Locke Bell

Locke Bell serves as a Professorial Lecturer in Law at The George Washington University Law School while maintaining an active legal career as partner in Morrison & Foerster LLP's Government Contracts & Public Procurement practice. His dual role bridges academic instruction with real-world legal expertise in specialized federal contracting domains.

Education

• BS, University of Virginia
• JD, George Washington University

Research Focus

Mr. Bell specializes in Government Contracts, Intellectual Property Law, and Public Procurement – areas directly informed by his experience as a former U.S. Patent and Trademark Office examiner and clerk for the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. His work examines intersections between federal acquisition regulations and intellectual property rights, particularly in technology-intensive government procurements.

Professional Contributions

• Former Co-Chair of ABA Public Contract Law Section Intellectual Property Committee
• Instructor for course 6512: Government Procurement of Intellectual Property

Scientific Awards

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Academic Service

Information regarding student advising, research grants, or laboratory affiliations was not provided in available institutional records.