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Alan Nicgorski and René Hertsberg presented "Protecting Trade Secrets in Federal Court," at the Chicago Bar Association's Young Lawyers Section monthly Intellectual Property committee meeting on December 1, 2010.

During their presentation, Mr. Nicgorski and Mr. Hertsberg discussed issues faced by corporations in protecting their trade secrets and recent developments in federal anti-fraud computer laws. The attorneys then discussed various practice pointers applicable in creating total business solutions to information theft risks.

Charitable Outreach: Scandaglia & Ryan Supports KIPP, Knowledge Is Power Program

Chicago - November 18, 2010 - Continuing its tradition of supporting various charitable organizations, Scandaglia & Ryan has made a donation to KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program. KIPP is national network of free, college preparatory, public schools serving under-resourced communities. The first KIPP school was founded in Houston in 1994 by Teach For America alumni Mike Feinberg and Dave Levin. In 1995, Mr. Feinberg remained in Houston to lead KIPP Academy Middle School, and Mr. Levin returned home to New York City to establish KIPP Academy in the South Bronx. Since then, the KIPP network has grown to 99 public schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, serving over 26,000 students.

Scandaglia & Ryan Honored Its 2010 IP Legal Writing Award Recipient at the Annual CIPLIT Reception.

On Thursday, November 4, 2010, Scandaglia & Ryan presented DePaul University College of Law student Stephen C. Jarvis with the 2010 Scandaglia & Ryan Intellectual Property Legal Writing Award for earning the highest grade in the college's First-Year Intellectual Property Legal Writing Program at the Center for Intellectual Property Law and Information Technology (CIPLIT™) reception. The reception was held from 4:45 - 5:45 p.m. at 25 E. Jackson Blvd., Lewis Center, Rare Book Room, 6th Fl. Library.

Scandaglia & Ryan was honored to present its IP Legal Writing Award to Mr. Jarvis, who also received several awards for outstanding work in other courses, including Constitutional Process and Legal Analysis, Research & Communication I and II. In addition to his studies, Mr. Jarvis is a staff member of the DePaul Law Review and a member of DePaul's Intellectual Property Law Society.

Mr. Jarvis has already gained some professional legal experience, working as a law clerk/paralegal for McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd., a research assistant to DePaul Professor Bruce Ottley, and most recently, serving as a law clerk for the Circuit Court of Cook County Judge Henry Simmons. Prior to entering the legal industry, he worked in the entertainment industry as a commercial voiceover artist for clients, such as McDonald's, Blockbuster, Oscar Mayer, DirecTV and State Farm. Mr. Jarvis received a B.A. in Telecommunications from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Scandaglia & Ryan, a litigation boutique, founded and has been funding the IP Legal Writing Award since its inception in 2002. Past recipients include Nicholas C. Thompson, Emily Monteith, Justin Piper, Jonathan Schildt, Nicholas J. Angelocci, Jamey A. Orchik, Lee James, Jeremy Bridge and Hillary A. Mann.

Pictured below: Gregory Scandaglia, Stephen Jarvis and William Ryan at the 2010 Reception

Scott Rogers presented, "Fraud on the PTO: Trademark Owners/Practitioners at Risk," at the VIP GlobalNet seminar on May 21, 2010.

At the seminar, Scott Rogers discussed the ethical dangers and pitfalls of trademark prosecution practice, and provided guidance on how to avoid a finding of fraud on the United States Patent Trade Office as a result of the agency's increased scrutiny of applications and materials submitted. He also discussed recent decisions by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, which have lowered the threshold for fraud, and will focus on recent TTAB decisions. Click here to review the seminar brochure.

