​I began my career in the early 1990s as an engineer in the Labware Division of Becton Dickinson where I was responsible for regulatory compliance and quality assurance within the department. By the early 2000s, with three young sons at home, balancing the demands of a traditional office job had become increasingly challenging. I opened a home-based business, creating custom database solutions  and drafting technical documentation for a variety of manufacturing companies. This work gave me the opportunity to engage with a broad range of advanced technologies, including electrical and mechanical equipment, medical devices, vision inspection systems, software, and diverse business processes.

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A growing interest in patents led me to pursue a law degree at the University of Connecticut where I concentrated my studies on business and intellectual property law. While in school, I was offered the unique opportunity to participate in the USPTO’s Law School Clinic Certification Program where I gained hands-on experience prosecuting both trademark and patent applications under the guidance of seasoned IP attorneys. UCONN was one of only three law schools that offered this opportunity at the time and I found it to be an invaluable experience.

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I have enjoyed counseling clients on a variety of matters over the years and have worked diligently to build a reputation for professional excellence in my chosen field. I take great pride in our community and I am passionate about helping inventors, artists, and small businesses realize their goals and protect their work.  As a small business owner myself, I understand the challenges entrepreneurs face and look forward to helping you transform your innovations, creative efforts, and brands into valuable, protectable assets.