James Zak, Senior Associate
James Zak has a unique ability to learn and understand technology across a range of fields. Whether the mechanism of a chemical reaction and synthesis, the properties of materials, relating protein sequences to functional structure, a complex regulatory pathway, the physics of mechanical devices, or thousands of pages of software documentation, he puts in the work to understand the technology. Hecht Partners utilizes James’s unique technical tenacity to architect infringement reads and patent assertion strategies, safely shepherded cases through the USPTO, and interface with technical experts.
In addition to earning his J.D. cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School, James earned a B.S. in Biochemistry and a B.S. in Neuroscience. As an undergraduate, he was awarded research grants to investigate A.I. During Law School, James enrolled in the University of Minnesota Graduate School to study pharmacology. Developing a computer program to analyze images acquired with a confocal laser microscope, James continued exploring the application of machine learning to laboratory research.
Prior to joining Hecht Partners, James represented Fortune 500 companies in the areas of computers and A.I., pharmaceuticals, medical devices, chemistry, and material science.
BAR ADMISSIONS
State of Minnesota
EDUCATION
J.D., University of Minnesota
B.S., University of Minnesota