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Daniel Kane

Tully Rinckey PLLC

3 years experience
Business Law, Intellectual Property, Gov & Administrative Law...
New York

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Summary

Daniel T. Kane is an experienced advocate for entrepreneurs and business owners nationwide, and helps startups and small businesses across New York State with formation, intellectual property strategy, government contracts, regulatory compliance, business certifications, and more.

Prior to launching the TR Business Navigator, Daniel served in several roles at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). He has advocated for the interests of small businesses in federal regulations, government programs, and international trade discussions. He has worked closely with agency officials, congressional staffers, and industry stakeholders on transportation, environmental, technological, and cybersecurity policies.

Daniel has also helped resolve complex disputes involving small business government contractors. While serving in SBA’s Office of Hearings and Appeals, Dan often reviewed the size and certifications of service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVO SB) and women-owned small businesses (WOSB), and helped ensure small prime contractors were not too reliant on large businesses to perform contracts set aside for small businesses.

Daniel is a Registered Patent Attorney with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office and is licensed to practice Law in New York State. He is an active member of the American Bar Association’s Small Business Committee, the National Contract Management Association, and the American Inns of Court.

He obtained his Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering from The George Washington University and his Juris Doctor from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law where he was selected to be the student commencement speaker.

Education

The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law: J.D. (2015) | Intellectual Property; 2012 - 2015; Honors: Student Commencement Speaker (Competitively Selected)

George Washington University - Mount Vernon campus: B.S. (2012) | Biomedical Engineering; 2012

Professional Experience

Director & Lead Counsel, TR Business Navigator: Tully Rinckey PLLC; 2018 - Current; Oversee the TR Business Navigator, an affordable, dynamic legal service and guidance program for startups and small businesses looking to launch, grow, and strengthen their business. Counsel entrepreneurs and business owners on legal issues, such as business formation, corporate compliance, SBA programs, intellectual property strategy, and other common legal issues.

Attorney Advisor, Office of Hearings and Appeal: U.S. Small Business Administration; 2016 - 2018; Resolved legally and factually complex procurement issues involving small business concerns and federal acquisitions. Controlled all aspects of case development, including treatment of confidential information and correspondence with contracting officers, attorneys, and pro se litigants. Drafted notices, orders, and tentative decisions at various stages during administrative proceedings. Advised Assistant Administrator and Administrative Judges on developments in federal jurisprudence, regulations, individual initiatives, and legislation.

Assistant Chief Counsel, Office of Advocacy: U.S. Small Business Administration; 2016 - 2016; Served as an independent voice for small business within government, collaborating with agency officials, Congressional staff, and other stakeholders on federal regulations and policies regarding safety, transportation, cybersecurity, international trade, and natural resources. Assessed the impact of proposed policies through outreach to small businesses and other small entities. Proposed regulatory and policy alternatives throughout the review process.

Law Clerk, Office of Advocacy: U.S. Small Business Administration; 2015 - 2016; Post-graduate clerkship working with the chief counsel and assistant chief counsels in advocating for small businesses federally and internationally. Provided detailed research and analysis of various items regarding small business issues for federal rulemakings and for international trade negotiations, including Advocacy’s implementation of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act. Authored congressional testimony and co-authored a comment letter regarding cybersecurity requirements under DFARS. Compiled work-product for annual congressional report.

Certified Student Attorney, Columbus Community Legal Services: The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law; 2015 - 2015; Counseled low-income clients regarding executing last wills, probating estates, and applying for Social Security and other federal benefits. Represented low-income clients in housing conditions case against D.C. Housing Authority that required appearances before D.C. Superior Court and negotiations with opposing counsel regarding ongoing repairs. Provided free advice to interested individuals through the Small Claims Resource Center.

Research Assistant for Prof. Megan M. La Belle: The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law; 2013 - 2015; Conducted research on various topics of patent law, including the America Invents Act, local patent rules, USPTO proceedings, and pending patent reforms targeting non-practicing entities. Reviewed law articles regarding declaratory judgment actions and staying litigation for USPTO proceedings.

Law Clerk, Office of Unfair Import Investigations: U.S. International Trade Commission; 2014 - 2014; Researched legal issues under patent and international trade statutes for pending Section 337 investigations. Drafted Staff’s motion responses as well as institution memos and notices of investigation for submission to the Commissioners. Participated in depositions of expert witnesses testifying to public interests and infringement by the accused products.

Intern to the Hon. Thomas B. Pender, Office of Admin. Law Judges: U.S. International Trade Commission; 2014 - 2014; Examined parties' briefs, exhibits, and motions in international intellectual property disputes arising under Section 337. Assisted the administrative law judge and attorney-advisors during investigation hearings, including Markman hearings. Drafted judicial orders and portions of initial determinations regarding domestic industry, infringement, invalidity, claim construction, and evidentiary findings.

Regulatory Fellow, Office of Advocacy: U.S. Small Business Adminsitration; 2013 - 2013; Evaluated regulatory flexibility analyses for proposed regulations from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Environmental Protection Agency. Oversaw review of proposed critical habitat designation for Gunnison Sage-grouse. Authored comment letter on behalf of the Office of Advocacy to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service based on small entity testimonials and review results.

Intern, Office of Advocacy: U.S, Small Business Administration; 2013 - 2013; Assisted with regulatory analysis of proposed underground storage tank regulations from Environmental Protection Agency. Interceded on behalf of trade association, concluding in meeting with congressional staffers and agency officials. Attended congressional hearings on STEM education, Hurricane Sandy relief, and American manufacturing. Authored 20+ page paper on Food and Drug Administration’s innovation and modernization efforts regarding medical devices.

Publications

Articles & Publications

Startups and small businesses: Along with new opportunities, new year brings new laws, regulations: Tully Rinckey PLLC; January 2, 2019

Speaking Engagements

Control and Ownership, Gear Up For Success- A Veteran-Owned Business Networking Breakfast, Tully Rinckey PLLC: January 8, 2019; Tully Rinckey PLLC

Certifications

Registered Patent Attorney: USPTO

Awards

Award of Excellence: U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Advocacy; 2016; In recognition of outstanding job performance when stepping in to help the Office of Information during webmaster vacancy.

Award of Excellence: U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Advocacy; 2016; In recognition of outstanding job performance in helping draft and compile the RFA Annual Report for FY2015.