Luis Diaz:
CLASS OF 1980
Elizabeth High SchoolClass of 1980
Elizabeth, NJ
Rutgers University - LawClass of 1987
Newark, NJ
Cook CollegeClass of 1984
New brunswick, NJ
Luis's Story
Luis J. Diaz has over 20 years of extensive experience in a wide range of complex matters including intellectual property law, technology related joint ventures and strategic alliances, mergers and acquisitions, sales and marketing, and government relations. Mr. Diaz provides legal and business counsel to business units in the United States and abroad on commercial and intellectual property matters and is experienced with diversified industries in both private and publicly traded companies.
Prior to joining Gibbons, Mr. Diaz was Executive Vice President and Senior Counsel with IDT Corporation (NYSE:IDT). He founded the intellectual property group at IDT. Mr. Diaz managed and oversaw a staff of six IP professionals on a wide range of matters worldwide, including without limitation, software and technology licensing, patent litigation, patent procurement and portfolio development strategies, trademark prosecution, patent clearance studies, and technology-related mergers and acquisitions, especially in telecommunications-related fields. Mr. Diaz also served on the Technology Committee to the IDT Board of Directors. He was also an advisor to the government relations team.
Mr. Diaz is married to his high school sweetheart and has three wonderful children.
Education
Rutgers University School of Law (J.D., 1987)
Cook College, Rutgers University (B.S., 1984)
Professional Admissions
State of New Jersey, 1995
State of Arizona, 1988
Professional Activities
Member, Seton Hall University Leadership Studies Council
Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association
Member, American Bar Association
Member, New Jersey Bar Association
Member, Arizona Bar Association
Member, New Jersey Hispanic Bar Association
Publications
"The Union of David and Goliath: Strategic Joint Ventures and Alliances for Competitive Advantage," Corporate & Finance Alert, March 3, 2009
"Back to the Future: TARP Provides Business Opportunities for Minority and Majority Businesses," Connecticut Minority Supplier Development Council Newsletter, February 16, 2009
"Back to the Future: TARP Provides Business Opportunities for Minority and Majority Businesses," Corporate & Finance Alert, February 3, 2009
"New IP Protections for US Companies Doing Business in Costa Rica Under DR-CAFTA," New Jersey Law Journal, April 14, 2008
Quotes/Interviews
Quoted in "Luis Diaz Leads Law Firm's Diversity Strategy," Rutgers Alumni Relations Newsletter, April 2008
Quoted in "Luis J. Diaz of Gibbons P.C. - Cultural Competence is a Qualitative Differentiator," MultiC...Expand for more
ultural Law Magazine, 2008 Edition
Speaking Engagements
Panelist, MBE, "2009 MBE Annual Meeting," April 28, 2009
Panelist, Catalyst, "Elements of an Inclusive Culture," New York, NY. March 31, 2009
Panelist, Gibbons P.C., Mendonca & Suarez Financial Services, LLC, SecondMarket and Rey Financial Group of Wachovia Securities, "How to Profit in a Distressed Market," New York, NY. March 10, 2009
Speaker, Bergen LEADS, "Diversity Best Practices," Paramus, NJ. February 10, 2009
Panelist, HBA-NJ Corporate Counsel, "Latest Developments in Intellectual Property Law, " Newark, NJ. November 18, 2008
Speaker, Commercial Finance League, "Open Meeting," New York, NY. October 22, 2008
Speaker, ADP, "Race, Diversity, and Public Policy," October 20, 2008
Keynote Speaker, PSEG & Adelante, "Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month," September 29, 2008
Keynote Speaker, The Department of Community Affairs, "The Class of 2008 Hispanic Interns in Community Service Program and the Latino Leaders Fellowship Institute Graduation Ceremony," August 15, 2008
Speaker, American Bar Association, "Saving Private Data - What You Don¿t Know About Information Security Could Kill Your Client¿s Business," New York, NY. August 11, 2008
Speaker, FMCRC, "Best Practices for Diversity at Large Law Firms," Hollywood, FL. May 27 - 28, 2008
Keynote Speaker, Morris County Hispanic-American Chamber of Commerce, "Annual Awards Luncheon," May 19, 2008
Speaker, ACI, "Diversity Solutions for Mid-Size and Small Firms," New York, NY. May 16, 2008
Panelist, The Greenlining Institute, "Annual Economic Development Summit," Los Angeles, CA. April 25, 2008
Invited Speaker and Panelist, 2008 Technology Insight Conference, "Cross Border Opportunities Under The Dominican Republic - Central American Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA)," San Jose, Costa Rica. March 6 - 7, 2008
Honors/Awards
Recipient, American Conference on Diversity Humanitarian Award
News
Gibbons Appoints Chief Diversity Officer
Accomplished Attorney Luis J. Diaz Fills New Role for Firm
Advisory Boards
Rutgers University, President¿s Office, LAC Member on Diversity Issues
Leadership New Jersey, Board of Trustees
Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey, B2B Member
State of New Jersey DCA, Center for Hispanic Policy, Research and Development Advisor
American Red Cross, Metropolitan New Jersey Chapter International Committee Member
Advanced-Tec Materials Corporation, Advisor
Non-Profit Boards
President & CEO, US Hispanic Advocacy Association
Languages
Excellent writing and oral skills in Spanish
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