Laurie Stempler is Special Counsel in Sullivan & Cromwell's Litigation Group. Her practice focuses on intellectual property issues and, in particular, patent matters. Ms. Stempler has represented clients in both offensive and defensive litigation involving patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets. Her caseload has spanned a wide variety of technologies, including computer architecture, semiconductors, web applications, medical devices and diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, robotics and automation, materials science, and mobile phone hardware and software. She has extensive experience managing all aspects of litigation, from pre-suit diligence to trial and settlement negotiations. She has also advised clients on developing and licensing patent portfolios.
In addition to the work she has done in the IP field, Laurie has also had the honor of representing U.S. veterans as a volunteer lawyer for the Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program.
Laurie's decision to pursue a career in intellectual property stemmed from her love of learning how things work. Today, she is happy to mentor students and associates with similar interests.