Section of Intellectual Property Law
American Bar Association
321 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60654-7598
Phone: 312-988-6254
Fax: 312-988-6800
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact Us
ABA-IPL Staff
Mike Winkler, Section Director
312-988-5639
- Oversees staff and Section activities
- Supports Section officers and council activities
- Handles ABA policy matters and amicus brief and blanket authority requests
Jill Charles, Administrative Assistant
- General Section inquiries
- Administrative and Committee support
- Oversees division and committee appointment process
- Oversees creation and maintenance of committee database
- Change of address/phone/fax
Christopher Meacham, Programming/Event Director
312-988-5595
- Oversees Meetings Unit and Technology Manager
- Handles all meetings/conference program planning
Open, Technology Specialist/Analyst
- Maintains and updates an entity's website, discussion lists, and web forums.
- Collaborates with entity staff and members to ensure the effective use of technology.
- Optimizes business processes by leveraging available technology.
Danielle Banks, Program Associate
312-988-5537
- CLE Programs & Annual Meeting
(speakers, course materials, etc.) - Meeting registration and logistics
- All Virtual Education coordination - CLE & Non CLE
- Annual Conferences coordination: IPLSPRING and IP Fall Virtual
Amy Mandel, Director, Communications and Publications
312-988-6264
- Oversees Section publishing, communications, media, and membership
- Oversees Communications Unit and membership & marketing manager
Stephen Young, Membership Marketing Manager
312-988-5477
- Manages Section membership development and marketing
- Handles membership board and action groups
Chris Katopis, Legislative Consultant
202-662-1779
- Handles substantive/legislative issues
- ABA policy matters and amicus brief and blanket authority requests