Ms. Avan concentrates her practice in the area of corporate law, including business formation and dissolution, corporate governance, and securities filings. She also focuses on intellectual property law, in such areas as the registration, licensing, and assignment of trademarks and copyrights and the protection of Internet domain names. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Avan worked in publishing, where she developed a practical appreciation for the value of intellectual property protection. Associate Tel: 716.853.5100 Fax: 716.853.5199 Practice Areas: Business Consultation Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Education: Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (J.D. 2006; Intellectual Property Concentration) Boston University (M.A. 2002) Brandeis University (B.A. cum laude 2000) Admitted to Practice: New York State Professional Associations: American Bar Association New York State Bar Association Bar Association of Erie County Women's Bar Association of the State of New York - Western New York Chapter Professional Activities: Bar Association of Erie County Volunteer Lawyers Project. |