Bijal V. Vakil

Bijal V. Vakil is a prominent partner in the Global Technology Practice at A&O Shearman, specializing as a patent trial lawyer and leading the Taiwan Desk. With extensive experience at Allen & Overy as co-chair of the Global Technology Practice, Bijal has a diverse intellectual property practice covering various advanced technologies, overseeing contentious patent matters, and guiding complex technology transactions. In addition to legal practice, Bijal is actively involved in the venture capital space as a limited partner with Act One Ventures, Operator Collective, and Off the Grid Ventures, focusing on supporting diverse entrepreneurs. Bijal also serves as a visiting lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley, and has previously held academic roles at the University of California, Davis. Bijal's legal career includes a significant tenure at White & Case LLP, where Bijal led the Silicon Valley office and founded the firm's Taiwan Country Practice. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from UCLA and a Juris Doctor from the University of California, Davis.