Laura A. Cruz, Member
Ms. Cruz joined COJK as an associate in 1999 and became a member in 2007. She brought to the firm a strong background in chemical engineering. Her current practice includes patent procurement with an emphasis on chemical and mechanical technologies, opinions, and due diligence counseling. Ms. Cruz has served on various committees with the Washington State Bar Association and is active in the Intellectual Property Owners Association.
Education
- J.D., University of Texas School of Law, 1999
- B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Texas, 1986
Professional Experience
- Christensen O'Connor Johnson KindnessPLLC, Seattle, WA
Member, 2007 to present
Associate, 1999 to 2007 - Lower Colorado River Authority, Austin, TX
Law Clerk, 1998 - Sidley & Austin, Dallas, TX
Summer Associate, 1998 - Lloyd, Gosselink, Fowler, Blevins & Mathews P.C., Austin, TX
Law Clerk, 1997
Technical Experience
- Process Control Specialist, Dow Chemical Company, 1995 to 1996
- Senior Production Engineer, Dow Chemical Company, 1993 to 1994
- Production Engineer, Dow Chemical Company, 1991 to 1992
- Engineer, Dow Chemical Company, 1989 to 1990
- IC Board Manufacturing, Tellabs, 1988 to 1989
- IC Board Manufacturing, IBM, 1987 to 1988
Bar and Court Admissions
- Washington State Bar
- Texas State Bar
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
Professional Affiliations and Activities
- Intellectual Property Owners Association
- Puget Sound Chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers
