Robert Madayag III - President

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Rob is an attorney with Woodcock Washburn, LLP, a national intellectual property boutique.  Rob's practice is focused on the transactional nature of intellectual property protection such as securing patents and trademarks, registering copyrights, and licensing.  Rob is also a Trustee of the Georgia Tech Alumni Association and has been selected as designated legal counsel to the Independent Developers Guild. 

Benton J. Mathis - Vice President

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Ben is the Managing Partner of Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP and also is the partner in charge of the Labor and Employment Law section. Ben has been named a Georgia "Super Lawyer" by Atlanta Magazine and a Georgia "Legal Elite" by Georgia Trend Magazine. He was nominated by the Speaker of the House Of Representatives and was selected as a defense representative to the EEOC's first Rulemaking Advisory Committee in Washington, D.C.  Ben is a Trustee of the Georgia Tech Alumni Association.

Karen V. Mills - Secretary

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  • Karen is a managing partner and founder of Dockery Mills. Karen’s broad range of experience in the areas of corporate law includes advising companies of all sizes on issues related to mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt financings, technology, corporate governance and other general corporate matters.  Karen is a member of the Atlanta Girls’ School Board of Trustees, Leadership Atlanta Class of 2010 and has been listed by Who’s Who in Black Atlanta, 2009 and "Georgia Rising Stars," Atlanta Magazine,

    • Aaron Bourgeois - Treasurer

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    Aaron is an attorney with Woodcock Washburn, LLP.  Aaron's practice focuses on securing patents in the electrical and software arts.  Aaron is a former engineer with Sprint, attending law school at night while working full-time during the day.