What is IP? 
February 2, 2021 | 5:00-6:00pm ET 

Learn about intellectual property through the first hand experience of former NFL player and entrepreneur Shawn Springs, founder of Windpact; and IP expert, Richard Watkins, Senior Legal Counsel at Medtronic.

Speakers: 

Shawn Springs, Former NFL Player and Founder of WindPact

On a mission to build the most Advanced Impact Company in the world, Shawn leads daily operations, using the skills he learned on the football field (teamwork, hard work, networking, dedication, GRIT), and a passion for technology and entrepreneurship, to drive Windpact forward. Prior to Windpact, Shawn spent 13 seasons playing football in the NFL. He spent 7 years with the Seattle Seahawks, 5 years with the Washington Redskins and a final season with the New England Patriots. Shawn is a graduate of The Ohio State University and completed a BS in Sociology while playing on the football team.

 

Richard Watkins, Medtronic

Richard is a Sr. Principal Legal Counsel at Medtronic and has practiced IP Law for 20 years. He holds a BS in Chemistry from Morehouse College and a law degree from Georgetown University. Prior to Medtronic, Richard spent time in private practice and corporate in house positions in Philadelphia, Chicago, and Memphis. He has been active in the IPO Diversity and Inclusion committee and is currently serving as the Co-Chair of the Black IP Professionals in IPO. Outside of the law, Richard serves as a board member on the Lynching Sites Project of Memphis to further the goal of changing the narrative on racially motivated killings in the area. Richard is married to Rev. Ayanna Watkins, Executive Director of Memphis Interfaith Coalition For Action and Hope and they are the proud parents of two daughters, with the youngest born in the summer of 2020. Richard enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, being active outdoors, and listening to live music.

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