Author: Mia Laureys

On the Move: Katz Ruby & Carle LLP Adds Former Chief Patent Counsel Of SBC Communications (Now AT&T) to its IP Practice

Bruce Stuckman Patent Prosecution Bruce Stuckman, PhD, has prosecuted over 1,500 patents to issuance, built patent portfolios for three of the world’s top patent producing companies and managed patents for dozens of startups in fields including wireless and broadband communications, quantum computing, storage networks, database systems, and AI. Stuckman is Read More

On the Move: Katz Ruby & Carle LLP Adds Former Broadcom Assistant General Counsel to its IP Practice

Kelly Hale Patent Prosecution With 30+ years prosecuting patents and building patent portfolios for Rockwell Semiconductor, Conexant, Mindspeed Technologies, and Broadcom Corp., Kelly Hale has joined KRC as Of Counsel. Hale’s experience includes information technology, AI and machine learning, CMOS imaging, hyperspectral imaging, 3D projection holography, intelligent ocular technology, solid-state Read More

On the Move: Katz Ruby & Carle LLP Announces Formation of Patent Prosecution Group

Kate Stuckman Patent Prosecution Kate Stuckman has been named Chair of KRC’s newly formed Patent Prosecution Group. Kate prosecutes patents in big data storage and analytics; AI and machine learning, medical imaging and devices, encryption and other high tech fields. She has an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford, where Read More

On the Move: Easterseals Welcomes Sonia Moldovan and Chad Watson to Board

Nonprofit Easterseals Southern California, the largest provider of essential disability and community services to children, adults, and their families, welcomes Sonia Moldovan and Chad Watson to its board of directors.  Sonia Moldovan Moldovan leads the Conrad N. Hilton Program Department, where she provides thought leadership on strategy, evaluation, and oversight Read More

On the Move: Orange County United Way Names Jeegisha Panchal as New Chief Financial Officer

Jeegisha Panchal Nonprofit Orange County United Way today announced that Jeegisha Panchal has been appointed as the organization’s new Chief Financial Officer. “Jeegisha’s deep expertise in financial stewardship and her passion for mission-driven work make her an invaluable asset to our team,” said Susan B. Parks, President and CEO of Read More

On the Move: CannonDesign Names Brandon Dekker Executive Director of the West Region

Brandon Dekker Architecture and Design Brandon Dekker has been named CannonDesign’s Executive Director of the West Region. In this firmwide role, Dekker will focus on advancing strategic growth and design impact, both across the firm and specifically in the West Region. He will support the continued success of CannonDesign’s design Read More

On the Move: Kier + Wright Announces Emad Sarieddine as Chief Operating Officer

Emad Sarieddine Civil Engineering Emad Sarieddine, PE, is now Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Kier + Wright (K+W). Since joining in 1999, he has guided teams, strengthened culture, and driven growth. As COO, Sarieddine oversees operations, optimizes systems, ensures quality, and mentors future leaders, maintaining K+W’s high standards across all Read More