Tracy L. Muller | Of Counsel
Charitable giving and volunteerism are very important to Tracy. For several years, she has collected donations from her colleagues as part of SKGF's support of the Salvation Army Angel Tree gift program. She has acted as House Captain for Rebuilding Together and continues to participate as a volunteer in other firm efforts.
There is an unparalleled combination of legal
and technical expertise at the firm, all the while
remaining friendly, helpful, and cooperative.
Michelle K. Holoubek | Director
Michelle not only has a degree in physics but a passion for astronomy. She uses her Meade Lightbridge telescope to view a variety of deep sky objects including star clusters, galaxies, and nebulae. Michelle stargazes as a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club.
Gaby L. Longsworth | Director
Retaining and advancing female lawyers is important to Gaby. She is seeking innovative ways to address implicit gender stereotypes and participates in activities organized by groups like Women in Biology and the Women's Bar Association of DC. Gaby is also one of the organizers of INSPIRED by the Women of SKGF.
Coming from the lab, I didn't know a thing about patent law. SKGF gave me the opportunity to transition to associate with training, hands-on experience, and interaction with clients.
R. Wilson Powers, III | Student Associate
Trey is no stranger to the ocean. While working towards his Ph.D. at the University of Washington he raced sailboats frequently. After finishing his doctorate, Trey competed in the Pacific Cup ocean race which begins in San Francisco and ends in Hawaii. Trey grew up sailing on the Chesapeake Bay and has been racing competitively ever since.
rewarding way to combine my affinity for biotechnology with my interest in the law.
Salvador M. Bezos | Associate
Sal has perfected the art of work-life balance. In addition to his work as an associate in the Electronics Group, he serves on the Industrial Technology Advisory Committee for Fairfax County Public Schools.
I chose Sterne Kessler because of its outstanding
reputation, its collegial atmosphere, and
the willingness to invest in my future.
Tammy A. Mangan | Director of Marketing
Tammy is a life-long equestrienne. Over the years she has competed in the show jumper ring, played polo, and still enjoys trail riding. Tammy is the director of marketing for the firm where she protects and enforces the SKGF brand.
me to stretch the boundaries of creativity in my work as a marketer and brand manager.
Ishan P. Weerakoon | Associate
When Ishan isn't drafting patent applications, he is winning the National and Open Chess Championships for Sri Lanka. Ishan has been playing chess since the age of eleven. At sixteen, he traveled to Greece to play in the World Chess Olympiads and later played for his college, University of Maryland Baltimore County.
about technology. More importantly, they understand it.
Bonnie Nannenga-Combs | Associate
Although Bonnie is a talented associate in the Biotechnology/Chemical Group, her talent really shines on canvas. She began oil painting in college as an art minor and soon expanded her artistic interests to attending pottery classes, as well as painting still lifes and landscapes.
Lauren Draley | Benefits Administrator
Lauren works up a sweat coordinating the firm's benefits, events and staff appreciation week. She is also a "group exercise" fanatic. She enjoys step aerobics, kickboxing, high/low aerobics, spinning and occasionally runs a charity 5K or 10K race.
Joan Hall | Legal Secretary
Joan has over 20 years of experience as a legal patent secretary. By day, she enjoys client interaction while offering topnotch service and quality products. By night, she has awed her colleagues with her famous Tina Turner impression.
We don't just talk team, we are a team.
Trinza Parham | Word Processing Operator
The principle aim of Shotokan Karate is peace: a positive approach to other people and society through continuous training in karate. Trinza has been studying this art since a teenager and performed until 2003. She is an operator in the Sterne Kessler Word Processing Department.
Jeremiah B. Frueauf | Associate
While studying in the Munich Intellectual Property Law Summer Program, Jeremiah traveled to the small Alpine town of Berchtesgaden, Germany, to discover his roots. The town is situated in a national park along the Austrian border, where he was able to enjoy the food, music, and culture during a break from studying international law.
Anthony A. Davis | Facilities Manager
When Tony is on the green, he can bring the ball within inches of the pin. But when he is off the golf course, "green" is still on his mind. Tony is a driving force behind the firm's efforts to reduce its environmental impact.
I find it satisfying to be part of a very skilled and intellectual group.
Who Said It?: Thomas A. Edison
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