Elizabeth Ferrill is an expert in design patents. She works on prosecution and litigation related to consumer and industrial products, medical devices, transportation and construction vehicles, and graphical user interfaces and icons. Before beginning her legal career, Elizabeth graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy and served five years on active duty as a communications officer. She was stationed at Bolling AFB, Washington, D.C., coordinating and overseeing testing of joint intelligence software systems, and at Thule Air Base, Greenland, where she served as the flight commander in charge of base communications.
Can you please tell us about your practice in your former role and your current practice as a partner?
When you began your career, did you ever imagine you would be in the role you are today?
What aspects of your practice have become more challenging since you became a partner?
What are some of the most important methods/initiatives for advancing partnership diversity and inclusion?
As a female leader, what are some challenges you overcame during your career path?
Who inspires you and why?
What advice would you give the next generations of women in intellectual property and current student associates/those in your former role?
Where will we find you on a Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m.?
Introduction by Shayda Shahbazi
