G&G was pleased to sponsor a table at the recent IPLAC Judges Dinner at the Union League Club of Chicago.
We thank IPLAC for organizing and hosting this 130th Annual Dinner to Honor the Federal Judiciary. Congratulations to Judge John F. Kness, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, who received this year’s IPLAC Distinguished Judicial Service Award.
Special thanks to clients and colleagues who joined us for the event. It was great to see you all there.
Pictured from left to right:
Jim Stephenson, Senior Legal Counsel, Aeris (now Arity)
Atanu Das, Partner, G&G
Zain Sadiq, Senior Associate, IP Strategy, JP Morgan Chase
Lawrence Cosby, Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property, JP Morgan Chase
Elizabeth Spahn, Guest of the Honorable Judge Gerald Cohn
Honorable Gerald Cohn, Most Recently Federal Judge at U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
Dan Bestor, Senior Director – Patent Operations, Motorola Solutions
Christine Cochran, Associate General Counsel, Intellectual Property, Northwestern University
Ed Guntin, Managing Partner, G&G
Brad Bidwell, Assistant General Counsel, Knowles Corporation
IPLAC – Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago, is the first association of its kind in the US. The organization is committed to protecting innovation both in Chicago and nationally, “by advancing the tenets of IP law in order to serve our members and greater community.” IPLAC accomplishes their mission by offering members opportunities for professional growth and development, networking opportunities and events that serve to create a diverse and inclusive environment while promoting the advancement of IP law.
We are so proud of our talented team of Paralegals:
Jill Holman
Stacey Hill
Devon Weide
Wyatt Hill
Kalie Schnabel
Barbara Salchow
Levi Lapham
Today we celebrate you – your dedication and the professionalism that you bring to your work. Your tireless efforts are the backbone of our success.
Your organization, support and attention to detail ensure that our client’s cases are handled with the utmost care and integrity.
Thank you for being the skilled hands and sharp minds that keep the firm running smoothly. We value your contributions and the vital role you play at Guntin & Gust.
Happy National Paralegal Day!
Guntin & Gust is proud to commemorate the Firm’s 15th Anniversary. We take this opportunity to celebrate the incredible contributions that our team has made to the evolution and advancement of the Firm.
Over the past five years, we have added a significant number of new clients and are firmly positioned on a path of sustained growth. This milestone is a testament to our collective dedication and innovation, paving the way for continued success.
To prepare for this growth, the firm has been making substantial investments in scalability across all areas. From adapting FIP logic to seamlessly align with client policies, automating billings through advanced FIP and macro logic, balancing attorney dockets effectively, to adopting cutting-edge AI drafting tool —these initiatives are designed to equip us for the future. They are not only strategic decisions but part of our commitment to efficiency and excellence.
As we look toward the future, we anticipate many more years of growth and shared success.
World IP Review (WIPR) has published their Diversity’s Top 100 List for 2024. The list identifies outstanding contributors within the IP community committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals.
World IP Review, WIPR, is a news source providing information and events affecting the IP community. Their daily newsletters and quarterly publications report on IP issues facing businesses, in-house counsel and IP lawyers. Additionally, WIPR produces a number of Technology and Life Science IP events worldwide.
Atanu Das, moderator for the IP Practice Panel at the WIPR Summit 2024 in Chicago discussing ways to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals within the IP community.
Date: Wednesday, March 20th
Session time: 11:40am – 12:20pm
Panelists include: Braxton Davis, Associate General Counsel, Patents, Meta and Rathna Koka, Executive Director, IP Strategy, JP Morgan Chase
