​✦ IP LAUNCHPAD: A Mentorship Session for Aspiring IP Attorneys ✦

​​Co-led by Attorneys Olamide Michelle & Madison Marino

​​Ready to Launch Your Career in Intellectual Property Law?

​​If you’re a law student, bar-prepping grad, or a new attorney intrigued by trademarks and IP but not sure where to start, this is your moment.

​​IP Launchpad is a powerful, one-hour virtual mentorship session designed to give you the real-world insight, strategy, and guidance you need to confidently begin your journey into intellectual property law.

​​Led by Attorney Olamide Michelle (founder of OMI Legal and Ritual House) and Attorney Madison Marino (co-facilitator of Portfolio Peer™ and creator of Esquire State of Mind), this dynamic conversation is the first step toward building the legal career you truly want on your terms.

​​✦ Who It's For:

​​✓ Law students considering IP or trademark law
✓ Bar-prepping graduates unsure of next steps
✓ New and junior attorneys pivoting into IP
✓ Legal professionals craving clarity, mentorship, and honest answers

​​✦ What You’ll Gain:

​​✔️ A clear understanding of the IP and trademark legal landscape
✔️ How to gain experience without a traditional firm job
✔️ Tech, tools, and systems to set up your practice for success
✔️ How to get your first clients or first interview
✔️ Career options in IP law (that no one tells you about)
✔️ Live Q&A with two attorneys building sustainable, creative careers in IP law

​​✦ Why You Should Come:

​​We get it! IP law can seem overwhelming, gatekept, or too competitive to crack. This session exists to break that myth.

​​You’ll hear two unique stories:
— Olamide Michelle’s journey from alternative careers to boutique agency and brand-focused IP work
— Madison Marino’s path working for specialized IP practices and mentoring the next generation of trademark professionals

​​You’ll walk away with real examples, tangible strategies, and a new level of confidence.

​​✦ Bonuses for Attendees:

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🎁 $75 credit toward the Portfolio Peer™ Trademark Certification
🎁 Replay access for 7 days

​​✦ Your Mentors:

​​Olamide Michelle is a trademark attorney, legal educator, and founder of OMI Legal and Ritual House, a brand and legal agency supporting creative entrepreneurs. With a background in both law and branding, she helps lawyers and clients alike understand IP from a modern, creative lens.

​​Madison Marino is an IP attorney representing top clients at ESCA Legal. She recently created Esquire State of Mind - an online mentorship program and podcast supporting emerging attorneys and students navigating the legal profession.

​​Let this be the start of your IP journey—with the mentorship you didn’t know you needed, and the guidance that changes everything!