Drew Palmer

Overview

Drew Palmer is a distinguished intellectual property attorney and compliance professional with a robust career spanning multiple industries, including software, cybersecurity, technology transactions, employment law, and sustainability initiatives. Based in Edmond, OK, Drew has built a reputation for helping businesses navigate complex legal and compliance challenges, particularly those involving technology.

Professional Background

Drew represents clients in intellectual property litigation, covering patent, trademark, and copyright infringement matters. His keen understanding of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, data privacy, and cybersecurity allows him to provide insightful legal advice and risk assessments to clients, ensuring their business operations remain compliant and secure.

In addition to his role as an private practice attorney, Drew has previously served as associate general counsel, IT Director, Chief Information Security Officer and chief ethics counsel. Drew's experience in developing and implementing enterprise-wide IT policies, standards, procedures, and best practices, as well as conducting privileged internal investigations has significantly improved operational outcomes and reduced enterprise risks. He was instrumental in developing and supervising a multi-state COVID-19 infection prevention plan, managing the ethics and compliance program, and drafting an inaugural Sustainability Report.

Drew has handled multi-million dollar software and SaaS license audits, prepared and prosecuted patent applications, and represented clients in intellectual property infringement and misappropriation cases. Drew's notable achievements include winning a seminal case regarding copyright infringement in the software industry before the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Education

Drew holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Oklahoma, College of Law (January 2006), where he was recognized with the Pro-Bono Award and participated in the First Amendment Moot Court Team and National Moot Court Team. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Brown University (January 1996), where he received the Eugene C. Swift '40 Award and was an Ivy League All Conference athlete in football.

Drew is licensed by the State of Oklahoma Bar (License No. 21317) and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (Patent Bar No. 69352). He is also a Certified Information Security Systems Professional (Certification # 1244736).

Volunteer Experience

Drew is actively involved in his community through his volunteer work with the Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corp (January 2021-Present) and as a Poll Worker (Inspector) with the Oklahoma County Election Board (April 2020-March 2023). He has organized and assisted with outreach initiatives, managed polling locations, educated voters on electronic voting machines, and ensured compliance with state election laws.

Personal Life

Outside of his professional career, Drew enjoys spending time with his family and engaging in various hobbies and interests. He admits to having healthy and rewarding relationships with coffee, micro-brew, and real-time strategy gaming. When not assisting clients or volunteering in the community, Drew can be found cheering on the OKC Thunder, Colorado State Rams, and Edmond Santa Fe Wolves.