Hi, I'm Emily Burns - Trademark Geek | Law Professor | Mentor
I'm passionate about demystifying complex IP law and empowering the next generation of legal minds. I thrive on bridging theory and practice, especially mentoring underrepresented students and attorneys in the tech and legal spaces. Let's connect and build a more inclusive legal future together.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Served as Senior Trademark Counsel at Google/YouTube, managing global IP strategy.
Currently an Assistant Clinical Professor of Law, focusing on practical legal education and mentorship.
Can provide expert guidance on complex trademark clearance and intermediary liability issues.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Litigation & Trademark Practice
Began my career at Cooley LLP, honing skills in trademark and litigation within a leading law firm environment.
✦ Litigation
✦ Trademark Prosecution
✦ Cooley LLP
In-House Tech IP Leadership
Transitioned to Senior Trademark Counsel at Google/YouTube, managing global IP strategy and complex legal challenges in the tech sector.
✦ In-House Counsel
✦ Tech Law
✦ YouTube
✦ Global Brands
Academic & Mentorship Focus
Currently serving as an Assistant Clinical Professor, dedicating my expertise to practical legal education and mentoring underrepresented professionals.
✦ Law Professor
✦ Intellectual Property
✦ Mentoring
✦ Santa Clara Law
💪🏻 Superpowers
Global Brand Guardian
Mastering trademark strategy from clearance to dispute resolution.
✦ Managed worldwide trademark portfolios for major tech companies.
✦ Led offensive and defensive legal strategies across diverse tribunals.
✦ Implemented anti-counterfeit measures with global customs authorities.
Tech Law Innovator
Bridging intellectual property with digital content and intermediary liability.
✦ Advised on content moderation and clearance for online platforms.
✦ Applied First Amendment principles to artistic works and commentary.
✦ Navigated complex intermediary liability issues in the tech space.
Next-Gen Legal Educator
Empowering underrepresented talent through practical legal mentorship.
✦ Teach practical legal writing, analysis, and IP foundations.
✦ Mentor students and early-career attorneys in tech and law.
✦ Focus on building accessible pathways into the legal industry.
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering innovative legal tech solutions to enhance IP practice.
✦ Connecting with professionals focused on underrepresented talent in law.
✦ Exploring collaborations on cutting-edge IP curriculum development.
I can help with
✦ Provide expert guidance on complex trademark clearance and disputes.
✦ Offer strategic advice on intermediary liability and content moderation.
✦ Share insights on building practical skills for emerging legal professionals.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying novel opportunities to apply IP principles in emerging tech.
✦ Connecting with organizations supporting diversity in the legal field.
✦ Finding collaborators for interdisciplinary legal education initiatives.