Donny Samporna

Donny Samporna is an Adjunct Professor at Thomas Jefferson School of Law (TJSL) and a registered patent attorney at Haley Guiliano. He serves as a supervising attorney at TJSL's Patent and Trademark Clinic, guiding student associates in pro bono legal services. His practice focuses on patent litigation, prosecution, and trademark management across mechanical, electrical, and computer-implemented technologies. Samporna holds a J.D. (cum laude, 2016) from TJSL and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (2012) from University of the Pacific.

• Education:
• J.D., Thomas Jefferson School of Law, 2016 (cum laude)
• B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of the Pacific, 2012

His expertise bridges engineering and law, with prior roles as a lead design engineer for electro-mechanical systems and a property developer. Samporna advises clients on securing commercially viable IP rights and managing trademark portfolios. He has been recognized for academic excellence, including Moot Court participation and leadership in the Intellectual Property Law Association.

Outside academia, he practices shooting sports, cooks, and plays bass in the band Innocent Bystanders.