Eric Klein

Eric Klein is a distinguished trial lawyer specializing in intellectual property law, particularly patent litigation. Currently serving as the Head of Intellectual Property and Technology Litigation at Vinson & Elkins since June 2016, Eric possesses extensive experience in managing complex cases that involve highly technical subject matter for both plaintiffs and defendants. Prior to this role, Eric held a partnership at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP and worked as an associate attorney at Greenberg Traurig and Godwin Gruber, focusing on intellectual property litigation. Eric's educational background includes a JD from Texas Tech University School of Law, an MBA from Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business, and a BSCE in Engineering from Texas A&M University, complemented by an MSE in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University.