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.