Hello, and thank you for visiting! I am a soon to be intellectual property attorney based in Las Vegas. I am also an independant circus performer.

Jacob T Smith

Education

University of Nevada, Las Vegas - Las Vegas, NV

Juris Doctorate, Graduating Spring 2022

  • NLG Boyd co-founder and steering committee member
  • Emphasis in intellectual property and civil rights
  • Student attorney with the policing and protest clinic
  • Participation in multiple national conferences including Intellectual Property Law, Trial Lawyer University, and the International Legal Technology Association.

    University of Nevada, Reno - Reno, NV

    Master of Business Administration, Spring 2019

  • Focused primarily on classes involving entrepreneurship, renewable energy, and data analytics
  • Paticipated on the 2018 and 2019 University of Nevada cheer team as a member of the stunting team.

    University of Nevada, Reno - Reno, NV

    Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Spring 2017

  • Focused on artificial intelligence, renewable energies, and entrepreneurship
  • Served in leadership positions and helped with the founding of multiple clubs

Experience

The Law Offices of Philip Kantor, Las Vegas, NV

Law Clerk, Fall 2021 – Present

  • Assisted with the preparation and management of trademarks, copyrights, and patents.
  • Compiled and organized a list and methodology for tracking trademark maintenance and application deadlines.
  • Worked closely with an intellectual property attorney and patent agent.

    Neon Law Foundation, Remote

    2021 Fellow, Summer 2021 – Present

  • Drafted standardized documents to assist with personal injury and contract disputes.
  • Conducted discovery and helped file pleadings and motions in Nevada and Arizona state courts.

    The Guinn Center, Las Vegas, NV

  • Conducted research into the carbon tax plans implemented nationally, internationally, and in each U.S. State.
  • Assembled and summarized data and information on how to best implement a carbon pricing policy in Nevada.

    University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV

    Research and Teaching Assistant for Professor John White, Summer 2019 – Fall 2021

    Z Bar and Patio, Reno, NV

    Bartender and Bar Manager, Summer 2016 – Summer 2019

    Campo Sparks, Reno, NV

    Bartender and Server, 2015

    Joe Crowley Student Union, Reno, NV

    Facility Supervisor and Event Programmer, 2012 - 2017

    L & J Services Pool Cleaning

    Truck Lead, 2010 - 2012

Interests

acrobatics; fire spinning/breathing; traveling; cooking; carpentry; guitar repair; computer repair; rock climbing