Dean Shahriari

Dean Shahriari is a seasoned legal professional specializing in patent law, currently serving as Chief Counsel - Patent at Koch Companies Public Sector LLC since April 2020. Prior to this role, Dean held various positions at Georgia-Pacific LLC, including Senior Patent Counsel and Patent Counsel, from October 2013 to April 2020. Previous experience includes serving as a Patent Attorney at Corning Incorporated and as an Intellectual Property Attorney and Patent Agent at Troutman Sanders LLP. Dean began the career as a Patent Agent at Cantor Colburn LLP and was a Graduate Student at Northwestern University, where doctoral and master's degrees in Inorganic and Solid State Chemistry were obtained. Educational credentials also include a J.D. from Georgia State University College of Law. Dean's academic background is complemented by a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Vermont.