOTUS
11:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Library of Congress
Library of Congress: 101 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20540
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Travel to Shook Hardy Bacon (SHB)
SHB: 1800 K St NW #1000, Washington, DC 20006
1:30 - 2:00 p.m
Lunch
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
IP Career Pathways (Corporate and Alternative Options)
Katie Alvarez, IPLI2026 Co-Chair, Senior Counsel, Digital Antipiracy, The Walt Disney Company, Los Angeles, CA
Anna Weinberg, Principal Counsel in IP, Licensing & Litigation, Apple Inc., Washington, DC
Channah Norman, Senior Counsel, Shook, Hardy & Bacon, Washington, DC
Katie Alvarez, IPLI2026 Co-Chair, Senior Counsel, Digital Antipiracy, The Walt Disney Company, Los Angeles, CA
Anna Weinberg, Principal Counsel in IP, Licensing & Litigation, Apple Inc., Washington, DC
Channah Norman, Senior Counsel, Shook, Hardy & Bacon, Washington, DC
3:00 - 3:15 p.m.
Networking Break
3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
AI Primer
James Devaney, Partner, Shook, Hardy & Bacon, Denver, CO
Mauricio Uribe, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine, Seattle, WA
Jonathan Torres, Director & Associate General Counsel | Head of Open Source, Meta, San Antonio, TX
Christopher Suarez, Partner, Steptoe, Washington, DC
James Devaney, Partner, Shook, Hardy & Bacon, Denver, CO
Mauricio Uribe, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine, Seattle, WA
Jonathan Torres, Director & Associate General Counsel | Head of Open Source, Meta, San Antonio, TX
Christopher Suarez, Partner, Steptoe, Washington, DC
4:15 - 4:30 p.m.
Networking Break
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Healthcare
Anna Chau, Assistant General Counsel, Pfizer, New York, NY
Keith O'Doherty, Director, Legal, Merck Animal Health Technology Solutions, Washington, DC
James Devaney, Partner, Shook, Hardy & Bacon, Denver, CO
Anna Chau, Assistant General Counsel, Pfizer, New York, NY
Keith O'Doherty, Director, Legal, Merck Animal Health Technology Solutions, Washington, DC
James Devaney, Partner, Shook, Hardy & Bacon, Denver, CO
5:30 p.m.
Free Night for Scholars
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
IPLI Sponsors Dinner By Invitation Only
A private dinner honoring our corporate and law firm sponsors. This event is an opportunity for the HNBA/VIA to express its gratitude and recognize the leadership and investment that make IPLI possible.
A private dinner honoring our corporate and law firm sponsors. This event is an opportunity for the HNBA/VIA to express its gratitude and recognize the leadership and investment that make IPLI possible.
Thursday, June 4, 2026
7:00 – 7:30 a.m.
Scholar Breakfast
AU-TDR
7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Travel to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and Security
USPTO: 600 Dulany St. (Madison Building), Alexandria, VA 22314
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
USPTO Visit
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch & Travel to Steptoe
Steptoe: 1330 Connecticut Ave NW,
Washington, DC 20036
Washington, DC 20036
1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
LinkedIn Workshop
Jennifer Carmenate, Senior Lead Counsel, LinkedIn Corporation, Miami, FL
Jennifer Carmenate, Senior Lead Counsel, LinkedIn Corporation, Miami, FL
2:15 - 2:30 p.m.
Networking Break
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
IP Licensing
Tyler Quillin, Tyler Quillin, IPLI2026 Co-Chair, IPLI Class of 2015, Senior Corporate Counsel, Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA
Melody Alvarado Latino, Corporate Counsel, Microsoft, Seattle, WA
Mauricio Uribe, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine, Seattle, WA
Hector Chavez, Partner, Steptoe, Houston, TX
Tyler Quillin, Tyler Quillin, IPLI2026 Co-Chair, IPLI Class of 2015, Senior Corporate Counsel, Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA
Melody Alvarado Latino, Corporate Counsel, Microsoft, Seattle, WA
Mauricio Uribe, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine, Seattle, WA
Hector Chavez, Partner, Steptoe, Houston, TX
3:30 - 3:45 p.m.
Networking Break
3:45 - 4:45 p.m.
