Alexandra E. MacKenzie - Lawyer in Chicago, IL

Alexandra E. Mackenzie is an associate at McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP. McKenzie provides technical advice to support validity, infringement and patentability analysis in the electrical, computer and software sectors. Her patent examination experience includes all stages of U.S. and foreign patent examination.

Prior to joining MBHB, he had experience with clients from individuals to companies. She has worked with electrical and mechanical equipment in both patent applications and litigation. While studying in Croatia, she studied international intellectual property practices, especially in the European Union. 

During law school, Mr. Mackenzie worked in the law writing department. She also gained practical knowledge by being a member of the Jeffrey Figer Institute of Trial Practice by taking patent drafting and litigation classes. At the Institute of Trial Practice, Mr. Mackenzie learned how to draft pre-trial documents, including grievances, responses, interrogations, limine moves, and motions for summary judgment. She learned how to make an affidavit and how to work with expert witnesses before and during the trial. She also took part in two full practice exams. Ms. Mackenzie has the experience of writing appeals briefs from multiple Mout court teams where she was.