Zach is an experienced lawyer focused on intellectual property (IP), technology transactions, IP infrastructure building, and complex chemical and energy-related projects. He served as in-house counsel for several US and Middle Eastern companies who receive comprehensive business-minded solutions related to the scalability, evaluation, protection, acquisition, and commercialization of technology. Zach also regularly manages and advises on IP portfolio development and growth, due diligence in connection with technology acquisitions and investments, the license and transfer of technology, as well as advice surrounding IP disputes. He is often credited for his strategic advice across a wide range of global transactions, including development agreements, joint ventures, IP and technology transfers, patent and technology licenses, and other commercial contracts. Zach’s clients come from diverse industries, including energy, chemical, petrochemical, material science, oil and gas, clean energy, manufacturing, sports, agriculture, and technology sectors.

Previously, Zach was senior in-house counsel based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), an affiliate of Saudi Aramco. While at SABIC, Zach managed a wide range of IP matters related to its petrochemical facilities and global technology and innovation groups for chemical, agri-nutrients and metal businesses in the US, Europe, Middle East, China and India. Prior to SABIC, Zach was a patent attorney at Corning Incorporated where he managed patent estates and negotiated technology agreements relating to specialty glass and ceramic materials for display screen and advanced optical applications. Before his legal career, Zach was a chemical engineer designing industrial biochemical and biofuel processes.