ROYAL OAK, Michigan – Brooks Kushman is proud to announce that Francesca Cusumano has been named a 2024 Atlas Award winner following the successful completion of the 2024 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Pathfinder Program.
The Atlas Award recognizes Pathfinders who demonstrated the highest levels of engagement throughout the program. Francesca earned this distinction by participating in eight or more program components, including in-person meetings, virtual sessions, and online learning modules. This year, fewer than 18% of participants—just 81 Pathfinders—achieved this honor.
The Pathfinder Program offers early-career attorneys the opportunity to develop essential leadership and relationship-building skills under the guidance of career development experts and prominent leaders in the legal profession. Francesca’s dedication and active participation reflect a deep commitment to personal and professional growth, which benefits both our team and the broader legal community.
Francesca Cusumano is a registered patent attorney with expertise in intellectual property law, including patent and trademark enforcement, preparation, and prosecution. Her practice spans diverse technology sectors such as industrial chemicals, materials science, and automotive systems. Francesca is known for her client-centered approach, working closely with clients to align legal strategies with their business objectives. She earned her Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School and holds a degree in Chemistry from the University of Michigan.
About Brooks Kushman P.C.
Founded in 1983, Brooks Kushman P.C. has built a national reputation as a premier intellectual property and technology law firm. They accomplish this with the understanding that the most effective IP solutions come from putting great minds together – their clients and their own. With offices in Michigan, California, Washington D.C., and Nevada, they forge strong relationships with corporations, small to medium-sized businesses, and leading universities across the country.
Brooks Kushman counts a number of Fortune 100 Corporations across a variety of industries among its clients. Their attorneys have a deep understanding and broad range of experience in a variety of industries and technologies, including consumer electronics, manufacturing, medical device, computer technology, aerospace, chemicals, biotechnology, and retail. They are also recognized by leading legal publications and rankings, including, Best Lawyers, Law360, Intellectual Asset Management, Managing Intellectual Property, and World Trademark Review. For more information, please visit www.BrooksKushman.com.
