Feras Mousilli

Feras Mousilli (born January 31, 1978) is an American lawyer, intellectual property expert, professor, and civil rights advocate. He is the co-founder and managing partner of Lloyd & Mousilli, a boutique law firm specializing in intellectual property and technology law. He is also the fund manager of Damask Ventures, a global venture capital fund focused on early-stage technology startups.
==Early life and education==
Mousilli was born in Damascus, Syria, to immigrant parents. He holds a bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering and Computer Science and a master's degree in Computer Science Engineering from Johns Hopkins University. He served as Class Representative for the Student Council and Chair of the MSE Symposium. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law.
==Career==
Mousilli began his legal career at DLA Piper, specializing in intellectual property litigation as a registered U.S. Patent Attorney. He later served as Senior Corporate Counsel for Dell Inc., where he advised on product development, intellectual property strategies, and marketing compliance. Mousilli was later recruited by Apple Inc and served as Senior Corporate Counsel for the Apple Watch and the MFi program.
In 2003, Mousilli co-founded Lloyd & Mousilli, a boutique law firm headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm specializes in intellectual property and technology law, serving clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Mousilli advises on various legal matters, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, corporate governance, and contract negotiations. The firm has established a global presence, supporting clients across the United States, Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.
Mousilli also serves as the fund manager for Damask Ventures, which invests in early-stage technology startups, particularly in emerging markets. 
As an educator, Mousilli has taught law and entrepreneurship at institutions worldwide. He has served as a Fulbright Professor and guest lecturer at renowned universities, including the University of Texas School of Law, Istanbul University, Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, and the University of California, Berkeley.
Mousilli is also a committed civil rights advocate, serving on the boards of organizations such as the Arab American Anti-Discrimination Committee, Syrian American Council, and Council of American Islamic Relations.
==Awards and recognitions==
* Judge Suzanne Covington Pro Bono Award by Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas
* Texas Rising Star by Texas Monthly Magazine (2010)
* Fulbright Specialist Scholar by the U.S. Department of State
* Dell CFO Silver and GC Gold Awards (2011–2013) for excellence in corporate legal strategy.
* ACC National IP Committee Education Chair (2013) for leadership in intellectual property education.
* Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion Gold 
* Super Lawyers selection for excellence in intellectual property law.
* Included on Who’s Who Legal list 
* UpCounsel Fortune Top 200 Attorney Award
==References==
==External links==
* Personal website
* Lloyd & Mousilli
* Damask Ventures
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* Lloyd & Mousilli on YouTube
Category:1978 births
Category:American lawyers
Category:American professors
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