Kimberly Schmitt serves as vice president and director of patent litigation at Intel Corporation, where she leads a team responsible for managing high-stakes patent litigations and negotiations across the globe. With over two decades of expertise in patent and trade secret litigation, Ms Schmitt has successfully arbitrated and litigated cases in numerous U.S. District Courts, the U.S. International Trade Commission, and international courts. Her team meticulously oversees all facets of litigation, including discovery, claim construction, depositions, summary judgment, trial, and appeal. A registered member of the patent bar, Ms Schmitt is also a sought-after speaker on patent issues at industry conferences. At Intel, she contributes to initiatives that promote workplace equity, championing efforts that foster a more inclusive environment. Prior to joining Intel in 2012, Ms Schmitt was a partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP and an associate at Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP, both located in the San Francisco Bay Area. She holds a degree in physics from Dartmouth College and a juris doctor from Boston University School of Law.