Specialist in tech/patent transactions (especially SEPs) & strategic partnerships. Led hundreds of deals for auto, computer/electronics, entertainment, consumer goods, healthcare & manufacturing clients, especially cross-industry deals. Teaches “Technology & Patent Licensing” course at Stanford Law. Chairs PLI’s “Advanced Licensing” and “Advanced Patent Licensing” seminars. Expert witness for high-stakes IP licensing disputes. Former VP/GC of Cryptography Research, handling licensing (10+ billion devices/year) and eventual M&A ($400M+). Earlier co-founded & led the “IP Strategy & Transactions” practice at Skadden, Arps (Palo Alto). SuperLawyers, IAM (Strategy, Patent, Global Leaders), Marquis Who’s Who. Caltech PhD (engr). Stanford JD.