Part of what makes Sullivan such a unique place is our people, so we'd like to introduce you to some of them in a series of posts. We asked associates around the firm why they chose Sullivan and how their experiences have been since joining us.
Mike Palmisciano is an associate in the Corporate Department of Sullivan's Boston office. His practice focuses on the clearance, prosecution, enforcement and commercialization of intellectual property. Mike regularly advises clients on issues relating to domestic and international trademark portfolio management and enforcement, copyright protection and fair use, domain name acquisitions and disputes, and gaming, e-sports and advertising. His experience includes drafting and negotiating software, data, and merchandise license agreements, preparing website terms of use and privacy policies and conducting intellectual property diligence for transactional matters.
While attending Boston College Law School, Mike was Managing Editor of the Boston College Law Review. He also held a judicial internship with Justice William Robinson III of the Rhode Island Supreme Court.
Why did you choose Sullivan?
The First-year program. I didn't know what I wanted to focus on during my first year of law school, so I loved the fact that Sullivan's summer and first-year programs allowed me to try a lot of different legal disciplines. I had no idea that I would end up doing IP work.
Has your experience been what you expected?
The work has been more interesting and challenging than I expected. Because the firm is not too large, I have been able to get a lot of hands-on experience and a lot of time with partners and clients. I am the only associate in the IP group and work only for Kim. This gives me a level of responsibility that I never expected at this point in my career.
Did you consider another firm? If so, which one(s) and why?
I seriously considered Dechert, but realized that I would be funneled into a particular practice group right away.
How was the first-year program?
I definitely liked the first-year program. I loved the hands-on experience that I got early on with clients.
What makes Sullivan different from other firms?
I feel that Sullivan supports its people and genuinely wants them to have lives outside of the office.