Amy’s practice focuses on commercial contracting, licensing and general corporate matters.

Amy is a member of the global technology, outsourcing & privacy practice. She assists with the preparation and drafting of a full range of commercial contracting agreements and licensing agreements.

Amy’s background includes five years of practicing at a Richmond-based intellectual property boutique firm, and nine years of practicing on the corporate team at Christian & Barton, LLP. From 1989-1991, Amy served as law clerk to Virginia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harry L. Carrico.

Relevant Experience

• Assisting with the preparation and negotiation of commercial contracts for a leading consumer products manufacturer, including sales and purchase agreements, service agreements, software license agreements, engineering, procurement and construction agreements, and agreements in connection with asset acquisitions.
• Assisting with the preparation and negotiation of commercial contracts for a Fortune 175 corporation, including procurement, purchase, supply chain and consulting agreements.
• Assisting in the representation of a leading consumer services company, including preparation of master software and license agreement, and review and preparation of applicable statements of work.
• Negotiating and drafting software development and licensing agreements; trademark licensing; trademark clearance and prosecution; due diligence in connection with the acquisition of intellectual property.
• Defending clients’ ownership of intellectual property assets, through various strategies including cease and desist demands and infringement actions.
• Representing parties to Trademark Trial and Appeal Board proceedings.

Bar Admissions

Education
JD, University of Richmond School of Law, cum laude, Law Review–Lead Articles Editor, 1989BA, Political Science, Davidson College, 1984