Our People

Accomplished, determined, proficient — in law, in science, in technology.
Our tech-savvy teams are composed of exceptional individuals who bring their intelligence, curiosity, and confidence to each matter. We owe our success to our people, a diverse and creative group, with strong science and technical backgrounds and astute legal minds. Our teams understand clients’ technologies and mirror their innovative drive. Together, we handle the full range of intellectual property matters for clients. When well-rounded, multi-talented individuals collaborate, issues get solved.
Full team A-Z

Kenneth R. Langley, Ph.D.
- Title And Service
- Technology Specialist, Patent Agent
- Location
- Austin
- langley@fr.com
- Phone
- 512-226-8146

Ed Lavergne
- Title And Service
- Senior Principal
- Location
- Washington, D.C.
- lavergne@fr.com
- Phone
- 202-626-6359

Chong Lee
- Title And Service
- Director of Systems Compliance
- Location
- Minneapolis
- clee@fr.com
- Phone
- 612-204-4633

Daniel Y. Lee, Ph.D.
- Title And Service
- Associate
- Location
- Washington, D.C.
- lee@fr.com
- Phone
- 202-626-6412

Dean Leitzen
- Title And Service
- Director of Conflicts
- Location
- Silicon Valley
- leitzen@fr.com
- Phone
- 650-839-5017

Sydney Leonardi
- Title And Service
- Technology Specialist
- Location
- Boston
- leonardi@fr.com
- Phone
- 617-368-2128

Shihong Li, Ph.D.
- Title And Service
- Technology Specialist, Patent Agent
- Location
- Silicon Valley
- sli@fr.com
- Phone
- 650-839-5089

Xu Li, Ph.D.
- Title And Service
- Associate
- Location
- Silicon Valley
- xli@fr.com
- Phone
- 650-839-5147
Stats
Stats
350+ Attorneys
220+ Principals
75+ Technology specialists
120+ Ph.D.s
120+ Associates
30+ Former Federal Circuit clerks
30+ Trademark and copyright attorneys
35+ Other former clerks
170+ Attorneys with trial experience
40+ Fluent Mandarin Chinese speakers