Kelly Kordzik
· Shareholder, Winstead Sechrest & Minick P.C.; Head of Intellectual Property Section; Chair of Nanotechnology Practice Group
· President of Texas Nanotechnology Initiative

Educational path
· BSEE (Texas A&M University)
· MBA (University of Houston)
· JD (University of Houston)

Special training for nanotechnology
Intellectual property law

Tips/Advice to jumpstart a career in nanotechnology
Get involved in networking organizations; read everything you can on nanotechnology; associate with nanotechnologists.

Why did you choose the field of nanotechnology?
It is incredibly interesting, and as such, has made my job more interesting.

How did you first get into nanotechnology?
Representing Applied Nanotechnology, Inc. in patent prosecution of their nanotechnology related inventions.

What is it like to work in nanotechnology?
My job is vastly more interesting on a daily basis. I know that we are pioneers of a technology revolution that will literally change the world.