Archives of Shannon K. Smith

Jim Stevens is nearing his 20th year of serving as an adjunct and clinical professor

Jim Stevens is nearing his 20th year of serving as an adjunct and clinical professor at the University of Detroit Mercy, currently helping underserved inventors obtain patent protection through the school’s free clinic.  Rick Hoffmann and Shannon Smith both also continue to serve as adjunct professors at the university, with Rick teaching patent law and […]
4 days ago

Reising lawyers have been recognized

Shannon Smith has been recognized as a Rising Star, and Corey Beaubien, James Stevens, and Rick Hoffmann have been recognized as Super Lawyers by Thompson Reuters, Super Lawyers for 2024.
2 months ago

Shannon Smith was elected President of MIPLA

Shannon Smith was elected President of the Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association (MIPLA), a legal education non-profit that ties its roots back to 1913.  MIPLA develops and disseminates information concerning matters affecting, and of interest to, intellectual property practitioners and their clients.  MIPLA fosters good fellowship in the intellectual property community, and promotes matters of […]
3 months ago

Shannon Smith coached the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law team

Shannon Smith coached the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law team in the USPTO’s National Patent Application Drafting Competition.  The team won the Midwest Regional Championship, and placed third at Nationals in Washington DC.  The team beat over 50 other law schools from across the country.
6 months ago

Shannon Smith was featured in the U of D Mercy Docket Magazine

Shannon Smith was featured in the University of Detroit Mercy Docket Magazine. The article highlighted her extensive efforts in promoting diversity at the firm, and within the IP field in general. The article is available here: 2023 Fall Docket | University of Detroit Mercy (udmercy.edu)  
11 months ago

Corey Beaubien and Shannon Smith helped coordinate a joint event

Corey Beaubien, as the Vice President of the IP Inn of Court, and Shannon Smith, as the Vice President of the Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association (MIPLA), helped coordinate a joint event with the Oakland County Bar Association.  The event included a STEM toy drive to help benefit the Salvation Army of Pontiac.
11 months ago

Shannon Smith was voted the 1st Vice President of MIPLA

Shannon Smith was voted the 1st Vice President of the Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association (MIPLA). MIPLA is a 501(c)(3) organization committed to providing legal education and networking opportunities for the Michigan IP community. Shannon has been a board member now for the last three years.
1 year ago

Shannon Smith coached the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law team

Shannon Smith coached the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law team for the USPTO’s National Patent Application Drafting Competition. The team placed 1st in the Midwest Regional Finals, and then placed 3rd in the country at the National Finals at the USPTO in Alexandria, Virginia. Seventy-five law schools from across the country competed in […]
1 year ago