MINNEAPOLIS, MN – [May 5, 2025] – Carlson Caspers, a premier intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce that attorney Joe Winkels will serve as the firm’s representative to Twin Cities Diversity in Practice (TCDIP), an organization dedicated to advancing diversity and inclusion in the legal profession across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.
In his new role, Joe will collaborate with leaders from other member organizations to support TCDIP’s mission of attracting, recruiting, retaining, and advancing attorneys of color in the Twin Cities legal community. He will also serve as a liaison between Carlson Caspers and TCDIP, helping to implement initiatives that foster inclusive practices within the firm and the broader legal profession.
“Joe’s deep commitment to equity and inclusion makes him an ideal representative to TCDIP,” said J. Derek Vandenburgh, Managing Partner at Carlson Caspers. “We look forward to the perspective and energy he will bring to this important work.”
Joe Winkels joined Carlson Caspers in 2005, he focuses his practice on patent, trade secret, trademark, licensing and contract disputes. He has also been actively involved in the firm’s internal DEI efforts and mentorship initiatives.
“I’m honored to represent Carlson Caspers within an organization that is doing such impactful work,” said Winkels. “I look forward to contributing to TCDIP’s efforts and advancing meaningful change in our legal community.”
To learn more about Twin Cities Diversity in Practice, visit www.diversityinpractice.org.
About Carlson Caspers
Founded in 2003 Carson Caspers is an acclaimed intellectual property law firm, known for its prowess in intellectual property litigation and counseling, including patents, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, data privacy, monetization, licensing, inter partes reviews, post-grant proceedings, appeals and more.
The firm has built a reputation for remarkable client success in consumer, commercial, and industrial markets across a wide range of complex, technology-driven sectors such as medical devices, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, bio-agriculture, nutraceuticals, data privacy, telecommunications equipment, and wireless communications.
Clients include Fortune 500 companies as well as small companies and individuals. For more information, visit www.carlsoncaspers.com.