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Director/IP & Data Privacy

Nick Sankarsingh.

Nick leads our Intellectual Property, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity practices, working with attorneys and patent professionals from associate and patent agent level through to equity partners and practice chairs across the US.

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Nick Sankarsingh
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About Nick.

His expertise spans patent litigation and prosecution, trademark and copyright, media and entertainment, privacy and data protection, cybersecurity, technology transactions and AI governance. He works closely with a select number of candidates at a time, taking the time to understand their experience, career ambitions and motivations. With many opportunities arising through strategic or opportunistic hiring rather than advertised vacancies, his approach is discreet, considered and tailored to each individual.

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Partner

Patent Litigation Partner

Firm
Regional firm
Market
Boston, MA

A patent litigation partner at a highly demanding firm was looking for a more sustainable workload without compromising on the quality of her practice. She had limited time to explore the market and was understandably selective about making a move. The search was managed discreetly, identifying a strong regional platform that offered the balance she was looking for.

An excellent fit, both professionally and personally.

Counsel

Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Counsel

Firm
Regional firm
Market
Boston, MA

A counsel-level privacy and cybersecurity attorney wanted to leave BigLaw for more flexibility, without stepping down in the quality of work. Weighing in-house and private practice, they were selective. We introduced a regional firm with a fast-growing cybersecurity practice.

Still handling complex matters, in a more flexible and supportive environment.

Associate

Patent Prosecution Associate

Firm
Am Law 200 firm
Market
Boston, MA

A second-year patent prosecution associate had joined a small firm outside Boston for the mentorship, but the supervising partner was rarely there and work was inconsistent. We placed them with a larger, well-regarded firm that valued their technical background.

A significant raise, a steadier docket and the mentorship they were promised.

Associate

IP & Data Privacy Associate

Firm
Regional firm
Market
Boston, MA

A mid-level IP associate at an Am Law 100 firm wanted to build a data privacy and cybersecurity practice, but most firms would not look past their IP background. We found a well-regarded regional firm that valued that experience and would support the transition.

Now combining patent prosecution with privacy and cyber work, on a more flexible schedule.

Associate

IP Litigation Associate

Firm
Specialist IP litigation firm
Market
New York, NY

A mid-level IP litigation associate at a top-ranked firm started looking after a run of partner departures put the group's future in question. We arranged interviews with several leading firms, so the move was a considered choice, not a reaction.

Joined one of the country's leading specialist IP litigation firms.

Associate

Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Associate

Firm
Am Law 100 firm
Market
Washington, DC

A mid-level privacy and cybersecurity associate at a specialist incident response firm wanted a more sustainable role than constant on-call breach work, and pay that reflected their experience. We placed them in the broader privacy practice of an Am Law 100 firm.

Wider regulatory and counseling work, better balance and a significant pay increase.

Other

Patent Agent, Mechanical Engineering

Firm
National law firm
Market
Atlanta, GA

An Atlanta patent agent specializing in mechanical engineering was billing over 2,000 hours a year with no bonus while studying for a JD. We found a national firm that valued their prosecution experience and their plan to qualify as an attorney.

Joined as a patent agent, with a path to associate on admission to the Georgia Bar.

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