703.282.3359Sonia McVean is a Senior Paralegal and Patent Practice Manager in the Intellectual Property group. Ms. McVean began her career in intellectual property with a start-up boutique firm where she learned all facets of IP prosecution before transitioning to a large international law firm where she strengthen her knowledge in U.S. and foreign IP Prosecution. Her experience has provided her with a comprehensive knowledge of U.S. and foreign patent prosecution procedures allowing her to effectively assist attorneys, colleagues and clients in intellectual property matters.
Memberships and Affiliations
- ALA (Association of Legal Administrators), Northern Virginia Chapter
Languages
- French – Native
- Italian – Fluent
- Spanish – Conversational
Education
Institut Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium, Bachelor Degree in Communications and Public Relations
- cum laude
Università Italiana Per Stranieri, Perugia, Italy, Degree in Italian
- magna cum laude
Previous Experience
- Miles & Stockbridge P.C., Intellectual Property Coordinator
- Squire Patton Boggs, Intellectual Property Paralegal
- Keating & Bennett, Patent Prosecution Coordinator