Charitable Outreach: Scandaglia & Ryan Supports Homes for Our Troops

Chicago – January 23, 2010 – In the spirit of the holiday season, Scandaglia & Ryan made a donation to Homes for Our Troops, a non-profit, non-partisan charitable organization that raises the funds, materials and labor to build homes for severely injured veterans of the Iraq war. Homes for Our Troops was founded in 2004 by John Gonsalves, a construction supervisor from Raynham, Massachusetts, who was inspired by a story he read about a soldier injured in the Iraqi war. Realizing that most handicapped housing did not take into consideration the types of disabilities incurred in combat, he came up with the idea of providing custom housing that would provide greater accessibility and independence for those men and women who were seriously injured while serving in the military. S&R earmarked its donation for a home built for Army Sergeant Cameron Crouch in Mahomet, Illinois. SGT Crouch, a soldier deployed to Iraq as part of the A Co. 1/178th Infantry, was severely injured in an accident on August 23, 2007, requiring the amputation of both of his legs below the knee. On January 23, 2010, Homes for Our Troops and StormHawk Construction turned over the keys to SGT Crouch’s new home.

Scandaglia & Ryan Invited to Become a Member of the Prestigious Organization, the Executives Club of Chicago

Chicago, September 23, 2009 – Scandaglia & Ryan has joined one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious business organizations in the country, the Executives' Club of Chicago. This by-invitation-only club is comprised of senior-level executives, industry leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, government officials and foreign dignitaries. Having a membership in the Executives' Club affords the firm opportunities to establish global partnerships and engage in intellectual exchange through programs, such as Global Leaders Luncheons, Chicago CEO Breakfasts and Technology Conferences.

Scandaglia & Ryan Is Taking It to the Next Level

Chicago, March 16, 2009 – Scandaglia & Ryan is committed to raising the bar when it comes to professional excellence and outstanding client service. During the past nine years, we have strategically grown to enhance our capabilities in providing clients with sophisticated and innovative legal counsel. To accommodate our growth, we have moved to a larger office located on the 34th floor, Suite 3440, of our building at 55 E. Monroe Street.

We are also marking our ninth year by unveiling a bold, new image that reflects our forward-thinking approach to legal services. Our distinctive identity includes a sophisticated logo and a contemporary website design. The logo will be used on all our collateral to achieve a cohesive and recognizable brand, helping to differentiate Scandaglia & Ryan from other law firms. The design of our new image is a departure from traditional law firm insignias. Our logo has a three-dimensional quality, demonstrating our dynamic nature, yet incorporates calming blue, grey and taupe colors to convey a sense of confidence gained from years of experience pursuing creative and cost-effective business and legal solutions for our clients.

The website has been upgraded not only in design but in function as well. The site is streamlined making it easier to find relevant information, reinforcing our commitment to engage in the highest level of communication with our clients. Our website’s unique motif captures the essence of the firm’s culture, featuring images of select pieces of artwork on display at the firm. Check out our new look at www.scandagliaryan.com.

Scandaglia & Ryan Welcomes First Year Associate René Hertsberg

Scandaglia & Ryan welcomes First Year Associate René Hertsberg to the firm. Mr. Hertsberg joined S&R after receiving a J.D., cum laude, from Emory University School of Law in May 2008. He has experience representing clients in commercial and patent litigation as well as personal injury defense. Prior to joining the firm, he served as a legal intern at Schulten Ward & Turner, LLP in Atlanta as well as at the Office of the State Appellate Defender, Death Penalty Trial Assistance Division in Chicago.

While at Emory, Mr. Hertsberg participated in the school's Technological Innovation: Generating Economic Results program. The TI:GER® program is a collaboration between Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory Law School, bringing Emory Law, Georgia Tech MBA and PhD students together in an interdisciplinary class to focus on both business and law principles. He received a B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2004.

2009 Scandaglia & Ryan IP Legal Writing Award Presented at CIPLIT Reception

Chicago - November 5, 2009 – DePaul University College of Law student Nicholas C. Thompson was honored with the 2009 Scandaglia & Ryan Intellectual Property Legal Writing Award for earning the highest grade in the college's First-Year Intellectual Property Legal Writing Program. The award was presented to Mr. Thompson at the Center for Intellectual Property Law and Information Technology (CIPLIT) reception on Thursday, November 5, 2009 from 4:45 - 5:45 p.m. at 25 E. Jackson Blvd., Lewis Center, Rare Book Room, 6th Fl. Library.

