Mediator Resume

Registered patent attorney, commercial arbitrator, and mediator with extensive experience in intellectual property, technology, innovation, and complex commercial transactions. Advises businesses ranging from startups to multinational companies on patents, trademarks, copyrights, licensing, technology commercialization, international intellectual property portfolios, corporate governance, and commercial contracts. Well suited to disputes involving technology, software, licensing, research and development, ownership of intellectual property, business transactions, agricultural and scientific operations, and contract interpretation. Recognized for careful analysis, practical judgment, and an impartial approach to dispute resolution.

Sandman Law Office PLLC - Owner, Senior Legal Counsel

Arbitrator, Mediator Attorney - Intellectual Property, Patent, Trademark, Copyright, Business & Commercial Transactions Counsel - Trade Secret & Licensing, Corporate, Technology Transactions, Innovation, Outside General, Entrepreneurial & Startup, International Intellectual Property, Intellectual Asset Management, Life Sciences Contract Negotiator, Business Advisor, Women-Owned Business Mentor, Small Business Advisor

Owner/Senior Legal Counsel, Sandman Law Office, 2010 - Present; Arbitrator/Mediator, Volusia County Florida and Berks County Pennsylvania, 2009 - Present; Adjunct Professor, Florida Coastal School of Law and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 2014 - 2020; Of Counsel, Cobb Cole Law, 2013 - 2014; Natural Resources Consultant, Stroud Water Research Center, 2004 - 2005; Executive Director, The Environmental Quality Initiative Inc., 1999 - 2004; Project Manager, Rodale Institute, 1996 - 1999; Owner, Sandman Builders Inc., 1991 - Present; Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Researcher, 1987 - 1992.

Professional legal and business advisor with more than 12 years of experience advising inventors, expanding businesses and multinational companies. Currently prosecuting a variety of mechanical and emerging technology patents at the global level. Presently engaged in assisting clients with emerging business issues including both legal and transactional matters. Provide in-house corporate counsel services for aerospace, entertainment, software and non-profit clients. Experience with international intellectual property rights, valuation, protection and defense as well as multinational business law concerns. Involved in handling intellectual property and contractual matters including strategy, technology investment and development, manufacturing, multi-jurisdictional IP protection and liability mitigation. More than a decade of patent and trademark prosecution work for inventors and emerging business owners as a licensed patent attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Extensive experience with the United States Copyright Office assisting creatives including artists, musicians, photographers, culinary professionals and gamers with copyright filing, registration and defense. Experienced in technology and licensing issues, aerospace, life science businesses, entertainment and sports law dispute resolution. Recognized expertise is frequently requested by, and provided to, local universities, SCORE, Chamber of Commerce and local government organizations on intellectual property issues, including patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. Recent cases adjudicated involve theft of and rights to intellectual property, contract interpretation including software, retail and service-based conflicts and entertainment-related contract enforcement. Former national certified crop advisor and natural resources consultant. Post graduate work and publication at Harvard Medical School, Department of Physiology and Biophysics (1997/1998) and Dartmouth Medical School (1989/1990), on studies related to cell physiology, molecular biochemistry and genetics. Directly involved with the strategic management and coordination of complex international intellectual property portfolios involving foreign counsel, multinational businesses, cross-border commercial transactions, and legal matters spanning numerous jurisdictions. Representative Subject Matter Experience includes: Commercial Contracts, Corporate Governance, Business Torts, Technology Licensing, Intellectual Property Ownership, Patent Licensing, Trademark Disputes, Copyright, Trade Secrets, Software & Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Startup & Emerging Companies, International Commercial Transactions, Cross-Border Business Matters, Manufacturing & Distribution Agreements, Employment-Related Restrictive Covenants.

Clinical legal studies in alternative dispute resolution including mediation in tribal court, domestic violence mediation and ADR in culturally unique environments. Conducted hundreds of family court mediations as court-appointed neutral in custody, marital, estate and family business disputes. Presently Florida Civil/Circuit approved mediator, appellate mediator and arbitrator, and provide private mediation and dispute resolution services for IP, business and contract disputes.

Mediated a wide range of matters, with particular focus on intellectual property dispute resolution. Resolved matters include patent ownership, trade secret claim settlement, and copyright authorship and commercialization rights.

The best mediations I experienced have always include respect, unflappable neutrality, and deep listening. It is my personal goal to bring those, along with creativity and intelligent understanding, to every mediation.

Experienced in evaluating and resolving disputes involving emerging as well as established technologies, including aerospace, artificial intelligence, software, digital assets, agriculture and life sciences, and intellectual property matters including patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret resolution. Technical Areas with ADR proficiency, experience and competence: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Apple macOS and iPadOS productivity environment Electronic case management and document management systems (including Clio) Remote hearing platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet) Electronic discovery and digital document review Artificial intelligence–assisted legal research and document analysis Patent and trademark prosecution systems (USPTO, WIPO ePCT, Madrid Protocol, Hague System) International intellectual property docketing and portfolio management Digital evidence management and presentation Adobe Acrobat and PDF document preparation Technology licensing and software-related legal issues Intellectual property portfolio analytics AI-assisted legal drafting and workflow automation Cybersecurity and data privacy issue awareness Cloud-based collaboration platforms (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Dropbox)

University of Montana School of Law (JD, with distinguished awards-2008); University of Vermont (BS, Biochemistry-1986).

Admitted to the Bar: Pennsylvania (2010), Florida (2014). U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Middle District of Florida. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office -- Patent Attorney (2009).

Currently serving as President of the Volusia County Bar Association (2025-2026). Recently served as Executive and Attorney in Residence, the Center for Entrepreneurship at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Volusia County Bar Association, past Treasurer and chair of Solo and Small Practice Section; Riverfront Federal Credit Union, Past Director of the Board; Inns of Court, Member; Upper Tulpehocken Township Planning Commission, Past Chairman and Member; Hamburg Area Education Foundation, Past President and Founding Member; USDA’s Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Administrative Council (SARE), Past Member. Currently serving on the board or advising not-for-profit organizations including but not limited to The Locals Mix Creative Corp.; The Reborn Project, Inc.; and The Spruce Creek Riverworks, Inc.

Judge, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Launch Your Venture Competition Judge, CEO Challenge SCORE Presenter on intellectual property and business matters Speaker, BRIDGEx: SBA Women-Owned Certified Business Workshop, Daytona Beach Chamber of Commerce Speaker, The Boss Lady Conference and Retreat

Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, Port Orange, New Smyrna Beach, DeLand, Palm Coast, St. Augustine, Jacksonville, Sanford, Lake Mary, Longwood, Altamonte Springs, Maitland, Winter Park, Orlando, Kissimmee, Melbourne, Cocoa, Cocoa Beach, Titusville, Ocala, The Villages, Lakeland.

Hourly Rate: $450.00 Daily Rate: Not provided Study Rate: $390.00/hr Cancellation: $500.00/Day Cancellation Period: 3 Days Comment: Flexible with timing, travel and per diem costs.

English

United States of America

Daytona Beach, Florida