Juan J. Vasquez

Juan J. Vasquez

Intellectual Property Attorney | Electrical Engineer | Technology Executive

Bridging Law & Technology

I am a highly accomplished attorney, electrical engineer, and technology executive with extensive experience in patent law, intellectual property, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence (AI).

My career is defined by the integration of AI within the legal sector. From founding multiple AI-focused technology companies to authoring foundational texts on AI in patent practice, I strive to bridge the gap between complex technology and legal practice, driving innovation while upholding the highest ethical standards.

Legal Expertise

Patent Prosecution, Litigation Support, Licensing, and IP Strategy.

Technical Depth

Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, AI, and Blockchain.

Innovation

Founder of AI ventures and leader in emerging legal tech.

Technology Leadership & Ventures

Pioneering the responsible adoption of Artificial Intelligence in the legal and medical fields.

3ITAL

Founder & President

International Institute for Intelligent Technology Adoption in the Law. A non-profit dedicated to empowering the legal profession to embrace AI responsibly and ethically.

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SertifAI LLC

Chief Operations Officer

Developing pioneering technologies for auditing Artificial Intelligence usage within the legal field to ensure compliance, accuracy, and ethical integrity.

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Usufrua LLC

Chief Operations Officer

Leading operations for the development of innovative, AI-based technologies tailored for the legal profession to enhance efficiency.

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Spear Defense LLC

Executive Role

Contributing to the development of next-generation, AI-based cybersecurity tools designed to counter sophisticated digital threats.

MAIA Innovations LLC

Executive Role

Developing AI-based tools and systems to support and advance emergency medicine diagnostics and response.

State Bar of Texas

Chair, Emerging Tech Committee

Leading the first-ever committee tasked to identify and research emerging technologies and their impact on the practice of law.

Legal & Technical Experience

May 2022 – Present

Member Attorney

Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Schwartz

2013 – 2019; 2020 – 2022

Attorney

Norton Rose Fulbright

Patent prosecution in AI, blockchain, medical devices, and wireless comms.

2019 – 2020

Managing Associate

Dentons

1995 – 2007

Captain, Computer Emergency Response

United States Air Force

2008 – 2013

Cyber Security & Reverse Engineering

ManTech International & Macaulay Brown

Education

Juris Doctor (Summa Cum Laude)

St. Mary’s University School of Law, 2013

Staff Writer, St. Mary’s Law Journal

B.S. Electrical Engineering

University of Texas at Austin, 2005

Selected for AECP (Airman Education and Commissioning Program)

Recognitions

  • Top Attorney, Fort Worth Magazine (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2025

Publications & Speaking

Author

"Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Patent Practice: No Patent Attorneys Were Harmed in the Making of this AI Revolution" (2024)

Keynote Presenter

Justices of the Supreme Court of the State of Jalisco, Mexico (Nov 2024) on AI in the Legal Field.

Get In Touch

I am available for legal consultation through Whitaker Chalk, or for technology collaboration inquiries.

Fluent in Spanish (Native Speaker Level)