Last month, the Forum welcomed our newest Board Member and 1L Governor: Peighton Bruno. Exhibiting a fervor for solving tough challenges, sensitivity to the importance of teamwork and communication among peers, and passion to expand her education through the study of Patent Law, Peighton embodies the true spirit of the Forum. Bruno received her Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Medical Physics and Mathematics from the University of Denver in 2017. While attending college, Bruno worked with a team to redesign the braking and shifting systems of hand cycles in order to make this technology more accessible to quadriplegic hand cyclists. Bruno explained that she and her team worked closely with their customer, Craig Hospital, while developing this project, and that it was this experience which taught her the significant skill of collaboration among peers and patrons. “In order to be successful,” Bruno said, “it is important to build sincere relationships with everyone involved.” Ever a problem-solver, and with her devotion to the study of engineering, Bruno interned with an architecture firm, where she honed her skills for communication with customers, architects, and other professionals such as mechanical and electrical engineers. She described communication skills as “imperative” and “fundamental” for successful collaboration amongst colleagues. This, she said, is a principle which she has been actively applying in law school in order to foster an amicable relationship with her peers. Not yet satisfied by her impressive undergraduate accomplishments, Bruno decided to enroll at the University of New Hampshire School of Law in Fall of 2018. Attracted to the intellectual-property-driven school by a desire to learn what the study of patent law entailed, Bruno soon found herself looking for a means of broadening her knowledge of the field in addition to classes. The Patent Law Forum seemed to her to be the natural place where she could fulfill her intellectual questions, while also applying her collaboration and communication skills. In October, Bruno applied for the 1L Governor position and was nominated as a top candidate by the Board of Directors. Following a vote by her classmates, Bruno was elected to the position and has recently begun her official duties as Governor. When asked for a personal statement regarding her new position, she stated that, “As your class representative, my primary goal is to make sure you are informed and that your opinions are heard.” Furthermore, she wants fellow 1L students to know that they can bring their inquiries and concerns to her at any time in person, over email, or via any other means of communication. The Forum looks forward to fostering Bruno’s intellectual and professional growth as she begins her studies in Patent Law, and is excited to have her assistance in organizing and hosting interactive events between students and legal practitioners.
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