Squire Patton Boggs Welcomes Electronics and Software Expert to Its Team
In a strategic move to bolster its intellectual property and technology expertise, Squire Patton Boggs is excited to announce the recent addition of Partner Sarah Mirza to its IP and technology practice based in Palo Alto, California. Mirza’s appointment signifies the firm’s commitment to expanding its capabilities in the ever-evolving sectors of electronics, software technology, and artificial intelligence.
Bringing an impressive track record from her tenure at Artegis Law Group in Silicon Valley, Mirza is well-known for her adept counsel in the realms of electronics and software. Her arrival at Squire Patton Boggs marries her extensive technical knowledge and legal finesse with the firm’s global reach and deep industry insights.
David Elkins, the leader of the IP and technology practice group at Squire Patton Boggs, praised Mirza’s addition to the team. He remarked on her established status as a “trusted advisor” among Silicon Valley clientele, emphasizing her unparalleled technical expertise, strategic legal approach, and proactive client development skills.
Mirza’s legal practice is particularly focused on cultivating robust patent portfolios for companies within the highly competitive electronics and software technology sectors of Silicon Valley. Her expertise is not limited to traditional areas; she has made significant strides in safeguarding advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Mirza specializes in protecting innovations across various applications, including computer vision, generative models, medical imaging, and drug development. Her clientele is diverse, ranging from dynamic startups to established Fortune 100 enterprises.
Before embarking on her legal career, Mirza honed her technical skills as a software engineer. Her background is rich with experience in critical technological areas such as AI and machine learning, augmented and virtual reality, databases, complex system architectures, network and computer security, and data analytics. This technical prowess underpins her effectiveness as an IP attorney in today’s fast-paced high-tech landscape.
Mirza expressed enthusiasm about her new role, stating, “This is a thrilling time to be a high-tech IP attorney with innovation happening at groundbreaking speed and legal issues of first impression regularly arising as a result of that innovation.” Her anticipation echoes the sentiment of a legal landscape in constant flux, driven by technological breakthroughs.
Her addition to Squire Patton Boggs follows closely on the heels of another significant hire, tech counsel Malisheia Douglas, who recently joined the firm’s IP and technology practice in Cleveland, Ohio. Together, these latest appointments underscore Squire Patton Boggs’ dedication to strengthening its service offerings in the intellectual property and technology domains, ensuring top-level service and expertise for its clients across the globe.
With Mirza’s joining, Squire Patton Boggs not only enhances its footprint in the competitive Silicon Valley market but also significantly boosts its capabilities to navigate the complex intersection of technology innovation and legal strategy, promising exceptional service and foresight for its clients navigating the intricate web of intellectual property laws.
