Chelmie U.
About Chelmie U.
Chelmie U. is a Legal Fellow at Yale University's Office of General Counsel, specializing in transactional matters related to venture-backed companies and intellectual property law, particularly trademarks. She holds a JD from Cornell Law School and has experience in legal research and advising on education law and corporate matters.
Current Role at Yale University
Chelmie U. serves as a Legal Fellow in the Office of General Counsel at Yale University. In this role, she focuses on transactional matters involving venture-backed companies and intellectual property law, with a particular emphasis on trademark issues. Since joining in 2023, she has been advising various departments within the university on legal matters, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
Education and Expertise
Chelmie U. holds a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from Cornell Law School, where she studied from 2017 to 2020. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University–New Brunswick, majoring in History and Africana Studies, with a minor in French. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in legal research and writing, particularly in education law, commercial law, and intellectual property.
Professional Experience
Before her current position at Yale University, Chelmie U. worked at Lowenstein Sandler LLP for several years in various roles. She started as an Administrative Assistant from 2014 to 2017, then served as an LS Scholar - 1L Summer Associate in 2018 and a Summer Associate in 2019. Following her graduation, she worked as an Associate from 2021 to 2023. Her experience at Lowenstein Sandler LLP equipped her with practical skills in legal practice and client advisement.
Legal Admissions
Chelmie U. is admitted to practice law in both New York and New Jersey. This admission allows her to represent clients and provide legal counsel in these jurisdictions, enhancing her capability to handle a variety of legal matters, particularly those involving transactional and intellectual property law.
Passion for Educational Equity
Chelmie U. is passionate about educational equity, which informs her approach to legal practice. This commitment to promoting fairness in education aligns with her work at Yale University, where she advises on legal matters that impact educational institutions and their stakeholders.