Mintz Levin hires member in San Francisco

Law firm Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo has expanded its intellectual property capabilities by hiring William Kezer as a member.

Kezer joins from law firm Kilpatrick Townsend, and has experience in due diligence and patent portfolio management.

He has represented clients in the pharmaceutical industry.

Michael Renaud, division head for the IP section and a member of the firm’s policy committee, said: “Bill is a respected member of the IP legal community, has been actively involved in AIPLA leadership, and is going to be a tremendous asset to our clients, our practice and the firm.”