Anatomy of a Modern IP Department: The Data Behind a Shift in Strategy (Presented by Above the Law)

Moderator, Bob Ambrogi | Above the Law

Bob is a lawyer and journalist who has been writing and speaking about legal technology and innovation for more than two decades. He writes the award winning blog LawSites, is a columnist for Above the Law, hosts the podcast about legal innovation, LawNext, and hosts the weekly legal tech journalists’ roundtable, Legaltech Week. He is also co-founder of the LawNext Legal Technology Directory.

Justin Rerko | Tradespace

Justin is Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at Tradespace, an AI-powered IP analytics and management platform. He focuses on leveraging AI responsibly to obtain higher quality patents, build higher performing IP portfolios, and create value through IP.

Prior to Tradespace, Justin was in-house IP and patent counsel for KPMG, LLP and also co- founded KPMG’s externally-focused IP Consulting practice. Justin blends 20+ years of experience across several domains – law firm, in-house, and in corporate strategy and growth roles, and is a multi-year member of the IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists list. He has a BA, JD and MS, Technology Entrepreneurship (ABT), all from Case Western Reserve University.

Jeff Eichen | Streamlight

Jeff is Chief IP Counsel at Streamlight. He is a registered patent attorney with extensive lead counsel experience in negotiating, drafting and managing retail/technical/IT/fulfillment/outsourcing/SaaS and government/FAR agreements, patent portfolio strategy and management, patent prosecution, and litigating patent and trademark infringement and unfair import cases.

Accomplished negotiator with superior business skills and client focus, a noted ability to foster relationships across business functions, and a reputation for marshaling and managing successful project and litigation teams.

Brienne Terril | BNY

Brienne is the Global Co-Head of Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence & Innovation Legal at BNY. A dynamic attorney with experience spanning private practice and in-house roles. Combining deep expertise in technology and intellectual property with a unique blend of business, legal, and technical acumen. A trusted partner in navigating complex legal landscapes, particularly in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and emerging technologies.

I. Reframing IP: Cost center or strategic driver? | 1:00pm – 1:15pm

II. How resource allocation and staffing ratios are quietly reshaping performance outcomes | 1:15pm – 1:30pm

III. Where technology adoption is accelerating fastest (and what’s holding others back) | 1:30pm – 1:40pm

IV. What top-performing IP teams are planning for 2026 and beyond | 1:40pm – 1:50pm

V. Q&A | 1:50pm – 2:00pm