Product Counsel
Tyler Quillin, Tyler Quillin, IPLI2026 Co-Chair, IPLI Class of 2015, Senior Corporate Counsel, Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA
Eric Vicente Flores, IPLI Class of 2019, Associate, K&L Gates, Washington, DC
Christopher Suarez, Partner, Steptoe, Washington, DC
Tyler Quillin, Tyler Quillin, IPLI2026 Co-Chair, IPLI Class of 2015, Senior Corporate Counsel, Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA
Eric Vicente Flores, IPLI Class of 2019, Associate, K&L Gates, Washington, DC
Christopher Suarez, Partner, Steptoe, Washington, DC
4:45 - 5:00 p.m.
Networking Break
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Pizza Dinner – Sponsored by Steptoe
6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Mock Interviews – Sponsored by Steptoe
Prior to IPLI, each scholar receives individualized resume feedback from members of the HNBA Intellectual Property Law Section. Revised resumes are shared with IPLI sponsors ahead of our Mock Interview Night. Sponsors volunteer as interviewers—often using the opportunity to identify top talent for future hiring. While scholars are not told in advance which interviews may be exploratory versus evaluative, they are encouraged to treat every mock interview as a real one.
Prior to IPLI, each scholar receives individualized resume feedback from members of the HNBA Intellectual Property Law Section. Revised resumes are shared with IPLI sponsors ahead of our Mock Interview Night. Sponsors volunteer as interviewers—often using the opportunity to identify top talent for future hiring. While scholars are not told in advance which interviews may be exploratory versus evaluative, they are encouraged to treat every mock interview as a real one.
9:00 p.m.
Return to AU
Friday, June 5, 2026
7:00 – 8:00 a.m.
Scholar Breakfast
AU-TDR
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Travel to U.S. Copyright Office (USCO)
USCO: 101 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20540
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
USCO Visit & Tour
11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Travel to International Trade Commission (ITC)
ITC: 500 E St SW, Washington, DC 20436
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
ITC Visit & Tour
1:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Travel to Seyfarth
Seyfarth Shaw: 975 F Street, NW, 10th Floor
Washington, DC 20004
Washington, DC 20004
1:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Lunch Sponsored by Seyfarth
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Regulatory AI Workshop
Tyler Quillin, Tyler Quillin, IPLI2026 Co-Chair, IPLI Class of 2015, Senior Corporate Counsel, Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA
Crystal Robles, Partner, Steptoe, Houston, TX
Tyler Quillin, Tyler Quillin, IPLI2026 Co-Chair, IPLI Class of 2015, Senior Corporate Counsel, Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA
Crystal Robles, Partner, Steptoe, Houston, TX
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Entertainment and Fashion
Patricia J. Peña, Senior Counsel, Content Acquisitions, LATAM, Warner Bros. Discovery, Miami, FL
Kenneth Anand, Director, Client Relations, Jayaram Law, New York, NY
Laura Marston, Deputy General Counsel, ZeniMax Media Inc., Rockville, MD
Patricia J. Peña, Senior Counsel, Content Acquisitions, LATAM, Warner Bros. Discovery, Miami, FL
Kenneth Anand, Director, Client Relations, Jayaram Law, New York, NY
Laura Marston, Deputy General Counsel, ZeniMax Media Inc., Rockville, MD
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Fireside Chat with Horacio Gutierrez, Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, The Walt Disney Company
Moderated by Katie Alvarez, IPLI2026 Co-Chair, Senior Counsel, Digital Antipiracy, The Walt Disney Company, Los Angeles, CA
Moderated by Katie Alvarez, IPLI2026 Co-Chair, Senior Counsel, Digital Antipiracy, The Walt Disney Company, Los Angeles, CA
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
IPLI2026 Closing Reception — Sponsored by Seyfarth
A celebratory event open to all sponsors, mentors, speakers, and guests who contributed to IPLI2026. Join us in recognizing the scholars for completing a rigorous and transformative week of intellectual property and tech law immersion.
A celebratory event open to all sponsors, mentors, speakers, and guests who contributed to IPLI2026. Join us in recognizing the scholars for completing a rigorous and transformative week of intellectual property and tech law immersion.
Seyfarth Shaw: 975 F Street, NW, 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20004
Washington, DC 20004
Friday, June 5, 2026
All Day
Scholars Travel Home
