February 14, 2025

Member Spotlight

Brett A. Manchel

Q:  How long have you been a member of IPLAC?
A:   I’ve been involved with IPLAC one way or another since 2013, though only recently became more active.

Q:  What’s your favorite part of being an IPLAC member?
A:  I have my very first IPLAC event – in January 2013 – to thank for my current job, about 10 years later! (It’s also how I met my first friend in Chicago).

Q:  Tell us about your practice…
A:  The majority of my work is domestic and international prosecution and portfolio strategy/management, with enforcement, copyright, and data privacy issues rounding it out.

Q:  What are you typically listening to/watching/reading?
A:   Probably my Discover Weekly or my workout playlist.

Q:  What advice would you give your younger self?
A:   Take more risks. Things tend to work themselves out.

Learn more about Brett’s practice HERE.