About CWSL IP Society

Isabella is a 3L from Massapequa, New York. She earned her B.A. in English Literature from The Catholic University of America in 2023. In Summer 2026, she served as a summer intern at Jekielek & Janis. At Villanova, Isabella is pursuing a concentration in Intellectual Property and will participate in the Intellectual Property Clinic in Fall 2026. She is also an active member of the Women’s Law Caucus and serves as a Peer Mentor.

Ben is a 2L from Erdenheim, Pennsylvania. He earned a B.S. in Chemistry with a minor in Economics from West Virginia University in 2023. Before law school, he worked as an analytical chemist after finishing his undergraduate degree. This past summer, Ben interned in the chambers of the Honorable Judge Eckel in the Civil Division of the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas. Ben's primary interest is in patent litigation, and he is a registered Patent Agent. Ben will join Sidley Austin’s Washington, D.C. office in Summer 2027 in the IP Litigation department. On campus, he currently serves as a staff writer on Villanova Law Review, Volume 72 and is a member of the Patent Application Drafting Competition Team, which won its regional competition and placed third nationally. . 

Chloe is a 2L from Austin, Texas, and Doylestown, Pennsylvania. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2024 with a B.S.A. in Chemistry. Prior to law school, Chloe worked as a legal assistant at a personal injury and white-collar criminal defense firm in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This past summer, she interned at Villanova's Office of General Counsel. Chloe also serves as a research assistant to Dean Teri Ravenell, working on projects related to civil rights, Section 1983 litigation, and municipal liability. Chloe's academic interests focus on patent litigation and fashion law. On campus, Chloe is also involved in the Fashion Law Society as a 2L Representative and is a Charles Widger '73 Leadership Scholar.

Soukayna is a 2L from Downingtown, Pennsylvania. She earned her B.S. in Physics, with a concentration in Astrophysics, from Drexel University in 2023. During Summer 2026, Soukayna worked at Fish & Richardson. In Fall 2026, she will extern with the Office of Disciplinary Counsel in Philadelphia. At Villanova, Soukayna is pursuing a concentration in Intellectual Property

Alex is a 3L from Chevy Chase, Maryland. He earned his B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Delaware in 2019 and his M.E. in Bioengineering from the University of Maryland in 2023. Alex spent five years as a Biomedical Patent Examiner at the United States Patent and Trademark Office. This past summer, he returned as a summer associate to Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP in their Wilmington office. He plans to continue pursuing a career in intellectual property law, with a focus on patent prosecution, freedom to operate, licensing, and related litigation matters. At Villanova, Alex serves as Production Editor for the Villanova Environmental Law Journal, Volume 38, and captains the Patent Application Drafting Competition Team, which won its regional competition and placed third nationally. He also participated in the IP Clinic in Spring 2026.

Olivia is a 2L from Sparta, New Jersey. She earned her B.B.A. in Digital Marketing and Business Analytics from the Villanova School of Business in 2023. During summer 2026, she served as a summer associate at The Roberts Legal Firm and as a Legal AI Analyst at Wickard.AI. In these roles, she researched emerging legal issues at the intersection of artificial intelligence and the law, analyzed AI-related legislation and case law, contributed to legal education and thought leadership initiatives, and supported client-facing projects involving AI governance. At Villanova, Olivia serves as Vice President of the Emerging Technology Legal Society and is a Charles Widger Leadership Scholar. She is also Deputy Editor of The National Law Review’s AI & the Law Newsletter, a National Law Review–Wickard Legal AI Pathways Fellow, and a Scarpa Center for Entrepreneurship and Law Fellow for the 2026–2027 academic year. In Fall 2026, Olivia will extern with Troutman Pepper Locke LLP in the firm’s Berwyn office. In summer 2027, she will join Venable LLP as a summer associate in the firm’s New York office. Olivia is interested in the intersection of intellectual property law and emerging technology.

Ted is a 3L from Marlton, New Jersey. He earned his B.S. in Civil Engineering from Villanova University in 2021 and his M.S. in Structural Engineering from Stanford University in 2022. In Summer 2025, Ted split his time between Jones Walker LLP, where he worked in Construction Litigation, and Morris Nichols Arsht & Tunnell LLP, where he focused on Intellectual Property Litigation. This past summer he worked at Kirkland & Ellis in their Philadelphia office in Mass Torts & Products Liability Litigation. In Fall 2026, Ted will extern for the Honorable John F. Murphy in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. At Villanova, Ted is the chairperson of the Moot Court Board, serves as Assistant Director of Lacrosse Operations for Villanova Men’s Lacrosse, and volunteers as Head Coach of Flag Football for Montgomery County Special Olympics. In Spring 2026, he participated in the IP Clinic.

Andrew is a 3L from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Penn State University in 2024 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Andrew interned at Fish & Richardson P.C. in Summer 2025 and Summer 2026 and he is slated to return as a full time Associate following graduation. On campus, he was a semi-finalist in the 1L Trial Competition, is a member of the National Trial Team, and an Online Editor for Villanova Law Review, Volume 72.

Joseph is a 2L from Sicklerville, New Jersey. He earned his B.S. in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame in 2025. Joseph is a registered patent agent. Next summer he will work at The Belles Group, P.C., a boutique IP firm in Philadelphia focusing on patent prosecution. At Villanova, Joseph is pursuing a concentration in Intellectual Property and is a member of the Emerging Tech Law Society.

Abby is a 2L from Kutztown, Pennsylvania. She earned her B.A. in Political Science from Shippensburg University in 2025. During summer 2026, Abby interned with Dalton & Associates, where she gained experience in medical malpractice, personal injury, and corporate and business matters. She will return to Dalton & Associates for Summer 2027. At Villanova, Abby is involved with the Corporate Law Society and serves as a blog writer for the Sports Law Society. In Spring 2026, she was a semifinalist in the 1L Trial Competition. She is also interested in researching the regulation of underwater mining on a global scale, including the role of the United Nations.