Cassandra LaRae-Perez

Cassandra LaRae-Perez is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of the Intellectual Property and Transaction Clinic at the University of New Hampshire's Franklin Pierce School of Law. She joined the institution in January 2024 and has taught trademark law there since 2021. Previously, she practiced law for two decades, specializing in litigation, government relations, intellectual property, and business transactions.

Educational Background:

• J.D., Boston University School of Law (2002)
• B.A., University of California, San Diego (1992)
• Additional studies at Birmingham University (UK), Leiden Law School (Netherlands), and University of Burgundy (France)

Research Interests: Focuses on patents, copyrights, trademarks, and business transactional law. Her work integrates practical legal expertise with academic contributions to intellectual property frameworks and commercial practices.

Professional Engagements:

• Serves on ABA-IPL committees and the USPTO Processing Times Committee
• Board member of the Vermont Specialty Food Association
• Past president of the Central Vermont chapter of the American Inns of Court

Teaching & Clinical Work: Leads courses such as Advanced Intellectual Property & Transactional Clinic, Trademarks & Deceptive Practices, and Intellectual Property Law. Directs a clinic providing legal services in IP and transactional matters.