Darin P. Siefkes

Austin, Texas
Licensed in Texas and Missouri
Juris Doctor, cum laude, Baylor University School of Law
Master of Science, Mass Communication, Kansas State University
Bachelor of Science, History, Kansas State University

Darin graduated from Baylor Law School in 2005.  He participated in client counseling, moot court and mock trial.  Darin also was active in Baylor Law Review with an article written by him published in the Winter 2005 book.  During law school, he clerked for Curves for Women, the largest franchisor of health spas in the world.  Additionally, Darin externed for Baylor University’s General Counsel and Judge Walter Smith, Chief Judge of the Western District of Texas.
 
Since his graduation, Darin has represented several small and large businesses.  These include small businesses in a variety of fields to a Fortune 500 company.  Darin’s legal experiences include employment issues, intellectual property issues, drafting wills and civil litigation.

Before law school, Darin worked in a variety of industries.  He has run and managed groups in the oil field, media and technology industries.  Additionally, he has worked for large and small IT corporations.
 
When he gets away from the office, Darin enjoys playing golf and spending time with his wife and kids.

Published articles:

Darin Siefkes, Note and Comment, Explaining United States v. American Library Association: Strictly Speaking, a Flawed Decision, 57 BAYLOR L. REV. 327 (2005).

Thesis:

The Effectiveness of Filtering Software on the Internet (1999).
 
Profile on IMDB:

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1238895/

Speaking Engagements

Essentials for Starting a Business, SCORE Presentation, 2010

Trademarks - 10,000 ft Using Nuts and Bolts, Austin Bar Association - Administrative Law Section, 2010

Employment Issues, Contractors, NDA's and other issues, Texas Recruiters Association, 2009

Essentials for Starting a Business, SCORE Presentation, 2009

Essentials for Starting a Business, SCORE Presentation, 2008