Natalie O’brien
About Natalie O’brien
Natalie O'Brien is an Associate Counsel at Hopper, with a background in business law, intellectual property, and municipal law.
Associate Counsel at Hopper
Natalie O'Brien is currently serving as Associate Counsel at Hopper. In this role, she brings a wealth of experience from various legal positions she has held previously. Her background includes working on diverse legal matters, which she now applies at Hopper.
Professional Experience at Boston Technology Law
From 2019 to 2022, Natalie O'Brien worked as an Associate at Boston Technology Law in Boston, MA. During her three-year tenure, she gained substantial experience in technological legal issues, which has contributed significantly to her legal expertise.
Education and Legal Training
Natalie O'Brien completed her Juris Doctor (JD) at Suffolk University Law School between 2016 and 2019, specializing in Business Law and Intellectual Property. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Roger Williams University, earned from 2010 to 2014.
Early Legal Roles and Internships
Natalie O'Brien's early legal career included positions such as Student Attorney at Suffolk University Law School's Intellectual Property & Entrepreneurship Clinic (2018-2019), Summer Associate at the City of Somerville Solicitor’s Office (2018), Law Clerk at the Law Office of Norman A. Erlich (2017–2018), and Legislative Intern at the Massachusetts State Senate (2017). These roles provided her with a broad foundation in various legal disciplines.
Contributions to Intellectual Property and Startups
While at Suffolk University Law School, Natalie O'Brien contributed to the Intellectual Property & Entrepreneurship Clinic. In this capacity, she provided legal services to startups and entrepreneurs, helping them navigate complex IP laws and regulations.
Experience in Municipal Law
Natalie O'Brien gained practical experience in municipal law during her tenure as a Summer Associate at the City of Somerville Solicitor’s Office in 2018. This role allowed her to understand the intricacies of legal issues at the municipal level.
Legislative Intern at Massachusetts State Senate
In 2017, Natalie O'Brien served as a Legislative Intern at the Massachusetts State Senate for seven months. This role provided her with insight into the legislative process and legislative matters, further diversifying her legal experience.