Mr. Thompson, now in his second year of law school, is very active in the legal community. Earlier this year, he received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award® for Criminal Law. He is a member of the DePaul Business & Commercial Law Journal as well as the Chicago and American Bar Associations. Combining his law school career with his lifelong passion for music, Mr. Thompson is a saxophonist in the Chicago Bar Association's Barristers Big Band. He also has performed throughout the United States, in Africa and in the Caribbean.

Prior to attending the law school, Mr. Thompson spent several years working for Progressive Insurance Company. He received a B.A. in English from the University of Iowa in 2004.

Scandaglia & Ryan, a litigation boutique, founded and has been funding the IP Legal Writing Award since its inception in 2002. Past recipients include Emily Monteith, Justin Piper, Jonathan Schildt, Nicholas J. Angelocci, Jamey A. Orchik, Lee James, Jeremy Bridge and Hillary A. Mann.

Pictured below: Gregory Scandaglia, Nicholas Thompson and William Ryan at the 2009 Reception

Therese Tully Participated in Panel Discussion at DePaul's Legal Fraternity, Phi Delta Phi

S&R Partner Therese Tully discussed legal practices and ethical dilemmas relating to the legal profession on a panel entitled, "Ethics & Practice," hosted by DePaul University's international legal fraternity, Phi Delta Phi. The event was on Thursday, February 25, 2010, in Room 904 at 11:50 a.m.

Scandaglia & Ryan IP Legal Writing Award Presented to DePaul First-Year Student

The 2008 Scandaglia & Ryan Intellectual Property Legal Writing Award was presented to Emily Monteith, DePaul's First-Year Intellectual Property Legal Writing Program student earning the highest grade in her class. Ms. Monteith received the award at the DePaul University College of Law Center for Intellectual Property Law and Information Technology (CIPLIT) reception on Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 25 E. Jackson Blvd., Lewis Center, Rare Book Room, 6th Fl. Library. Ms. Monteith is an accomplished DePaul student, receiving CALI Awards in Constitutional Process I, LARC I and LARC II. She also is a staff member of the DePaul Law Review and an associate editor of Women's Law Digest. In conjunction with her studies, Ms. Monteith is a legal researcher for the Cultural Heritage Center for the U.S. Department of State.

Prior to law school, she was a faculty assistant at the Chicago-Kent College of Law during the 2006/2007 school year. As an undergraduate, she attended Wheaton College, where she received a B.A., magna cum laude, in International Relations and History in 2005. While at Wheaton College, she co-founded the Model United Nations.

Scandaglia & Ryan is proud to honor Ms. Monteith with its IP Legal Writing Award The firm founded and has been funding the award since its inception in 2002. Past recipients include Justin Piper, Jonathan Schildt, Nicholas J. Angelocci, Jamey A. Orchik, Lee James, Jeremy Bridge and Hillary A. Mann.

Pictured below: Therese Tully, Emily Monteith and William Ryan at the 2008 Reception

Scandaglia & Ryan Wins Jury Verdict for H. Ty Warner and Warner Hotels & Resorts in Multimillion-Dollar Claim

Following a three week trial in the civil action Amakua Development LLC v. H. Ty Warner, et al., in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, an eleven-person jury issued a favorable verdict for Scandaglia & Ryan clients H. Ty Warner, Ty Inc., Ty Warner Hotels & Resorts LLC and JTL Capital Corporation. The Scandaglia & Ryan team led by Partner Gregory J. Scandaglia secured the victory for the Warner defendants and JTL in a $30 million breach of contract and promissory fraud dispute with Amakua Development LLC. The jury needed only seven hours of deliberation before ruling for the defendants on all counts.

"The verdict prevented Warner Hotels and JTL from falling victim to an elaborate get rich quick scheme by plaintiff Amakua. The contract Amakua tried to enforce was based on lies and the jury rightly set it aside." said Mr. Scandaglia, co-founder of the firm.

