From left to right: Jonathan Presvelis ‘18, Thomas Pease' ‘94.
On April 1, 2026, The Intellectual Property Law Society and the Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law Society gathered at the Manhattan offices of Greenberg Traurig LLP for their annual Alumni Recognition Awards Night. This year’s honoree's were Thomas Pease ‘94, recipient of the Alumnus of the Year Award, and Thomas Presvelis ‘18, recipient of the Rising Star of the Year Award.
Thomas Pease ‘94 has an established practice in patent litigation, advising, and monetization across a broad range of technologies, and also advises startup companies in the emerging artificial intelligence space.
Jonathan Presvelis ‘18 is a rising young attorney whose practice involves patent litigation and advising in the high-tech sector.
The awardees pose with IPLS and EASL student officers and IPLC Faculty Director Professor Jeremy Sheff.