Trisha Farmer Lau

Experience

1. Attorney

   Snell & Wilmer

   Jul 2011 — Present · Phoenix, AZ, US

   Client Review Counsel for Snell & Wilmer. This role focuses on ethics and compliance, loss prevention, and other legal matters pertaining to the firm. Prior to serving as the firm’s Client Review Counsel, for seven years, my practice was concentrated in intellectual property litigation, commercial litigation, and legal ethics and professional responsibility. I have experience with patent infringement matters in various fields including software development, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, sod harvesting machinery and laser hologram technology. I have represented clients in general commercial litigation matters, including matters involving breach of contract, breach of implied warranty, fraud, tortious interference with business and other business torts. I also have experience with trademark and trade dress infringement, copyright infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets and unfair competition. I have unique experience representing clients in the fitness industry. Experience also includes-Represented clients in civil litigation, including matters involving patents, trademarks, trade dress, copyrights, trade secrets, breach of contract, breach of lease, breach of warranty, the Uniform Commercial Code, products liability, tortious interference, unfair competition and business practices, and other business torts-Represented clients in the health and fitness industry-Negotiated and drafted settlement agreements-Advised clients on legal strategies and implications to help clients obtain their goals in a cost effective manner while minimizing risk-Advised clients on minimizing legal risks in marketing and advertising campaigns, including deceptive advertising implications-Facilitated policing and protection of clients’ intellectual property-Advised in-house legal departments on compliance with the Rules of Professional Conduct and other ethical responsibilities, including developing policies and training curriculum for legal departments.

Skills

• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Civil Litigation
• Intellectual Property
• Courts
• Westlaw
• Legal Research
• Appeals
• Marketing
• Trials
• Patents
• Mediation
• Copyright Law
• Business Litigation
• Commercial Litigation
• Trademarks