Cecilia’s litigation experience spans the pre-trial, discovery, trial, and post-trial phases of litigation, and includes arguing motions in open court and examining witnesses in jury trials and hearings before the ITC. She manages fact discovery, drafts motions and legal briefs, and works with fact and expert witnesses. Cecilia also works with various aspects of patent prosecution and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) proceedings, including inter partes reviews (IPRs). She also has experience in drafting licensing and settlement agreements.
While obtaining her engineering degree, Cecilia worked for General Electric and was involved in engineering design in the area of aircraft engines as well as technical sales of medical systems.
Cecilia is currently the partner-in-charge of Finnegan’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts and previously served as co-lead of Finnegan FORWARD (Focused on Raising Women’s Advancement, Representation, and Development), the firm’s women’s business initiative.
1-2 Aug 2022
Focus on the drafting skills and legal and commercial issues to be considered when drawing up international IP agreements.
21-22 Nov 2022
Focus on the drafting skills and legal and commercial issues to be considered when drawing up international IP agreements.