The case began in 2004, when Amakua filed a complaint against Warner and JTL in the Central District of California claiming more than $30 million in compensatory damages for breach of contract and untold punitive damages for fraud. In the same complaint, Amakua accused Scandaglia & Ryan client JTL Capital Corporation of causing Warner to breach its contract with Amakua. The contract at issue related to the sale of the Las Ventanas Resort in Los Cabos, Mexico to Ty Warner Hotels and Resorts in September 2004, for $101 million. Las Ventanas has been widely recognized as one of the most luxurious and exclusive resort properties in the world. Amakua claimed that by virtue of a signed Non-Disclosure and Non-Circumvention Agreement, it was entitled to participate in the Warner acquisition. The Warner defendants and JTL successfully challenged this claim by proving that the contract had not been breached and that Amakua had misrepresented itself and its ability to effect the sale of the property to Warner Hotels.

Beanie Babies Inventor H. Ty Warner, who attended court each day, felt vindicated by the verdict commenting that "the system worked, the truth came out and justice was served."

In addition to Mr. Scandaglia, the team working on this matter included William J. Ryan, Therese L. Tully, Eric J. Muñoz and Matthew Boyd Steffens.

Attorney Sara Youn Joins Scandaglia & Ryan

Scandaglia & Ryan welcomes Associate Sara Youn to the firm. Ms. Youn, who joined S&R on September 22, 2008, has experience representing clients in complex product liability cases, franchisor-franchisee disputes and class action defense litigation.

Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Youn was a staff attorney practicing in the Seattle office of Perkins Coie. She also served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Gary Larson, District Judge for the Fourth Judicial District of Minnesota.

Ms. Youn received a J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School in 2007, where she received a Dean's Elite Scholarship. During law school, she was the managing editor of the Minnesota Law Review (2006-2007). In 2002, Ms. Youn received a B.A., magna cum laude, from Georgetown University, where she was a George F. Baker Scholar. She also authored an honors thesis, "Out of That Land: American Missionary Influence on Early Korean Immigration to Hawaii."

Attorney Seth Remy Yohalem Joins Scandaglia & Ryan

Seth Remy Yohalem has joined Scandaglia & Ryan as an associate. Mr. Yohalem has experience representing clients in a variety of commercial litigation matters, including contract and insurance coverage disputes, class action defense as well as antitrust actions. Prior to joining the firm, he was an associate at Kirkland & Ellis LLP (Chicago office), where he worked for more than three years.

In addition to practicing law, Mr. Yohalem is a Metro Board member, Metropolitan Family Services, a leading human services agency that has been helping families throughout Chicago and surrounding suburbs for 150 years. In 2004, he received a J.D. from Columbia University School of Law, where he was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar all three years. He also was a writing and research editor for the Columbia Journal of Law and Social Problems for which he authored the article "We'll Always Have Parish: The Ninth Circuit Court Decision and Its Implications for Enforcement of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines." In 2001, Mr. Yohalem earned a B.A., magna cum laude, from Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts.

Charitable Outreach: Scandaglia & Ryan Supports the Kohl Children's Museum's Chip in for Children 2008 Golf Outing

For a second consecutive year, S&R participated as a Hole Sponsor in the Kohl Children's Museum Chip in for Children Golf Outing on Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at The Glen Club in Glenview, Illinois. Proceeds from the event benefit the Museum, which offers a variety of exhibits and programs designed to make learning fun and interesting. Newer exhibits include Let's Play Railway, a display of three giant railway cars that allows children to experience many wonderful railway adventures.

Scandaglia & Ryan Attorney Therese Tully Named Partner of the Firm

Therese Tully has been named a partner at Scandaglia & Ryan, effective January 1, 2008. Since joining the firm in 2003, Ms. Tully has represented clients involved in hospitality industry litigation, partnership disputes and trademark prosecutions. She also has garnered significant experience representing clients in cases concerning patent infringement, commercial contracts and constitutional law. Additionally, throughout her legal career, Ms. Tully has worked on noteworthy pro bono matters involving issues such as the death penalty, political asylum and divorce/orders of protection.

Prior to joining S&R, Ms. Tully was an attorney with the Federal Trade Commission. She also was an associate at Jenner & Block, LLC for three years, and served as a law clerk to the Honorable Martin C. Ashman of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

Ms. Tully is a co-author of the article "Express Preemption and Premarket Approval Under the Medical Device Amendments," Food and Drug Law Journal (vol. 59, no.1), November 2004, which was cited in several trial, appellate and Supreme Court briefs as well as by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in a published decision Riegel v. Medtronic, Inc.

