IP Talk Episode 5: The Diverse Occupational Backgrounds of IP Law

Career paths aren’t always a straight line, something Adam Zeiger can attest to. The Wolf Greenfield associate has a background in engineering and science, but a chance meeting led him toward the legal profession.

Without question, Adam’s story is not unusual—many have channeled their expertise in a wide variety of areas to pursue a career in IP law. In this episode of IP Talk with Wolf Greenfield, Adam explains why transitioning from science to law made sense and why he finds it so rewarding.

• 00:53 - Adam shares his career goals before going into IP law
• 03:47 - There were skills that proved to be applicable in both science and law
• 05:34 - Adam on areas of the legal industry that required a little more training in getting used to
• 07:27 - What makes IP law so unique is the diverse occupational backgrounds many attorneys bring to the table
• 08:47 - Adam talks about the benefits of working in IP