Advised on a variety of public policy matters, with emphasis on intellectual property, telecommunications and technology.
Engaged in a multi-year representation of the Coalition for 21st Century Patent Reform.
Provided advice on public policy for four decades.

Joel Jankowsky retired from partnership in 2019. He spent more than four decades advising clients on public policy matters. He was particularly focused on issues related to intellectual property, telecommunications and technology.

Most recently, Joel was engaged in a multiyear representation of the Coalition for 21st Century Patent Reform (21C), which is devoted to creating and maintaining an efficient and effective U.S. patent system through thoughtful reform.

Joel’s introduction to the inner workings of the federal law-making process came during his tenure as legislative assistant to the Honorable Carl Albert, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. He built upon that understanding to successfully advocate on behalf of, and provide informed advice to, clients over the course of his career.

Representative Work

Advised in the multiyear representation of the Coalition for 21C, which is devoted to creating and maintaining an efficient and effective patent system through thoughtful reform. Members from 18 diverse industry sectors make up 21C, which includes many of the nation’s leading manufacturers and researchers.

Education
J.D., University of Oklahoma College of Law, 1968
B.B.A., University of Oklahoma, 1965

Bar Admissions
District of Columbia
Oklahoma

Recognitions

The National Law Journal, Government Relations Trailblazer, 2019.
The Legal 500 US—Government Relations, 2015 to 2020.
Chambers USA, Government Relations, Tier 1, 2009 to 2018; Senior Statespeople, 2019 to 2020.
The National Law Journal, named among “100 Most Influential Lawyers in America,” 2013.
The National Law Journal’s “Most Influential Lawyers” in the field of government affairs, June 2011.

Affiliations and Public Service