Before going to law school, Ms. Tully, was a professional equestrian instructor. Her love of horses, and all animals for that matter, grew during her childhood when she competitively rode and showed English horses in both the hunter/jumper divisions in Michigan.

Ms. Tully received a J.D., magna cum laude, from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 1996, where she was a student articles editor for the Loyola University Law Review. She also was an editor on the Loyola University Consumer Law Journal. In 1993, she earned a B.S., with honors in Finance, from Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan.

Charitable Outreach: Scandaglia & Ryan Supports Alternative Living for the Aging

On June 12, 2008, the Alternative Living for the Aging, a non-profit, community organization that provides safe, affordable housing alternatives for the elderly, hosted its 27th Annual Achievement Awards Dinner honoring, among others, S&R client Primestor Development, Inc., for its contributions to the Los Angeles community. Scandaglia & Ryan applauds Primestor's efforts to revitalize urban areas and is proud to support the future success of the Alternative Living for the Aging. For more information about the Alternative Living for the Aging, please visit www.alternativeliving.org.

Attorney James Ahler Leaves Private Practice at S&R to Become Indiana Superior Court Judge

In November 2007, attorney James R. Ahler welcomed the opportunity to fulfill his dream of serving the public by accepting Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels' appointment to become the Jasper County Superior Court judge. Mr. Ahler left his private practice at Scandaglia & Ryan, where he represented clients in complex litigation matters involving claims of investment fraud and breach of contract as well as real estate disputes, to succeed Judge J. Philip McGraw, who retired on October 26, 2007. S&R Founding Partners Gregory J. Scandaglia and William J. Ryan are extremely proud of Mr. Ahler's appointment and are confident he is well-equipped to serve on the bench.

Mr. Ahler grew up in Rensselaer, Indiana, and has strong ties to the community. At a very early age, he developed a great admiration and profound respect for the local judges, including Judge McGraw, hoping to one day emulate them. Mr. Ahler is no stranger to the inner workings of judicial chambers. Throughout his legal career, he served as a judicial law clerk to two appellate court judges, The Honorable Michael S. Kanne and The Honorable William J. Bauer, both U.S. Circuit Court judges for the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. He also was a judicial extern to Magistrate Terry I. Adelman, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri and a summer law clerk to Judge Thomas G. Fisher, Indiana Tax Court.

According to Mr. Ahler, clerking for the various members of the judiciary were extremely valuable and intellectually challenging experiences. "These experiences have provided me with opportunities to work for some of the best legal minds in the Midwest," noted Mr. Ahler. "However, I was very pleased to find that practicing law at Scandaglia & Ryan was no less rewarding than my judicial clerkship experiences. I can truly say that S&R attorneys approach legal issues with equal amounts of critical thinking, thoroughness and professionalism." Mr. Ahler received a J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law in 1996 and a B.A. from Indiana University in 1992.

Scandaglia & Ryan Honors Two DePaul Students with Its IP Legal Writing Award

In an unusual turn of events, the DePaul University College of Law Center for Intellectual Property Law and Information Technology (CIPLIT) presented the Scandaglia & Ryan Intellectual Property Legal Writing Award to two leading students participating in DePaul's First-Year Intellectual Property Legal Writing Program. Ordinarily, the award is presented to one student who receives the highest grade in the first-year program. In 2007, however, two exemplary classmates tied for top grades.

Mr. Piper and Mr. Schildt received the 2007 Scandaglia & Ryan Intellectual Property Legal Writing Award at the CIPLIT celebration on Tuesday, November 6, 2007. Both Mr. Piper and Mr. Schildt are members of the DePaul Law Review and expect to receive a J.D. in May 2009.

Mr. Piper grew up in a small town in Osceola, Missouri. In 1998, he received a B.S. summa cum laude, from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. He then went on to earn an M.S. and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Stanford University in 2001 and 2004, respectively.

Mr. Schildt is from Quincy, Illinois. In 2007, he served as legal extern to the Honorable Amy J. St. Eve, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Prior to law school, he received a Bachelor in Music, with highest honors, from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2006.

