Biography

Sherri's trademark practice focuses on advising clients regarding worldwide trademark protection and enforcement strategies; selection and clearance of trademarks; management of global portfolios; obtaining domestic and foreign trademark registrations; negotiating licensing agreements; counseling clients with respect to copyright matters; and advising clients regarding domain name and Internet issues.

Prior to joining PirkeyBarber, Sherri gained experience at the firms of Wong, Cabello, Lutsch, Rutherford & Brucculeri, L.L.P and Thompson & Knight, L.L.P.

Sherri is a graduate of Boston University and earned her J.D. with honors from The University of Texas School of Law in 2002, where she was elected to the Order of the Coif. She also studied at Queen Mary, University of London, focusing on international intellectual property.

Outside of work, Sherri enjoys cooking, swimming and spending time with her husband Kent and her two sons, Grant and Porter.

Professional Activities and Memberships

• State Bar of Texas
  • Intellectual Property Section, member
• Austin Intellectual Property Association
• American Bar Association
  • Intellectual Property Section, member
• International Trademark Association
  • Trade Dress Image Library Subcommittee
• Austin Bar Association
• J. Rueben Clark Law Society

Educational Background

• 2002 J.D., with Honors, The University of Texas School of Law
  • Order of the Coif
• 1997 B.A., Magna Cum Laude, Boston University, College of Arts and Sciences, Environmental Analysis and Policy
  • Dean's List
  • Professors' Award for Most Outstanding Achievement

Publications

• Co-author of Brief of Amicus Curiae for the International Trademark Association before the U.S. Supreme Court, KP Permanent Make-up, Inc. v. Lasting Impression Inc., et al., 543 U.S. 111 (2004).
• Direito Ambiental das areas protegidas (Environmental Law of Protected Areas), Forense Universitaria, 2001, Sherri Langley, et al.