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Gary Hood is a 30 year trial lawyer and BigLaw veteran.  He now focuses his energy and effort on applying his extensive life and professional experience to serve others.

He's an advocate. A speaker and author. And a mentor, giving back to those just starting out and those looking for guidance to excel.

But first and foremost, he's a proud Navy Veteran, husband, and father.  And he's excited to serve once again.

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How Gary Hood Serves...

See below for descriptions of the specific areas in which Gary Hood is now serving others.  If you have questions or want to find out if Gary can help you or your organization in any particular way, please contact us here.

Public Service

Gary is a proud member of the American Legion.  He's served in various appointed political and civic roles, including on his town's/city's Plan Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Ethics Committee.  He volunteers his time to actively support candidates, causes, and organizations that advocate for and protect fundamental American Constitutional principles, including the most basic - the rights to "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness."  Gary welcomes opportunities for additional public service including with state and local government, charitable organizations, and private entities.

Mentorship

Gary has acquired extensive life and professional experience, that he now uses to give back to others just starting out, as well as those trying to navigate the complexities of the professional world.  Through three primary "phases" of his adult life, Gary has gained valuable insight into "how things work," and the way to perform at one's highest level.

Whether it be in the world of competitive swimming, where he trained and competed among the world's best. Or through his Naval service, where Gary excelled as an "outsider" and graduated in the top 10% of his class to earn an active (as opposed to reserve) commission from Officer Candidate School. Or as a lawyer who, despite not gaining acceptance to a "top" law school, nevertheless rose to the pinnacle of the "BigLaw," white shoe firm world, founding and leading an entire litigation division in a nationally ranked intellectual property practice.

Having achieved the highest levels of success himself, he now enjoys donating his time to mentor and coach those new to these arenas, as well as those seeking insight and guidance into how best to navigate similar challenges.

Press Availability

Gary has spoken and written extensively over many years as a practicing trial lawyer.  He's provided press interviews on a variety of legal topics including those relating to federal and state intellectual property issues. as well as trial practice and procedure.  He's appeared as a panel moderator and speaker at numerous legal and pharmaceutical industry conferences.  And he's published on a broad array of topics including pharmaceutical patent litigation, trial practice and technique, and artificial intelligence.  Gary welcomes press inquiries, as well as requests for appearance/comment/presentation on legal and related topics.