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2026 Georgetown University Research & Innovation Showcase

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Morrison Foerster is proud to sponsor Georgetown University’s Innovation Showcase, an annual event hosted by the Office of Technology Commercialization that highlights emerging technologies and fosters collaboration among researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders. The showcase features cutting-edge innovations across a range of sectors, providing a platform for startups and faculty to connect with potential partners and advance commercialization efforts. Visit <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-georgetown-university-research-innovation-showcase-tickets-1982194247353?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank">Georgetown’s event page</a> to learn more.<hr>

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Emma Huckestein specializes in quantum physics, superconducting electronics, chemical physics, chemical identification, spectroscopic chemical analysis, material science, and optics.Prior to joining the firm, Emma worked as a physicist in the defense industry, where she conducted in-depth analyses of quantum physics and superconducting electronics data to inform strategic decisions. Emma brings to the firm extensive research experience, including the development of advanced diamond quantum sensors to explore key questions in physics and chemical identification, statistical analysis of variations in fluorescence simulations against experimental data to validate spatial correlations in a material’s elemental concentration, enhancing atomic structure insights, and spectroscopic chemical analysis research on ancient glass.Emma received her M.S. in Chemical Physics from University of Maryland and B.S. in Chemical Physics and Physics from Centre College.

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Benjamin’s practice includes drafting and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications, conducting noninfringement and invalidity studies, and providing strategic counseling. He maintains an active pro bono practice and has helped several Afghan allies receive asylum in the U.S.Benjamin has experience drafting and prosecuting patents across a range of technology areas including machine learning, natural language processing, agentic AI, data security, cryptography, computer vision, vehicle autonomy, and implantable medical devices.Prior to joining Morrison Foerster, Benjamin gained extensive experience as a systems engineer and patent agent in the semiconductor industry. He led a team to design, quantify, and implement a source system for ion implantation of exotic materials in high-volume computer chip manufacturing, significantly increasing chip efficiency, and received an award recognizing outstanding execution. As a patent agent, he conducted patentability and freedom to operate analyses, and made patent filing and renewal recommendations to manage a large IP portfolio.Benjamin also worked at Cornell University’s particle accelerator where he developed and implemented a cryogenically cooled X-ray monochromator system to enable a high-energy beamline used to study advanced materials in their operating environments.Benjamin holds a B.S. and M.E. in Mechanical Engineering, as well as a J.D., all from Cornell. He is licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia and New York and is registered to practice before the USPTO.

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Cristina Lai is a patent agent in Morrison Foerster’s Patent Practice, where she specializes in patent prosecution for cutting-edge technologies including medical devices, semiconductor fabrication, image processing, and software and artificial intelligence (AI) applications.Prior to joining Morrison Foerster, Cristina was an engineer at a biotech startup, where she developed acoustic wave-based cell sorting devices. In that role, she designed printed circuit boards (PCBs) and wrote firmware to control microfluidic components, contributing to the advancement of lab-on-a-chip technologies.Cristina is currently pursuing her J.D. at Georgetown University Law Center. She holds dual B.S. degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Biomedical Engineering from Duke University. During her undergraduate studies, she interned with a medical device company’s endoscopy division and a pharmaceuticals manufacturing firm, gaining hands-on experience in regulated product development and manufacturing processes.

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Joshua Zimmerman is an associate in Morrison Foerster’s Patent Strategy + Prosecution Group based in the Washington, D.C., office.Prior to joining Morrison Foerster as an associate, Joshua worked as a law clerk and summer associate in the firm’s Patent Prosecution Group, where he drafted patent applications, prepared office action responses, and supported a range of matters across complex technology domains.Joshua earned his J.D. from Cornell Law School and graduated cum laude from the University of Florida with dual degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics.

2026 Georgetown University Research & Innovation Showcase

22 Apr 2026 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM EDT