Meagan Leslie serves as counsel, legal and licensing at Sisvel U.S. Based in Chicago, Meagan manages patent licensing of standard essential technologies (including Wi-Fi, cellular, IoT, video codecs, etc.) with a primary focus on the U.S. market, while also supporting Sisvel’s more complex licensing efforts globally. Prior to joining Sisvel, Meagan practiced law as a patent litigation attorney at Global IP Law Group in Chicago. There she was involved in patent monetization activities across a wide array of technology sectors and advised clients on patent portfolio management. Meagan holds a J.D. from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and an undergraduate degree in Mining Engineering from Queens University. Founded in 1982, Sisvel is Europe’s largest licensing administrator and the only one globally that has been in operation for more than 40 years. It is a world leader in fostering innovation and managing IP. The firm is driven by a relentless commitment to developing forms of intermediation in IP transactions that reduce complexity and remove friction between willing licensees and licensors.