Joanna E. Laney

Joanna E. Laney has extensive experience in the field of patent prosecution, currently serving as Patent Prosecution Specialist Supervisor at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati since July 2017, following roles as Lead Patent Prosecution Specialist and Patent Prosecution Specialist. Prior to this, Joanna worked at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP from January 2014 to July 2017 as a Patent Specialist and IP Prosecution Case Assistant. Earlier experience includes a position as Finance/HR Manager at Vertical Systems Inc from July 2008 to January 2014, and multiple compliance-focused roles at Princeton Capital and First Franklin from 2002 to 2008. Joanna holds a Paralegal Certificate and an Associate of Arts degree in Paralegal Studies from De Anza College.