Blair B. Suire, a partner practicing intellectual property law in the Lafayette office, presented at the Society of Women Engineers’ WE17 national conference in Austin on October 27, 2017. In the presentation, “Traps for the Unwary: Intellectual Property Considerations for Entrepreneurs,” Ms. Suire provided best practices for avoiding pitfalls in patents, trademarks, and copyrights when starting a business. Additionally, Ms. Suire presented at the Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition (LAGCOE) on October 24, 2017 in Lafayette. Her presentation, “Intellectual Property Law for Oil & Gas Companies,” addressed practical steps companies should take to protect intellectual property assets, including inventions and trademarks.