Deborah Peacock - Patent Attorney & Engineer - Top Legal Expert

About Deborah

Registered Patent Attorney, Registered Professional EngineerExecutive SummaryAs President/CEO and Managing Partner at Peacock Law P.C., I provide legal and business/technology advice to an international clientele. I am a Registered Patent Attorney (U.S.) and also a Registered Professional Engineer in New Mexico and Colorado. My particular expertise is complex transactions, commercialization of leading-edge and disruptive technologies, and global branding. Some of my technology and practice areas include chemical and mineral processing, mining, metallurgy, semiconductor, environmental, water treatment, oil and gas, energy, alternative energy, lasers, optics, acoustic, aerospace, outer space, food and beverage, medical devices and methods, biotech, consumer products, software, social media, cybersecurity, 3-D printing, and State and Federal regulations regarding the environment, food, labeling, and export laws. I previously worked as a Metallurgical Engineer with Kennecott Copper Utah Copper Division, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Renison Ltd., Zeehan, Tasmania, Australia.Boards and Professional Organizations:Chair, Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) (2011-2014)Regent, New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology (2011-2016)Georgia O’Keeffe Museum (Board)New Mexico Israel Business Exchange (Board)New Mexico Angels (2007-present)Kirtland Air Force Base Partnership Committee (2014-2014)Mayor’s Prosperity Committee -Albuquerque (2013)Explora Science Center and Children’s Museum (2002-present)Albuquerque Community Foundation (2013-present)International Women’s Forum (New York and New Mexico)New Mexico and National Society of Professional EngineersSociety of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME)Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and PetroleumLicensing Executives SocietyAssociation of University Technology Managers (AUTM)International Trademark Association (INTA)World Future SocietyNew Mexico AmigosNational Association of Corporate DirectorsWomen in the BoardroomCorporate Board MemberAssociation of Governing BoardsProfessional and Community Recognition and Awards:New Mexico Distinguished Public Service Award (2013)Colorado School of Mines Distinguished Alumni (2013)Environmental Improvement Board, Chair State Engineer Transition TeamEngineer of the Year, NMSPE Albuquerque Chapter (2012)Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers (2011-present)Best Lawyers in America Recognition (1997-present) Super Lawyer’s Recognition (2008-2011)Best of the Bar Award (2009)Martindale-Hubbell AV (highest rating)(2006-present) AV®Ethics in Business Award (2009)Who’s Who in Technology (NM Business Weekly 2009)Quality of Life Employer Award (2009)Women of Distinction Award (2009)Power Broker Award (2006-2009)Flywheel Venture’s Red Paperclip Award (2009)Governor’s Volunteerism Award (2005) YWCA Women on the Move Award (2004)

As President/CEO and Managing Partner at Peacock Law P.C., I provide legal and business/technology advice to an international clientele. I am a Registered Patent Attorney (U.S.) and also a Registered Professional Engineer in New Mexico and Colorado. My particular expertise is complex transactions, commercialization of leading-edge and disruptive technologies, and global branding. Some of my technology and practice areas include chemical and mineral processing, mining, metallurgy, semiconductor, environmental, water treatment, oil and gas, energy, alternative energy, lasers, optics, acoustic, aerospace, outer space, food and beverage, medical devices and methods, biotech, consumer products, software, social media, cybersecurity, 3-D printing, and State and Federal regulations regarding the environment, food, labeling, and export laws. I previously worked as a Metallurgical Engineer with Kennecott Copper Utah Copper Division, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Renison Ltd., Zeehan, Tasmania, Australia.

Chair, Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) (2011-2014)Regent, New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology (2011-2016)Georgia O’Keeffe Museum (Board)New Mexico Israel Business Exchange (Board)New Mexico Angels (2007-present)Kirtland Air Force Base Partnership Committee (2014-2014)Mayor’s Prosperity Committee -Albuquerque (2013)Explora Science Center and Children’s Museum (2002-present)Albuquerque Community Foundation (2013-present)International Women’s Forum (New York and New Mexico)New Mexico and National Society of Professional EngineersSociety of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME)Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and PetroleumLicensing Executives SocietyAssociation of University Technology Managers (AUTM)International Trademark Association (INTA)World Future SocietyNew Mexico AmigosNational Association of Corporate DirectorsWomen in the BoardroomCorporate Board MemberAssociation of Governing Boards

New Mexico Distinguished Public Service Award (2013)Colorado School of Mines Distinguished Alumni (2013)Environmental Improvement Board, Chair State Engineer Transition TeamEngineer of the Year, NMSPE Albuquerque Chapter (2012)Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers (2011-present)Best Lawyers in America Recognition (1997-present) Super Lawyer’s Recognition (2008-2011)Best of the Bar Award (2009)Martindale-Hubbell AV (highest rating)(2006-present) AV®Ethics in Business Award (2009)Who’s Who in Technology (NM Business Weekly 2009)Quality of Life Employer Award (2009)Women of Distinction Award (2009)Power Broker Award (2006-2009)Flywheel Venture’s Red Paperclip Award (2009)Governor’s Volunteerism Award (2005) YWCA Women on the Move Award (2004)