About The Instructor
Gail McQuilkin?is a partner of Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton in the complex litigation department. ?Her litigation practice encompasses fraud and Ponzi scheme cases, intellectual property (patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret litigation), Internet technology litigation, executive compensation and employment law disputes, sports and entertainment law, construction litigation, class actions, antitrust matters, and torts. ?Gail is experienced in trial work on both the federal and state level and handles related appellate matters, multi-party case management and all forms of alternate dispute resolution proceedings.Gail also has extensive experience in drafting complex settlement agreements, intellectual property licensing agreements, employment contracts and restrictive covenants, severance agreements, and development of trademark and trade secrets policies, and procedures for public and private companies.
In addition to her experience in the practice of law, as the firm's managing partner from 2002-2004 and 2013-2014, and her graduate degree in business administration, she has extensive knowledge and experience in the business of law.
Gail is recognized by The Best Lawyers in America 2019 Edition for her work in Commercial Litigation, Copyright Law, Litigation – Intellectual Property, and Litigation – Patent. Gail is also frequently recognized in Florida Legal Elite, and is a Fellow of the America Bar Foundation, and active member of the American Bar Association.
Gail is an outdoor enthusiast and spends part of her time in her home in the mountains of North Carolina. ?She is an avid college football fan, and a dog show and dog breed enthusiast.