Lawyer Bio : Catherine E. Otto
Catherine E. Otto
Raleigh
Catherine’s practice focuses on intellectual property and information technology transactions. Catherine advises clients on a variety of commercial agreements including manufacturing and supply, licensing and distribution, services, joint product development, and strategic alliances. In addition, Catherine practices in the area of promotions and sweepstakes law.
Contact
- (919) 755-2164
- (919) 755-6082
Professional Activities
Bar Associations: North Carolina Bar Association; American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law Section; Tenth Judicial District Bar Association; Promotion Marketing Association.
Admitted to the bar: 2003, North Carolina. Admitted to practice before all North Carolina state courts and the United States District Court for the Eastern and Middle Districts of North Carolina.
Civic Activities
Member of Board of Directors for Infant Toddler Center, Raleigh, North Carolina; Member of The Congressional Club, Washington, DC.
Education
A.B., 1997, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with honors and distinction; Masters in the Art of Teaching, 1998, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; J.D., 2003, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Note and Comment Editor, Journal of International Law and Commercial Regulation.
Prior Legal Experience
Summer Clerk, Federal District Judge W. Earl Britt, Raleigh, NC, Summer 2002; Summer Associate, Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC, Raleigh, NC, 2001 and 2002.
Prior Business Experience
"Curriculum Specialist and Training Coordinator, LEARN NC, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Education, Chapel Hill, NC, 1999-2000."
Publications
"Tracking Immigrants in the United States: Proposed and Perceived Needs to Protect the Borders of the United States," North Carolina Journal of International Law and Commercial Regulation, Vol. 28, No 2, (2002)."
Additional Information
Teaching Experience
Social Studies Teacher, Wake County Public School System, Southeast Raleigh High School, 1998-1999. Firm Management Responsibilities
Member, Recruiting Committee, Professional Development Committee.
Social Studies Teacher, Wake County Public School System, Southeast Raleigh High School, 1998-1999. Firm Management Responsibilities
Member, Recruiting Committee, Professional Development Committee.
Areas of Proficiency
- Intellectual Property
- Information Technology
- Promotions & Sweepstakes Law