Scandaglia & Ryan founded and has been funding the Scandaglia & Ryan IP Legal Writing Award since its inception in 2002. Past recipients include Nicholas J. Angelocci, Jamey A. Orchik, Lee James, Jeremy Bridge and Hillary A. Mann.

Erie Neighborhood House Distinguishes Bradley Hergott as TEAM Mentor of the Year

Erie Neighborhood House, a community service agency that provides Latino and diverse low-income families with a wide range of educational programs, honored Scandaglia & Ryan associate Bradley D. Hergott with its TEAM Mentor of the Year award.

Erie House launched its Tutoring to Educate for Aims and Motivation (TEAM) program in 1984, pairing up Chicago professionals as mentors with at-risk high school students. In weekly one-on-one sessions, the mentors assist the youths with academics, college preparation and life skills, serving as positive, dependable role models. Since 1998, TEAM has had a 100 percent high school graduation rate and a 97 percent college placement rate.

Mr. Hergott has been a TEAM mentor since 2003. He was selected to receive the Mentor of the Year award from among 52 other participants in the program. His TEAM graduate, Adam Pomales, was also honored, receiving the Rafael Ravelo "Corazón de Oro" (Heart of Gold) award and a scholarship.

Mr. Hergott has contributed to society in many other ways as well. Throughout his legal career, he has represented several clients on a pro bono basis, receiving a special award for his efforts. He also volunteered at Safe House, a shelter for victims of domestic violence and worked for the Child Advocacy Law Clinic through the University of Michigan Law School.

Charitable Outreach: Scandaglia & Ryan Supports Crisis Nursery

For a second consecutive year, Scandaglia & Ryan and Matthew Boyd Steffens are donating Chicago Cubs tickets to be auctioned off at the 15th Annual Crisis Nursery Dinner & Auction on June 6, 2008. The proceeds from the auction will be used to support the Urbana-Champaign-based, child abuse prevention and family support agency, which provides free, around-the-clock emergency intervention, respite care and support to families in crisis. The Cubs tickets were donated on behalf of Wolfram Research, Inc.'s In-House Counsel Eric Schacht, a firm client and a member Crisis Nursery's Board of Directors. For more information about Crisis Nursery, please visit www.crisisnursery.net.

Charitable Outreach: Scandaglia & Ryan Supports the Chip in for Children 2007 Golf Outing

S&R is proud to have supported the Chip in for Children 2007 Golf Outing hosted by the Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago Board of Governors on Tuesday, September 11 at The Glen Club in Glenview, Illinois. Kohl Children's Museum is a non-profit, hands-on learning laboratory for children up to eight years old. The exhibits and programs are designed to make learning fun and interesting. Exhibits teach children about a various subjects ranging from art and nature to math and science. They also mimic everyday life activities as experienced in the museum's simulated car care shop, grocery store and fast-food restaurant.

The Scandaglia & Ryan Intellectual Property Legal Writing Award 2006-2007

Scandaglia & Ryan is pleased to have sponsored the Fifth Annual Scandaglia & Ryan Intellectual Property Legal Writing Award reception at DePaul University in October 2006. The reception, presented by the DePaul University College of Law Center for Intellectual Property Law and Information Technology, honors students participating in the first-year Legal Research, Analysis & Communication curriculum and celebrates the recipient of the Scandaglia & Ryan IP Legal Writing Award. This award is given to the student with the highest grade in the First-Year Intellectual Property Legal Writing Program.

The 2006-2007 recipient of the award was Nicholas J. Angelocci, one of 55 students selected to participate in the IP Legal Writing Program. Nick expects to receive a J.D. in May 2008. Prior to attending law school, Nick worked as an engineer/scientist for Boeing Satellite Systems in California. He received a B.S. in Engineering, magna cum laude, from the University of Michigan in 2001.

Scandaglia & Ryan founded and has been funding the Scandaglia & Ryan IP Legal Writing Award since its inception in 2002. Past recipients include Jamey A. Orchik, Lee James, Jeremy Bridge and Hillary A. Mann.

