This episode of Virtual Water Cooler Chat is Dina Blikshteyn, a partner at Haynes and Boone, LLP.
Dina co-chairs the firm’s Artificial Intelligence Practice and specializes in patent prosecution, post-grant proceedings, and providing legal opinions on patent infringement and validity. With her extensive background in technology, Dina assists clients across a wide range of industries, including AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and telecommunications.
Dina is highly regarded for her insights into AI and machine learning and, prior to her legal career, she developed high-frequency trading systems for financial markets, giving her a unique perspective on the intersection of law, technology, and business.
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The guest interviewer for this episode is Shenique Reid. Shenique is a dedicated case manager in the healthcare field, supporting clients with Medicaid and Medicare services. She also interns at Virtual Patent Gateway as a litigation and communication specialist, gaining exposure to legal processes. Shenique is a member of the Diversity Committee of the PTAB Bar Association and is passionate about equity and advocacy. With a strong commitment to learning and justice, she aspires to attend law school and become an attorney who fights for others.
Connect with Shenique on LinkedIn.
Virtual Patent Gateway (VPG) reduces overhead costs by providing PTAB attorneys with on-demand and affordable paralegal support services. Virtual Patent Gateway Founder Ashley Cheung has a passion for supporting the next generation in the workplace and is committed to developing a growth mindset within VPG.
Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is posted for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.
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