Emily Sandhaus
About Emily Sandhaus
Emily Sandhaus serves as the Associate General Counsel for Intellectual Property at Afiniti, a position she has held since 2022. She has extensive experience in intellectual property law, having previously worked in various legal roles at Afiniti and other law firms.
Work at Afiniti
Emily Sandhaus currently serves as Associate General Counsel, Intellectual Property at Afiniti, a position she has held since 2022. Prior to this role, she worked at Afiniti as Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property from 2021 to 2022, and as Patent Counsel from 2020 to 2021. Her progression within the company highlights her expertise in intellectual property law and her contributions to the legal team.
Education and Expertise
Emily Sandhaus earned her Juris Doctor (JD) from William & Mary Law School, where she studied from 2014 to 2017. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in International Relations and Politics from Carnegie Mellon University, completed between 2011 and 2014. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her legal career, particularly in intellectual property.
Background
Before joining Afiniti, Emily Sandhaus gained valuable experience in various legal roles. She worked as an Associate at Rothwell Figg IP Professionals from 2019 to 2020 and as an Associate at Nixon Peabody LLP from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she held positions as a Graduate Research Fellow at the Center for Legal and Court Technology at William & Mary Law School and as a Legal Intern at the National Student Clearinghouse.
Professional Experience
Emily Sandhaus has a diverse professional background in the legal field. She began her career as an Academic Counselor at Carnegie Mellon University from 2012 to 2014, followed by a role as an Undergraduate Research Intern in the Statistics Department. Her experience also includes serving as a Residence Hall Director at William & Mary from 2016 to 2017, which contributed to her leadership skills.