Charles Y.

Charles Y. has extensive work experience in the legal field, specializing in intellectual property (IP) and patent law. Charles most recently worked at Light Field Lab, Inc., starting in 2020, where they served as the Director of Legal Affairs. Prior to that, from 2019 to 2020, Charles was a Partner at Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP. Charles also worked as a Partner at LeClairRyan LLP from 2018 to 2019. In 2017, Charles worked as a Patent Attorney at FisherBroyles, LLP. From 2013 to 2017, they served as the Managing Shareholder at Ntellect Law, P.C., specializing in global patent portfolio management and counseling. Charles gained valuable experience at Baker & McKenzie, where they worked as an Associate from 2007 to 2013 and as a Patent Engineer from 2007 to 2007.

Charles Y. received their Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University from 1996 to 2000. Charles then went on to pursue a Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the same university, which they completed from 2000 to 2002. After completing their M.S., Charles Y. attended The University of Texas School of Law from 2004 to 2007, where they earned their Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree in Law.