Botkin Chiarello Calaf partner Leah Bhimani Buratti and U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan Hightower spoke on the importance of storytelling in intellectual property litigation at the Central Texas Federal Bench Bar Conference on February 28.

“Patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secret cases — while fascinating for IP lawyers — include a lot of technical information that jurors don’t always find as exciting,” Leah said. “But behind even the driest technical dispute is a relatable, human story that just requires the right witnesses, words, and images to come to life.”

In their presentation, Leah and Judge Hightower offered tips and examples of effective storytelling in briefs and at trial.

Leah’s practice focuses on intellectual property and commercial litigation, including patent infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of contract, and non-compete disputes. She has litigated in federal district courts and state courts across the country, before the International Trade Commission, and has handled federal appeals.

Botkin Chiarallo Calaf was proud to serve as a Silver Sponsor of the Conference.