We’re excited to welcome Juanita DeLoach, PhD, a NSBE DFW Hidden Figure awardee, as our guest speaker!
When: Tuesday, May 23, 2017, 6:00-8:00pm
Where: Olive Garden – Addison, 4240 Belt Line Rd, Addison, TX 75001
Cost: FREE for SWE Members, $5 for non-members and guests. Food will be available for purchase by the individual.
Juanita DeLoach began her career as an etch and thin film process engineer with Texas Instruments after completing a PhD in EE with a minor in Materials. While at TI, Juanita was the named inventor on 8 patents and published applications. After a successful career as a process engineer, she transitioned to Intellectual Property law with a focus on patent litigation. Juanita has been involved in litigation from the initial complaint through trial. Also, she is experienced with post grant review with an emphasis on inter partes review proceedings, having been involved in drafting petitions through Federal Circuit appeals. In August 2017, Juanita will clerk with Chief Judge Barbara Lynn in the Northern District of Texas. Juanita was recently recognized by the National Society of Black Engineers DFW Professionals Chapter as one of its Hidden Figures: Top Ten Women of Color in STEM. Juanita is a proud member of the local DFW/NSBE Professionals chapter and a Lifetime NSBE member, recently inducted at the National Convention in March 2017. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her Yorkie, Mercedes, watching musicals, and participating in Toastmasters.