Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., announced that Susan Meyer, an attorney in the firm’s Chicago office and leader of the Trademark, Copyright, Media, and Advertising group, has been promoted to officer, effective Sept. 9.

Meyer joined Greensfelder in June 2017 as a member of the Intellectual Property and Franchising & Distribution groups, advising businesses in the areas of intellectual property, franchising, and distribution. She represents companies in the United States and internationally in every stage of development. In addition to her work involving intellectual property prosecutions, licensing, and dispute resolution, Ms. Meyer has extensive experience in trademark law, representing clients before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and federal courts. She also works with franchisors on compliance issues and serves as outside general counsel for businesses on general business matters.

Meyer received her J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law and her bachelor's degree from Stony Brook University.