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Andrew “A.J.” Sutton joined Ropes & Gray’s intellectual property litigation group in 2014. A.J.’s practice focuses primarily on patent and trademark litigation matters before the International Trade Commission, U.S. District Courts, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board. A.J. has worked with technologies in multiple areas, including consumer electronics, semiconductors, and mechanical devices. AJ’s litigation experience includes performing invalidity and infringement analyses, preparing for and assisting with depositions, drafting dispositive motions, and other trial-related work. A.J.’s pro bono practice includes representation of clients in the areas of veterans’ disability law, domestic violence matters, social security disability law, criminal defense, civil rights and immigration law.. During law school, A.J. externed for the Honorable Irene M. Keeley of the Northern District of West Virginia, where he worked extensively on several patent cases, including a Hatch-Waxman Paragraph IV ANDA litigation case being heard before the court. In addition, A.J. was the elected President of GW Law’s Student Bar Association, and served as a staff member of the A.I.P.L.A. Quarterly Journal.. A.J. has an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, and his coursework covered a broad array of topics including C++ programming, organic chemistry, and robotics. In addition, A.J. served as team lead on several engineering projects, including: the design of an ocean wave powered instrumental research buoy for use at the Scripps Institute of Oceanography; a solar panel design project for a learning facility in Kenya; and a robotics design and building competition where his team earned second place out of forty-eight teams.

Alfred F. Belcuore has delivered over 65 appellate oral arguments, and is a veteran of close to 100 appeals, including many in which he was retained after verdict.  His trial experience includes more than two dozen jury trials, from commercial and employment disputes to claims of medical malpractice, and many non-jury trials before judges, arbitrators, and professional licensing authorities. A cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Belcuore earned his Juris Doctor degree at Georgetown, and then clerked for Judge Ozell M. Trask on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.. He has been honored by inclusion within The Best Lawyers in America and “Washington’s Top Lawyers” (Washingtonian Magazine), and for many years has received Martindale-Hubbell’s highest Peer-Review rating for compliance with ethics and for legal ability, based upon the confidential opinions of the Bar and the Judiciary.

Adriaen is a partner in the Litigation, Securities Enforcement, and Government Investigations & White Collar Crime practices. He focuses his practice on government investigations, criminal prosecutions, internal compliance issues, and a wide variety of other high-stakes litigation matters both in the United States and globally. As former Senior Counsel at the Division of Enforcement of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Adriaen employs the critical judgment, relevant knowledge, and practical skills learned from his time as a government enforcement attorney to defend clients embroiled in investigations and litigation brought by the SEC, Department of Justice (DOJ), and other federal agencies.. Adriaen represents public companies, financial services firms, accounting firms, and individuals. In addition to government litigation and investigations, clients rely on Adriaen in connection with class action suits, competitive business matters, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) matters, and state securities industry regulatory inquiries. He has an extensive background in global anti-corruption compliance and investigations, addressing issues in the context of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), UK Bribery Act, France’s Loi Sapin II, and other anti-corruption measures for companies with global operations. In addition, Adriaen has advised and defended clients involved in federal and state False Claims Act investigations and litigation. He has represented executives and corporations as a partner at international law firms as well as leading the litigation and compliance departments of Fortune 200 public companies as chief litigation counsel and chief ethics and compliance officer. Adriaen provides clients contending with government investigations a course of action to avoid litigation and win at trial by developing a legal strategy driven by his experience advising board of directors and public company management.. Proudly serving his country as a U.S. Marine, Adriaen was an infantry platoon commander and then a judge advocate prior to entering private practice. Born in Belgium and raised abroad in a Foreign Service family, Adriaen’s background encompasses diverse cultures and modes of thinking, directly informing his counseling strategies and, in particular, his understanding of the particular needs of global companies with diverse workforces.

10K Law P.C. Clarity on Complex Business Matters. Steve Hoffman Delivers Counsel to Rapid Startups and Large Restructures.. Driven to accelerate business, Steve earned a BA from Northwestern University and JD from Georgetown University, while simultaneously serving on their committees to evolve their business processes. Dedicating his career to partnering with private-industry executives, he has led or assisted several multi-billion-dollar companies through successful restructures, M&A actions, SEC filings, etc., while simultaneously building startup accelerators to incorporate and protect their intellectual property, judging national competitions to evaluate go-to-market strategies, and serving on boards and committees - all to accelerate access int his country to the best practices for corporate growth.. Steve Hoffman recognizes your need for concise advice. Two decades ago, before he became an attorney, Steve was an HR Director within a Fortune 500 Company, he served on Multi-National Executive Committees and, in five years, had partnered with C-Suite to refresh and sell a Division. From this experience, he learned to keep concise experts close.. Conflict happens. Although better solved in advance with clear bylaws and contractual negotiations, all companies do evolve; therefore disagreements can arise. Because this should not break your bank account or distract from your core business, Steve Hoffman is expereinced in Litigation and ADR - licensed to litigate in multiple state and federal courts at multiple levels, plus experienced as Arbitrator, Mediator, and Court-Assigned Conciliator.. You deserve clear guidance. On complex and changing laws, request your complimentary consultation to discuss the concerns of Business Formation, Corporate Regulations, Commercial / Government Contracts, and Litigation / ADR. Determine the right way ahead for you.. 10K Law P.C. delivers a team that champions your business growth.