Sopirinyé (Sophi) Diri
Development Editor (Vol. 73) at Hastings Law Journal- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Credentials
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Proficiency Certification
LexisNexisJan, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate in Neuroscience
University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignMay, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Patent Bar Eligible
USPTO
Experience
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UC Law Journal
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development Editor (Vol. 73)
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Aug 2021 - Present
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Staff Editor (Vol. 72)
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Aug 2020 - Aug 2021
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Goodwin
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United States
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Summer Associate
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May 2021 - Jul 2021
- Drafted, reviewed, observed negotiations, and provided comments for software license, reseller, and non-disclosure agreements for software companies - Conducted corporate and IP due diligence to facilitate the acquisition of a software company (Buyer side) - Updated Terms of Service and Privacy Policy to support the product launch of an e-commerce company - Drafted amendments to patent claims, drafted responses to USPTO office actions, and observed and prepared notes for patent strategy meetings - Researched into FRE 408 applications to support the settlement of a patent infringement dispute -Attended trainings on OSS licensing, data processing, change of control, and IP due diligence Show less
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Startup Legal Garage
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Associate, Patent Group
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Aug 2020 - May 2021
Selective, ABA award-winning, year-long clinical program that combines doctrinal and skills classes with transactional fieldwork for startup technology companies; supervised by leading Bay Area law firms - Fall: Represented a biotechnology company on patent matters for a brain machine interface; supervised by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati attorneys - Spring: Represented a biotechnology company on patent matters for an immune profiling system; supervised by Crowell & Moring attorneys - Analyzed patent landscape, reviewed patent claims, conducted Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) analyses, co-authored FTO opinions, led client meetings and advised clients on patenting strategies, product development, and trade secret best practices; logged 256 hours in patent work - Participated in contract drafting and negotiation workshops Show less
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Google
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Legal Summer Institute Offeree
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Feb 2021 - Feb 2021
Was elated to be 1 of ~24 law students selected across the country to participate in Google Legal's diverse learning and development program. Though I had to forgo the opportunity, the amazing mentorship and knowledge I gained in the process continues to be monumental to my growth. Was elated to be 1 of ~24 law students selected across the country to participate in Google Legal's diverse learning and development program. Though I had to forgo the opportunity, the amazing mentorship and knowledge I gained in the process continues to be monumental to my growth.
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American Bar Association
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United States
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Legal Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Social Media Content Writer, Women in IP Law Group (ABA-IPL)
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Jun 2020 - Dec 2020
Researched emerging trends in intellectual property law, drafted summaries, and shared via social media platforms Researched emerging trends in intellectual property law, drafted summaries, and shared via social media platforms
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The Clorox Company
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United States
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Consumer Goods
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700 & Above Employee
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Legal Intern
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Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
- Observed negotiations and drafted a joint development agreement (JDA) with a focus on indemnification, limitation of liability, and representations and warranties provisions to support the development of an electric cleaning device - Conducted prior art searches and competitive intelligence research for potential products; presented patent landscape analysis to inventors - Conducted trademark clearance searches and analyzed legal, practical, and registration matters - Observed consultations with China-based counsel regarding best practices for data collection of Chinese users Show less
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Genentech
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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700 & Above Employee
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Hired Legal Intern
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Feb 2020 - Apr 2020
Accepted offer to be sole legal intern for Summer 2020. Internship was canceled due to Covid-19 pandemic. Accepted offer to be sole legal intern for Summer 2020. Internship was canceled due to Covid-19 pandemic.
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PracticePro
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United States
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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1L Diversity Scholar
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Feb 2020 - Feb 2020
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Oak Street Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Clinical Informatics Specialist
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Sep 2016 - Aug 2019
Assessed health data to determine disease onset risk in geriatric patients with complex health issues using clinical decision support technology; consulted with primary care physicians to design personalized care plans; transcribed patient encounters and provided ICD-10 billing and coding services Assessed health data to determine disease onset risk in geriatric patients with complex health issues using clinical decision support technology; consulted with primary care physicians to design personalized care plans; transcribed patient encounters and provided ICD-10 billing and coding services
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UChicago Medicine
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Clinical Informatics Specialist, Emergency Department
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Sep 2016 - Oct 2017
Analyzed health data and assessed health risks for patients with emergent conditions using clinical decision support system; consulted with emergency physicians to improve care plans; transcribed patient encounters Analyzed health data and assessed health risks for patients with emergent conditions using clinical decision support system; consulted with emergency physicians to improve care plans; transcribed patient encounters
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Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
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India
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Fellow
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Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
Collaborated with physicians, medical students, geographers, civil and mechanical engineers to research dengue virus transmission patterns in South India’s urban areas - Used immunoassay techniques to detect viral genetic material in disease vectors - Designed simulations with Vensim (agent-based modeling system) to target critical factors of disease transmission - Presented strategies for decreasing disease transmission at Hyderabad's Institute of Preventative Medicine and Indian Institute of Technology Show less
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Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Patron Services Supervisor
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Jan 2015 - May 2016
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Patron Services Host
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Aug 2013 - Dec 2014
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Sep 2012 - May 2016
Research: The Effects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Depression and Parental Self-Efficacy in Latina Immigrant Mothers- Worked under the supervision of Dr. Lissette Piedra and Dr. Shinwoo Choi in the Vida Alegre research outreach program to address the lack of effective mental health services for Latina immigrants- Interviewed Spanish-speaking patients with clinical depression to facilitate the application of experimental cognitive behavioral treatment models; kept logs of CBT sessions for research Show less
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Sep 2013 - May 2014
Research: Neural Markers of Strategic Attention and Learning- Worked under the supervision of Dr. Raksha Mudar to research the effects of cognitive training on individuals with age-related dementia and identify biomarkers for learning and memory- Used Neuroscan amplifier and software to assist in recording of event-related potentials; removed motion artifacts, blinks, and other anomalies from EEG files for data analysis
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Education
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University of California, Hastings College of the Law
Doctor of Law - JD, 3L -
Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Molecular and Cellular Biology, Chemistry; Neuroscience (Certificate) -
TF South High School
High School Diploma, Chicago/Chicagoland Area