Denise McKenzie

Denise McKenzie is a lecturer at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering, where Denise teaches ENGR 494, focusing on technology development and commercialization. Additionally, Denise serves as an instructor for I-Corps™ Hub West, collaborating with USC, Caltech, and UCLA to enhance engineering entrepreneurship and innovation leadership. As an I-Corps National Adjunct Instructor for the National Science Foundation, Denise educates technology teams on lean startup methodologies. Previous experience includes advising engineering faculty at the University of Hawaii System on commercializing research and teaching a course on defense-related problem-solving methodologies. Denise has held prominent legal roles in firms such as Arnold & Porter, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, and Sidley Austin, specializing in patent litigation. Educational qualifications include a JD from USC Gould School of Law, a BS in Mathematics/Systems Science from UCLA, and an MS in Electrical Engineering from USC.