Danielle’s practice focuses on representing local and regional government clients. Danielle advises clients on matters related to employment law, public procurement, contracts, land use and compliance with the Freedom of Information Act. Prior to joining the firm, Danielle served as an Assistant City Attorney in Virginia for three years. As Assistant City Attorney, Danielle advised City Council, the City Manager, and Department Heads. Danielle also attended Court on behalf of the City to enforce code compliance issues and other civil matters. She was also the designated FOIA Officer for the City and assisted in the removal of blighted areas within the City. During law school, she clerked for the Honorable Henry E. Hudson for the United States District Court for Eastern District Virginia and interned for a private firm in Newport News. After graduation, she clerked for the Honorable Pamela S. Baskervill and the Honorable James F. D'Alton in the Petersburg Circuit Court. EDUCATION William and Mary, B.A., 2007 William and Mary School of Law, J.D. 2012 MEMBERSHIPS Virginia State Bar, member since 2012 Virginia State Bar local government section Local Government Attorneys of Virginia, Inc.
Matthew Mahoney is currently an Attorney Advisor within the Office of Governmental Affairs at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). In this role, he assists the USPTO Front Office by monitoring congressional activity, analyzing legislative and policy proposals related to the USPTO and intellectual property (IP) issues, and facilitating communications with federal agencies. Matthew also provides support to the USPTO's AI Working Group, which oversees responsible AI deployment within the USPTO and monitors American AI policy. Additionally, he was part of the team that developed and installed the Patent Fraud Mitigation Unit at the USPTO.
Private Sector Experience
Matthew’s private sector experience includes all phases of pre-litigation diligence and litigation, including case assessment, e-discovery, fact and expert discovery, and trial work. His background in mechanical engineering and business enables him to handle cases spanning a wide range of technologies, including medical devices, semiconductors, computer hardware and software, pharmaceuticals, and audio technology. He has worked on U.S. International Trade Commission investigations, litigation in U.S. District Courts, and post-grant proceedings at the USPTO.
Education and Early Experience
- Columbia Law School, J.D., 2016
- Member of the Frederick Douglass Moot Court Team
- Member of the Science and Technology Law Review
- Executive Board Member, Black Law Students Association (all three years)
- University of Virginia, B.S., 2013 (Distinction)
- Sponsors for Educational Opportunity Law (SEO Law) Fellow
- Member, National Society of Black Engineers
- Member, Collegiate 100 Society
- Prior to law school, participated in Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s PATHWAYS Internship Program in the systems engineering and nuclear engineering departments
Capabilities and Practice Areas
- IP Litigation
- Technology Sector
- ITC Section 337
- Medtech and Medical Devices: Healthcare, Patent Litigation, and Product Liability
- Patent Assessment and Due Diligence
- Patent Trial and Appeal Board Proceedings
- Pharmaceuticals
Admissions & Certifications
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- District of Columbia
- New York
Chavez Adams serves as Corporate Counsel at Salesforce, where he supports the company’s legal and business operations.
Practice Focus
In his role at Salesforce, Chavez advises on a range of corporate legal matters, partnering closely with internal stakeholders to support business objectives while managing legal risk.
Professional Experience
As Corporate Counsel for a global technology company, Chavez brings a strategic and solutions-oriented approach to complex legal issues in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Derek is an enthusiastic and zealous advocate in the courtroom! He is a seasoned trial attorney who loves jury trials and crafting creative legal arguments.
Career Experience
Prior to joining Byler Iaquinto, Derek worked as a Public Defender in Norfolk, VA, for nearly four years, handling approximately 1,000 cases in Circuit Court, General District Court, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. He handles felony and misdemeanor matters, as well as cases involving juvenile defendants, including, but not limited to, felony drug offenses, felony probation violations, property crimes, violent crimes, weapons offenses, and traffic offenses.
Derek was recognized as the Public Practitioner of the Year by the South Hampton Roads Bar Association in 2020.
Education
- Norfolk State University, B.A. in History, 2015
- Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D., 2018
Personal Background
Derek was born in Norfolk and grew up in the Western Branch area of Chesapeake. Outside of the courtroom, he has a passion for music and exercises no less than five days a week.
Niki Bailey is an aggressive criminal defense attorney who can safeguard your rights, challenge evidence brought by the prosecutor and negotiate effectively on your behalf. Our proactive approach can make a crucial difference in protecting your freedom and achieving the best possible outcome in your case.