Brenna Legaard

Brenna Legaard is a partner at K&L Gates, specializing in intellectual property law. Here are key details about her background and expertise:

Professional Experience

Brenna Legaard joined K&L Gates as a partner in January 2021, working in their Portland office.1 Prior to this, she held positions at other law firms, including:

• Technology Industry Group Leader and Shareholder at Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
• Shareholder at Lane Powell PC
• Owner and Associate at Chernoff Vilhauer McClung & Stenzel, LLP2

Areas of Expertise

Legaard focuses on:

• Intellectual property litigation and portfolio management
• Developing IP strategies for clients
• Patent, trademark, trade secret, and copyright matters
• Asserting IP rights against infringers and defending clients accused of infringement
• Helping clients leverage IP portfolios for business goals3

She works with clients ranging from startups to Fortune 50 companies across industries like software, hardware, aerospace, medical devices, and sportswear.3

Education and Achievements

• J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law (cum laude)
• B.S. in Biology from Idaho State University (with honors)2

Legaard has received numerous recognitions, including:

• Listed in Best Lawyers in America for IP litigation, patent litigation, and patent law
• Named in IAM Patent 1000: The World's Leading Patent Professionals
• Oregon Super Lawyers list for Intellectual Property
• Woman of Influence by Portland Business Journal3

Personal Background

Legaard draws on her experience as a former elite-level judo competitor in her legal practice. She is also passionate about improving access to mental healthcare for children, informed by her experiences parenting a son with autism.34