Ms. Hinojosa-Smith joined Dolby Laboratories as Director of IP Business Development. In her role, she is responsible for developing strategies to grow and diversify Dolby’s Patent Licensing business, driving the formation of new joint licensing programs and identifying investment opportunities, including acquisition of SEP portfolios across audio and video technologies.

Prior to joining Dolby, Brianna served as Chief Legal Officer, Digital & Technology for Yum! Brands. In her role at Yum!, Brianna oversaw a broad range of domestic and international commercial and technology-related legal matters, including commercial contracts, mergers and acquisitions, data privacy and procurement. Additionally, Brianna managed Yum!’s global patent portfolio and created & implemented the company’s AI policy across Yum!s four (4) restaurant brands.

Prior to joining Yum!, Brianna was a Senior Patent Attorney at Microsoft where she supported the Devices business’ (including Xbox / Gaming and Surface) in the areas of patent prosecution, conflict matters and licensing, as well as product legal support for the Devices Team.

As a seasoned patent attorney, Brianna’s experience includes patent prosecution, acquisition due diligence, patent licensing and litigation, patent monetization, validity and infringement analysis, and trademark and copyright protection. Brianna has worked in both the private and public sector including Gardere & Wynne, BlackBerry, Nortel, Uniden & Huawei.

Brianna earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Trinity University in San Antonio, a J.D. from St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, and an MBA from the University of Texas at Arlington. When Brianna is not working, she enjoys serving her community as an elected official & public servant, spending time with her family, working out and writing.