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Venable LLP

Venable LLP is a law firm of trusted advisors serving businesses, organizations, and individuals in many of the most important aspects of their work.

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E. Belle Borovik

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Dynamic advocate, adept at delivering results in complex legal environments. Skilled in all phases of litigation, including trial preparation, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy. Passionate about providing strategic counsel to businesses navigating legal challenges, with a proven track record of protecting intellectual property rights and driving favorable outcomes. 🔹Admissions🔹 State Bar of California; U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.

Annette Ka-Yan Kwok

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A highly accomplished senior legal executive renowned for innovative strategies and exceptional business acumen. I focus on sustainable growth in diverse environments, consistently propelling assets and fostering organizational development. I counsel boards, senior leadership, key stakeholders, and cross-functional teams by facilitating innovation, minimizing risks, and driving cohesive legal and business strategies. Strategic Decision-Making and Client Solutions ♦ My leadership is characterized by strong decision-making capabilities, emphasizing necessary changes and interventions to align business objectives with client solutions. I excel at connecting people, processes, and strategies, ensuring seamless integration and optimal outcomes. Team Development and Performance ♦ I develop powerful teams and foster collaborations by setting clear expectations, communicating vision effectively, and driving performance to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. As a transformational leader, I coach through change and challenges, providing scalable solutions leveraging the latest legal techniques and best practices. Inspirational Leadership and Communication ♦ Leading by example, I inspire others through passion and commitment. My mission-oriented and values-driven approach ensures clear communication at all organizational levels, fostering a culture of transparency and mutual respect. I excel at translating complex legal and scientific concepts into plain English. Proven Track Record ♦ I have a proven record of success in developing and implementing analytical and data-driven strategies, driving sustained growth and innovation. My strategic acumen and ability to navigate complex environments make me an invaluable asset to any organization. Leveraging my extensive experience and leadership skills, I drive forward-thinking solutions that enhance organizational effectiveness and foster long-term success. Commitment to Diversity and Community ♦ A champion of diversity, I believe in giving back to my community. I have served on local and national non-profit legal organizations advocating for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Key Attributes ♦ Intellectual Property Portfolio Management ♦ Data Privacy and Protection ♦ Risk and Crisis Management ♦ Strategic/Operational Planning & Execution ♦ Talent/Leadership Training & Development ♦ Culture Shaping & Workforce Optimization ♦ Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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Brand Protection Attorney @ Venable LLP

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I write about global tech policy and consult on AI, security, and privacy for a wide variety of companies. I've previously led work at companies in policy and product facing roles working on global policy and strategy.

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Associate at Venable

Samantha (Gerstein) Ratner

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Taking a career break

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Rabia is a seasoned real estate attorney at Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, a full-service law firm with a global reach and a reputation for excellence. She is a member of the firm's Real Estate, Energy, Land Use & Environmental Practice Group as well as the Corporate, Real Estate and Finance Team (CRAFT), Portfolio Transactions Team, and Multifamily Housing Team. She has over 10 years of experience in advising clients on a full range of real estate transactions. Investors, property owners, developers and landlords rely on her counsel when buying, selling and leasing real property across the United States. She is experienced at handling all asset classes, including retail, office, industrial, storage and multifamily properties. She is adept at leasing, sale-leasebacks, purchases and sales, management agreements, CC&Rs and other real estate matters. She is passionate about delivering solutions that meet the needs and objectives of her clients, keeping their long-term goals in mind. She serves a broad range of clientele, including publicly traded companies, real estate investment firms, retail chains and other real estate investors. Rabia was the lead attorney on the successful closing of real estate transactions totaling more than $4 Billion in 2023 alone. Adding to that number, she has already closed approximately $500 million in transactions in 2024. Rabia is trusted by clients as their go-to real estate attorney and recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers and a Top Young Lawyer by Los Angeles Magazine in Southern California, 2020-2024. Rabia is an active member of Commercial Real Estate Women, NAIOP, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (Real Estate Committee), National Multi-Family Housing Counsel (NMHC Advisory Committee), South Asian Bar Association of North America (SABA-SC Board Member), and Muslim Bar Association of Southern California (Board Member). While in law school, Rabia served as the Managing Editor of the UC Davis Business Law Journal and President of the Law Students Association. Rabia is also committed to pro bono legal services for worthy causes. She serves as pro-bono counsel to Trauma Resource Institute (TRI) — an international non-profit organization devoted to cultivating trauma-informed and resiliency-focused individuals through skills based on neuroscience. She also remains active with cases for the Innocence Project and for indigent clients seeking asylum. This follows Rabia’s work in law school successfully representing a Vietnamese refugee in removal proceedings.

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Jeff Joyner’s experience includes transactions, litigation, government affairs and consulting to Fortune 100 companies, startups, investment funds and individuals, with a passion for issues that make an impact on jobs, economy, environment and humanity's well-being. Growing up on a creek in Oklahoma with tree houses next to a wildlife refuge with buffalos, eagles, horses, prairie dogs and a lake, with strong ties to indigenous peoples, is the fabric that drives Jeff's passions. Jeff has successfully litigated and transacted key intellectual property assets for over 25 years, and closed multi-billion dollar transactions for cutting edge climate technologies and sustainable energy. His broad legal and business acumen is of great value to his work as a trusted advisor on important legal and business decisions. For example, Jeff has been instrumental in handling significant transactions and bet the company litigation in addition to supporting clients by co-founding coalitions advocating for policy and legislative framework for industry clusters such as electric and autonomous vehicles. Jeff has implemented legal technologies to modernize law firm practices to better service clients. Representative Experience: -Coordination and management of international legal teams -Lead Significant Sustainable Infrastructure Projects -Trade Secret Litigation -Intellectual Property & Technology - patent/trademark/copyright -License|Distribution|Manufacturing|Joint Venture|Marketing Agreements -Incubators|Accelerators -Clean Technology|Renewable Energy|Climate Change -Venture Capital|Private Equity -Corporate Governance|Board Member -Entertainment|New Media|Internet -Government Affairs Re: Federal and State Policy and Legislative Framework -Grants|Demonstration Projects|Policy|Regulations|Legislation -Government Testimony (e.g. California Senate Select Committee on Climate Change) -Founding of Coalitions, Alliances, & Industry Clusters -Global Trade & Investment -Globalization & Commercialization -International Trade|Branding|Marketing Representative Industries: SmartGrid, electric and autonomous vehicles, climate tech, smart cities, micro transit, space solutions, natural products-supplements/beverages/food, alternative energy, semi-conductors, film, TV, music, media, clothing, apparel, sports, medical devices, pharma, art and photography, Internet of Things , block chain, lighting, energy efficiency rebates, solar, carbon credit, water, bio pesticide, drones, solar, wind, biomass, waste-to-energy, green building material, infrastructure, smart grid projects....

Melanie Geraghty

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Senior Marketing & Business Development Manager at Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP

Matthew Rabinowitz

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Partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP