Francesca Cardillo
Counsel
Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
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Biography
Francesca Cardillo focuses her practice on a variety of transactions to facilitate the effective management, transfer and commercialization of intellectual property. She has drafted, negotiated and counseled clients regarding software development, software as a service, and promotion agreements; supply, distribution, and consulting agreements; patent, trademark and copyright licenses; distribution and equipment trial agreements; and confidentiality and settlement agreements.
In addition, Francesca has counseled clients in the industries of telecommunications, transportation and logistics, medical devices, chemical manufacturing and online retail. Francesca has been seconded with a large, international technology company and has been recognized for her ability to counsel clients with clear and practical guidance and to serve as a knowledgeable and effective partner to business-side teams.
Earlier in her career, Francesca served as a technology transactions associate for an Am Law 50 law firm, an intellectual property transactions associate for a boutique intellectual property law firm based in Chicago. She has also served as a legal intern to the Honorable Justice Steven H. David of the Indiana Supreme Court.
Professional experience
Collapse all- JD, Indiana University Maurer School of Law, 2015
- Indiana Law Journal, Managing Editor
- IP Theory, Editor-in-Chief
- MLS, Indiana University, 2015
- BA, with high distinction, Indiana University, 2010
- Illinois State Bar
- The Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch, Intellectual Property Law, Best Lawyers, 2023-2024
- Illinois Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2021, 2022
- Outstanding ChiWIP Committee Member Award, Chicago Women in Intellectual Property (ChiWIP), 2019
- Chicago Women in Intellectual Property (ChiWIP), Board of Directors, Social and Networking Committee Co-Chair
- Young Professionals Ambassador, The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
News
Francesca Cardillo named 2024 Illinois Rising Star by Super Lawyers
January 30, 2024
Chicago associate named 2023 Illinois Rising Star
February 01, 2023