Christopher O'Shaughnessy
Attorney-at-Law and Founder
The O’Shaughnessy Law Firm, LLC
January 2020 – Present
New Albany, Ohio
Chairman of the Board of Directors
After-School All-Stars Ohio
2012 – Present
After-School All-Stars Ohio provides comprehensive after-school programs that keep children safe and help them succeed in school and life. Our goal is to identify and fuel our student’s individual passions by tying their interests to tailored academic support, enrichment activities and sports.
Board of Directors, Member
After-School All-Stars
June 2015 – 2021
Los Angeles, California
Partner
Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP
October 2015 – January 2020
Member
Welin, O’Shaughnessy + Scheaf LLC
April 2012 – October 2015
Columbus, Ohio
Partner
Thompson Hine LLP
October 2006 – April 2012
Class of 2011
Leadership Columbus
2010 – 2011
Columbus, Ohio
The mission of Leadership Columbus is to develop, connect and inspire diverse leaders who serve as catalysts in building a strong and vibrant community. Today, Leadership Columbus, one of the top five ranked community leadership programs in the country, provides state of the art education and training for emerging and existing leaders in the Columbus area.
Partner and Attorney
Lane, Alton & Horst LLC
February 1997 – October 2006
Law Clerk
Ray, Todaro, Alton & Kirstein
1996 – 1997
EDUCATION
Capital University Law School
Juris Doctor, Law
1994-1997
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with minor in English
1989-1993
International Association of Defense Counsel Trial Academy in Bolder, Colorado
2006
Michael O'Shaughnessy
Member
The O’Shaughnessy Law Firm, LLC
May 2020 – Present
Atlanta, Georgia
IP Litigation Partner
Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Aug 2020 – May 2022
Atlanta, Georgia
Shareholder
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Feb 2019 – Aug 2020
Washington D.C. Metro Area
Adjunct Professor
George Mason University School of Law
Sep 2013 – Aug 2020
- Teaching course on licensing of intellectual property.
Partner
Baker Botts
Dec 2017 – Jan
Washington D.C. Metro Area
Mike was the co-chair of Baker Botts’ Life Sciences IP Litigation group. He focuses his practice on patent litigation and appeals, as well as proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeals Board. He has handled numerous matters in a variety of life sciences technologies, including the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device fields. He has broad experience in all aspects of patent litigation, including everything from conducting pre-trial investigations to serving as a first chair litigator in federal court or lead attorney in PTAB proceedings. He has handled matters before juries, judges, panels, and arbitrators.
Mike also advises clients on a wide variety of patent matters such as licensing, due diligence, and mergers and acquisitions. He has also drafted opinions of counsel and assisted clients in settling disputes.
Mike dedicates a portion of his time to pro bono matters. He has represented pro bono defendants in proceedings before federal district and appellate courts, in licensing negotiations and settlement discussions, and in immigration matters.
In addition, he teaches a course on licensing and intellectual property at the George Mason University Law School and has lectured on similar subject matters to practicing patent attorneys and business professionals through CLE programs and as a faculty member for the Patent Resources Group.
Mike also served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Washington, DC Chapter of the After-School All-Stars, which provides important after-school enrichment opportunities to middle school students in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods throughout Washington, DC. Mike also serves on the Board of Directors of Potomac Valley Swimming, as the Safe Sport Chair. His responsibilities include promoting the equality and protection of athletes in one of the most highly revered swim leagues in the United States.
Partner and Patent Attorney
McDermott Will & Emery
Mar 2014 – Nov 2017
Washington, D.C.
Partner and Patent Attorney
Finnegan
Sep 2001 – Mar 2014
Washington, DC
- Coauthor. “ANDA Litigation: Strategies and Tactics for Pharmaceutical Patent Litigators,” American Bar Association Section of Intellectual Property Law, May 30, 2012.
- Recipient of Burton Award for Excellence in Legal Writing
- Recipient of Georgetown University Law Journal Meritorious Service Award
- Committee Chair – DC Bar Intellectual Property Section
- Licensing Executives Society – Americas
Assistant Professor
George Washington University
Jan 2008 – May 2012
Washington D.C. Metro Area
- Taught a course at George Washington University Law School on licensing of intellectual property.
Intern
USPTO
Sep 1999 – May 2001
Alexandria, Virginia
- Served Director of Office of International and Legislative Affairs to evaluate US and international patent laws to assist in developing policies for US legislation, rules, and treaties.Served Director of Office of International and Legislative Affairs to evaluate US and international patent laws to assist in developing policies for US legislation, rules, and treaties.
Product Development Intern
Proctor & Gamble
May 1997-Aug 1997
Cincinnati, Ohio
- Worked with lead scientists and research team to develop and refine products and processes for manufacturing.
EDUCATION
Georgetown University Law Center
JD, Law
1998-2001
Miami University
BS, Microbiology
1994-1998