The Scandaglia & Ryan Intellectual Property Legal Writing Award 2005-2006

For the fourth consecutive year, S&R has sponsored the recognition of excellence in legal writing by funding a generous cash award to the leading student in the DePaul University College of Law Center for Intellectual Property Law and Information Technology - and each year we have been extremely impressed with the quality of the students vying for this honor. JAMEY ORCHIK was selected among her fellow class members. Not an easy task -- students awarded seats in this year's class achieved LSAT scores averaging over 160 and several possess graduate degrees from some of the top universities in the country. As a class, this year's 1Ls include 2 Ph.D.s, 9 Master's in business and sciences, 18 with engineering degrees and several more with technical degrees in physics, biochemistry and pre-med.

CIPLIT places special emphasis on current topics in Intellectual Property in the first year Legal Research, Analysis and Communication Program. Funding this award and sponsoring the award reception naturally follows our firm's high regard for this program and the excellent legal education this university provides. One of our partners, William Ryan has served proudly as a member of the DePaul University College of Law Intellectual Property Law and Information Technology Advisory Board for several years, and each year Scandaglia & Ryan hosts a DePaul law student in its summer program. These are just some of the ways Scandaglia & Ryan lends its support to the unique law school experience CIPLIT provides.

Previous winners, Jeremy Bridge and Lee James, as well as several De Paul School of Law professors and the Dean, also attended the reception at the school on February 16.

DePaul University College of Law Appointment

William J. Ryan was appointed to the DePaul University College of Law Center for Intellectual Property Law and Information Technology Board in April 2002.

Scott Rogers Named Partner

The litigation firm of Scandaglia & Ryan announces that Scott E. Rogers has been made a Partner in the firm. Prior to joining Scandaglia & Ryan in 2003, Scott was Ty Inc.'s Vice President and General Counsel. Scott has developed a wealth of experience in both domestic and international trademark and international trademark and copyright matters.

Scandaglia & Ryan Welcomes Scott E. Rogers

Scott Rogers, former General Counsel of Ty Inc., has joined the law firm of Scandaglia & Ryan as Of Counsel, bringing with him a wealth of experience in copyright and trademark law.

Scott Rogers began his legal career in 1990 with the Trenam Kemker law firm in Tampa, Florida, where he gained substantial experience handling a variety of complex commercial litigation matters. Returning to his home state in 1996, Mr. Rogers joined Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione in Chicago, focusing his practice exclusively on intellectual property.

In 1998, at the height of the Beanie Baby plush toy craze, Mr. Rogers became Ty Inc.’s Vice President and General Counsel. He was responsible for establishing and protecting a multi-billion dollar trademark and copyright portfolio in the face of the many challenges presented by counterfeiters, infringers, copycats and others seeking to exploit Ty’s intellectual property. Mr. Rogers coordinated the worldwide efforts of attorneys, law enforcement, customs officials, and private investigators, directed all litigation matters, and secured one of the most famous intellectual property portfolios in the world.

Mr. Rogers brings a wealth of experience in both domestic and international trademark and copyright matters to his current practice. He is proficient both in the prosecution of trademark and copyright applications, as well as in the enforcement of intellectual property rights. As General Counsel at Ty Inc., Mr. Rogers had sole responsibility for overseeing several multi-million dollar lawsuits. Internationally, Mr. Rogers has a broad base of foreign colleagues with whom he works, and has extensive experience working with U.S. Customs and governmental bodies throughout the world. He has testified for two Trading Standards and Practices offices in the United Kingdom and worked with the Director of Customs in the People’s Republic of China, whose office conducted several raids on counterfeiters at Mr. Rogers’ behest. He also has been a lecturer at the Annual Meeting of the International Trademark Association.

In addition to his extensive knowledge of intellectual property law, Mr. Rogers’ background also covers the protection of trade secrets, non-competition agreements, unfair competition and deceptive trade practices. He has substantial experience with human resources issues and employment/labor law. He is a member of the Illinois, Missouri and Florida Bar Associations, and is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the United States Supreme Court. He graduated from the Florida State University College of Law with highest honors. A member of the Order of the Coif, he was also an editor and author on the Florida State University Law Review. Mr. Rogers earned a Masters of Arts degree in Government from the University of Texas at Austin