Dirk Lasater
About Dirk Lasater
Dirk Lasater is a Senior Associate in Technology Transactions & Sourcing at King & Spalding, where he has worked since 2019. He specializes in advising clients on intellectual property protection, software licensing, and complex commercial transactions across various industries.
Work at King & Spalding
Dirk Lasater has been a Senior Associate in Technology Transactions & Sourcing at King & Spalding since 2019. He operates in the Washington D.C. Metro Area and focuses on assisting clients with intellectual property protection and commercialization strategies. His role involves advising clients on technology transactions and intellectual property licensing matters, particularly in software licensing, outsourcing, and complex commercial transactions. Lasater's expertise spans various industries, including fintech, machine learning, logistics, robotics, healthcare, financial services, cybersecurity, retail, and entertainment.
Education and Expertise
Dirk Lasater earned a Bachelor of Arts in Classics from the University of Florida, where he studied from 2006 to 2008. He then attended Wake Forest University School of Law, obtaining his Juris Doctor from 2009 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his legal career, particularly in technology transactions and intellectual property law. Lasater has developed significant expertise in advising clients on complex commercial contracts and licensing matters.
Professional Background
Dirk Lasater has held various legal positions throughout his career. He began as a Research Assistant at Wake Forest University’s Office of the General Counsel in 2011. He then served as an Attorney Advisor at the Social Security Administration from 2012 to 2013. Following this, he worked as a Case Coordinator and later as a Litigation Attorney at Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice LLP from 2012 to 2016. Lasater continued his career as an Intellectual Property Associate at Williams Mullen from 2016 to 2019 before joining King & Spalding.
Achievements and Speaking Engagements
Dirk Lasater was a judge at the Accelerate Investor Conference in 2023, showcasing his involvement in the legal and technology sectors. He is also scheduled to speak at the Association of Corporate Counsel National Membership event, indicating his active participation in professional development and industry discussions. These roles reflect his commitment to sharing knowledge and expertise in technology transactions and intellectual property law.