Building a Unique Legal Career and Empowering Small Businesses With Feras Mousilli

Feras Mousilli is the Managing Partner at Lloyd & Mousilli, a law firm he co-founded that specializes in intellectual property, startup law, and technology transactions for businesses of all sizes in the US and internationally. In addition to his JD, Feras holds a BS in biomedical engineering and an MSE in computer science. A registered US Patent Attorney, Feras has served as Senior Corporate Counsel for companies like Apple and Dell, advising on intellectual property, advertising, product development, and litigating patent law at DLA Piper. 

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How do you merge technical expertise with a passion for justice to create a meaningful impact in the legal arena? What does it take to build a law firm that truly empowers small businesses while challenging industry giants?

According to Feras Mousilli, a registered patent attorney and specialist in law and entrepreneurship, the answer lies in empathy, collaboration, and creative problem-solving. He highlights that successful lawyers aren't just experts in the law but also skilled translators, capable of simplifying complex issues and aligning with their clients’ risk profiles. Feras shares how his technical background in biomedical engineering and computer science uniquely equips him to connect with clients in the science and technology industries. By leveraging a solutions-driven approach, he and his team have achieved groundbreaking results, including defending small businesses against corporate giants.

In this episode of 15 Minutes, host Chad Franzen speaks with Feras Mousilli, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Lloyd & Mousilli, to discuss how empathy and innovation redefine practicing law. Feras shares insights into building a client-focused law firm, the art of effective negotiation, and lessons learned from his international teaching experiences. Feras also gives advice to aspiring lawyers on gaining practical experience and cultivating a solutions-oriented mindset.