Nancy Joyce Simmons

Nancy Joyce Simmons is an experienced Patent Administrator currently managing the patent portfolio at Stevens Institute of Technology since October 2018. Responsibilities include monitoring prosecution and maintenance deadlines, interacting with outside counsel, overseeing patent agreements, and facilitating outreach and training for staff and faculty on patent protocols. Prior roles include Foreign Filing Paralegal at Blank Rome LLP and Senior Patent Paralegal positions at Colgate-Palmolive Company, Wolff & Samson PC, and Mayer & Williams PC, where Nancy managed patent applications, drafted legal documents, and supervised paralegal teams. Nancy holds a Bachelor of Arts from McGill University and a Master of Arts from the University of Chicago.