Keith McWha, a highly regarded attorney in IP, security and privacy issues, has joined Stevens & Lee as a shareholder, the firm announced Monday.
McWha, who will work in the firm’s Bergen County office, will work to expand its service offerings in these mission-critical areas for businesses of all sizes.
The announcement comes on the heels of the firm’s third office in New Jersey, which came through a merger with Chatham-based Brown Moskowitz & Kallen in August. The firm also added three lawyers from Satz Law Group in July. The national firm also has an office in Princeton.
“We’ve had a strong year of growth in New Jersey, and Keith’s addition expands the capabilities we offer to clients to help them thrive in an increasingly competitive marketplace,” Stevens & Lee CEO William Thornton, Jr., said.
“Whether safeguarding assets from cyberattack, addressing key privacy issues or protecting clients’ intellectual property, Keith has the skillset to meet the opportunities and challenges of our times.”
McWha, with nearly three decades of experience, is a registered patent attorney, inventor and litigator who provides clients with a 360-degree view on protecting and maximizing the value of intellectual property portfolios, developing robust data privacy and security policies and navigating compliance challenges. His work spans life sciences, medical devices, chemicals, electronics, software and digital media to which he brings deep industry insight and practical solutions to every client engagement.
As a named inventor on several U.S. and international medical device patents, McWha applies his experience as a client to his practice. He has licensed, defended and enforced patents globally, has prepared trademark and copyright applications, and provided guidance on M&A transactions, crisis data management and regulatory issues, including FDA compliance.
Professionally active, McWha is a member of the New Jersey Intellectual Property Law Association, New York Intellectual Property Law Association and the International Association of Privacy Professionals.
Prior to his legal career, he served for six years as a non-commissioned officer with the U.S. Army. McWha earned his J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law. He holds an M.S. in plastics engineering and a B.S., summa cum laude, from the University of Massachusetts.
