By: Ambur C. Smith, Esq. The past year has challenged businesses across industries to adapt to an evolving legal, political, and economic landscape - our Firm was hardly the exception. So much of the work we accomplished behind the scenes and on stage was a reflection of the world around us, but also the cutting edge work we've been involved in since our inception. 12 months later, we're proud to have been on the front lines of helping others navigate this pivotal moment in w

By Ambur C. Smith, Esq. and Daphne Ekpe, originally published in Volume 1 of the Journal of IP Professions (JIPPS) Read the full article published in JIPPS this summer. Leave a comment and share with others curious bout the intersections of intellectual property and data privacy. Ready to operationalize the advice in this article?

By: Lauretta Otoo, Edited by: Ambur C. Smith, Esq. Privacy is often treated as a policy, a banner pop-up or a clause in a vendor contract. In day-to-day operations, it shows up in far more practical places, how an email list is built, what a donation platform collects, whether a CRM is configured correctly, which analytics tools are turned on by default and what happens to personal data when teams adopt artificial intelligence (AI) tools to write, automate or scale. That real

By: Mia Moore  All year long we’ve been challenging our clients and colleagues to monitor domestic and international policy at the intersections of  artificial intelligence and intellectual property. The USPTO’s latest guidance is a reminder of the importance of this work. Check out the summary and key takeaways below, and subscribe to be the first to receive periodic updates.  On November 28, 2025, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued its Revised Inventorship Guidance

By: Ambur C. Smith, Esq. Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what we are grateful for and to share that gratitude with others. This year, I want to extend my thanks to you, our Firm's valued subscribers, by reminding you to take advantage of our specialized services. Whether you are a business owner looking to protect your brand and secure ongoing legal support, or a legal professional preparing for the bar exam, our trademark package, legal subscriptions, and bar prep coach

By: Mia Moore  During the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 54th Annual Legislative Conference, Attorney Smith attended two...

By: Ambur C. Smith, Esq. On Friday, I had the privilege of leading an interactive workshop with the Hutch Genesis Class of 2025 ,...

Late last month, the Trump Administration released Winning the Race: America's AI Action Plan . The following offers a comprehensive...

In case you missed it, episode 14 of the AI CEO Podcast with Seema Alexander is LIVE, featuring our very own Attorney Ambur Smith. In...

Pictured: Attorney Smith at the AI + Expo at DC's Walter E. Washington Convention Center. By: Ambur C. Smith, Esq. School may be out for...

Last Wednesday, our Firm hosted The First 100 Days: A Virtual Town Hall, to facilitate critical dialogue surrounding the first 100 days...

By: Ambur C. Smith, Esq. In late March, I traveled to the UK with longstanding entertainment clients. While there, I made time to explore...

By: Ambur C. Smith, Esq; Georgetown Law, Class of 2018 UPDATE: Since publishing this blog, Acting Chair of the Equal Employment...

By: Ambur C. Smith, Esq. UPDATE : As of February 19, 2025 FINCEN reporting requirements have resumed, and responses for relevant...

By: Ambur C. Smith, Esq. Our firm is committed to keeping you informed about critical developments that might impact your business....

If you’re reading this, you survived 2024; but hopefully any misguided legal habits didn’t. Check out our curated lists of what habits...

By: Dominique Blount and Ambur C. Smith, Esq. UPDATE : As of January 20, 2025, Tik Tok is available for use in the U.S. after...

All month long, we’re encouraging our community to give thanks and give back . As a social impact law firm, we can think of countless...

By: Ambur C. Smith, Esq. Today, American voters will select a new President, Vice President, and numerous down ballot officials that will...

Register now for tomorrow’s IP themed happy hour, featuring a thought provoking panel, entitled “Combating Counterfeits: Collaborating to...