Gloria Sefton
Class of 2008
Vice President of Legal Affairs at AcuFocus,
Irvine, CA
Where do you see the practice area today and where do you see it in the future?
IP forms a critical component of successful companies. In the world of mergers and acquisitions, a solid IP portfolio can add tremendous value to a company. Because it is so important, attorneys practicing in this area receive attention from the highest management levels in companies. I see the role of IP attorneys as being greatly valued and will only become more necessary with new technologies and applications such as social media.