Joel Stonedale

Director of Legal and Policy

2023 - Current

General Counsel

2021 - 2023

Associate

2017 - 2021

Litigated patent matters across multiple forums, including the Federal Circuit, Patent Trial and Appeal Board, the International Trade Commission, and district courts nationwide. Served as counsel across dozens of IPRs, achieving numerous successful outcomes. International Trade Commission counsel for Lighting Science Group in infringement actions against ten of the world’s largest LED lighting manufacturers. Responsibilities extended to nearly all aspects of the case, including pre-filing investigation, domestic industry and validity reports, and 30(b)(6) and expert depositions.

Counsel for Special Litigation

2016 - 2017

Represented the State of Texas in high-stakes cases against the federal and local governments. Authored a motion for summary judgment on behalf of six states that resulted in a return of $839 million in fees paid to the federal government. Drafted motion for summary judgment that, after appeal, resulted in invalidation of Austin ordinance restricting right to lease homes for short durations.

Attorney

2015 - 2016

Litigated cases involving federalism, property rights, free speech, and administrative law. Delivered speeches to nonprofit and political groups to publicize efforts to counteract government abuse. Authored op-eds published by Fox News, the Washington Times, and the Daily Caller.

Associate

2012 - 2015

Law Clerk to Judge Jerry E. Smith

2011 - 2012

Summer Associate

2010 - 2010

Law Clerk

2009 - 2009

Web Developer

2006 - 2007